Kids Summer Fun at Colvin Run Mill

Kids Summer Fun at Colvin Run Mill includes hands-on activities such as making ice cream, playing historic games, cracking secret codes, and exploring the science of flight. The program also offers toddler-friendly discovery in a historic park setting. Families can choose from several themed sessions scheduled on specific dates throughout the summer.

• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer sessions on select dates with options in the morning, midday, and afternoon
• Price: Admission to the park is FREE. There are fees for tours, programs and special events.

Kids Summer Fun at Colvin Run Mill is led on-site by Colvin Run Mill Manager Kiersten Fiore. Colvin Run Mill is Fairfax County's award-winning, operational, 19th-century water-powered gristmill and is one of the few preserved industrial sites from the 1800s. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, part of a program to support identification, evaluation, and protection of America's historic and cultural resources. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum teamed with Colvin Run Mill to create a video about simple machines for the Smithsonian's STEM in 30 project.

Last updated July 18, 2026.