- Where: Art at the Center, Alexandria
- When: Friday, August 31 from 8 – 10 a.m.
- Price: FREE
- Why Go: This annual event turns a parking lot into a giant canvas. School supplies and backpack donations will be accepted for Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services.
- Where: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, September 1 at 8 a.m.
- Why Go: This event is part of the Church’s International Festival, and funds raised will go toward the Shepherd’s Gate grant program to assist those in need.
- Price: $25 Registration Fee; $15 for ages 14 and under
- Where: Del Ray Artisans, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, September 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Enjoy live music while you peruse original works displayed by local artists.
- Price: Admission is FREE
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association’s Summer Chamber Music
- Where: The Lyceum, Alexandria
- When: Sunday, September 2 at 3 p.m.
- Why Go: The final summer chamber music series performance will feature pianist Carlos Ibay.
- Price: FREE
Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series:
- Braddock Nights presents City of Fairfax Band “Alte Kameraden German Band” at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Mount Vernon Nights presents Slightly Something at Grist Mill Park, Alexandria. Friday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents OCEAN Orchestra at Mason District Park, Annandale. Friday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Library Events:
- Wag a Tale at Kingstowne Library, Alexandria. September 1 through September 30. For school age children. FREE – Appointment Required.
- Read to the Dog at Pohick Regional Library, Burke. Saturday, September 1 beginning at 1 p.m. For ages 6 – 12. FREE – Registration Required.
Nature Highlights:
- Historic Kayak Tour to the Town of Occoquan at Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton. Saturday, September 1 at 11 a.m. $10 per person.
- Tagging Monarch Butterflies at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, September 1 at 1 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
- Junior Naturalist at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, September 1 at 1 p.m. For ages 7 – 12. $15 - $17 per person – Registration Required.
- Dino Extravaganza Puppet Show at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, September 1 at 3:30 p.m. For ages 2 and up. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
- Kayak Tour at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton. Saturday, September 1 at 6:30 p.m. For ages 8 and up. $30 per person – Reservations Required.
- All About Bats Campfire at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, September 1 at 7:15 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
- Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, Alexandria. Sunday, September 2 at 8 a.m. FREE.
- Pond Explore and Hike at Eakin Community Park, Annandale. Sunday, September 2 at 10 a.m. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
- Monarch Tag and Tea Party at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Sunday, September 2 at 2 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $15 - $17 per person – Registration Required.
- Monday Bird Walk at Eakin Community Park, Annandale. Monday, September 3 at 7 a.m. FREE.
- Snake and Turtle Feeding at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Monday, September 3 at 2 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
