Arts & Entertainment
Weekend Planner: Concerts, Festivals, Trains and More
Friday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 14
Ready for the weekend? Patch has a weekend full of local events to keep you busy this Friday through Sunday:
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- Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
- When: Friday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m.
- Why Go: Performed in French with English supertitles, this acclaimed opera by Bizet tells the story of two pearl fishermen in love with the same woman.
- Price: Tickets range from $44 - $86
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- Where: Armistead L. Boothe Park, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Why Go: Activities will include live music, puppet shows, pony rides, scarecrow making, hay rides, pumpkin painting and more.
- Price: Admission is FREE – see website for details
- Where: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly
- When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Why Go: Visitors of all ages will learn about balloons and blimps through hands-on activities and demonstrations.
- Price: Admission is FREE
- Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
- When: Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.
- Why Go: Experience the flavors of Africa by sampling teas from Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi. For ages 18 and up.
- Price: $22 - $24 per person – registration required
17th Annual Alexandria Arts Safari
- Where: Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from Noon – 4 p.m.
- Why Go: This family-friendly event will include painting, clay modeling, origami, block printing, a scavenger hunt and more.
- Price: FREE
Archaeology Day: Can You Dig It?
- Where: Gunston Hall, Lorton
- When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from Noon – 4 p.m.
- Why Go: The archaeology staff will demonstrate how to screen for artifacts, as well as how to clean and mend discovered objects. The Hunting for George Mason’s Landscape tour will occur at 1:15 and 3:15 p.m.
- Price: Family Admission: $25, Adults: $10, Seniors: $8, Ages 6 – 18: $5, Under Age 6: FREE
Elisabeth von Trapp Concert
- Where: Franconia United Methodist Church, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
- Why Go: The granddaughter of the real life Baron and Maria von Trapp will perform original compositions and much-loved favorites.
- Price: Admission is FREE
Young Concert Artists
- Where: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
- Why Go: Three musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program will perform on the harp, flute and violin. Featuring music by Barber, Faure and Ibert.
- Price: Adults: $20, Seniors: $15, Students and Teachers: $10
Table Top Display and N Gauge Model Trains
- Where: Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Fairfax Station
- When: Sunday, Oct. 14 from 1 – 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Check out the table top (T-TRAK) display and running N gauge model trains, sponsored by Northern Virginia NTRAK.
- Price: Adults: $3, Children: $1
YoKid Challenge
- Where: Mt. Vernon RECenter, Alexandria
- When: Sunday, Oct. 14 from 2 – 5 p.m.
- Why Go: This event, sponsored by Whole Foods Market, encourages kids to try their hand at yoga and learn about good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
- Price: FREE – registration required
Virginia Bronze Handbell Ensemble
- Where: George Washington Masonic Memorial, Alexandria
- When: Sunday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.
- Why Go: The ensemble will be joined by the hammered dulcimer, harp guitar, accordion and wooden flute in this “Captivating Carillon” concert.
- Price: Family Admission: $20, Adults: $10, Seniors: $8, Children: $5
Mason Symphony Orchestra presents: Oktoberfest
- Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
- When: Sunday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.
- Why Go: In celebration of Oktoberfest, this all German concert will feature music by Beethoven, Hindemith and F. Strauss.
- Price: Tickets range from $5 - $10
Library Events:
- Bouncin’ Babies at Chantilly Regional Library, Chantilly. Friday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m. For age 23 months and younger. FREE – registration required.
- Storytime for Three to Fives at Chantilly Regional Library, Chantilly. Friday, Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m. For ages 3 - 5. FREE – registration required.
- Friends Book Sale at Kingstowne Library, Alexandria. Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- BRAVO for Spanish at Chantilly Regional Library, Chantilly. Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 - 5. FREE – registration required.
- Wag a Tale at Kingstowne Library, Alexandria. Saturday, Oct. 13 beginning at 10:30 a.m. For ages 5 – 12. FREE – registration required.
- Paws to Read at Lorton Library, Lorton. Saturday, Oct. 13 beginning at 11 a.m. For ages 6 – 12. FREE – registration required.
- The One-Man Band Music Show at Kings Park Library, Burke. Saturday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. For all ages. FREE – registration required.
- Fall Festivities at Beatley Central Library, Alexandria. Saturday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. FREE.
Nature Highlights:
- Watershed Cleanup Day at Fairfax County Parks (see website for details). Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 – 11:30 a.m.
- Manassas Battlefield Historical Paddle at Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton. Saturday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. $30 per person – reservations required.
- Dinosaur Play and Hunt at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, Oct. 13 at 12:30 p.m. For ages 3 – 8. $5 - $7 per person – registration required.
- Amazing Mushrooms at Green Spring Gardens, Annandale. Saturday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. For adults. $20 - $22 per person – registration required.
- Visit with a Carpenter at Sully Historic Site, Chantilly. Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1 – 4 p.m. For ages 5 and up. $5 - $7 per person.
- Live Owl and Hawk Fest at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. For ages 2 and up. $6 - $8 per person – registration required.
- Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh, Alexandria. Sunday, Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. FREE.
- Kayak Tour at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton. Sunday, Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. For ages 8 and up. $30 per person – reservations required.
- Wagon Ride at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly. Sunday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. For ages 2 and up. $5 - $7 per person – registration required.
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