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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Mar
13
6:00PM, (5-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn about what makes birds of prey, also known…
Mar
13
7:00PM, This evening program will focus on viewing opportunities special to Observatory…
Mar
14
11:00AM, (4-10 yrs.) Prepare the garden for spring planting, churning the soil like the…
Mar
14
1:00PM, (4-Adult) Learn how the Powhatan Native Americans used the plants and animals…
Mar
14
2:00PM, (5-Adult) Learn about this mysterious number and its relationship to circles…
Mar
14
6:30PM, (3-Adult) When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the…
Mar
14
6:45PM, (6-Adult) Come for an evening walk through the woods to one of the park's large…
Mar
14
7:30PM, (5-Adult) Listen to the frogs singing at night and learn how to identify them…
Mar
15
9:00AM, (6-Adult) Use your eyes and ears to identify native birds as you embark on a…
Mar
15
1:00PM, Civil War. Tour the historic site and learn about the different figures who…
Mar
15
1:00PM, (5-Adult) Come and explore some green, leprechaun science that seems like magic…
Mar
15
1:00PM, (8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and…
Mar
15
6:30PM, (3-Adult) When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the…
Mar
18
5:30PM, (3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on…
Mar
20
12:00PM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun…
Mar
20
6:30PM, (6-Adult) Shake off the winter blues as we welcome the first day of spring with…
Mar
20
8:00PM, (8-Adult) Take a tour of planets, constellations, stars, nebulas and galaxies…
Mar
21
9:15AM, (3-8 years) Stomp over to Hidden Oaks Nature Center to enjoy a dinosaur-themed…
Mar
21
9:15AM, (3-8 years) Stomp over to Hidden Oaks Nature Center to enjoy a dinosaur-themed…
Mar
21
10:00AM, (8-Adult) In celebration of the Fairfax County 250th anniversary commission…

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Due to cold temperatures, outdoor events may be canceled. Please call ahead before visiting.

Spring Programs

Spring is in the air — and so are the eggs! Splash craft, or dash through the grass in search of colorful surprises and family festivity.

Paper Quilling Egg Ornaments and Bunny Frames

Saturday, March 21 • Providence Rec Center

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 22 • 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Hidden Oaks Nature Center • $12

Mini-Golf Egg-plorations

Saturday, March 28 • 11 a.m.–6 p.m., , Oakmont Mini Golf • $16

Baskets and Bunnies – Amusement Tickets

Saturday, April 4  • 10 a.m.–5 p.m., , Burke Lake Park • $20 in advance, $25 at the door

Bubbles and Bunnies

Saturday, April 4 • choose start times at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or noon, , Cub Run Rec Center

Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4 • choose start times at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m., , Colvin Run Mill • $12

Eggsperiments
Saturday, April 11 • 1–2:30 p.m., , Hidden Oaks Nature Center • $10

Find Your Egg-cellent Adventure!

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