| | | Shine Light on Dark Sky Awareness
Experience the Magic of Natural Darkness Lights Out Fairfax
March 23, 2024, 8:30-9:30 p.m. As our region has grown, excessive light pollution has dimmed the beauty of our starry skies, impacting our environment. Help by turning off outdoor lights for one hour. International Dark Sky Week April 2-8, 2024 Protect our dark skies and learn how light pollution affects us. Learn about its impact on human health, safety and the environment. | | | | | | Solar Eclipse Extravaganza Unravel the marvels of the universe during this major solar eclipse and enjoy an unforgettable experience under the celestial dance of the sun and moon! • Great American April 2024 Solar Eclipse Preview, Turner Farm Park, March 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $8
• Partial Solar Eclipse Celebration, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, April 8, 2-4 p.m. $10
• Partial Solar Eclipse Celebration, Burke Lake Park, April 8, 2-4 p.m. $10
• Safely See the Partial Eclipse, Historic Huntley, April 8, 1:30-4:30 p.m, $10 The Solar Eclipse events are provided in partnership with the Fairfax County Park Foundation. For more information about their support of Fairfax County's park system, visit Fairfax County Park Foundation. | | | | | | | | Enjoy Egg-Cellent Spring Celebrations at Fairfax County Parks! Spring is in the air and the Fairfax County Park Authority is gearing up for a season of family-friendly fun with all sorts of egg hunts and spring celebrations at several locations throughout the county. Enjoy festive activities for all ages in the park – the perfect setting for creating lasting spring memories: • Spring EGG-stravaganza, Lake Fairfax Park, March 23, 3:30-5 p.m., $8
• Baskets & Bunnies, Burke Lake Park, March 30
-Amusements tickets, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. $10
-Egg Hunt Ticket (1-4 years). Choose times between 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $5
• Bubbles and Bunnies, Cub Run Rec Center, March 30, 9-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $20
• Easter Egg Hunt, Colvin Run Mill, March 30. Choose times between noon to 3:45 p.m., $8
• Mini Golf Egg-plorations, Oakmont Rec Center, March 30. Choose times between 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15
• Egg-speriments, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, April 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m., $10 | | | | | | | Witness the Mill in Motion at Colvin Run Mill History comes alive as Colvin Run Mill opens its doors to an immersive journey back to 1811! Beginning April through October, on the first and third Sundays of each month, visitors will have the unique opportunity to witness the mill in full operation from 2 to 3 p.m. for just $10 per person. | | | | | | Into the Woods: A Spring Celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park Celebrate the cherry blossoms’ arrival and join us in the woods of Frying Pan Farm Park for a nature-filled experience on Saturday, April 6. Into the Woods is a free, fun-for-all-ages, self-paced tour that promises to ignite your sense of wonder and discovery! Even though this event is free, registration is required to help us manage guest volume at these activities. Participants can choose program start times at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and noon. | | | | | | | Earth Day Festival Returns to Sully Historic Site on April 20 Spring is on the way and that means Earth Day is right around the corner! Mark your calendar and make your plans to join Fairfax County’s largest, family-friendly Earth Day extravaganza at Sully Historic Site on Saturday, April 20. Celebrate Earth Day with a fantastic time filled with games, entertainment, food and a variety of hands-on crafts, exhibits and activities. Activities will take place all day long from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. There is a parking fee of $10 per vehicle. Earth Day Fairfax is provided in partnership with the Fairfax County Park Foundation. For more information about their support of Fairfax County's park system, visit Fairfax County Park Foundation. | | | | | | | | |
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