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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2:00PM, (6-Adult) Delve into the history of the American Chestnut and learn about…
Jan
10
4:00PM, (5-Adult) Examine the sophisticated structural engineering found in animal…
Jan
11
10:00AM, (8-Adult) Join us for a tour of caches throughout Fairfax County. Hunt for…
Jan
11
1:00PM, (Adults) As Fairfax County commemorates 250 years of America, take a deep dive…
Jan
11
1:00PM, (Adults) Take a deep dive into Emanuel Leutze’s 1851 iconic painting of one of…
Jan
11
1:30PM, (16-Adult) Join Hardy Kern, Director of Government Relations for American Bird…
Jan
11
7:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy an evening around the campfire, toasting marshmallows over the…
Jan
12
10:00AM, (1-3 yrs.) Bring your toddler to explore nature through sight, sound, smell and…
Jan
12
10:30AM, (3-5 yrs.) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themed toys and puzzles while you…
Jan
14
11:00AM, (1-3 yrs.) Hop through history with your toddler as they explore the past…
Jan
14
4:30PM, (3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on…
Jan
15
1:00PM, (6-Adult) Explore the exciting world of science with fun hands-on experiments,…
Jan
16
6:00PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore…
Jan
17
8:00AM, (4-Adult) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look…
Jan
17
5:00PM, (3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the…
Jan
17
5:30PM, (3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the…
Jan
17
8:00PM, (8-Adult) Join a park naturalist as they take you on a tour of constellations,…
Jan
18
1:30PM, (16-Adult) Step into the enchanting world of fairy gardens with Green Spring’s…
Jan
19
11:00AM, (4-Adult) Introduce your young ones to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the…
Jan
24
9:30AM, (16-Adult) Woodpeckers are keystone species which help many other forest…

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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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