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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Oct
24
7:00PM, (12-Adult) What do our legends say about us? Learn about local ghost stories,…
Oct
24
7:00PM, (12 years +) Teams of two play a 9-hole scramble using glow-in-the-dark balls.…
Oct
24
6:30PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore…
Oct
24
6:00PM, (2-Adult) Come trick or treat on the farm! Visit with farm animals, create…
Oct
24
4:30PM, Welcoming all Werewolves, Vampires and Goblins and their families for a fun…
Oct
24
10:30AM, (6-12 yrs.) This program for school children focuses on the natural and…
Oct
25
5:00PM, Wear your favorite Halloween costume. Party to the sounds of our DJ while…
Oct
25
4:30PM, Welcoming all Werewolves, Vampires and Goblins and their families for a fun…
Oct
25
4:30PM, (2-Adult) Come trick or treat on the farm! Visit with farm animals, create…
Oct
25
4:00PM, (5-Adult) Hike through the fall foliage and identify trees. Find that perfect…
Oct
25
3:30PM, Bring the entire family for a delightfully ghoulish time this Halloween. Choose…
Oct
25
2:00PM, (11-Adult) Turn your old jeans and t-shirts into tail-wagging fun. In this…
Oct
25
1:30PM, Splash into fall fun at our Floating Pumpkin Patch. Swim, float and play with…
Oct
25
1:30PM, (6-Adult) Discover the traditional methods of preserving food before…
Oct
25
1:00PM, Join us for a tees and tricks and an afternoon of fun, games, raffle prizes,…
Oct
25
1:00PM, (3-5 years) Preschoolers hunt for their favorite miniature pumpkin to decorate…
Oct
25
11:00AM, (16-Adult) Join us for a tale of rewilding a Blue Ridge mountaintop that is…
Oct
25
11:00AM, (All Ages) At this Family-friendly Halloween event, Family members can come in…
Oct
25
11:00AM, (All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider…
Oct
25
11:00AM, (16-Adult) Hear author Paula Whyman discuss Bad Naturalist. Explore native…

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Whether you are flying solo, hanging with your crew or celebrating with someone special, Fairfax County parks has got your back!  Choose from crafts, art, science, food and nature adventures. 

Custom Valentines Making 

Saturday, February 7 • 10-11:30 a.m., Frying Pan Farm Park • $8 

Garden Artist-Naturally Yours 

Saturday, February 7 • 1-2 p.m., Green Spring Gardens • $12 

Queen of Hearts Tea Party 

Saturday, February 7 • 1-2:30 p.m., Colvin Run Mill• $15 

Nature DIY Valentines 

Saturday, February 7 • 2-3 p.m., Ellanor C. Lawrence Park • $9 

Winter Storytime-Valentines Day 

Saturday, February 14 • 10-11 a.m., Green Spring Gardens • $8 

Tea and Chocolates 

Saturday, February 14 • 1-3 p.m., Historic Huntley • $35 

Valentines Day Science 

Saturday, February 14 • 2-3 p.m., Hidden Oaks Nature Center • $10 

Valentine's Stargazing Stroll 

Saturday, February 14 • 4-5:30 p.m., Lake Accotink Park • $13 per family 

Couples Evening at the Nature Center 

Saturday, February 14 • 7-8:30 p.m., Hidden Oaks Nature Center • $12 

Taste a World of Chocolates  

Saturday, February 21 • 4-5 p.m., Colvin Run Mill • $20 

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