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Get Out: Weekend Planner

Here are five fun things to do in the Lorton area this weekend

 

The weekend is here and you're looking to have some fun. Patch can help with our top picks for activities around Lorton. 

  • When: Friday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m.  
  • Where: , 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria
  • What:  The 1st Alexandria Yellow Cab Tip-off Basketball Classic will feature teams from Hayfield, Woodbridge, Thomas Jefferson and Montrose Christian.
  • Cost: $5
  • When: Friday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Where: , 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton
  • What: South County Secondary School’s middle school theatre presents the off-Broadway spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies, “Little Shop of Horrors.”
  • Cost: $8; $5 for students and seniors
  • When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 4, noon to 4 p.m.  
  • Where: , 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station
  • What: The Friends of Fairfax Station put on their 22nd annual Model Train Display and Show.
  • Cost: $5 for adults, $1 for children
  • When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Where: , 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton
  • What: South County Secondary School holds its annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair to benefit the all-night graduation party.
  • Cost:  $2 general admission; $1 for teachers, students and seniors age 65 and older. Free for children 12 and under.
  • When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Main Street, Clifton
  • What: The Holiday Horse Parade, sponsored by the Clifton Horse Society, features festive horses and riders decorated for the holidays. Stay in Clifton after the horse parade for the homes tour, which begins at 4 p.m. and features music and carolers.

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