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 Events

Department Resources

Evening Farm Tour - Beatrix Potter Night

07/27/2024 7:00 pm to 07/27/2024 8:00 pm

(4-Adult) Come learn about this famous children’s author, farmer and conservationist. Hear some Beatrix Potter tales, have a trivia game and share a snack in honor of her July birthday. We will meet some of the critters that inspired her stories and then walk through the farm and talk about her lasting contribution to land preservation. Learn a…

Fairfax County 4-H Fair & Carnival

08/01/2024 10:00 am to 08/04/2024 7:00 pm

Enjoy old-fashioned family fun, carnival games and rides, tractor demos, 4-H exhibit and shows, fair food, live entertainment and live animals.

Farm Skills - Animal Caretaker

08/17/2024 3:45 pm

(7-14 years) Our farmers make taking care of the animals look easy. Here is your chance for a behind the scenes farm tour to see all the hard work that goes into raising our farm animals. Participants tour our feed room, visit our animal areas, meet farm animals and learn the different management practices that we use to keep the animals happy and healthy. One adult…

Farm Skills - Our Working Horses

08/31/2024 3:45 pm

(7-14 years) Before modern farm equipment, horses accomplished many tasks on the farm including plowing, clearing, hauling, etc. The Belgian Draft Horse reigns as the strong and gentle giants of the farm. Join us to learn more about this sturdy breed and meet the resident draft horses at Frying Pan. Participants will learn about the care and feeding of the horses, what…

The Great Zucchini  

09/05/2024 10:00 am to 09/05/2024 12:15 pm

(2-Adult) Join us for a morning of laughter and fun as Frying Pan Fark Park welcomes The Great Zucchini. For over 25 years, The Great Zucchini has provided children with interactive, hands-on magic shows. This show will take place in our Visitor Center auditorium.

Two performances starting at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Rocknoceros 

10/03/2024 10:00 am to 10/03/2024 12:15 pm

(2-Adults) Since its inception in 2005, Rocknoceros has won ten Washington Area Music Awards and has found its way into the hearts and homes of music-lovers of all ages. Join us in welcoming Boogie Bennie & Williebob on stage as they perform in our Visitor Center Auditorium.

Two performances starting at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Farm Harvest Festival and Carnival and Big Truck Night

10/18/2024 5:00 pm

Take a whirl on the exciting rides during the carnival and rev up for Big Truck Night.

Purchase unlimited rides wristband, or single carnival ride tickets are available for purchase for $1.25 each, 24 for $25, or 48 for $50.

Farm Harvest Festival and Carnival

10/19/2024 10:00 am

Take a whirl on the exciting rides during the carnival. Watch the cider press in action, milk a cow, shell corn, peel apples and play old-fashion games.

Single carnival ride tickets are available for purchase for $1.25 each, 24 for $25, or 48 for $50.

The festival is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The carnival is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Farm Harvest Festival and Carnival

10/20/2024 10:00 am

Take a whirl on the exciting rides during the carnival. Watch the cider press in action, milk a cow, shell corn, peel apples and play old-fashion games.

Unlimited ride tickets available, as well as single carnival ride tickets for $1.25 each, 24 for $25, or 48 for $50.

The festival is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The carnival is from 11 a.m. to…

Halloween on the Farm

10/25/2024 5:00 pm

(All Ages) Come trick or treat on the farm! Visit with farm animals, create crafts, play games, tour the decorated farmhouse and enjoy the fall on the farm. The program runs in one hour time slots. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Halloween on the Farm

10/26/2024 4:30 pm

(All Ages) Come trick or treat on the farm! Visit with farm animals, create crafts, play games, tour the decorated farmhouse and enjoy the fall on the farm. The program runs in one hour time slots. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Frying Pan Farm Park Classes and Camps

See all classes and camps coming to Frying Pan Farm Park.


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