Frying Pan Farm Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidwell Farm open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Hours vary.
703-437-9101 TTY 711
Farm and Equestrian: 2709 West Ox Road; Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
Teresa Reynolds
Park Manager

Frying Pan Farm Park

Preserving 20th century farm life

Frying Pan preserves and interprets farm life of the 1920s to 1950s. Welcome to one of the most popular parks in Fairfax County.

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Upcoming Events

Jul
27
Evening Farm Tour - Beatrix Potter Night
7:00PM, 27, (4-Adult) Come learn about this famous children’s author, farmer and…
Aug
01
Fairfax County 4-H Fair & Carnival
10:00AM, 01, Enjoy old-fashioned family fun, carnival games and rides, tractor demos, 4-…
Aug
17
Farm Skills - Animal Caretaker
3:45PM, 17, (7-14 years) Our farmers make taking care of the animals look easy. Here is…
Aug
31
Farm Skills - Our Working Horses
3:45PM, 31, (7-14 years) Before modern farm equipment, horses accomplished many tasks…
Sep
05
The Great Zucchini  
10:00AM, 05, (2-Adult) Join us for a morning of laughter and fun as Frying Pan Fark Park…
Oct
03
Rocknoceros 
10:00AM, 03, (2-Adults) Since its inception in 2005, Rocknoceros has won ten Washington…

​Fairfax County 4-H Fair & Carnival

​Fairfax County 4-H Fair & Carnival

​August 1-4, 2024 

  • ​Old-Fashioned Family Fun
  • ​Carnival Games & Rides
  • ​Tractor Demos
  • ​4-H Exhibits & Shows
  • ​Fair Food
  • ​Live Entertainment
  • ​Visit Farm Animals;
  • ​Big Truck Night, Friday August 2

​$10 Parking Fee Friday-Sunday 

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Steller Children’s Entertainment at Frying Pan Farm Park

Steller Childrens Entertainment

The Great Zucchini

Prepare for a Magical Morning with The Great Zucchini at Frying Pan Farm Park!

Thursday, September 5:

  • 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Frying Pan Farm Park, $10

  • Interactive, hands-on magic shows by The Great Zucchini
  • Shows take place in the Visitor Center auditorium
  • Registration required for ages 2 and up

Rocknoceros

Get ready to rock with Boogie Bennie and Williebob on stage.

Thursday, October 3:

  • 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Frying Pan Farm Park, $10

  • Shows take place in the Visitor Center auditorium
  • Registration required for ages 2 and up

Farm Harvest Festival

farm harvest festival

  • Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20 
  • Friday-Big Truck Night, 5-7 p.m., Carnival 5-9 p.m., $10 parking fee,  
  • Saturday-Sunday Festival, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carnival, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., $10 parking fee 
    • Games and Rides 
    • Tasty Fair Food 
  • Carnival tickets- $1.25 each •24 for $25 •48 for $50
Unlimited Rides Wristband Sales and Ride Tickets!

Halloween on the Farm

Halloween on the Farm

Spooky Fun Awaits: Trick-or-Treat at Halloween on the Farm!

  • Friday, October 25, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 26, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Frying Pan Farm Park, $10

  • Trick-or-treating on the farm
  • Visit with farm animals
  • Craft spooky crafts
  • Play Halloween games
  • Tour the decorated farmhouse
Register Starting July 30

Unleash Indoor Dog Fun at Frying Pan Farm Park

Rain or shine, your pups can enjoy endless playtime at the Indoor Arena at Frying Pan Farm Park. Bring your dog and enjoy off-leash run and play in the fenced 110-feet-by-215-feet arena. You pick the date and time, $15 per 30-minute time slot.

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First time visiting?  Please do not feed our farm animals.

That can cause illness and expensive vet visits. Please respect the animals on our working farm, and enjoy our classes, events, activities and rides.


Job Openings

View job details and application information for openings at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Visit Resource Management Division Jobs to view the below job opportunities. 

  • Store Operations Staff (Part-time year-round) (benefits eligible)
  • Maintenance Worker

For other park employment opportunities, visit the Park Authority jobs page.


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Kidwell Farm sign outside the farm's barn

Scouting

Smiling Girl Scouts meet and pet one of the park's draft horses

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Volunteer holds a goat inside the Kidwell Farm barn

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