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
31
2:00PM, (12-Adult) Join us for a full tour of the Woodlands Stewardship Education…
Apr
01
3:00PM, (4-8 yrs.) Dive into the art of deception in the animal kingdom. We will…
Apr
02
2:00PM, (8-Adult) Farming is the backbone of America, and farm animals have changed…
Apr
02
7:30PM, (4-Adult) Bring your best frog voice as you learn about our native frogs while…
Apr
03
12:00PM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun…
Apr
03
1:00PM, (12-Adult) Hone your birding skills on the trail and learn to play our favorite…
Apr
03
3:45PM, (7-14 yrs.) Come learn about dairy cows on one of the last working dairy farms…
Apr
03
7:30PM, (4-Adult) Barred owls inhabit our stream valley parks. Learn to identify these…
Apr
04
9:00AM, (2-12 years) Hop on over to Cub Run Rec Center as we help the Easter Bunny…
Apr
04
10:00AM, Celebrate spring with a full day of family fun and classic amusements. Tickets…
Apr
04
10:00AM, Sign up for the egg hunt. Sessions include those for ages 1 to 4 years old and…
Apr
04
11:00AM, (2-9 yrs.) Hunt for eggs filled with treats and treasures on the grounds of…
Apr
04
1:30PM, (2-18 yrs) Join us at Cub Run Rec Center for a sensory-friendly springtime…
Apr
04
6:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped…
Apr
10
11:00AM, Sensory friendly times at the Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool …
Apr
11
10:00AM, Join guided wildflower walks and explore the iconic bluebell blooms. Meet live…
Apr
11
10:00AM, (7 years+) Join us for a fun Masters warm-up. Players compete in a 9-hole two-…
Apr
11
1:30PM, (5-Adult) Find out what’s cracking (or not) as we do various experiments with…
Apr
17
12:00PM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun…
Apr
18
8:30AM, Join historians, scholars, educators, and community members for a full day of…

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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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