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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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…
Jan
28
10:00AM, (1-6 yrs.) Enjoy 2 hours of unstructured themed play time to meet new friends…
Jan
29
1:00PM, (6-Adult) Explore the exciting world of science with fun hands-on experiments,…
Jan
29
2:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker…
Jan
30
2:00PM, (4-7 yrs.) Join us for a cozy tea party on the farm. Bring your favorite…
Jan
30
7:00PM, (8-Adult) This course provides a general introduction to some fundamentals of…
Jan
31
10:00AM, (11-14 yrs.) Discover the amazing superpower of salamanders-they can regrow…
Jan
31
10:00AM, (6-Adult) Discover the cosmic magic where sky meets soil. Explore…
Jan
31
10:00AM, (3-8 yrs.) These wild members of the dog family are a common sight in our…
Jan
31
11:00AM, (4-7 yrs.) Join us for a cozy tea party on the farm. Bring your favorite…
Jan
31
1:00PM, (5-Adult) Investigate the innovative engineering solutions plants have evolved…
Jan
31
1:00PM, (8-Adult) Inspired by Disney-Pixar’s WALL·E, this hands-on workshop invites you…
Jan
31
1:00PM, (8-Adult) Explore Walney Creek with a naturalist to meet some of the small…
Jan
31
2:30PM, (All Ages) Take a peaceful stroll through the tropical plants in the glasshouse…

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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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