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The Fairfax County Park Authority invites community members to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of th...
In recognition of Historic Preservation Month, the Fairfax County Park Authority invites community members to attend an open house event at the Hannah P. Clark/Enyedi House on Saturday, May 30. Resident curators will be on site to share about the his...
The Fairfax County Park Authority and Friends of Green Spring Gardens invite plant lovers of all kinds to celebrate the season at the annual Spring Garden Day and Big Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens...
Ever wondered what Fairfax County Park Authority Rec Centers have to offer? Discover all the amenities these community wellness hubs offer when you visit during the Rec Center Open House on Thursday, May 7 and sign up for a free, 7-day trial or purch...
Prepare for a summer to remember at The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole — join the Gold Rush and get your discounted season passes for the water park before they disappear.The 2026 Gold Rush Season Pass sale runs through Monday, May 25. Season pass...
Upcoming Events
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4:30PM, Join the Fairfax County Park Authority for the ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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7:00PM, (5-Adult) This evening program uses UV lights, sound identification and…
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7:30PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike with a naturalist to learn about nocturnal…
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9:00AM, (13 years +) Teams of two compete in a 9-hole, best ball, stroke play…
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12:30PM, Join the FCPA and community partners for a celebratory day of Asian…
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2:00PM, (All Ages) Make and enjoy hand-cranked ice cream as Huntley's Harris…
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2:00PM, (5-Adult) Parents and children will sip tea, enjoy butterfly-shaped…
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7:00PM, (6-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested…
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1:30PM, (4-Adult) Spring is the time for many animals to give birth and raise…
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6:30PM, (8-13 yrs.) Join us for International Dark Sky Week and learn how…
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9:00AM, Kick off the growing season at Green Spring Gardens with a community-…
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10:00AM, (4-Adult) Jump into spring with a guided nature hike along one of our…
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4:00PM, (21 yrs.+) Follow whiskey's journey from grain to glass. Explore the…
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5:00PM, (5-Adult) Enjoy the beauty of the lakefront at sunset while learning…
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5:00PM, Celebrate the third anniversary of Franconia Rec Center’s Family Skate…
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9:00AM, (16-Adult) Take a short paddling trip up the Potomac River and take in…
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9:00AM, (7 yrs. +) Join us for a fun warm-up to your golf season. Teams of two…
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1:00PM, (4-Adult) Learn how the Powhatan Native Americans used the plants and…
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8:00AM, (12 years+) Teams of two compete in an 18-hole best ball, scramble…
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7:30PM, (6-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested…
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1:30PM, (8-Adult) Unearth the secrets of crafting clay pots and make a pot to…
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10:00AM, (4-Adult) Jump into spring with a guided nature hike along one of our…
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2:00PM, (All Ages) Make and enjoy hand-cranked ice cream as Huntley's Harris…
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4:00PM, (16-Adult) In this program, learn the basics of using plants from the…
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8:30PM, (10-Adult) Watch an outdoor screening of "Sense of Sensibility" (1995)…
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4:00PM, (13-Adult) Smartphones have tremendous power to take great photos if…
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5:00PM, Celebrate a New Era of Play at Reston North Park with the Park…
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8:00AM, (7 yrs. +) Teams of two players compete in an 18-hole best-ball…
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9:00AM, (13+ years) Teams of two compete in a 9-hole, scramble format (captain’…
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11:00AM, (14-Adult) African Americans' labor, experience, and knowledge were…
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10:00AM, (12-Adult) As we celebrate Juneteenth and the legacy of freedom it…
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6:00PM, Celebrate the freedom of and joyfully recognize the perseverance and…
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10:00AM, Step back in time at the 51st Annual Sully Antique Car Show! Explore…
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park…
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
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7:30PM, The Kings Park Band was formed in 1965 with nine people, donated sheet…
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10:00AM, Join JChris for a workshop of excitement! Kids will be singing,…
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7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Enjoy the beauty and value of Gugak,…
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8:00AM, (7yrs. +) Players compete in a 9-hole scramble tournament from…
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10:00AM, The Rock Steady Project is a Washington, DC–based band bringing the…
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
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7:00PM, ChumpChange is a dynamic band bringing together the smooth grooves of R…
