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
23
10:00AM, (8-Adult) Birds are sometimes called living dinosaurs. Join a naturalist to…
Nov
23
9:30AM, (2-5 yrs.) Baby turkeys and their grown-ups are surprisingly curious creatures…
Nov
23
8:00AM, (12-Adult) Learn about the park's birds and some basic identification skills.…
Nov
30
3:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker…
Dec
03
10:00AM, (12-Adult) Join park naturalist and artist Margaret Wohler on a walk through…
Dec
04
6:00PM, (6-Adult) Enjoy nature's tranquil beauty and the night sky under a full moon.…
Dec
04
1:00PM, (6-Adult) Explore the exciting world of science with fun hands-on experiments,…
Dec
05
4:30PM, (2-Adult) Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday magic at the farm.…
Dec
05
4:45AM, (6-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested paths to…
Dec
06
4:30PM, (2-Adult) Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday magic at the farm.…
Dec
06
1:00PM, (12-Adult) Celebrate the festive season and look ahead to ringing in the new…
Dec
06
11:00AM, (5-12 yrs.) No peeking, it’s a surprise. Children are accompanied by a secret…
Dec
06
11:00AM, All aboard the Holiday Express! Climb on for a train ride, spin around the…
Dec
07
1:00PM, (12-Adult) Celebrate the festive season and look ahead to ringing in the new…
Dec
07
11:00AM, (5-12 yrs.) No peeking, it’s a surprise. Children are accompanied by a secret…
Dec
07
11:00AM, All aboard the Holiday Express! Climb on for a train ride, spin around the…
Dec
12
7:30PM, (8-Adult) Take a tour of planets, constellations, stars, nebulas and galaxies…
Dec
12
4:30PM, (2-Adult) Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday magic at the farm.…
Dec
13
3:00PM, (3-Adult) Experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill. Visit Santa…
Dec
13
12:30PM, (3-Adult) At this sensory-friendly event, children with disabilities and their…

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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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