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Get Out: Earth Day and Easter Edition

Check out these five local events going on this weekend.

  • WHAT: Bring a picnic lunch and the entire family for some fun, earth-friendly activities in the Children’s Garden.
  • WHEN: Friday, April 22, 11am to 1pm
  • WHERE: , 7931 E Boulevard Dr, Alexandria, VA 22308
  • HOW MUCH: Free

  • WHAT: A special service on Good Friday that tours the community on a bus
  • WHEN: Friday, April 22, 12pm to 2pm
  • WHERE: , 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

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  • WHAT: Receive a free tree seedling and learn how to plant and care for it
  • WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 11am to 1:30pm
  • WHERE: , 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22306
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

  • WHAT: A live performance of Strauss's Capriccio broadcast from the Met
  • WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 1pm to 4:30pm
  • WHERE: AMC Hoffman Center 22, 206 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • HOW MUCH: $18-$22

 

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  • WHAT: Ventures in Community's Easter service at Woodlawn and a Pancake Breakfast at Wesley United Methodist Church
  • WHEN: Sunday, April 24, 6:15am to 9am
  • WHERE: , 9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
  • HOW MUCH: Free
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