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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10:30AM, (3-5 yrs.) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themed toys and puzzles while you…
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…
Jan
24
10:30AM, (2-6 yrs.) Explore the ever-changing landscape of the garden. Each week,…
Jan
24
10:30AM, (16-Adult) Join Extension Master Gardeners to learn about the different types…
Jan
24
1:00PM, (14-Adult) Single-use plastics and papers are pervasive in every aspect of our…
Jan
24
4:00PM, (14-Adult) Few things improved the daily life of the farm family more than the…
Jan
24
4:30PM, (5-Adult) Examine the sophisticated structural engineering found in animal…
Jan
24
6:30PM, (7-Adult) Chase away Winter boredom by going on an interactive space adventure…
Jan
25
8:00AM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a hot cup of coffee while you hike with a naturalist and look…
Jan
25
1:30PM, (16-Adult) Dogs are well known for their powerful noses, and those sniffing…
Jan
26
1:30PM, (4-8 yrs.) Dinosaurs once roamed all the Earth in places far and near. Enjoy a…

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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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