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Weekend Planner: Kilts, Cherry Blossoms, and the Circus

Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8

Choose from our list of recommended events to make the most of your holiday weekend.

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  • Where: GMU Patriot Center, Fairfax
  • When: Multiple show times now through April 15
  • Why Go: Nothing beats the spectacle of The Greatest Show on Earth.  Don’t miss your chance to see daring stunts, animal acts, and of course, the circus clowns.
  • Price:  Tickets range from $10 - $90

 

Children’s Cherry Blossom Celebration

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  • Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
  • When: Friday, April 6 from 12 – 4 p.m. 
  • Why Go: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Gift of the Cherry Trees, you’ll enjoy activities such as origami and searching for cherry blossoms in the gardens.  For ages 3 and up.
  • Price: $6 - $8 per person; registration required

 

The Pirates of Penzance

  • Where: Lazy Susan Dinner Theater, Lorton
  • When: Evening and matinee performances now through July 8
  • Why Go: Enjoy cocktails and a dinner buffet, followed by this popular musical stage comedy.
  • Price:  $41.95 for ages 16 and up weekdays and Sundays; $44.95 for ages 16 and up Saturdays; $35 for youth ages 11-15; $25 for children 10 and under

 

The Mason Players present: The Life of Galileo

  • Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
  • When: Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 7 at 2 and 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: A dramatic portrayal of the life of “The Father of Modern Science”.  Co-produced with Theater of the First Amendment.
  • Price: Tickets range from $15 - $20; half price tickets available for students

 

Cleanup Project at Meadowood Recreation Area

  • Where: Meadowood Trailhead, Lorton
  • When: Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Why Go: Volunteers are needed to clear out old dumping sites along the trails.  Please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes; gloves will be provided.  Light refreshments offered courtesy of the Mason Neck Lions Club.

 

Garden Market

  •  Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
  • When: Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Why Go: Local growers will be selling a variety of shrubs, flowers, and plants for your yard and garden.  Green Spring Master Gardeners will also be on hand to offer professional gardening advice.
  • Price:  Admission is FREE

 

Studio 3 Theatre for Young Audiences presents: Home

  • Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
  • When: Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. through May 5
  • Why Go: This imaginative production uses music and puppetry to tell the story of two travelers searching for a home.  Suitable for ages 3 and up.
  • Price:  $12 for adults; $8 for kids under 12

 Egg Hunts:

  • at Calvary Church, Annandale.  Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  FREE  
  • Egg Hunt at South Run RECenter, Springfield.  Saturday, April 7 from 10 – 11 a.m.  For ages 1 – 8.  $10 per child; registration required.  
  • Easter Egg Hunt at Franconia United Methodist Church, Alexandria.  Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  For ages 2 years to 6th grade.  FREE
  • Easter Egg Hunt at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  For ages 1 – 9.  $7 - $9 per child; registration required.  
  • at Gum Springs Community Center, Alexandria.  Saturday, April 7 from 1 – 4 p.m.  For ages 2 – 12.  FREE
  • at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Alexandria.  Sunday, April 8 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.  FREE  
  • Easter Service and Egg Hunt at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Alexandria.  Sunday, April 8 from 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.  FREE   
  • at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Alexandria.  Sunday, April 8 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.  FREE
  • at Pohick Church, Lorton.  Sunday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m.  FREE

 

Nature Programs:

  • Wild Things Puppet Show at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Friday, April 6 at 10 a.m.  For ages 4 – 11.  $5 - $7 per person; registration required.
  • Rabbit: Fact & Fable at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Friday, April 6 at 2 p.m.  For ages 3 – 11.  $5 - $7 per person; registration required.
  • Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Belle Haven Park and Marina, Alexandria.  Sunday, April 8 at 8 a.m.  FREE
  • Fresh Water Ecology at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton.  Sunday, April 8 at 11 a.m.  Parking fee is $4. 
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