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The Peruvian Cultural Heritage Night 'Centro Cultural Peru' is this Saturday, July 27, 7:30 pm at Ossian Hall Park in An...
07/24/2024

The Peruvian Cultural Heritage Night 'Centro Cultural Peru' is this Saturday, July 27, 7:30 pm at Ossian Hall Park in Annandale!

Celebrate Peru's cultural heritage with dance and music under the stars!! Free Admission.
Details: https://bit.ly/3zWioVm

๐ŸŸ Reel in some fun at Family Fishing Day on Saturday, July 27 from 5:30-7 pm at Burke Lake Park!   Learn the basics of f...
07/24/2024

๐ŸŸ Reel in some fun at Family Fishing Day on Saturday, July 27 from 5:30-7 pm at Burke Lake Park!
Learn the basics of fishing and connect with nature in a beautiful setting. Rods and bait provided - Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license. ๐ŸŽฃ
Register online: https://bit.ly/4dhEEHh

Introducing Park & Recs Math! ๐ŸŒณ Our parks have a winning formula: 24,000 acres of parkland + 335 miles of trails + count...
07/24/2024

Introducing Park & Recs Math! ๐ŸŒณ Our parks have a winning formula: 24,000 acres of parkland + 335 miles of trails + countless fun activities = endless love from our community. ๐Ÿ’ซ ๐Ÿ™Œ Here's a quick look at the 'FCPA Parks By The Numbers' and think we know why Parks are for everyone. ๐Ÿ’š



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Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic for an evening of Irish music! Kick off the weekend with the toe-tapping, hand-clapping...
07/23/2024

Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic for an evening of Irish music! Kick off the weekend with the toe-tapping, hand-clapping sounds of Irish Breakfast Band at Lake Accotink Park on Friday, July 26, 7:30 pm. ๐ŸŽป๐Ÿ€ Free Admissions.
Details: https://bit.ly/46fYBvU

Free Summer Concert Series is back Thursday evenings at the Fairfax County Government Center. ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽธ Mark your calendars and...
07/23/2024

Free Summer Concert Series is back Thursday evenings at the Fairfax County Government Center. ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽธ Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a night of fun and entertainment! ๐ŸŽ‰
Click the link for concert details and full size flyers in 3 languages: https://bit.ly/2TfzhAB

Campfires, night hikes, and wagon rides are all on the agenda for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Ellanor C....
07/23/2024

Campfires, night hikes, and wagon rides are all on the agenda for an unforgettable evening under the stars at
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Grab your friends and family and join us for some outdoor fun! ๐Ÿž๏ธ๐ŸŒ™
Event Details: https://bit.ly/30vhJUv

Calling all country music lovers! Jess Eliot Myhre & the H***y Tonk Anti-Heroes are taking the stage at Mason District P...
07/22/2024

Calling all country music lovers! Jess Eliot Myhre & the H***y Tonk Anti-Heroes are taking the stage at Mason District Park on Wednesday, July 24, 7:30-8:30 pm. ๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽถ

The band will honor classic country's greatest โ€“ Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride โ€“ as well as the golden age of h***y tonk resurgence - the 1990s - for all you nostalgic millennials who grew up on Country Music Television. ๐ŸŽธ
Free Admissions.

Details: https://bit.ly/3ShLnZO

Fairfax County's 4-H Fair and Carnival is next weekend! Buy the unlimited rides wristband in advance online to save.๐ŸŽก Th...
07/22/2024

Fairfax County's 4-H Fair and Carnival is next weekend! Buy the unlimited rides wristband in advance online to save.
๐ŸŽก Thursday, Aug. 1- Sunday, Aug. 4
๐Ÿ“ Frying Pan Farm Park
๐Ÿ”— Details and tickets link: https://bit.ly/3WthsjT

Annandale, Kingstowne, and Lorton shoppers, have you visited the Clean Fairfax tent at the Farmers Market yet?If not, he...
07/22/2024

Annandale, Kingstowne, and Lorton shoppers, have you visited the Clean Fairfax tent at the Farmers Market yet?
If not, head on over! They have a fun punch card program in honor of .
Each time you show them you refused plastic and only used reusable bags, you get a punch!
More punches = bigger prizes ๐Ÿ˜
Farmers Markets locations and schedule: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ A huge shoutout to Girl Scout Troop 50126 a.k.a. 'Pickles' from Wolftrap Elementary School for their incredible effor...
07/21/2024

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ A huge shoutout to Girl Scout Troop 50126 a.k.a. 'Pickles' from Wolftrap Elementary School for their incredible effort in cleaning up our local parks! ๐ŸŒณ
In pursuit of their Bronze Award, the girls picked up 10 bags of trash in just one hour at Waverly and Foxstone Parks. Their "Pickles Pick Up The Parks" project is not only making our community cleaner, but also creating awareness about the impact of trash on our wildlife and environment. ๐Ÿšฎ
We appreciate their dedication and commitment to making a positive difference. Keep up the amazing work, Pickles! ๐ŸŒŸ

