• Winter Wonderland at Burke Lake

    Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) All aboard the Holiday Express! Climb on for a train ride, spin around the Carolers Carousel, play a round of Gingerbread Man Golf or cozy up by the fire to make s’mores. Celebrate the season with family fun, a visit with Santa, hot chocolate and candy canes.

    $20 – $25
  • Flying Squirrel Campfire

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Enjoy an evening around the campfire, toasting marshmallows over the embers and learn about flying squirrels that live in our area. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Children must attend with an adult and all attendees must register. Ages 4 to Adult.

    $10
  • Winter Wonderland at Burke Lake

    Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) All aboard the Holiday Express! Climb on for a train ride, spin around the Carolers Carousel, play a round of Gingerbread Man Golf or cozy up by the fire to make s’mores. Celebrate the season with family fun, a visit with Santa, hot chocolate and candy canes.

    $20 – $25
  • Going Green Workshop – Modeling Nature

    Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Explore the fascinating concept of biomimicry and how we can model natural systems and structures to solve complex problems and create a greener world. We will compare our current "take-make-waste" system to an updated model known as the circular economy. Get inspired by businesses and products that are committed to reducing, repurposing and repairing. We will ...

    $28
  • Winter – The Silent Season

    Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) To many people, the winter season is often seen as cold and dark and foreboding. But to the earth, this is a vital time of rest, beauty and restoration. Join us for a short lecture about the joys of winter from the perspective of nature and venture out on a hike in the woods to see ...

    $10
  • Winter Solstice Evening Walk

    Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Celebrate the first day of winter and shortest day of the year with a Park Naturalist for an outing into the forest and wetland at sunset on this December evening. We will look and listen for signs of nocturnal wildlife. Ages 5+.

    $9
  • All About Owls Campfire

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Barred owls inhabit our stream valley parks. Learn to identify these owls from other native owls while enjoying the campfire. Toast marshmallows over the embers. Canceled in case of inclement weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Ages 4 to Adult.

    $10
  • First Hike Fairfax

    Fairfax County Park Trails

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Grab your coats and cameras and join the fun on New Year’s Day along more than 334 miles of Park Authority trails. Join the amazingly popular First Hike Fairfax Photo Contest while you walk! Participation is simple. Visit any FCPA trail on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Take a photo to commemorate the experience and submit it ...