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Weekend Planner: Back-to-School Fest, Jane Austen and More

Things to do this weekend in and around Alexandria.

Patch has found a variety of events for you to choose from as you make your weekend plans. 

Irish Festival

  • Where: Waterfront Park, Alexandria
  • When: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Why Go: Celebrate Irish culture with live music and dancing, arts and crafts, food and much more.
  • Price: Admission is FREE.
  • Where: John Carlyle Square Park, Alexandria
  • When: Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
  • Why Go: This event, sponsored by Whole Foods Market Old Town, will feature back-to-school raffles, vendors, face painting, an art contest, live music and more.
  • Price: Admission is FREE. 

Jane Austen Ball

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  • Where: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria
  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: Experience the late 1790s with this event featuring English country dances, live music, iced refreshments and more. Period costumes are encouraged, but not required.
  • Price: Tickets are $45 in advance.

Free Concerts:

  • at The Lyceum, Alexandria. Sunday at 3 p.m. FREE.
  • at Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria. Sunday at 7 p.m. FREE.

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