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Weekend Planner: Ice Cream, Safety Fair and More

Some things to this weekend in and around Alexandria.

Wondering what to do with your weekend? Patch has you covered with some local events happening this weekend.

Ice Cream Making Demonstrations

  • Where: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Alexandria
  • When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon
  • Why Go: Watch costumed staff create one of George Washington’s favorite desserts using period tools and equipment. Visitors will receive an adapted ice cream recipe to make at home.
  • Price: Estate admission is $15 for adults and $7 for kids ages 6 to 11.
  • Where: Inova Alexandria Hospital (Howard Street Parking Lot), Alexandria
  • When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Price: FREE.
  • Why Go: Learn about emergency safety from local police, firefighters and medical personnel. Activities will include petting zoo, moon bounce, video games, face painting, snacks and more.

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  • Where: Wakefield Skatepark, Annandale
  • When: Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Why Go: Catch this skateboard and dance competition hosted by Urban Artistry. All ages and levels are welcome, and cash prizes will be awarded.
  • Price: Admission is $10.

29th Annual Begonia Sale and Show

  • Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
  • When: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Peruse a wide variety of begonias at this event sponsored by the Potomac Branch of the American Begonia Society.
  • Price: Admission is FREE.

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  • Where: Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Fairfax Station
  • When: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Why Go: This event honors Clara Barton and the medical evacuation of wounded soldiers through Fairfax Station during the Civil War. 
  • Price:  Outside activities are FREE; Museum admission is $5 for adults and $1 for kids ages 5 to 10.

Free Performances:

  • 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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