Make the most of your Labor Day weekend by checking out these events happening locally this Friday through Monday.

Annandale vs. Fairfax High School High School Varsity Football

• Where: 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax.
• When: Friday, Aug. 31 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
• Why Go: It's the first game of the season for AHS.
• Price: $5.

Battle of Ox Hill 150th Anniversary

• Where: Ox Hill Battlefield Park, Fairfax
• When: Saturday, Sep. 1 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Why Go: Commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Ox Hill with artillery demonstrations, soldier encampments, crafts for kids, live music and more.
• Price: FREE

Big Chalk Draw

• Where: Art at the Center, Alexandria
• When: Friday, Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
• Price: FREE
• Why Go: This annual event turns a parking lot into a giant canvas.  School supplies and backpack donations will be accepted for Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services.

Family Fun Run/Walk

• Where: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Sept. 1 at 8 a.m.
• Why Go: This event is part of the Church’s International Festival, and funds raised will go toward the Shepherd’s Gate grant program to assist those

Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series:

• Braddock Nights presents City of Fairfax Band “Alte Kameraden German Band” at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
• Spotlight by Starlight presents OCEAN Orchestra at Mason District Park, Annandale. Friday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.

Library Events:

• The World of Harry Potter at Centreville Regional Library, Centreville.  Now through Oct. 4. For all ages. FREE.
• Wag a Tale at Kingstowne Library, Alexandria. Sept. 1 through Sept. 30.  For school age children. FREE – Appointment Required.
• Read to the Dog at Pohick Regional Library, Burke.  Saturday, Sept. 1 beginning at 1 p.m. For ages 6 – 12.  FREE – Registration Required.

Nature Highlights:

• Tagging Monarch Butterflies at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. For ages 3 and up.  $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
• Junior Naturalist at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m.  For ages 7 – 12.  $15 - $17 per person – Registration Required.
• Dino Extravaganza Puppet Show at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, Sept. 1 at 3:30 p.m. For ages 2 and up.  $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
• All About Bats Campfire at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Saturday, Sept. 1 at 7:15 p.m. For ages 3 and up.  $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
• Pond Explore and Hike at Eakin Community Park, Annandale. Sunday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m.  $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
• Monarch Tag and Tea Party at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Sunday, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. For ages 3 and up.  $15 - $17 per person – Registration Required.
• Monday Bird Walk at Eakin Community Park, Annandale. Monday, Sept. 3 at 7 a.m.  FREE.
• Snake and Turtle Feeding at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Monday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. For ages 3 and up.  $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.