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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Frogs, Toads and Salamanders

03/08/2026 11:00 am

(3-Adult) Explore by the pond by Nature Playce for hundreds of tadpoles! Meet a live frog, toad and salamander. Hike the trail and make a craft. Child must be accompanied by an adult also registered in this program.

Sessions available at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Pi Day Celebration

03/14/2026 2:00 pm to 03/14/2026 3:00 pm

(5-Adult) Learn about this mysterious number and its relationship to circles through an interactive demonstration and hands-on craft. Mini pie included for each registered child. Please contact 10 days in advance for an alternate snack due to allergies. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult also registered in this program.

Bird Walk With a Naturalist

03/15/2026 9:00 am

(6-Adult) Use your eyes and ears to identify native birds as you embark on a guided walk with one of our naturalists. Both beginner birders and veterans welcome. Bring your own binoculars or use one of ours.

St. Patrick's Day Science

03/15/2026 1:00 pm

(5-Adult) Come and explore some green, leprechaun science that seems like magic. We will discover what those tricky leprechauns have up their sleeves, make green snow, green slime worms, and other exciting explorations. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult also registered in this program.

Sessions available at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

03/21/2026 9:15 am

(3-8 years) Stomp over to Hidden Oaks Nature Center to enjoy a dinosaur-themed program and outdoor egg hunt while visiting Dinoland in Nature Playce. Canceled in case of inclement weather. One adult only per registered child preferred.

Multiple sessions available throughout the day starting at 9:15 a.m.

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

(3-8 years) Stomp over to Hidden Oaks Nature Center to enjoy a dinosaur-themed program and outdoor egg hunt while visiting Dinoland in Nature Playce. Canceled in case of inclement weather. One adult only per registered child preferred.

Multiple sessions available throughout the day starting at 10:30 a.m.

Eggsperiments

(5-Adult) Find out what’s cracking (or not) as we do various experiments with eggs and learn about their many amazing properties. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult also registered in this program.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center Classes and Camps

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