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Weekend Planner: Celebrating Valentine's Day and Black History Month

Local events in our area Friday, Feb. 10 through Sunday, Feb. 12.

Making plans for the weekend?  Patch has found a wide variety of local events for the whole family. 

Chocolate Lovers’ Tea

  • Where: Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria
  • When: Sunday, Feb. 12 from 1 – 3 p.m.
  • Why Go: Learn about the history of chocolate, as well as how it is transformed from bean to sweet treat.  Indulge in a variety of samples to satisfy your craving.  Reservations required.
  • Price:  $27 per person

Virginia Opera: Orphée by Philip Glass

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  • Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
  • When: Friday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: A modern take on the mythological tale of Orpheus and Eurydice, set to a jazz-inspired score.  Arrive at 7:15 for a pre-performance discussion.
  • Price:  Tickets range from $44 - $86

Animal Sweethearts Dance

  • Where: Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield
  • When: Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Why Go: Kids ages 3-9 will have fun at this Valentine-themed event featuring a nature walk, dancing, crafts, refreshments, and more.  Registration is required.
  • Price: $8 for Fairfax County residents; $10 for non-residents

Local Library Book Sales

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  • Kingstowne:  Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Kings Park:  Ongoing Sale
  • Lorton:  Ongoing Sale
  • Martha Washington:  Ongoing Sale

Cat Adopt-a-Thon

  • Where: Mindful Hands, Alexandria
  • When: Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1 – 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: Searching for your feline Valentine?  This event is presented by Tails High, which is a local non-profit cat rescue organization.
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