Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
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12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Spring Farm Day Brings Baby Animals, Live Demos and Farm Life Up Close at Frying Pan Farm Park

spring farm day

See life on the farm in full swing — including the spring baby boom — at Spring Farm Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park. Experience hands-on activities, live demonstrations and family-friendly fun throughout the day.

Event highlights include:

  • Sheep shearing
  • Antique farm equipment demonstrations
  • Milking demonstrations
  • Hands-on farm activities
  • Spring baby animals across the farm
  • Crafts, games and wagon rides
  • Pony rides (10 a.m.–1 p.m., $15 per child; limited availability)

Admission is $12 per person online through May 1 (ages 2 and up) and $15 at the door. One wagon ride is included with each paid admission.

Register for Spring Farm Day

This event is supported by the Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park, a nonprofit organization that funds programs, provides farm animals, preserves agricultural heritage and enhances visitor experiences through community partnerships and fundraising.

Frying Pan Farm Park is located at 2709 West Ox Road in Herndon. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Frying Pan Farm Park website or call 703-437-9101. 

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