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

Horseback Trail Ride

08/21/2025 7:00 pm to 08/21/2025 8:00 pm

(8-Adult) Sign up for a small group trail ride around Frying Pan Farm Park. Each trail ride is comprised of a 15-minute riding session in the Indoor Arena, a 30-minute trail ride around the property and 15-minutes of horse/tack care. The trail portion is a mix of wooded trails and field riding. Helmets are required. They will be provided by the…

Little Hands on the Farm

08/29/2025 9:45 am

(2-3 yrs.) Join us to learn about a different element of farm life each week. classes held during the same week will have repeat topics. Other activities can include story time, crafts and small farm chores. One adult must attend with each child. Please limit one parent to attend with each child.

Putting the Animals to Bed

09/05/2025 7:00 pm

(3-Adult) When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night. Dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Cider Making

09/27/2025 11:00 am

(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and cider. Dress accordingly. All participants will be…

Halloween on the Farm

10/25/2025 4:30 pm

(2-Adult) 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.

Sessions start at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Frying Pan Farm Park Classes and Camps

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


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