Alert:
12/20/2025 11:00 am to 12/20/2025 5:00 pm
All aboard the Holiday Express! Climb on for a train ride, spin around the Carolers Carousel, play a round of Gingerbread Man Golf or cozy up by the fire to make s’mores.
Celebrate the season with family fun, a visit with Santa, hot chocolate and candy canes.
Cost: Passes for the event are available for $20 if purchased online…
12/21/2025 11:00 am to 12/21/2025 5:00 pm
All aboard the Holiday Express! Climb on for a train ride, spin around the Carolers Carousel, play a round of Gingerbread Man Golf or cozy up by the fire to make s’mores.
Celebrate the season with family fun, a visit with Santa, hot chocolate and candy canes.
Cost: Passes for the event are available for $20 if purchased online…
01/01/2026 6:30 am
(4-adult) Take a hike with a naturalist in the early morning to view the stunning first sunrise of the year as it crests over the lake. Rejuvenate as you walk along the park trails and signal in the new year. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
01/01/2026 4:00 pm
(4-Adult) Take a hike with a naturalist in the evening to view the stunning first sunset of the year as it sets over the lake. Rejuvenate as you walk along the park trails and signal in the new year. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
01/03/2026 11:00 am to 01/03/2026 12:00 pm
(3-Adult) Explore the trails with a naturalist to learn about the different characteristics that can be used to identify birds. Keep an eye on your surroundings as you fill out a bingo sheet to better connect to our friends in the sky.
01/10/2026 11:00 am to 01/10/2026 12:00 pm
(8-Adult) Identify some of Fairfax County's common invasive plant species. Explore ways to lessen these plants around your home.
01/11/2026 10:00 am
(8-Adult) Join us for a tour of caches throughout Fairfax County. Hunt for hidden treasures throughout our park system using a GPS. Join one class or sign up for them all. Equipment provided.
01/17/2026 5:00 pm
(3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the constellations, their stories and other night-sky features. Our astronomical naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S'mores ingredients provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.