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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

Children’s Cherry Blossom Celebration

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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

Garden Market

  • 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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