Lake Fairfax Park

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1400 Lake Fairfax Drive
Reston, VA 20190
John Britz
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Quiet Moments in Nature

04/27/2024 4:00 pm

(12-Adult) Going on nature walks are not only beneficial for your physical health, but also for your mental health. Clear your mind as you walk with a naturalist through the woods, as you learn what techniques you can use to help repair your mind from the stress of your day-to-day life.

Night Hike and Smores Campfire

04/27/2024 7:00 pm

(4-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led walk through the forest to listen for nocturnal animals and to look for evidence of wildlife. End your hike at our campfire and make s'mores. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

Lake Life

04/28/2024 10:00 am

(2-Adult) Meet a naturalist and explore the lake. Bring old shoes that can get wet and muddy. Join us as we search for tadpoles and dragonfly nymphs to catch and release. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Anglers with Autism

04/28/2024 1:00 pm

(6-21 yrs.) This event is designed for participants with Autism and their families to learn about fishing on World Autism Awareness Day. Learn how to fish together through basic fishing education and a guided fishing opportunity at Lake Fairfax Park. All equipment is provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid VA fishing license. Family participation is…

Radical Raptors

04/28/2024 4:00 pm

(5-Adult) Join a naturalist to search for signs of raptors and explore what makes them different from other birds.

Campfire Fridays

05/03/2024 7:30 pm

(5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Bats Class

05/04/2024 8:30 pm

(7-Adult) Walk the meadows and forest edges to see bats feeding on insects. Use a bat detector to hear echolocation. Learn about our native bats and their habits. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Quiet Moments in Nature

05/11/2024 3:00 pm

(12-Adult) Going on nature walks are not only beneficial for your physical health, but also for your mental health. Clear your mind as you walk with a naturalist through the woods, as you learn what techniques you can use to help repair your mind from the stress of your day-to-day life.

Lake Life

05/19/2024 10:00 am

(2-Adult) Meet a naturalist and explore the lake. Bring old shoes that can get wet and muddy. Join us as we search for tadpoles and dragonfly nymphs to catch and release. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Night Hike and Smores Campfire

05/25/2024 7:00 pm

(4-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led walk through the forest to listen for nocturnal animals and to look for evidence of wildlife. End your hike at our campfire and make s'mores. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

Fireworks, Food and Family Fun at Lake Fairfax Park

06/29/2024 12:00 pm

Fun starts at noon, with fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m.Enjoy food trucks, live performances and fireworks at the annual celebration!

The park will close to new arrivals at 8:45 p.m.Admission is free.

Parking: $15 ahead of the event date; $20 at the gate

The park is the location of the Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole. Tickets for the Water…

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