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09/13/2026 1:30 pm to 09/13/2026 3:00 pm
(6-10 yrs.) Bubbles are a great way to explore science and history. Come to Colvin Run Mill for a morning of experiments and play as we investigate shape, surface tension and other bubble science. We'll use soapy, bubbly water to make giant bubbles and clean up like the Miller's family did in the 1800s.
09/13/2026 2:00 pm to 09/13/2026 3:00 pm
(14-Adult) African Americans' labor, experience, and knowledge were crucial to 19th-century grist milling. Explore a historic mill as you discuss the contributions of African American millers in Fairfax County. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax 250 commemoration.
09/14/2026 10:00 am to 09/14/2026 10:45 am
(2-5 yrs.) Explore Colvin Run Mill with your toddler or preschooler through STEAM activities, hands-on history, crafts, stories, and games. Adults must participate with children. Prepaid reservations required.
A different program each week:
Sept. 14: Discover WaterwheelsOct. 5: Making and Drinking Apple CiderOct. 19: Fall ColorsNov. 16:…09/20/2026 12:00 pm to 09/20/2026 2:00 pm
(4-Adult) Explore 200-year-old Colvin Run Mill as we grind grain using the power of the waterwheel. Hear and smell the grindstones at work. Learn how automated gristmills revolutionized flour production. Visit the 19th century Miller's House and stop by Colvin Run General Store to purchase our ground grain. This program links to the VA250 and…
09/26/2026 1:00 pm to 09/26/2026 2:30 pm
(3-Adult) Bring your child to the Mill and celebrate Fall. We’ll have tea, savory and sweet treats and play 19th century games. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
09/26/2026 7:00 pm to 09/26/2026 8:00 pm
(4-Adult) Cozy up around a campfire under the stars at historic Colvin Run Mill. Learn and engage with folktales that reflect and celebrate American culture, customs and diversity. Finish the evening toasting marshmallows. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
09/27/2026 2:00 pm to 09/27/2026 3:00 pm
(14-Adult) African Americans' labor, experience, and knowledge were crucial to 19th-century grist milling. Explore a historic mill as you discuss the contributions of African American millers in Fairfax County. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax 250 commemoration.
10/03/2026 11:00 am
(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and cider. Dress accordingly. All participants will be…
10/03/2026 7:00 pm to 10/03/2026 8:30 pm
(10-Adult) Watch an outdoor screening of "Frankenstein" (1931) at the 19th century gristmill. Bring your own blanket or low lawn chair. Refreshments and concessions will be available for purchase. The Miller's House Exhibit will be open for self-guided tours at 6 p.m. and will close at the start of the film. The film will start at sunset - 7…
10/04/2026 11:00 am to 10/04/2026 4:00 pm
(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and cider. Dress accordingly. All…
10/04/2026 11:00 am to 10/04/2026 12:00 pm
(7-Adult) Discover our native trees, how they helped people of the past and how we use them in the modern day. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to identify things you find along the way. Each walk will feature a different theme and may include different trees, seasonal features like fruit and flowers and a variety of uses.
10/10/2026 11:00 am
(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and cider. Dress accordingly. All participants will be…
10/11/2026 11:00 am
(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and cider. Dress accordingly. All participants will be…
10/17/2026 11:00 am to 10/17/2026 4:00 pm
(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and cider. Dress accordingly. All…