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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Apr
07
10:00AM, (2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the critters…
Apr
10
11:00AM, Sensory friendly times at the Cub Run Rec Center Indoor Water Park …
Apr
10
1:30PM, (16-Adult) Explore how to incorporate the beauty, power, and symbolism of…
Apr
10
2:00PM, (8-Adult) Join us for a super green hands-on workshop where you reuse, recycle…
Apr
10
3:00PM, (12-Adult) Paddle with a naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna that…
Apr
10
3:30PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker…
Apr
10
7:30PM, (5-9 yrs.)  Join us for International Dark Sky Week and learn how to…
Apr
10
8:00PM, (13-Adult) Be a farmer for the night and help us check on farm animals young…
Apr
11
10:00AM, Join guided wildflower walks and explore the iconic bluebell blooms. Meet live…
Apr
11
10:00AM, (7 years+) Join us for a fun Masters warm-up. Players compete in a 9-hole two-…
Apr
11
11:00AM, (4-10 yrs.) Pollinators help our fruits, vegetables and flowers grow. Learn…
Apr
11
1:00PM, (All Ages) Join us at Historic Huntley for a celebration of arts and…
Apr
11
1:30PM, (5-Adult) Find out what’s cracking (or not) as we do various experiments with…
Apr
11
4:00PM, (8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and…
Apr
11
6:00PM, (12-Adults) Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a relaxed and comfortable…
Apr
12
10:00AM, (4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site display…
Apr
12
10:00AM, (4-Adult) Meet a naturalist and explore the lake. Join as we search for and…
Apr
12
10:00AM, Explore nature’s pantry and learn how to identify edible plants, create simple…
Apr
12
1:00PM, (4-Adult) Beaks, feathers, nests and talons are examined to explore the avian…
Apr
12
1:00PM, (Adults) From the Revolutionary War to the mid-twentieth century, some former…

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Due to cold temperatures, outdoor events may be canceled. Please call ahead before visiting.

Spring Programs

Spring is in the air — and so are the eggs! Splash craft, or dash through the grass in search of colorful surprises and family festivity.

Paper Quilling Egg Ornaments and Bunny Frames

Saturday, March 21 • Providence Rec Center

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 22 • 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Hidden Oaks Nature Center • $12

Mini-Golf Egg-plorations

Saturday, March 28 • 11 a.m.–6 p.m., , Oakmont Mini Golf • $16

Baskets and Bunnies – Amusement Tickets

Saturday, April 4  • 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Burke Lake Park • $20 in advance, $25 at the door

Bubbles and Bunnies - FULL

Saturday, April 4 • choose start times at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or noon, , Cub Run Rec Center

Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4 • choose start times at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m., , Colvin Run Mill • $12

Eggsperiments - FULL
Saturday, April 11 • 1–2:30 p.m., Hidden Oaks Nature Center • $10

Find Your Egg-cellent Adventure!

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