Sunday, September 5

Acoustic Jam

It’s an old-fashioned knee-slappin’, finger-poppin’, toe-tappin’ good time at Frying Pan Farm Park’s Country Store from 1 to 4 p.m. Come by to enjoy this free drop-in session. For information, call 703-437-9101.

Monday, September 13

Little Hands on the Farm

Join us in the barn at Frying Pan Farm Park to meet an animal, enjoy a story, craft or game, and pretend to be a farmer with fun “chores.” The session for two and three-year-olds runs from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. The three to five-year-olds start at 11 and end at 11:45 a.m. The cost is $7 per child. To register, call 703-437-9101.

Tuesday, September 21

Putting the Animals to Bed

Kids ages three to six with an adult bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour at Frying Pan Farm Park from 7 to 8 p.m. and learn how our animals settle down for the night. The cost is $6 per person. To register, call 703-437-9101.

Thursday, September 23

Putting the Animals to Bed

Kids ages three to six with an adult bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour at Frying Pan Farm Park from 7 to 8 p.m. and learn how our animals settle down for the night. The cost is $6 per person. To register, call 703-437-9101.

Saturday, September 25

Bill Wellington Family Concert

Enjoy the great fun of Bill Wellington’s music during a family celebration of folklore, songs and stories at Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center from 10 to 10:40 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. To make a reservation, call 703-437-9101.

Sunday, September 26

Voices of the Past

Song will ring out again at the Frying Pan Spring Meeting House from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the rich history and diverse culture of this National Historic Register property. Built in 1791, the simple white building housed an integrated congregation, sheltered wounded Civil War soldiers and witnessed 200 years of community growth and change. Hear the stories, tour the grounds and enjoy light refreshments in the church yard, just as the parishioners did at their day-long meetings. All proceeds will benefit cemetery restoration. The cost is $15 per person. To register, call 703-437-9101.

Monday, September 27

Little Hands on the Farm

Join us in the barn at Frying Pan Farm Park to meet an animal, enjoy a story, craft or game, and pretend to be a farmer with fun “chores.” The session for two and three-year-olds runs from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. The three to five-year-olds start at 11 and end at 11:45 a.m. The cost is $7 per child. To register, call 703-437-9101.

Tuesday, September 28

Putting the Animals to Bed

Kids ages three to six with an adult bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour at Frying Pan Farm Park from 7 to 8 p.m. and learn how our animals settle down for the night. The cost is $6 per person. To register, call 703-437-9101.

Thursday, September 30

Putting the Animals to Bed

Kids ages three to six with an adult bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour at Frying Pan Farm Park from 7 to 8 p.m. and learn how our animals settle down for the night. The cost is $6 per person. To register, call 703-437-9101.

5 Thursday and 6 Friday
Carnival Fun at Frying Pan Farm Park
Come during the week day when it�s less crowded to enjoy the rides, amusements and treats at the 4-H Fair. Visit the farm animals, take a wagon ride ($3) or walk the nature trail. $20 per person for a daytime ride pass. Contact Frying Pan Farm Park for ride pass details, 703-437-9101. Perfect for playgroups, day camps and families. Free parking and admission. Unlimited ride specials sold 10am � 2pm; honored 10am � 3pm.

6 Friday
Family Carnival Fun Night at the Farm!
5pm-10pm. Frying Pan Farm Park. 703-437-9101. Sample the carnival fun early as games and rides are open from 6pm to 10pm. Tasty fair food and beverag- es for sale. Farm open in the evening for REGULAR Ticket Sales. Rides take 3 � 5 tickets each. Free park- ing and admission on Thursday and Friday Night!

7 Saturday and 8 Sunday
62nd Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Farm Show
Find old-fashioned country fun with carnival games, rides and exhibits. 4-H Fair runs 9am to 5pm. Car- nival open from 11am until 10pm on Saturday and 11am until 5pm on Sunday. Watch the 4-H exhibi- tors getting their project animals ready for the show, visit exhibit booths, enjoy tasty fair food, entertainment on stage, dog and horse shows and much more! See real farmers use antique equipment in the fields and around the barn, watch a tractor pull or touch a big truck. Try your hand at milking a cow or goat, shelling corn or other farm chores. Free admission to the 4-H Fair. $5 parking fee per car.