NATURE, HISTORY AND HORTICULTURE IN FAIRFAX COUNTY

May 2023, Vol. 23, No. 5

5 More Spring Events You Can’t Miss in Fairfax County Parks!
 
 

The weather is warming and the flowers have sprung. From gardening and festivals to engineering and bug celebrations, there are many ways to celebrate the season in Fairfax County Parks. Check out these fun, family events coming to a park near you!  


Culmore Community Fest

 

Join the Fairfax County Park Authority and a host of county and community partners to celebrate the diverse culture of the Culmore area. This year’s theme is “Safety: A Community Responsibility.” In addition to free entertainment, games and activities, the event also features many of Fairfax County’s supportive services provided by county agencies and local nonprofits.

 

Don’t miss out on a day full of fun and enjoyment, including:

·       Live music and cultural performances

·       Facepainting

·       Animal exhibits

·       Free games, activities and crafts

·       Free health checks (eyes and dental)

·       Child ID cards

·       Public safety vehicle showcase

·       And free food!

 

May 6, Culmore Community Day, Woodrow Wilson Library, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Free

 


Skate the Wake

 

Enjoy a day filled with skating, music and all-around fun at Skate the Wake. Meet Mimi Knoop, five-time X-Games medalist and coach of the USA Skateboarding team.


The event features a Skateboard Trick Clinic and skateboard Best Trick Contest that will be judged by professionals from the local Fairfax Surf Shop as well as celebrity judges Mimi Knoop and Spike Mendelsohn (Top Chef competitor and local restaurateur). Derran Eaddy, founder of Solstik Music, will DJ this event. Visit local vendors and try your hand at graffiti art on the Wakefield skate shack.
 

 

May 13, Skate the Wake, Wakefield Skate Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free

 


Engineering Then & Now

 

The Colvin Run Mill is an example of early American mechanical engineering. Come see the mill in operation and discover historic and modern engineering. With hands-on activities, conversations with professionals from a variety of engineering fields and sample tools, you will learn how today's engineers are building on the work of engineers of the past to solve problems in the present and future. 
 

 

May 20, Engineering Then & Now, Colvin Run Mill, 12 to 3 p.m., $10

 


Spring Garden Day—The Big Plant Sale

 

This popular event features a variety of vendors and countless assortments of plants; from the tried-and-true varieties to the rare and unusual. Go native with your plantings or add fruiting plants in your gardens. Get garden advice from our Master Gardeners or enjoy local artists, food vendors, or baked goods though the Friends of Green Spring Park Bake Sale. 
 

 

May 20, Spring Garden Day, Green Spring Gardens, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Free

 


Bug Fest

 

Calling all Bug enthusiasts! Bug Fest is back and bigger than ever! Have a passion for the creepy-crawly creatures? This event is fun for the whole family and is designed to appeal to learners of all ages who love insects! Bug Fest will feature lots of exciting and creepy bug themed programs, activities, and demonstrations. Come join an insect safari, explore live insects, observe insect collections, roll logs to find bugs, play in soil stations, go for a bug walk and even make your own bug! You can also use technology to explore the world of insects.
 

 

May 27, Bug Fest, Lewinsville Historic House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $8

 


Explore More with Fairfax County Parks!

It’s Farmers Market Season

 

It’s a new season and we have lots of fresh and healthy foods waiting for you at our famers market. The Fairfax County Park Authority hosts 10 markets at locations throughout Fairfax County, where residents can find a variety of fresh and locally grown produce, delicious baked goods, prepared foods and family-friendly market activities, including live musical performances.
 

 

Check out our full market schedule for the latest times and locations.

 


World Migratory Bird Day 

 

The national commemoration of World Migratory Bird Day is set for May 13. Did you know that Fairfax County is located underneath Eastern Flyway? Fairfax County parks offer great vantage points and a variety of habitats to see a wide range of bird species. Don’t miss this great opportunity to commemorate World Migratory Bird Day in the park! 
 

 

Learn more about World Migratory Bird Day.

 


Campfires and Wagon Rides!

 

Spring is a great time to enjoy smore’s around the fire.  Our campfire programs are offered in a wide arrange of topics and locations throughout the county.  Learn how to cook over an open fire, explore owl sounds, try a disco campfire, enjoy stories, stargaze or even hop on a wagon ride.

 

Find your next family Campfire Adventure here. 
 

 

 
 


 
 

 
   
 
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