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Weekend Planner: Music Tea Party, Latin Ballet of Virginia and More
Local events in the area Friday, July 6 through Sunday, July 8.
Patch has found a variety of local indoor and outdoor activities to keep you busy this weekend.
- Where: , Annandale
- When: Sunday, July 8 from 1 – 3 p.m.
- Why Go: Enjoy an English Tea while you listen to the sweet sounds of the hammered dulcimer, played by local musician Jody Marshall. For age 13 and up.
- Price: $27 per person – reservations required
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- Where: Home Depot (see website for locations)
- When: Saturday, July 7 from 9 a.m. – Noon
- Why Go: Home Depot provides free workshops for kids age 5 – 12 on the first Saturday of each month. This month’s project is a working model of a Penske moving truck. Participants will also receive an apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.
- Price: FREE
Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series Performances:
- Braddock Nights presents The Winstons at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents Latin Ballet of Virginia at , Annandale. Friday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents The United States Air Force’s “Singing Sergeants” at , Annandale. Saturday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents The Holmes Brothers at , Annandale. Sunday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
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- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
- When: Saturday, July 7 from Noon – 4 p.m.
- Why Go: This annual event benefits the Lorton Arts Foundation and the Workhouse Ceramics Program. For your $15 donation you will receive a handmade ceramic bowl crafted at the Workhouse. Firefighters are scheduled to appear, as well as pony rides, live music and food.
- Price: $15 per bowl
Nature Highlights:
- Lively Ladybugs at , Annandale. Saturday, July 7 at 1:30 p.m. For age 1 – 3. $5 - $7 per person – registration required.
- Field Trips – Birth of a Wetland at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria. Saturday, July 7 at 9:30 a.m. For age 8 – 12. $15 - $17 per person – registration required.
- Birding for Beginners at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria. Sunday, July 8 at 8 a.m. For age 11 and up. $6 - $8 per person – registration required.
- Wagon Ride Expedition at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Sunday, July 8 at 4:30 p.m. $4 per person or $10 per family plus $4 per vehicle parking fee – reservations required.
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