- When: Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
- What: Fairfax may be a little bit of a drive from Lorton but Celebrate Fairfax! is considered the county fair. There’s something for everyone: music, rides, arts and crafts vendors, a petting zoo, food, food and more food, even fireworks.
- Cost: Adults tickets are $12, children 3-10 are $5 and under 2 is free. Seniors and military personnel pay $8. Buy online or at Wegmans and save $3. Carnival rides cost extra.
2.
- When: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton
- What: The Pulitzer Prize winning play tells the story of Vivian Bearing, Ph.D, a renowned professor of English who is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. During the course of her illness, which includes her stint as a prize patient in an experimental chemotherapy program at a major teaching hospital, Bearing reassesses her life with profound understanding and wit. Suitable for ages 13 and older.
- Cost: $15
3.
- When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria
- What: Enjoy a folk concert by Paul Reisler & Friends. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
4.
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- When: Saturday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: South Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield
- What: Play tennis-related games, watch tennis demonstrations, try QuickStart tennis gear and learn about upcoming tennis classes.
5.
- When: Sunday, 5:30 p.m.
- Where: South County Secondary School, 8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton
- What: South County is hosting the Virginia High School League All-Star Football Game, Northern Region vs. Northwestern Region.
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