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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Make Your Own Flying Squirrel Feeding Box

10/18/2025 12:00 pm

(4-Adult) Learn proven strategies to encourage our amazing native flying squirrels to your treed backyard and how to recognize their presence. Assemble a feeding box to take home. Two attendees permitted per registration (one adult and one child over age 4 or two adults). Program is held outside. If possible, bring your own hammer and Phillips head…

Skeleton Science

10/18/2025 1:00 pm

(5-11 yrs.) Learn why skeletons aren't scary, but are essential to your everyday life. Make a glow-in-the-dark skeleton craft to take home.

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

Pumpkin Patch at Nature Playce

10/25/2025 1:00 pm

(3-5 years) Preschoolers hunt for their favorite miniature pumpkin to decorate and take home. Enjoy seasonal stories and a craft. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Child must be accompanied by an adult.

Sessions available starting at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Spellbinders - Tales of Tails

11/02/2025 12:00 pm

(4-Adult) Enjoy oral storytelling from countries around the world. Attendees are welcome to share a 5-minute story for ages 4 and above. From trickster tales to fables, oral stories share traditions and connect communities. Every child receives a free book.

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