Get Out: Weekend Planner

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

• When: Friday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.
• Where: South County Secondary School, 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton
• What: Cheer on the Stallions as they host West Springfield at homecoming. Get an early start on the festivities at the homecoming parade from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Cost: $5

• When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: South Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield
• What: More than 50 artisans will display their wares at South Run RECenter’s annual Arts and Crafts Show. There will be activities and crafts in the field house for children ages 4 to 12.
• Cost: Admission is $3, children 12 and under free. Get $1 off admission with a canned or boxed food donation for the Lorton Community Action Center.

• When: Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, beginning at 10 a.m.
• Where: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
• What: Take a Halloween train ride through Burke Lake Park. Appropriate for children ages 2 to 10. Children under 6 must have adult supervision.
• Cost: $4.50, children under 2 ride for free. Last ticket sold at 4:15; last train leaves at 5:15.

• When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: 17755 Main St., Dumfries
• What: Stroll Main Street in Dumfries and enjoy the wares of more than 45 artisans, various food vendors, four Virginia wineries and a kid’s corner.

• When: Sunday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Halley Elementary School, 8850 Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station
• What:  Join the fun as the Halley PTO sponsors its 3rd Annual BuzzAbout 5k/1 Mile Fun Run. Show your holiday spirit and come dressed in your Halloween costume for a chance to win special prizes.  All proceeds benefit Halley Elementary.
• Cost: Race day registration is $25 for the 5k and $15 for the 1 Mile.