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Weekend Planner: Free Cupcakes, Slavic American Festival and More

Local events in our area Friday, Sept. 7 through Sunday, Sept. 9.

Posted Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 3:52 am ET|Updated Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 3:54 am ET

Patch has found a wide variety of events for you to choose from as you make your weekend plans.

Where:
When: Friday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: The official chorus of the United States Air Force is offering two free local concerts this weekend for your enjoyment.
Price: FREE

Where: , Annandale
When: Sunday, Sept. 9 from Noon – 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate Slavic culture with traditional food, religious and folk art, handmade crafts, children’s activities, live music and more.
Price: Admission is FREE

Where: , Annandale
When: Saturday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m.
Why Go: Check out the newest addition to the skate park with live demos, light refreshments, music and more.
Price: FREE

Where: George Mason University, Fairfax
When: Saturday, Sept. 8 – check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Why Go: Participate in or make a donation to this nationwide community walk benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
Price: See website for details.

Where: King Street, Alexandria
When: Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why Go: This 10th annual event will stretch from Washington Street to the waterfront. There will be a scavenger hunt and art giveaways, in addition to works of art on display representing a wide range of styles.

Nature Highlights:

Flourishing, Flowering Salvias at , Alexandria. Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9:30 a.m. For adults. $22 - $24 per person – Registration Required.
Autumn is for Apples at , Alexandria. Saturday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. For ages 4 and up. $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
Monarch Tagging and Waystation Gardening at , Annandale. Saturday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
Sounds of the Night Campfire at , Annandale. Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
Safari Saturdays – Fall at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield. Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 2 – 8. $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
Ponderings: Bugs Galore at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield. Friday, Sept. 7 at 4:30 p.m. For ages 6 – 10. $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.

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