Wondering what to do with your weekend? Patch has compiled a variety of local events happening this Friday through Sunday.
Cool Cow Stand-Up Comedy
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
- When: Friday, August 24 at 8 p.m.
- Why Go: Featuring comedians Randolph Terrance, Tim Miller and Andy Kline. Hosted by Rahmein Mostafavi. For ages 18 and up.
- Price: Tickets are $15
Ice Cream Making Demonstrations
- Where: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m. - Noon
- Why Go: Watch costumed staff create one of George Washington’s favorite desserts using period tools and equipment. Visitors will receive an adapted ice cream recipe to make at home.
- Price: Estate admission is $15 for adults and $7 for kids ages 6 – 11
- Where: Inova Alexandria Hospital (Howard Street Parking Lot), Alexandria
- When: Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Why Go: Learn about emergency safety from local police, firefighters and medical personnel. Activities will include petting zoo, moon bounce, video games, face painting, snacks and more.
- Price: FREE
- Where: Wakefield Skatepark, Annandale
- When: Saturday, August 25 from 5 – 11 p.m.
- Why Go: Catch this skateboard and dance competition hosted by Urban Artistry. All ages and levels are welcome, and cash prizes will be awarded.
- Price: Admission is $10
29th Annual Begonia Sale and Show
- Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
- When: Saturday, August 25 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 26 from Noon – 3:30 p.m.
- Why Go: Peruse a wide variety of begonias at this event sponsored by the Potomac Branch of the American Begonia Society.
- Price: Admission is FREE
- Where: Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Fairfax Station
- When: Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Why Go: This event honors Clara Barton and the medical evacuation of wounded soldiers through Fairfax Station during the Civil War.
- Price: Outside activities are FREE; Museum admission is $5 for adults and $1 for kids ages 5 - 10
- Where: Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville
- When: Sunday, August 26 from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Why Go: Celebrate Pakistan Independence Day with live performances, carnival games, moon bounce, Pakistani cuisine and more.
- Price: Admission is FREE
- Where: Burke Presbyterian Church, Burke
- When: Sunday, August 26 from 6 – 8 p.m.
- Why Go: Bring chairs, a blanket and a picnic dinner to enjoy during an outdoor performance by the musical group Over Under, Down Yonder.
- Price: FREE
Free Performances:
- Starlight Drive-In Cinema presents Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom at Trinity Centre, Centreville. Friday, August 24 at 6 p.m. FREE.
- at The Lyceum, Alexandria. Sunday, August 26 at 3 p.m. FREE.
- at Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria. Sunday, August 26 at 7 p.m. FREE.
Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series:
- Braddock Nights presents Swing Shift at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Mount Vernon Nights presents MAHALA at Grist Mill Park, Alexandria. Friday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents Urban Funk at Mason District Park, Annandale. Friday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Mount Vernon Nights presents Alexandria Kleztet at Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton. Saturday, August 25 at 7 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents Peruvian Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park, Annandale. Saturday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents The Capital Focus Jazz Band at Mason District Park, Annandale. Sunday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Library Events:
- Preschool Story Time at John Marshall Library, Alexandria. Friday, August 24 at 11 a.m. For ages 3 – 5. FREE – Registration Required.
- Used Book Sale at Pohick Regional Library, Burke. Friday, August 24 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 26 from 1 – 4:30 p.m.
- Living Cheaply at Kings Park Library, Burke. Saturday, August 25 at 1 p.m. For adults. FREE.
- Summer Jazz Performance at Beatley Central Library, Alexandria. Sunday, August 26 at 2 p.m. FREE.
Nature Highlights:
- Mammal Mania – Weasels at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield. Friday, August 24 at 4 p.m. For ages 6 – 8. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
- Evening Adventure Wagon Ride at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly. Friday, August 24 at 8 p.m. For ages 2 and up. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
- Kayak Tour at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton. Saturday, August 25 at 8 a.m. For ages 8 and up. $30 per person.
- Pond Life at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly. Saturday, August 25 at 10 a.m. For ages 2 and up. $2.50 - $4.50 per person – Registration Required.
- Ranger Station Creations: Nature Crafting at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Saturday, August 25 at Noon. Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
- Monarch Tagging and Waystation Gardening at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, August 26 at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. For ages 2 and up. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
- Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, Alexandria. Sunday, August 26 at 8 a.m. FREE.
- Wagon Ride at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly. Sunday, August 26 at 2 p.m. For ages 2 and up. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
- Freshwater Ecology at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Sunday, August 26 at 2 p.m. Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
