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Weekend Planner: Friendship Firehouse Festival and More
Things to do this weekend in the Alexandria area.
Patch has found a variety of events for you to choose from as you make your weekend plans.
- Where: , Alexandria
- When: Friday through Sunday (see link for schedule)
- Why Go: The Evening Star Cafe is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a variety of events including a dance party, neighborhood block party BBQ and complimentary coffee and beignets.
- Price: See link for details.
- Where: , Alexandria
- When: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Why Go: This popular annual event will feature live music, craft booths, antique fire equipment, a tour of the Friendship Firehouse Museum and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
- Price: Admission is FREE.
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- Where: , Alexandria
- When: Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
- Why Go: John and Sarah Carlyle’s son William was born on their first night in their new home in August of 1753. This event celebrates that occasion with living history interpreters, costumed townspeople, period games on the front lawn and more.
- Price: FREE
- Where: , Alexandria
- When: Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Why Go: Get to know all that Gadsby’s has to offer at this open house event. Previous guests of the inn include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Enjoy 18th century music, light refreshments and tours led by costumed guides.
- Price: FREE.
Free Concerts:
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- Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association Summer Chamber Music Series presents Washington Camerata at , Alexandria. Sunday at 3 p.m. FREE.
- at Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria. Sunday at 7 p.m. FREE.
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