Kids & Family
Weekend Planner: Cherry Blossoms, Garden Market, and Egg Hunts
Local events in our area Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8.
Choose from our list of recommended events to make the most of your holiday weekend.
Egg Hunts:
- at , Annandale. Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. FREE
- Egg Hunt at South Run RECenter, Springfield. Saturday, April 7 from 10 – 11 a.m. For ages 1 – 8. $10 per child; registration required.
- Easter Egg Hunt at Franconia United Methodist Church, Alexandria. Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. For ages 2 years to 6th grade. FREE
- Easter Egg Hunt at , Annandale. Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. For ages 1 – 9. $7 - $9 per child; registration required.
- at Gum Springs Community Center, Alexandria. Saturday, April 7 from 1 – 4 p.m. For ages 2 – 12. FREE
- at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Alexandria. Sunday, April 8 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. FREE
- at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Alexandria. Sunday, April 8 from 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. FREE
- at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Alexandria. Sunday, April 8 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. FREE
- at Pohick Church, Lorton. Sunday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. FREE
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- Where: , Alexandria
- When: Friday, April 6 from 12 – 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Gift of the Cherry Trees, you’ll enjoy activities such as origami and searching for cherry blossoms in the gardens. For ages 3 and up.
- Price: $6 - $8 per person; registration required
- Where: , Alexandria
- When: Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Why Go: Local growers will be selling a variety of shrubs, flowers, and plants for your yard and garden. Green Spring Master Gardeners will also be on hand to offer professional gardening advice.
- Price: Admission is FREE
Nature Programs:
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- Wild Things Puppet Show at , Annandale. Friday, April 6 at 10 a.m. For ages 4 – 11. $5 - $7 per person; registration required.
- Rabbit: Fact & Fable at , Annandale. Friday, April 6 at 2 p.m. For ages 3 – 11. $5 - $7 per person; registration required.
- Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Belle Haven Park and Marina, Alexandria. Sunday, April 8 at 8 a.m. FREE
- Fresh Water Ecology at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Sunday, April 8 at 11 a.m. Parking fee is $4.
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