Get Out: Lorton Weekend Planner

It's the weekend and you're looking to have some fun. Patch can help with our picks for interesting activities in and around Lorton.   

First Night Alexandria

• When: Saturday, Dec. 31, 1 p.m. to midnight
• Where:  Venues in the City of Alexandria
• What:  Alexandria holds its annual all-day New Year's Eve celebration. Events for children kick off at 1 p.m., including the annual Fun Hunt and free arts programs at the . Then, at 5 p.m., events for adults begin, featuring live performances, a multi-media countdown show, and a “ball drop”, where plastic balls will be dropped on party-goers to be redeemed later for a chance to win prizes.
• Cost: $20 for adults; children 12 and under free with a paying adult

• When: Saturday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m.
• Where: Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, Lorton
• What : Enjoy a New Years Eve buffet and performance of “I Do, I Do,” along with dancing, champagne, party favors and a late-night breakfast buffet after the countdown.
• Cost: $100 per person

Fairfax Four Miler

• When: Saturday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m.
• Where: City of Fairfax
• What: Join the  and the City of Fairfax for a four-mile run through the city to support the Fairfax Police Youth Club. The post-race party includes food and entertainment.
• Cost: Register online before the event

Skinifatz New Year's Eve Party

• When: Saturday, Dec. 31
• Where: Skinifatz, 10712 Richmond Highway, Lorton
• What: Dance the night away to hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today on the largest dance floor in the Lorton area.
• Cost: $10, which includes party hats, party favors and champagne at midnight

• When: Monday, Jan. 2, Noon
• Where: George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax
• What: Be a part of Mason Nation as the Patriots take on William & Mary.
• Cost:  $16 for adults, $8 for youths.