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06/27/2026 12:00 pm to 06/27/2026 10:00 pm
Rain date: Sunday, June 28
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at Lake Fairfax Park with a first-of-its-kind drone light show…
07/04/2026 9:00 am
Enjoy a family friendly racecourse on grass, trails and roads.
Pick up your race packet between 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Cost is $5 per runner for the 1-mile race. Register for the 1-mile race.
Cost is $8 per runner for the 5K race. 5K Prizes for top three…
07/10/2026 8:00 pm to 07/10/2026 9:30 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.
07/11/2026 9:00 am to 07/11/2026 10:30 am
(5-Adult) Learn how to fish alongside your parent or child as you enjoy the scenery around the lake. Gain a better understanding on how to rig and use a fishing rod, how to safely fish, and how we can be environmentally conscious while we fish. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license.
07/17/2026 8:00 pm to 07/17/2026 9:30 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.
07/18/2026 10:00 am to 07/18/2026 12:00 pm
(12-Adult) This introductory-level class is perfect for beginners or for those who want to learn how to paddle more efficiently. Learn about different kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and safety gear. On the water learn to move the boat in every direction using different strokes and maneuvers. All kayaks, paddles and necessary safety…
07/21/2026 10:00 am to 07/21/2026 11:00 am
The sensory friendly time at The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park welcomes individuals and families who need spaces with reduced sensory input. This family waterpark offers more than an acre of slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables, and an interactive water playground. During Sensory Friendly times experience…
07/24/2026 8:00 pm to 07/24/2026 9:30 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.
07/31/2026 8:00 pm to 07/31/2026 9:30 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.
08/18/2026 10:00 am to 08/18/2026 11:00 am
The sensory friendly time at The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park welcomes individuals and families who need spaces with reduced sensory input. This family waterpark offers more than an acre of slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables, and an interactive water playground. During Sensory Friendly times experience…