Frying Pan Farm Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidwell Farm open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Hours vary.
703-437-9101 TTY 711
Farm and Equestrian: 2709 West Ox Road; Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
Teresa Reynolds
Park Manager

Frying Pan Farm Park

Preserving 20th century farm life

Frying Pan preserves and interprets farm life of the 1920s to 1950s. Welcome to one of the most popular parks in Fairfax County.

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Upcoming Events

Apr
01
Drew Blue Shoes at Frying Pan Farm Park
10:00AM, 01, Abracadabra! The Fun Awaits with Drew Blue Shoes at Frying Pan Farm Park…
May
03
Spring Farm Day
10:00AM, 03, (2-Adult) Watch sheep shearing and antique farm equipment demonstrations.…

Abracadabra! The Fun Awaits with Drew Blue Shoes at Frying Pan Farm Park!

drew blue shoes

  • April 1, 10 a.m., $10 per person, ages 2 and older
  • Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171
  • Expierence a morning of magic and laughter with Drew Blue Shoes
  • Kids become magicians--pull coins from ears, find bananas and make rubber chickens fly!

$10 per registration. Registration required for ages 2 and up.

Join the Magic

Spring Farm Day = Barnyard Bliss

Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Frying Pan Farm Park
  • Sheep shearing 
  • Antique farm equipment demos
  • Cow and goat milking demos
  • Spring baby animal boom on the farm
  • Enjoy crafts, games, wagon rides* and hand’s-on farm FUN!
  • $12 per person (Age 2 and up) before May 3

$14 at the door, walk-ins welcome!

*One wagon ride included with each paid admission
 

Plow Into Spring!

First time visiting?  Please do not feed our farm animals.

That can cause illness and expensive vet visits. Please respect the animals on our working farm, and enjoy our classes, events, activities and rides.


Job Openings

View job details and application information for openings at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Visit Resource Management Division Jobs to view the below job opportunities. 

  • Store Operations Staff (Part-time year-round) (benefits eligible)
  • Maintenance Worker

For other park employment opportunities, visit the Park Authority jobs page.


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Field Trips

Kidwell Farm sign outside the farm's barn

Scouting

Smiling Girl Scouts meet and pet one of the park's draft horses

Birthdays

Volunteer holds a goat inside the Kidwell Farm barn

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Frying Pan On Your Own
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Wagon Rides
4-H Club
4-H Fair and Carnival

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Carousel / Playground
Country Store
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