(5-Adult) Enjoy the beauty of the lakefront at sunset while learning the basics of fishing with a naturalist. Many fish like to come up to eat when the water cools after a hot day, making it a great time to fish with family members and enjoy each other’s company. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Come and Create! Build with LEGO bricks to your heart's content. This is a free-play environment where you can create masterpieces or simply experiment to release your inner architect. No registration necessary. We've got the LEGOs, you bring your imagination. Age 6-12.
Join others for a fun and relaxed hour of English conversation practice in a small group setting. Registration not needed. For adults.
(4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill with primitive fire bows and modern fire-making techniques. Use your new skills to roast some s'mores at the end. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
(3-Adult) When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night. Dress for the weather. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
(3-Adult) Enjoy an evening in the woods and learn about the constellations, their stories and other night-sky features. Our naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S'mores ingredients provided. All participants, including accompanying adults, must…
Antiques, classics, foreign, custom, street rods, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more! Enjoy viewing a large variety of vehicles, food vendors, the kid's area, and more! Proceeds from this event support local charities. Hosted by the City of Fairfax and the Clifton Lions Club.
Storytime for all ages! Read, sing, learn and have fun at the library. Registration No registration required. NEW!! Space limited to 25 children with up to two caregivers per child. Entrance tickets are provided first come, first served at the Information Desk 30 minutes before the program begins.
(All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of every month. Spend time together as a family reading books, making crafts, playing games, exploring natural objects with a microscope, doing puzzles, digging in the sandbox and many more play opportunities. Enjoy a short presentation or read-aloud…
(14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands, and osprey and bald eagles searching for fish as we paddle through this wildlife-rich section of the Potomac River. This is not a whitewater tour. No previous experience required. Kayaks provided, one person per kayak. Download waiver and bring completed to tour: https…
(14-Adult) Go off trail with a naturalist to learn about the Paw-Paws historical and ecological importance to Virginia.
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Hola amigos! Hi Friends! Do you enjoy singing and dancing to silly songs and listening to stories in Spanish and English? Ages 0 – 5 ¿Te encantas cantar y bailar con canciones divertidas y escuchar cuentos en español e inglés? Edades 0 - 5 Registration No registration No es necesario registrarse.
(5-Adult) Learn how to fish alongside your parent or child as you enjoy the scenery around the lake. Gain a better understanding on how to rig and use a fishing rod, how to safely fish, and how we can be environmentally conscious while we fish. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid…
