Embrace the magic of the season with the Fairfax County Park Authority. Enjoy the company of friends, family and community at any of our festive activities and events throughout the holiday season.
Fridays-Saturdays, Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16, Frying Pan Farm Park, $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Come celebrate the holidays with an evening of wagon rides, indoor activities, food, animal interactions, campfires and visits with Santa. Bring the whole family and see the farm in a festive way.
Saturday, Dec. 9-10, 3-6:30 p.m., Colvin Run Mill, $10. Sensory-Friendly times between 11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Colvin Run Mill, $40
Experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill. Visit Santa in the Mill, tour the Miller's House decorated for the holidays, roast marshmallows and enjoy cocoa. Festive music and children's crafts complete the experience.
Saturdays-Sundays, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Burke Lake Park, $15 in advance, $20 at the door
It's all aboard for the Holiday Express train ride. Take a spin on the Carolers Carousel, play Gingerbread Man mini golf and toast s'mores by the fire as you kickstart your holidays. Plus, meet Santa, sip hot chocolate, and munch on candy canes! $15 Pass on Sale (Available through Wednesday before the event), Day-of Event Passes is $20.
Ugly Holiday Sweater Family Skate and Dance Night
Saturday, Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m., Franconia Rec Center, $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Light up the night with your tackiest holiday sweater as you roller skate and groove to music by a DJ. Challenge your family and friends to see who can drum up the most holiday spirit with their loudest holiday sweater. Take a spin around the gym floor on your roller skates and jump on the dance floor as the DJ plays some holiday classics and other good tunes. The event features snacks, drinks, holiday decorations and promises an all-around jolly good time.
Candlelight Holiday Tour at Sully Historic Site
Saturday Dec. 9 and 16. Choose times between 4:45-7 p.m., Sully Historic Site, $12
Enjoy an elegant walk-through tour of Sully, the 18th century home of Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia’s first congressman. Tour by the glow of candlelight as it illuminates the house. Make a holiday craft and enjoy a hot beverage and cookies based on a historical recipe.
Friday, Dec. 29. Spots available 1-1:45 p.m., 2:15-3 p.m. or 3:15-4 p.m., Sully Historic Site, $15
One of the top-rated pan-Celtic groups in the world treats its audience to high-energy entertainment featuring Scottish fiddling, percussion and vocals. Refreshments served in the 18th century kitchen.
Puppet Show at Frying Pan Farm Park
Friday, Dec. 29. Spots available 10:15-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Frying Pan Farm Park, $15
Join Master Puppeteer Bob Brown in a jolly, fun-filled romp through a winter wonderland as his delightful, trick marionettes perform incredible feats of skill and daring that will leave your young audience shouting with laughter! Fun and fantasy, mirth and merriment, giggles and amazement all mixed together to the sound of your favorite holiday music! He will be retiring after 60-plus years, so come and enjoy his final performance.
To find out more, or to register for programs, visit the Seasonal Events in the Parks website.