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Weekend Planner: Book Sales, Flicks, Games and More

Local events in our area Friday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 30.

Posted Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 6:00 am ET

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

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

Where: Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria
When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 – 10 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy an evening of 18th 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.

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

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