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Fun weekend events

  • WHAT: A community art event in the parking lot of Art at the Center
  • WHEN: Friday, September 2, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • WHERE:
  • HOW MUCH: Free

  • WHAT: A 45-minute cruise along the Potomac River that departs from the wharf at the Mount Vernon Estate
  • WHEN: Friday through Monday, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
  • WHERE
  • HOW MUCH:  $9 for adults and $5 for youth in addition to the standard Estate admission price

 

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  • WHAT: Children ages 5 to 12 will learn how to make an ESPN College Game Day Board.
  • WHEN: Saturday, September 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • WHERE: Home Depot, 7710 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

  • WHAT: A market with original artwork, live music and food
  • WHEN: Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
  • WHERE: Nicholas A. Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

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  • WHAT: A puppet show, a nature walk, real fossils and playtime in Dinoland
  • WHEN: Saturday, September 3, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • WHERE: Hidden Oaks Nature Center,  7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA 22003
  • HOW MUCH: $5

 

  • WHAT: Learn about monarch butterflies and assist in tagging them as they migrate to Mexico
  • WHEN: Sunday, September 4, 1:30 p.m. or 3 p.m.
  • WHERE: Hidden Oaks Nature Center,  7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA 22003
  • HOW MUCH: $6

 

  • WHAT: A walk hosted by the Friends of Dyke Marsh and led by an experienced birder
  • WHEN: Sunday, September 4, 8 a.m.
  • WHERE:
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

  • WHAT: A festival with live music, food, shopping, and activities for children
  • WHEN: Monday, September 5, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • WHERE
  • HOW MUCH: Free
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