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

Hidden Oaks Nature Center Events

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Snake and Turtle Feeding

07/31/2025 5:30 pm

(4-Adult) Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker staff. At least one snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Drawing Outer Space with Oil Pastels

08/02/2025 9:30 am

various papers. Learn how to combine oil pastel with colored pencils and gel pens for small details. Then draw your own galaxy, nebula or planet on black paper. All supplies included.

Pachycephalosaurus Picnic

08/09/2025 12:00 pm to 08/09/2025 1:00 pm

(3-Adult) Stomp your way to a most unusual picnic in the woods. Bring your picnic blanket and lunch or snack for an outdoor lesson about dinosaurs. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

Goodnight Walk - Owls

08/10/2025 7:00 pm

(3-Adult) Learn to recognize the calls and features of local owls. Make a craft and enjoy a night hike with a naturalist. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

Animal Crackers and Me

08/16/2025 2:00 pm

(3-8 yrs.) Learn about animal adaptations while you munch on cookies and lemonade. Enjoy a story, craft and trail activity along a short hike. Child must be accompanied by an adult.

Sign up at 2 p.m. or at 3:15 p.m.

Spellbinders - Tales of Tails

08/17/2025 1:00 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.

Bat Fest and Find Campfire

08/23/2025 7:15 pm

(4-Adult) Join a naturalist for a night hike to search for bats with a sonar detector and learn about bat adaptations. End the night with a campfire, s'mores and the legend of how bats came to be. Children must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered in this program.

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.

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