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Weekend Planner: American Legion BBQ, Monarch Tagging and More

Local events in our area Friday, August 17 through Sunday, August 19.

Posted Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 2:32 pm ET

Making weekend plans? Take a look at our list of local events happening this Friday through Sunday.

Where: American Legion Post 1976, Annandale
When: Saturday, August 18 at 1 p.m.
Why Go: An afternoon of tasty BBQ, live entertainment, raffles, door prizes and more.
Price: $15 All-You-Can-Eat BBQ

Where: Lake Accotink Park, Springfield
When: Sunset Cruise – Saturday, August 18 at 8 p.m.; Canine Cruise – Sunday, August 19 at 7 p.m.
Price: Both cruises are $6 per person

Why Go: Relax with a beverage on Saturday’s adults only Sunset Cruise while you enjoy the sights and learn about the area. You and your dog will enjoy checking out the local wildlife from the pontoon boat on Sunday’s Canine Cruise. One dog allowed per person, please.

Braddock Nights presents Andrew Acosta String Band at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Spotlight by Starlight presents Wayne Taylor Band at , Annandale. Friday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Arts in the Parks presents Rocknoceros at , Annandale. Saturday, August 18 at 10 a.m. FREE.
Spotlight by Starlight presents Elikeh at , Annandale. Saturday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Spotlight by Starlight presents The United States Army Band “Blue Jazz Ensemble” at , Annandale. Sunday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.

Where: Sully Historic Site, Chantilly
When: Saturday, August 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Why Go: Re-enactors will portray daily camp life of Union and Confederate soldiers, as well as artillery, cavalry and infantry skirmishes throughout the weekend.
Price: Adults $9; Children and Senior Citizens $7

Where: Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Fairfax Station
When: Sunday, August 19 from 1 – 4 p.m.
Why Go: Bring the family for an afternoon of watching and learning about N Gauge model trains, presented by the Northern Virginia NTRAK group.
Price: Adults $3; Children $1

Nature Highlights:

Monarch Tagging and Waystation Gardening at , Annandale. Saturday, August 18 at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. For ages 2 and up. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
Campfire Fridays: Stream Study at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield. Friday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m. For ages 2 and up. $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
Historic Kayak Tour to the Town of Occoquan at Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton. Saturday, August 18 at 11 a.m. $10 per person.

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