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Weekend Planner: Movie Marathon at Del Ray Artisans and More

Things to do this weekend in Northern Virginia.

Posted Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 10:56 pm ET|Updated Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 11:11 pm ET

Wondering what to do this weekend? Let Patch help you plan with our list of local events happening this Friday through Sunday.

Where: , Alexandria
When: Friday starting at 9 p.m.
Why Go: Get ready for a full night of action movies, featuring “The Core,” “When Time Ran Out…” and “Sunshine.” Bring your own beanbag, pillows or cushions to make yourself comfortable.
Price: Suggested $10 donation per person.

Comcast Outdoor Film Festival

Where: Waterfront Park, Alexandria
When: Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Why Go: On Friday night moviegoers will watch “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” and Saturday night will feature “We Bought a Zoo.” Food vendors will also be available, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club.
Price: Admission is FREE.

Where: Dulles Expo and Conference Center, Chantilly
When: Friday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Showcasing a wide variety of sports memorabilia and collectibles. Several celebrity guests are scheduled to attend and sign autographs.
Price: Adults $5 per day; weekend pass $9; kids 12 and under FREE.

Where: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly
When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about weather with demonstrations and hands-on activities that will appeal to visitors of all ages.
Price: Admission is FREE; parking is $15 per vehicle.

Where: Lazy Susan Dinner Theater, Lorton
When: Begins Saturday and continues through Sept. 23 (see website for showtimes)
Why Go: Enjoy and evening at the theater with this musical about the ups and downs of marriage. Admission includes dinner, show, coffee, tea and tax.
Price: Weekdays and Sundays $41.95; Saturdays $44.95; ages 11 to 15 $35; children 10 and under are $25.

Where: Sully Historic Site, Chantilly
When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Experience daily life of the 1940s from the perspective of soldiers and civilians with Allied and Axis re-enactors. A house tour is also included with admission.
Price: Adults $8; senior citizens and children $6; active duty military FREE.

Where: Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Fairfax Station
When: Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Bring the family for an afternoon of watching and learning about N Gauge model trains, presented by the Northern Virginia NTRAK group.
Price: Adults $3; children $1.

Braddock Nights presents Falls Church Concert Band at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Mount Vernon Nights presents Little Red and the Renegades at Grist Mill Park, Alexandria. Friday at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Spotlight by Starlight presents John Jorgenson Quintet at Mason District Park, Annandale. Friday at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Arts in the Parks presents The GoodLife Theater Puppet Show at Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station. Saturday at 10 a.m. FREE.
Arts in the Parks presents The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Percussion Duo at Mason District Park, Annandale. Saturday at 10 a.m. FREE.
Arts in the Parks presents The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Brass Quintet at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly. Saturday at 10 a.m. FREE.
Mount Vernon Nights presents The David Kitchen Band at Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton. Saturday at 7 p.m. FREE.
Spotlight by Starlight presents Irish Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park, Annandale. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
Spotlight by Starlight presents The NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra at Mason District Park, Annandale. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. FREE.

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