2026 Summer Concerts, Movies & Children's Shows! | | |
FCPA's Summer Entertainment Series performances are held outdoors and include Arts in the Parks shows just for children! So, pack your picnic baskets, umbrellas, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy evenings of music in the parks!
Call the HOTLINE at 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour before the start of the show for rain cancellations. Check back for complete schedule of all performances can be found on the FCPA's Summer Entertainment Series website.
Join all Summer Entertainment Sponsors sponsors whose voluntary donations ensure that these popular concerts, movies, and children's shows remain free for all to enjoy!
Funds are being accepted by FCPF to support FCPA's Summer Entertainment Series - Donate Today!
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| | Moon Gate Unveiled at Green Spring Gardens! | | |
The ceremonial unveiling of the Moon Gate at Green Spring Gardens celebrated a landmark that symbolizes connection, reflection, and community.
This project is the result of planners, horticulturalists, maintenance crews, volunteers, partners and supporters working together to create something lasting for the public.
You are invited to visit Green Spring Gardens and experience this beautiful new space for yourself!
Event speakers included Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez, FCPA Executive Director Jai Cole, Park Authority Board Member Rick Healy, and Park Foundation Board Chair Laura Eakin Erlacher, pictured.
| | | "At the Park Foundation, we often see firsthand how philanthropy can transform public spaces in meaningful ways. Every contribution helps preserve and enhance the parks, trails, gardens, educational programs and natural resources that make Fairfax County such a special place to live," said Laura Eakin Erlacher. "Anyone who feels inspired by this unveiling, I encourage you to consider how your own support could help create the next lasting legacy in our parks." | | Notable Moon Gate Benefactors | | |
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently presented a proclamation honoring the 100th Anniversary of The Garden Club of Fairfax.
Former FCPF Board Secretary, Robin Walker, was instrumental in sharing her pro-bono graphic design and promotional expertise over 7 years during the Park Foundation's Moon Gate Garden project fundraising campaign. Now serving as President of The Garden Club of Fairfax, which is rooted in history, growing with purpose, and committed to nurturing Fairfax County - it's gardens, its landmarks, and its shared public spaces for generations to come.
"Since 1926, the Garden Club of Fairfax has worked to promote civic beauty, conservation, horticulture, floral design, and environmental stewardship throughout our community," states Robin. "We are especially proud to support this beautiful project - a treasured public garden that inspires visitors through education, nature and beauty. We hope that this Moon Gate Garden will become a place of peace, reflection, learning, and joy for all who pass through it!"
"The Park Foundation extends appreciation to The Garden Club of Fairfax for supporting this and other FCPA projects," says FCPF Executive Director, Bobbi Longworth. "Congratulations to the generations of Club members who devoted countless volunteer hours to preserving and enhancing places like Green Spring Gardens. We look forward to continued beautification beyond this impressive Centennial Year!"
| | Sincere appreciation is extended from FCPF to Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry, who will be included in a future newsletter, and all Moon Gate benefactors who made this special feature a reality at FCPA's Green Spring Gardens! | | Family and friends of individuals who inspired memorial donations traveled from New England and southern states. They gathered in honor their loved ones who are remembered through this lasting and meaningful project! | | Fairfax County VA 250 Drone Light Show and more! | | |
As part of Experience Fairfax250, the Fairfax County Park Authority, in partnership with the Fairfax County 250th Commission and the Fairfax County Park Foundation, will debut its first-ever drone light show during the Lake Fairfax 250th Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 27!
Instead of traditional fireworks, hundreds of synchronized drones will light up the night sky with music, motion and patriotic images that celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and Fairfax County’s role in our nation’s story.
Guests can spend the day enjoying everything Lake Fairfax has to offer, from trails, boating and camping to live music from Reflex, Sonic Boom and School of Rock, food trucks, family activities and an unforgettable nighttime show.
