Celebrate the “Dog Days of Summer” with a paws-itively delightful Craft Day at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum! Join us on Sunday, August 9, 2026, for a special event where guests of all ages can create homemade dog biscuits to take home to their furry friends or donate to our local rescue neighbor organization Homeward Trails. The Museum is located at 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax Station, VA.
What to Expect:
- All Supplies Provided: We’ll supply everything you need to bake tasty dog biscuits, including dog-friendly ingredients, cookie cutters, and packaging materials.
- Guided Baking Sessions: Our experienced staff will lead you through the process of making delicious and healthy dog biscuits.
- Family and Pet-Friendly Fun: This event is suitable for the whole family!
- Donations to Local Rescues: If you choose to donate your crafted biscuits, we’ll ensure they go to a local animal rescue organization, helping dogs in need find loving homes. It’s a wonderful way to give back to our community!
- Exhibit Exploration: While you’re here, take the opportunity to explore our museum exhibits that highlight the history of railroads and their impact on transportation and local communities.
Visitor Information:
- Admission: Craft Day is included with general admission to the museum. One Set of Biscuits per Family. Want to make more, additional ‘sets’ can be purchased for $4.00 each ‘set’.
- Parking: Free parking is available on-site.
- Accessibility: The museum is fully accessible to all guests.
- Donate: Help keep the station chugging along, while admission fees help additional monetary donations are a plus. Have a train set you would like to rehome, we will give them some TLC and sell them in our gift shop where sales keep us going. Have some extra time, become a volunteer, we’d love to have you.
Join us for an exciting afternoon of baking and crafting at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, where you can create lasting treats for your pets while helping those in need. We can’t wait to see you and your furry friends there!