Fall for Fairfax KidsFest Attractions

 Saturday, October 2, 2010

at the Fairfax County Government Center

Join us for a great day of autumn fun for the whole family featuring tons of Fall attractions and interactive exhibits! While all types of exhibitors are welcome, Fall For Fairfax emphasizes interactive exhibits focusing on health, fitness, safety, educational and environmental issues. 
 
Fall For Fairfax is FREE to attend; all entertainment and most programs are also free of charge.  Some activities have a minimal fee to participants (* indicates a charge), however Fall for Fairfax keeps all activities affordable for event visitors! 
 
For a list of activities and attractions, see below.
 
Enjoy All-Day Play!

DISCOUNTED*
all-day play Super Passes, which include unlimited rides on the KidsZone attractions, will be sold online
prior to the festival. Individual tickets and Super Passes will also be sold on-site.
**COMING SOON** 
Click Here To Purchase A Super Pass!! 
  
For more information, click on KidZone attractions. 
  
Festival Attractions:  
The Inova Arcade of Health
Interactive health-related activities that are both fun and educational!
Paper Shredding
Free document shredding!
9am-2pm in front of the Government Center building.

*5 medium-sized boxes of paper per person.
 
  Exhibit Areas
Featuring more than 100 local businesses and organizations.
 
 
Bounces, Slides & Mechanical Rides*
Inflatible moonbounces, slides and mechanical carnival-style rides geared towards toddlers and elementary-aged children.
 
FEE - $12 for an all day wristband or $2 for individual ride tickets
Ellipse Stage
and Forum Stage
Two entertainment stages, featuring children's music and performances from Fairfax's diverse performing arts community.
 
 
Rides travel throughout the entire Fall for Fairfax site
 
FEE - $2 per child/parents ride free

-Free with Super Pass-

Pony Rides*
Ride a pony around an open ring. Ponies led by experienced staff.
 
FEE - $5
Festival Foods
Fantastic dining at the festival's Food Court!

*Don't forget to visit the Recycling Station w/ your trash!
Kids Crafts*  
Pumpkin decorating ($3) and much more. 

Model Trains
View the model train exhibit presented by the National Capitol Trackers
Scarecrow Making*
Make your own scarecrow to take home!
 
FEE - $5
Kids Climbing Wall*
If you dare, scale the 26' climbing wall.
 
FEE - $5

Hayrides
Free hayrides around the festival site. 
Non-profit Expo
Learn about our local non-profit agencies and what they offer the community.

Farmer's Market
Browse and purchase fresh produce from the Fall for Fairfax Farmer's Market.

Mad Science
A hands-on science experience that entertains and educates.
 
County Showcase
Fairfax county services showcase will occur on the North Wing inside the building. Additional county exhibits will be in front of the Government Center Building.
* Indicates a fee charged for activity (There is a $2 surcharge for each online order, regardless of the number of passports you purchase.)

For the safety and comfort of all our guests, no pets are permitted at the festival. Your cooperation is appreciated.