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Santa Coming to Lake Accotink This Weekend

Horse-drawn hayrides and a lakeside campfire are on tap.

Mark your calendar because Santa is coming to town! More specifically, Jolly Old Nick will liven things up at Lake Accotink Park on Saturday, Dec.Ā 13,Ā with holiday horse drawn hayrides and a lakeside campfire from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and those two and younger are free.

This is holly jolly family fun. Enjoy holiday music and merriment as you ride through the park. Warm up with seasonal treats available for purchase as the snack bar or settle in for stories around a toasty campfire. You can also visit with Santa and share your wish list with him. Dress for cold weather.

Due to limited seating you must reserve your spot on the hay rides in advance. Hayrides run every 20 minutes. To register please call 703-222-4664 or you can register online at Parktakes Online. This program is non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.

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Lake Accotink Park is located at 7500 Accotink Park Road in Springfield, Va. For information about this park, visit online at Lake Accotink Park or call the Public Information Office at 703-324-8702.

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