"This celebration brings together the best of Fairfax County — our history, our parks and our community," said Laura Grape, FCPA RMI Division Director.
"The 250th anniversary is a chance to reflect on where we’ve been, celebrate who we are and inspire the next generation," said Liz Maurer, Fairfax250 Chair. "We’re proud to partner with the Park Authority and Park Foundation to bring this special celebration to Fairfax County."
Enjoy access to park amenities, including trails, fishing, picnicking and camping. (Guests can also visit The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole. Admission is sold separately.)
Lake Fairfax 250th Independence Day Celebration
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When: Saturday, June 27, from noon to 10 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, June 28)
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Where: Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston
Parking (per vehicle):
Guests are encouraged to arrive by 8 p.m. for the best access.
For more information, visit the Lake Fairfax 250th Independence Day Celebration webpage.
Donate today to help FCPF support Camps, Classes, Adapted and Outreach Programs and Events like this. This fund also helps your neighbors enjoy enriching educational and recreational programs!
| | Your Gift to FCPF helps parks! | | |
Your gift for Fairfax County Park Foundation Essential Operations is critical – it will help sustain the salaries and administrative functions of the Foundation’s lean leadership team to provide the stewardship and structure for donations that directly benefit our 422 parks, spanning 23,800 acres, welcoming more than 16 million visitors each year.
Please join FCPF supporters Ben Aiken, and Wayne & Angela Valis (pictured above) to donate whatever you can.
Every gift makes a difference now and for the future of our parks. Donors giving $250 or more will be recognized below as an FCPF Essential Benefactor. You can also spread your generosity throughout the year as a Sustaining Donor by setting up your automatic monthly gifts on our website, with your bank.
Your expression of support with your monetary gifts is greatly appreciated!
THANK YOU for helping to sustain the Fairfax County Park Foundation’s mission for over a quarter of a century by supporting the county parks and programs you love!
Donate today to FCPF to help keep Fairfax County parks thriving!
| | Celebrate Cultire and Community! | | |
Join the Park Authority in honoring the history, resilience and contributions of African Americans in our community. Explore programs, tours and stories that commemorate Juneteenth - June 19, 1865 - when the last enslaved people in the United States learned that they were free.
Celebrate freedom, culture and progress with FCPA parks 2026 Juneteenth programs and events!
Donate today to help FCPF support Camps, Classes, Adapted and Outreach Programs and Events like this. This fund also helps your neighbors enjoy enriching educational and recreational programs!
| | Give a Car, Truck, Boat or other motorized vehicle! | | |
Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, boat, motor-home or other vehicle to the Fairfax County Park Foundation.
Not only will you get rid of an unwanted vehicle without the hassle and expense of trying to sell it, you will get a tax deduction to the fullest extent of the law. Your donation will support FCPF’s essential operations which are necessary to sustain FCPF, the fundraising arm dedicated to enriching your beautiful Fairfax County parks!
Giving is fast and easy - and vehicle pick-up is free through our partner CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services). We accept cars, trucks, boats, and motor homes - even if not in operating condition.
Learn how YOU can Give a Car!
Please submit the CARS online form or give a call to CARS at 855-500-7433. It's that easy to initiate your vehicle donation today!
| | Moment of Beauty in YOUR parks! | | Find Upcoming Camps, Classes, Programs and Activities! | | |
Register now for FCPA Camps and Classes and find MANY other great FCPA Programs and Events online!
Go Green with E-Parktakes!
The Fairfax County Park Foundation is pleased to host the E-edition of Parktakes magazine, an alternative to the print copy that is mailed to subscribers.
Leaving the Area? If you wish to cancel your Parktakes Subscription, log in to your account with your email address and password and update your member details. Change the Parktakes Subscription field to No to unsubscribe. If you want to cancel your account and no longer receive email notices, visit Parktakes Account Cancellation.
If you need assistance managing our subscription. please call FCPA 703-222-4664, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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