Learn about Volunteer Opportunities for Scouts at the Parks: https://bit.ly/368BQti

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Happy   to the incredible Fairfax County Park Operations and Maintenance Division team members, a.k.a. 'Park Ops.' ๐Ÿ’š Fro...
07/20/2024

Happy to the incredible Fairfax County Park Operations and Maintenance Division team members, a.k.a. 'Park Ops.' ๐Ÿ’š From maintaining thousands of acres of parkland to countless amenities, they are truly the superheroes behind our award-winning park system! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Learn more about the Park Ops. Team on the blog: https://bit.ly/4bHe3nn

Calling all the future pros of the   world! ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ๏ธ If you know a junior golfer ready to show off their skills, we'v...
07/20/2024

Calling all the future pros of the world! ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ๏ธ If you know a junior golfer ready to show off their skills, we've got the perfect tournaments for them for ages 7-17!
โ›ณ Sunday, August 4- Junior Championship, Pinecrest Golf Course
โ›ณ Friday, August 10- Junior Club Championship, Burke Lake Center
Details: https://bit.ly/30jwwBL

07/19/2024

Fairfax County's Summer Entertainment Series is in full swing for ! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽค It's an epic lineup of FREE concerts across Fairfax County Parks!! ๐ŸŒณ
Click the link for performance details and schedule: https://bit.ly/2Vabkdn

๐ŸŒŸ Congrats, volunteers! ๐ŸŒŸ Fairfax County Park Authority Board Chairman Kiel Stone, joined by Fairfax County Board of Sup...
07/18/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Congrats, volunteers! ๐ŸŒŸ Fairfax County Park Authority Board Chairman Kiel Stone, joined by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay, honored 23 individuals as Outstanding Volunteers at todayโ€™s Volunteer Appreciation Night! ๐ŸŒŸ

Thank you to everyone who showed up to cheer on the at the Fairfax County Government Centerโ€™s Evenings On The Ellipse Summer Concert Series. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Weโ€™re so grateful for our ! ๐Ÿ’š Learn more about FCPAโ€™s 2024 Outstanding Volunteers: https://bit.ly/3Wl87e0

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Rock out with 'Saved by the 90s', the ultimate 90s interactive party featuring a live cover band! ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถ Dance and sing alon...
07/18/2024

Rock out with 'Saved by the 90s', the ultimate 90s interactive party featuring a live cover band! ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถ Dance and sing along to all your favorite hits from the decade on Saturday, July 20 from 7:30-9:30 pm at Mosaic District. Free Performance.
Details: https://bit.ly/3Y4PDzQ

๐Ÿฅณ Happy Birthday!! The nature center at   opened 49 years ago today, July 18. Lots of people have learned a lot about na...
07/18/2024

๐Ÿฅณ Happy Birthday!! The nature center at opened 49 years ago today, July 18. Lots of people have learned a lot about nature here. http://bit.ly/2VMcvAI

Show Cancellations [7/17/2024]: The below scheduled performances for today, July 17, have been cancelled due to the weat...
07/17/2024

Show Cancellations [7/17/2024]: The below scheduled performances for today, July 17, have been cancelled due to the weather.
๐ŸŒฆ๏ธThe Magic Trio at Burke Lake Park
๐ŸŒฆ๏ธSpeidel, Goodrich, Goggin & Lille at Franconia Rec Center Amphitheater
๐ŸŒฆ๏ธCity of Falls Church Concert Band at Mason District Park

Please call the HOTLINE at 703-324-SHOW (7469) for performance updates before visiting. https://bit.ly/fcpaupdates

๐ŸŽถ The   Band, Yellow Dubmarine, is performing on Friday, July 19 at Royal Lake Park from 7:30-8:30 pm! The band will pay...
07/17/2024

๐ŸŽถ The Band, Yellow Dubmarine, is performing on Friday, July 19 at Royal Lake Park from 7:30-8:30 pm! The band will pay tribute to the greatest songs of all time, performing the music from the "1" album in a tightly rehearsed reggae style. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽธ The album features every number-one single released by The Beatles in the United Kingdom and United States from 1962 to 1970. It's going to be a night of unforgettable music and good vibes!
Details: https://bit.ly/462gdvj

Looking for a sweet escape from this scorching heat? Our ice cream making workshops are the answer! Join us this weekend...
07/17/2024

Looking for a sweet escape from this scorching heat? Our ice cream making workshops are the answer! Join us this weekend and whip up your own delicious frozen treats.
Check out the event calendar on our website for all the details and sign up online: https://bit.ly/2yTsbIG

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๐Ÿ„๐Ÿด๐Ÿฅ Good ol' fashioned fun is coming to the Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival! Mark your calendars for Aug. 1-4 at Fr...
07/17/2024

