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Weekend Planner: National Capital Heisey Glass Show and Shamrock and Snakes

Local events in our area Friday, March 16 through Sunday, March 18.

Posted Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 3:49 pm ET|Updated Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 4:34 pm ET

What will you do for fun this St. Patrick’s Day weekend? Let Patch help you plan with our list of local events happening this Friday through Sunday.

Where: , Annandale
When: Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Why Go: The National Capital Heisey Collector’s Club is dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Heisey glass. The theme for this year’s show is Soda Fountain Memories.
Price: Admission is $7

Nature Programs:

Ponderings - Spring at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield. Friday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m. For ages 6-11. $6 - $8 per person – Registration required.
Nature Buddies – Spring Topics at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria. Saturday, March 17 at 10 a.m. For ages 3-6. $10 - $12 per person – Registration required.
Go Green: Shamrocks and Snakes at , Annandale. Saturday, March 17 at 2 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $6 - $8 per person – Registration required.
Evening Walk at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria. Saturday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. For adults. $6 - $8 per person – Registration required.

Where: , Annandale; Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield; Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria
When: Saturday, March 17 from 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Make a difference by helping to tidy up our local waterways. Please wear appropriate clothing, such as boots, work clothes, and gloves.

Where: , Alexandria
When: Sunday, March 18 at 1 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about the English gardens and landscapes that were the backdrop of Jane Austen’s popular novels.
Price: Admission is $27 – Reservations required.

Where: Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, Alexandria
When: Friday, March 16 from 7 – 9 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional music from Ireland and Scotland, sponsored by the Gaelic Society of America.
Price: $12 per person or $25 per family

Where: West Springfield High School, Springfield
When: Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy an evening of entertainment with this popular political satirist group.
Price: Tickets are $30 at the door

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