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

May
11
1:00PM, 11, (4-10 years) Harvest herbs from the garden to make teas and other treats.
May
17
12:00PM, 17, (7-Adult) Discover historic and modern engineering through demonstrations,…
May
17
4:00PM, 17, Saturday, May 17, Choose between 4-6 p.m., 5-7 p.m., or 6-8 p.m. Adults,…
May
31
2:00PM, 31, (6-10 yrs.) Bubbles are a great way to explore science and history. Come to…
May
31
8:30PM, 31, (10-Adult) Watch an outdoor screening of Pride & Prejudice (2005) at…

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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