Wondering what to do with your weekend? Patch has got you covered with a variety of local events happening this Friday through Sunday.

The Illest Ingredients

• Where: Wakefield Skatepark, Annandale
• When: Saturday, Aug. 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, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 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

Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series:

• Braddock Nights presents Swing Shift at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
• Spotlight by Starlight presents Urban Funk at Mason District Park, Annandale. Friday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
• Spotlight by Starlight presents Peruvian Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park, Annandale. Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
• Spotlight by Starlight presents The Capital Focus Jazz Band at Mason District Park, Annandale. Sunday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.

Music on the Lawn

• Where: Burke Presbyterian Church, Burke
• When: Sunday, Aug. 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

Nature Highlights:

• Monarch Tagging and Waystation Gardening at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Saturday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. For ages 2 and up. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
• Mammal Mania – Weasels at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield.  Friday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. For ages 6 – 8.  $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
• Kayak Tour at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton. Saturday, Aug. 25 at 8 a.m. For ages 8 and up.  $30 per person.
• Ranger Station Creations: Nature Crafting at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Saturday, Aug. 25 at Noon.  Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
• Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, Alexandria. Sunday, Aug. 26 at 8 a.m.  FREE.