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5:30PM, The 257th Army Band, “The Band of the Nation’s Capital,” is the…
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7:00PM, Anthony Clark is a world class musician who has performed, and recorded…
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8:00AM, (7 yrs. +) Teams of two players compete in an 18-hole scramble format,…
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9:00AM, Enjoy a family friendly racecourse on grass, trails and roads. …
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
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7:00PM, A stylistically unique Music Band from day one, the members of Pablo…
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5:30PM, Mature Clientele Band is made up of experienced musicians from the tri-…
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7:30PM, There are bands out there that weave a musical story so vivid that you…
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9:00AM, (13 yrs. +) Participants compete in a 9-hole stroke play tournament…
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10:00AM, Join JChris for a workshop of excitement! Kids will be singing,…
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10:00AM, (7-17 yrs.) Participants compete in a 9-hole stroke play tournament.…
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7:30PM, "Marc is a nationally touring artist based out of NY. He has performed…
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7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Celebrate Peru's cultural heritage with…
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10:00AM, Andrés and Christina are 123 Andrés – Washington, DC's beloved Latin…
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
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7:30PM, Multi-Grammy nominated Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen is a torrent of…
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9:00AM, The sensory friendly time at the Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool…
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10:00AM, Join JChris for a workshop of excitement! Kids will be singing,…
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6:00PM, Switch off the summer heat and get on your feet with a Christmas in…
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7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Join us to celebrate Bolivian cultural…
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park…
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
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7:00PM, Natyabhoomi School of Dance was founded in Maryland in 1994 by Artistic…
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7:30PM, The Lovejoygroup is a versatile ensemble serving up energetic jazz,…
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7:30PM, This popular 60-piece community band performs overtures, marches…
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10:00AM, The Rock Steady Project is a Washington, DC–based band bringing the…
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10:00AM, Join JChris for a workshop of excitement! Kids will be singing,…
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10:00AM, Blue Sky Puppet Theatre is proud to present ""Rufus"", a funny and…
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7:30PM, THE UNOFFICIAL ERAS TOUR - Charity Eden was determined to craft an…
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7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Lyuti Chushki means “hot peppers” in…
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8:00AM, (7-17yrs.) Join us in welcoming the next generation of golf to our…
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
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7:00PM, It began a long time ago. 1978 to be exact. Four musicians, out of work…
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10:00AM, Enjoy old-fashioned family fun, carnival games and rides, tractor…
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9:00AM, The sensory friendly time at the Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool…
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7:30PM, Led by music director Christopher Johnston, the NOVA-Annandale Symphony…
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10:00AM, Join JChris for a workshop of excitement! Kids will be singing,…
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10:00AM, Blue Sky Puppet Theatre is proud to present ""Rufus"", a funny and…
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7:30PM, Get ready for an evening of timeless big band music under the open sky…
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7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Enjoy the exotic and diverse beauty of…
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10:00AM, Uncle Ty-Rone brings the “One Mic Many Voices” Educational Show, a…
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
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7:00PM, Michael Lille, Rusty Speidel, Tom Goodrich and Michael Goggin have been…
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7:30PM, Nitehawks Swing Band members are drawn from the Vienna Community Band,…
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
Aug
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9:00AM, The sensory friendly time at the Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool…
Aug
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8:00AM, (13 yrs. +) Participants compete in an 18-hole stroke play tournament.…
Aug
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8:00AM, (7-17 yrs.) Junior golfers compete in an 18-hole stroke play tournament…
Aug
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park…
Aug
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10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
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11:00AM, (4-10 yrs.) Harvest herbs from the garden to make teas and other…
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10:00AM, Join the Fairfax County Park Authority for an open house in…
Jul
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7:30PM, Angela Easterling brandishes her songwriting chops with rootsy,…
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