๐Ÿ„๐Ÿด๐Ÿฅ Good ol' fashioned fun is coming to the Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival! Mark your calendars for Aug. 1-4 at Frying Pan Farm Park. There will be cows, horses, baby chicks, pigs and so much more! Don't miss out on meet and greets with your favorite farm animals! ๐ŸŽก๐ŸŽ‰
Tickets and Details: https://bit.ly/2Y8Jrow

The United States 257th Army Band will be performing at the Fairfax County Government Center on Thursday, July 18 from 5...
07/16/2024

The United States 257th Army Band will be performing at the Fairfax County Government Center on Thursday, July 18 from 5:30-7:30 pm!๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽบ This band, known as "The Band of the Nation's Capital," has a rich history and has performed at prestigious events around the world. Come out and enjoy their engaging performance! Free Admission. ๐ŸŽต
Details: https://bit.ly/3Y4C2s6

Woohoo! July is officially National Park and Recreation Month!๐Ÿ‘ The team at Fairfax County Park Authority and recreation...
07/16/2024

Woohoo! July is officially National Park and Recreation Month!๐Ÿ‘ The team at Fairfax County Park Authority and recreation partners Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Reston Community Center, and McLean Community Center accepted the proclamation this morning from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and we couldnโ€™t be more excited!๐Ÿคฉ

This yearโ€™s theme, , celebrates our parks and recreation programsโ€™ impact on our communities - connecting people and providing essential services. We are so proud to be a part of it. https://bit.ly/46ObLQV

The 2024 Fall Parktakes is live on the website! ๐Ÿ’ป You can browse the Parktakes Magazine Online, search for classes, and ...
07/16/2024

The 2024 Fall Parktakes is live on the website! ๐Ÿ’ป You can browse the Parktakes Magazine Online, search for classes, and plan ahead! ๐Ÿ“ Registration begins on July 30! Sign up by August 9 to save $8 on most classes.
Details: https://bit.ly/2GK6zSJ

  that the Pinecrest Golf Course in Alexandria features an Indoor Golf Simulator powered by Trackman? โ›ณ๏ธA golf simulator...
07/15/2024

that the Pinecrest Golf Course in Alexandria features an Indoor Golf Simulator powered by Trackman? โ›ณ๏ธ
A golf simulator is an indoor virtual setup, that includes a screen, with the technology to analyze your golf swing. ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Swing away rain or shine and perfect your game with this awesome indoor state-of-the-art golf simulator! โ˜€๏ธ
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3qq5kmw

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Head over to Mason District Park for an amazing performance by the Falls Church Concert Band on Wednesday, July 17 at 7:...
07/15/2024

Head over to Mason District Park for an amazing performance by the Falls Church Concert Band on Wednesday, July 17 at 7:30 pm! ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽบ๐Ÿฅ
This popular 50-piece community band performs overtures, marches, pop tunes and musicals and features some soloists. See you there! Free Admission.
Details: https://bit.ly/3zQ8cgM

Today we take note of all those great days on and around the waters of Burke Lake Park. The dam gates that hold back the...
07/15/2024

Today we take note of all those great days on and around the waters of Burke Lake Park. The dam gates that hold back the waters of Burke Lake closed on this day (July15) in 1961. Happy 63rd anniversary, BLP. https://bit.ly/2GremqN

๐ŸŒณ Exciting news! The Fairfax County Park Foundation Board of Directors has elected officers to lead the fundraising arm ...
07/14/2024

๐ŸŒณ Exciting news! The Fairfax County Park Foundation Board of Directors has elected officers to lead the fundraising arm for the Fairfax County Park Authority from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 at its annual meeting on May 21.
Join us in congratulating Laura Eakin Erlacher, Anita Herrera, Rich Harpe, Michael Gailliot as they join the team to support our beloved parks and green spaces! ๐Ÿž๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰
https://bit.ly/3W1aoJT

Our lakefront parks are wonderful places for creating a sense of belonging, connecting with nature and providing memorab...
07/14/2024

Our lakefront parks are wonderful places for creating a sense of belonging, connecting with nature and providing memorable gathering places for family and friends. ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธ
Check out the waterfront park webpage and explore family-friendly activities: https://bit.ly/3uHLkLa

Looks like it's going to be a chilly, rainy weekend! โ˜” But don't let that damper your four-legged friend's fun. We've ad...
01/04/2024

Looks like it's going to be a chilly, rainy weekend! โ˜” But don't let that damper your four-legged friend's fun. We've added NEW time slots for our Indoor Dog Arena at Frying Pan Farm Park! ๐Ÿพ

The indoor fenced arena measures 110โ€™ x 215โ€™, providing plenty of space for to run and play off-leash! ๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ

Reserve your time slot online: https://bit.ly/3Q4a7UV

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12055 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax, VA
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