A list of local events to keep you busy this Veterans Day Weekend.
Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk and Tony Snow Mile for a Miracle
- Where: Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, 7 a.m.
- Why Go: Race to raise funds and awareness for the Colon Cancer Coalition.
- Price: Adults: 5K-$35, Mile-$25; kids 11-16 $20; kids 10 and under $15
5K Fun Run/Walk and Fitness Festival
- Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Why Go: In addition to the 5K, there will also be a 1.5 mile run/walk course for kids. Enjoy games and activities at the “Fitness Festival”.
- Price: Adults: $30; Kids: $10
- Where: Cora Kelly School, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, 9 a.m.
- Why Go: The course will follow Four Mile Run Trail and all proceeds will benefit St. Rita Catholic School.
- Price: Adults $35; kids 5-16 $25
- Where: Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Why Go: Tour with a Union soldier to learn about the history of Fort Ward and daily life during the Civil War.
- Price: FREE
- Where: Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Alexandria
- When: Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
- Price: Tickets range from $5 to $80
- Why Go: Featuring pianist Yefim Bronfman as he joins the orchestra for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5.
- Where: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Alexandria
- When: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Witness a wreath-laying ceremony, place a flower at George Washington’s tomb, enjoy live music and more in honor of Veterans Day.
- Price: Adults $15; kids $7; active duty, former or retired military FREE
- Where: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria
- When: Sunday, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Why Go: Students in grades 5-7 will take over the museum by dressing up in period costumes and interacting with guests.
- Price: Adults $5; kids $3; veterans and active duty military and their families are FREE
