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Weekend Planner: Father's Day Events and More
Check out these events this Father's Day weekend.
Let Patch help you plan some special time with Dad this Father’s Day weekend.
- Where: Burke Lake Golf Course, Fairfax Station
- When: Saturday, June 16 from 8 a.m. – Noon (Rain date is June 25)
- Why Go: Divisions include Father/Jr. 7 – 12; Father/Jr. 13 – 17; and Father/Adult Partner. All divisions will award prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
- Price: $60 per team (includes lunch) – Registration Required
- Where: Woodlawn Plantation, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, June 16 from 1 – 5 p.m. (Rain date is June 17)
- Why Go: Visit Historic Woodlawn Plantation for this special event. Activities to include arts and crafts, face painting, farm activities and snacks.
- Price: $5 per person; children 2 and under are FREE
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- Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Park, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, June 16 from 1 – 5 p.m.
- Why Go: Families will enjoy an afternoon of pony rides, moon bounce, live music and more. There will also be more than 50 vendors with various items on display.
- Price: Admission is FREE
Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival
- Where: Market Square, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, June 16 from 1 – 6 p.m.
- Why Go: This 32nd annual event will feature live music, vendors, art demonstrations, children’s activities and more.
- Price: Admission is FREE
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- Where: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Why Go: Celebrate Father’s Day with the “Father of our Country”. Dads will receive a free pass to George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill with the purchase of estate admission.
- Price: Adults $15; Children 6 – 11 $7; Children under 5 FREE
Father’s Day Weekend Train Show
- Where: Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Fairfax Station
- When: Saturday, June 16 from Noon – 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 17 from 1 – 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Check out this special two-day train show presented by the Northern Virginia NTRAK group. N track trains will be running and on display for your enjoyment.
- Price: Adults $3; Children $1
- Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
- When: Sunday, June 17 at 1 p.m.
- Why Go: The Virginia Virtuosi will perform a family-friendly show featuring music by Rossini, Mendelssohn, Duke Ellington and more.
- Price: $2 - $4 per person – Registration Required
Father’s Day Open House at Friendship Firehouse
- Where: Friendship Firehouse Museum, Alexandria
- When: Sunday, June 17 from 1 – 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Take a special Father’s Day tour of this historic firehouse. Dads get to be an honorary fire chief for a day, and kids get free fire hats.
- Price: $2 per person – Dads and Granddads are FREE
- Where: Lake Accotink Park, Springfield
- When: Sunday, June 17 at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.
- Why Go: Relax with Dad on a lake cruise while you learn about the history of the surrounding area.
- Price: Dads $5; Other Adults $6; Kids 3 and up $5 – Reservations Required
Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series Performances:
- Braddock Nights presents The United States Army Band “Blues Jazz Ensemble” at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Mount Vernon Nights presents Memphis 59 at Grist Mill Park, Alexandria. Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents The Justin Trawick Group at Mason District Park, Annandale. Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Arts in the Parks presents DinoRock Puppets at Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, Fairfax Station. Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m. FREE.
- Arts in the Parks presents The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Woodwind Quintet at Mason District Park Amphitheater, Annandale. Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m. FREE.
- Mount Vernon Nights presents Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers at Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton. Saturday, June 16 at 7 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents The United States Air Force Band “Max Impact” at Ossian Hall Park, Annandale. Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents Washington Balalaika Orchestra at Mason District Park, Annandale. Sunday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Library Events:
- Picnic Time! at Burke Centre Library, Burke. Friday, June 15 at 11 a.m. For ages 3 – 5. FREE – Registration Required.
- Explore John Marshall’s Gardens at John Marshall Library, Alexandria. Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m. For ages 6 – 12. FREE – Registration Required.
- Summer Reading Program Open House at Martha Washington Library, Alexandria. Saturday, June 16 at 11 a.m. For ages 5 - 13. FREE – Registration Required.
- Surekha Vijh: A Leap Into Water at George Mason Regional Library, Annandale. Saturday, June 16 at 1 p.m. For adults. FREE – Registration Required.
Nature Highlights:
- Café Cattail at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria. Friday, June 15 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. FREE.
- Park Manager Walk and Talk at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria. Saturday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m. FREE.
- Kayak Tour at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton. Saturday, June 16 at 6 p.m. For ages 8 and up. $30 per person – Reservations Required.
- Sunset Cruise at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Saturday, June 16 at 7 p.m. For adults. $6 per person – Reservations Required.
- Father’s Day at Mason Neck at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Sunday, June 17 from 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
- Canine Cruise at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Sunday, June 17 at 6 p.m. For ages 8 and up. $6 per person – Reservations Required.
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