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Weekend Planner: High School Theatre, Craft Bazaars, Model Trains and More
Events in our area from Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20
Wondering what to do this weekend? Patch has got you covered with a wide variety of events taking place in our local area.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, West Springfield High School, Robinson Secondary School, and Lake Braddock Secondary School, Theatre Departments Present Fall Performances
- Where: , 6100 Rolling Rd, Springfield; , 5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax; , 9200 Burke Lake Rd, Burke; , 6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria
- When: Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19. WSHS “Father of the Bride” at 7:00 p.m. with matinee at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday; RSS “Midsummer/Jersey” at 7:30 p.m.; LBSS “In A League of Their Own” at 8:00 p.m.; TJHSST “Too Clever by Half, or the Diary of a Scoundrel” at 7:00 p.m.
- Why Go: Enjoy a night at the theatre presented by your local high school’s drama department.
- Price: Admission prices vary. Please contact your local high school for additional information.
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- Where: , 6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale
- When: Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
- Why Go: This holiday shopping event will include: toys and games, books, jewelry, candy, baked goods, handmade items, and much more. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Children are also invited to have their picture taken with Santa Claus.
- Price: Admission is FREE.
St. Matthew’s 25th Annual Craft Fair
- Where: , 8617 Little River Tpke, Annandale
- When: Friday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Why Go: The fair will offer a bake sale, juried crafts, antiques, art, and more. All proceeds from this event will benefit local, national, and international UMW mission projects.
- Price: Admission is FREE.
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- Where: Walk begins at , 5500 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station
- When: Sunday, Nov. 20; registration begins at 1:20 p.m.
- Why Go: CROP Hunger Walks raise funds to fight hunger in the U.S. and around the world. Stay for the celebration at the end to enjoy refreshments, music, and awards. Shuttle buses will be available so that walkers may park either at the beginning or the end of the 6 kilometer route.
- Price: Participation is FREE. Please click on the link for more information about donations.
Model Trains Running and on Display
- Where: , 11200 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station
- When: Sunday, Nov. 20 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Bring the family for an afternoon of watching and learning about N Gauge model trains, presented by the Northern Virginia NTRAK group.
- Price: $3 for adults; $1 for children
- Where: , 6304 Lee Chapel Rd, Burke
- When: Sunday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m.
- Why Go: Featuring performances by local musicians and Christian recording artist Scott Zacaroli. Proceeds from the event will go to the local non-profit group 25:40 and will be used to fund programs for children in Canizbe, South Africa.
- Price: Admission is FREE; free-will offerings will be accepted.
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