Let Patch help you plan your weekend with our list of local events happening this Friday through Sunday.

Fall for the Book Festival

• Where: Various locations in Northern Virginia, as well as Washington D.C. and Maryland
• When: Now through Sunday, Sept. 30 (see Web site for full schedule)
• Why Go: This popular annual event will feature author appearances, book sales and swaps, poetry readings, award presentations and more.
• Price: FREE

Library Events:

• Semi-Annual Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library, Annandale.  Friday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 30 from Noon – 5 p.m.
• Fall for the Book Sale at Burke Centre Library, Burke.  Friday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Fun Flicks at Pohick Regional Library, Burke.  Friday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m.  For all ages.  FREE – Registration Required.
• Potomac Poets Series at Martha Washington Library, Alexandria.  Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  For adults.  FREE. 

9th Annual Walk for the Kids

• Where: Lake Accotink Park, Springfield
• When: Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m.
• Why Go: Run, walk or bike around Lake Accotink to raise money for the 25:40 One Child at a Time organization. 
• Price:  See Web site for fund-raising details

Del Ray Artisans Anniversary Picnic Celebration

• Where: Del Ray Artisans, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 3 – 6 p.m.
• Why Go: Join Del Ray Artisans as they celebrate 20 years with a picnic that will include food, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more.
• Price: FREE

An Evening of 18th Century Games and Diversions

• Where: Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 – 10 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy an evening of 18^th century cards, dice, drinks, light hors d’oeuvres and a tour of the Carlyle House museum. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
• Price: Tickets are $50

Nature Highlights:

• Basic Gardening: Grow Lush Ferns at Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria.  Friday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m.  For adults.  $10 - $12 per person – Registration Required.
• Ponderings – Fishing at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield.  Friday, Sept. 28 at 4:30 p.m.  For ages 6 – 10.  $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
• Goodnight Walk: Owls at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Friday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.  For ages 3 and up.  $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
• Pond Explore and Hike at Eakin Community Park, Annandale.  Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.  For all ages.  $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.

Sutton Foster Concert

• Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
• When: Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m.
• Why Go: Don’t miss an evening with this Tony Award-winning entertainer as she performs Broadway showstoppers and cabaret-style ballads.
• Price: Tickets range from $40 - $70