Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Colvin Run Mill Programs

Upcoming Events

Jul
26
10:00AM, 26, (6-10 yrs.) Bubbles are a great way to explore science and history. Come to…
Jul
28
10:00AM, 28, (1-4 yrs.) Get moving with your toddler as we explore the park using our…
Aug
03
12:00PM, 03, (4-Adult) Explore Colvin Run Mill to see how it operated in 1811. Hear and…
Aug
09
12:30PM, 09, (3-Adult) Enjoy a summer afternoon like the miller's family did in the…
Aug
10
1:00PM, 10, (6-10 years) Get ready for a little deception, secret messaging and…
Aug
16
2:00PM, 16, (3-Adult) Bring your child to the mill and celebrate summer with this white…

Grinding Grain

First and third Sundays of each month, April through November.

 

Blacksmithing Demonstrations

First Sunday of each month when the mill is grinding
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
No reservations required.
Watch as the blacksmith fires up his forge and works with hammer and tongs to make iron tools and utensils. FREE

 

Northern Virginia Carvers

First Sunday of each month, April to November, in the Education Center.

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.   No reservations required.

A young girl smiles as she gathers straw to stuff in a scarecrow

 

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