What will you do this weekend? Let Patch help you plan with our list of local events happening this Friday through Sunday.
Annandale Patch will have a table near the Historic House at Fall Garden Day at Green Spring Gardens.
- Where: Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Price: Admission is FREE; Children’s Concert Tickets are $2
- Why Go: Get ready for fall with this event featuring plant vendors, live music, monarch butterfly programs, live raptor programs, a children’s interactive concert (reservations recommended) and more.
“Who’s On First Bass?” Concert
- Where: Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m.
- Why Go: The Virginia Virtuosi explains how classical music is like a sport promoting teamwork, communication, skill development and the use of specialized equipment. Featuring music by Duke Ellington, Mendelssohn, Rossini and more.
- Price: $2 - $4 per person – registration required
Library Events:
- eBook Workshop at George Mason Regional Library, Annandale. Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. For all ages. FREE.
- Short Books Conversations at Burke Centre Library, Burke. Friday, Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m. For adults. FREE.
- Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres at Kings Park Library, Burke. Saturday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. For all ages. FREE – Registration Required.
- eBook Clinic at Kings Park Library, Burke. Saturday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. For adults. FREE – Registration Required.
- Where: INOVA Franconia-Springfield Healthplex
- When: Sunday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Why Go: Three out of four car seats are installed incorrectly, so please take advantage of this opportunity to have a FCPD Certified Inspector check your child’s car seat and offer advice about proper installation and use.
- Price: FREE
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Spellbinding Bach
- Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
- When: Sunday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
- Why Go: This first performance of the season will feature compositions by J.S. Bach such as Toccata in D Major, G Major Partita, Italian Concerto and more.
- Price: Tickets are $19 - $38
Nature Highlights:
- Virginia Junior Naturalist at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. For ages 7 - 13. $15 - $17 per person – Registration Required.
- Ponderings – Stream Study at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield. Friday, Sept. 21 at 4:30 p.m. For ages 6 - 10. $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
- Paddle to Mason Neck at Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton. Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. $35 per person – Reservations Required.
- Where: Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly
- When: Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Why Go: You’ll find ideas for home improvement, decorating, remodeling and more at this event. The Style Network’s Mark Brunetz will be in attendance to offer advice and helpful tips.
- Price: Adults: $10 at the door or $7 online; kids ages 6 – 12: $3
