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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Nov
02
12:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy oral storytelling from countries around the world. Attendees…
Nov
02
12:00PM, (All Ages Welcome) Discover how local farms and mills supported the U.S. Navy.…
Nov
02
10:00AM, (8-Adult) Join us for a tour of caches throughout Fairfax County. Hunt for…
Nov
07
6:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped…
Nov
07
5:30PM, (8-Adult) Come and tour the historic house and landscape by lantern, torch and…
Nov
07
5:00PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore…
Nov
07
4:00PM, (2-Adult) Enjoy an intimate after hours experience at the farm as day turns to…
Nov
08
5:30PM, (8-Adult) Come and tour the historic house and landscape by lantern, torch and…
Nov
08
4:00PM, (2-Adult) Enjoy an intimate after hours experience at the farm as day turns to…
Nov
08
2:00PM, (All Ages) Families are invited to join a naturalist to stroll and explore…
Nov
08
2:00PM, (Adults) Create a one-of-a-kind fairy garden scene out of natural materials…
Nov
08
2:00PM, (12-Adult) Hone your birding skills on the trail and learn to play our favorite…
Nov
08
1:00PM, (3-Adult) November is National Gratitude Month. Learn why we appreciate trees,…
Nov
08
10:00AM, (7-Adult) Explore the lives of the men and women during the Revolutionary War…
Nov
08
10:00AM, (9-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn how to preserve nature by creating resin…
Nov
09
6:00PM, (8-Adult) Podcasts and social media platforms are changing the way we create…
Nov
09
1:30PM, (6-Adult) Discover more about the turbulent history and importance of Sully and…
Nov
09
10:00AM, (3-8 yrs.) These wild members of the dog family are a common sight in our…
Nov
10
10:00AM, (2-5 years) Explore Colvin Run Mill with your toddler or preschooler through…
Nov
12
5:30PM, (3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on…

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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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