Get Out: Weekend Planner

It’s the weekend and you’re looking for fun things to do. Patch can help with our top picks for activities in the Lorton area.

• When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
• Where: South County Secondary School, 8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton
• What: Cheer on the South County Stallions at the first home football game of the season.
• Cost:  $5; pre-schoolers and senior citizens get in free

• When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Where: Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Rd., Lorton
• What: Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta leads a historical paddle tour between Occoquan Regional Park and the town of Occoquan. Call 703-690-2121 to confirm. 
• Cost: Free with your own kayak. If you don’t have a kayak, you can rent one.

• When: Saturday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton
• What: Enjoy an afternoon of family friendly activities, including a studio artists sidewalk sale, “Flavors of the Community” food and drinks, neighborhood talent show, music, art and games. The Lorton Community Action Center will be collecting non-perishable food items.
• Cost: Free

• When: Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: 7134 Main St., Clifton
• What: The Clifton Lions Club holds its Labor Day Car Show and Chili Cook-Off
• Cost: Free

• When: Monday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Where: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8170 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria
• What: For the past 35 years, Good Shepherd has held an International Festival on Labor Day featuring multicultural music, ethnic cuisine, local artisans, kids’ games and rides and a huge indoor yard sale.