Alert:
03/28/2026 8:00 pm to 03/28/2026 9:00 pm
(13-Adult) Be a farmer for the night and help us check on farm animals young and old! Every season has special requirements for our animals to get some extra attention. Enjoy a nighttime farm tour and learn what it takes to care for our farm animals during birthing season and beyond.
03/30/2026 10:00 am to 03/30/2026 10:45 am
(4-9 yrs.) Solve the mystery of who came to the animal house party using observation and your senses. Look for and record clues to make a list of animals who came, saw and partied. Meet and pet some of the mischievous animals who should have known better.
03/30/2026 2:00 pm
(7-Adult) Learn about the importance of wool crafting for farm families in the past. Meet sheep at the farm and observe their habitats and then get hands-on crafting wool into a take home craft.
04/02/2026 2:00 pm
(8-Adult) Farming is the backbone of America, and farm animals have changed over time with breeding. Learn more about historic animal breeds that have lived in America and then meet and interact with some of their modern descendants. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.
04/02/2026 2:00 pm
(8-Adult) Farming is the backbone of America, and farm animals have changed over time with breeding. Learn more about historic animal breeds that have lived in America and then meet and interact with some of their modern descendants. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.
04/03/2026 10:00 am
(7-14 yrs.) Trade the classroom for the farm this spring break. Frying Pan Farm Park brings hands-on animal care and farm skills to curious kids all week.
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,…
04/03/2026 3:45 pm
(7-14 yrs.) Come learn about dairy cows on one of the last working dairy farms in Fairfax County. See our cow get milked and help them get feed. Learn about the history of dairy farming and the process to make milk into dairy products.
04/10/2026 2:00 pm
(8-Adult) Join us for a super green hands-on workshop where you reuse, recycle and repurpose. Bring household odds and ends and turn them into treasures and toys for you, your garden and your pets. A variety of crafts will be available for you to learn and complete to take home.
04/10/2026 8:00 pm
(13-Adult) Be a farmer for the night and help us check on farm animals young and old! Every season has special requirements for our animals to get some extra attention. Enjoy a nighttime farm tour and learn what it takes to care for our farm animals during birthing season and beyond.
04/18/2026 10:00 am
Immerse yourself in the equestrian world. Experienced riders and new horse enthusiasts welcome. Enjoy treats from local food trucks. Hear from expert speakers. Watch live demonstrations. Explore horse-related products and services.
05/02/2026 10:00 am
(Ages 2 and up). Spring Farm Day includes:
Sheep shearing Antique farm equipment demosCow and goat milking demosHands-on farm activitiesSpring baby animal boom on the farmEnjoy crafts, games and wagon rides*One wagon ride included with each paid admission.