Community Corner
Get Out Weekend Planner: Easter Edition
No weekend plans yet? Check out this list of suggestions below
Check our top picks and activities for this Easter weekend.
1. Easter Egg Hunt
Where/When: , 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale/Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Families will enjoy a moon bounce, popcorn, listening to Easter stories and a petting zoo. Hunts begin at 10:15 a.m. for ages one to two; 10:45 a.m. for ages three and four; ages five and six at 11:15 a.m.; 11:45 a.m. for ages seven to nine. Remember to bring a basket for each of your children to use during the hunt. It is not necessary to register in advance for this event.
Pricing: $7 per child
2. Composing Colorful Containers
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Where/When: , 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria/Saturday, April 23 from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Why Go: Celebrate Earth Day by learning how to add a pop of color to your patio planters. Master Gardeners will teach you how to create the perfect balance of color by combining a variety of perennials and annuals.
Pricing: $10
Registration Website: http://parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/rev1_coursedetail.asp?category2=STEW&subject=&facility2=M290&day=9999&Submit2=Search&LOC=M290&TRM=11SP&CDE=2902893401
3. PETS Ltd. Spring Bake Sale
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Where/When: Giant Food, 6011 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke/Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Why Go: Visit the PETS Ltd. bake sale to get some wonderful baked goods for Easter while supporting a great cause. PETS Ltd. provides low-cost veterinary services to rescue groups to help control and care for feral cats and stray dogs.
Website: http://www.petsltd.org/
4. Bastille Easter Brunch
Where/When: 1201 N. Royal Street, Alexandria/Sunday, April 24 at 11 a.m.
Why Go: Bastille will be serving a three-course prix-fixe menu with selections that include Maine Lobster Bisque, Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast and Crème Brulee just to name a few. To see the full menu or to make a reservation please visit their website.
Pricing: $49
Website: http://www.bastillerestaurant.com/SpecialEvents.html
5. The Boxwoods Easter Brunch
Where/When: Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel, 4352 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax/Sunday, April 24 at 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a wonderful Easter brunch buffet at The Boxwood that includes a deconstructed Caesar salad, mimosa salad, biscuits and gravy, hand carved brown sugar glazed ham and roasted Moroccan spiced lamb.
Pricing: $39.95 per adult, $14.95 per child
Website: http://www.acc-masoninnandconferencecenter.com/media/docs/georgeMason/Easter_Brunch.pdf