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Get Out: Learn to Ride a Bike with a Ranger

Here are five local events to enjoy this weekend.

  • WHAT: Bring a lawn chair and listen to the music of The English Channel.
  • WHEN: Friday, August 26, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • WHERE: Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
  • HOW MUCH: Free
  • WHAT: A monthly bridge group that is hosted by Aldersgate
  • WHEN: Friday, August 26, 7:30 p.m.
  • WHERE:
  • HOW MUCH: Free
  • WHAT: A guided canoe or kayak tour around the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve with a National Park Service Ranger
  • WHEN: Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • WHERE
  • HOW MUCH: $3 launch fee

 

  • WHAT: A two-hour session to teach children how to ride a bicycle
  • WHEN: Sunday, August 28, 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
  • WHERE:
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

  • WHAT: Bring a picnic and enjoy the music of the Occoquan Heavy Metal Tuba Quintet.
  • WHEN: Sunday, August 28, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • WHERE:
  • HOW MUCH: Free

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