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Weekend Planner: Taste of Del Ray, Armenian Festival and More

Things to do this weekend in Northern Virginia.

Posted Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 12:39 am ET|Updated Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 12:40 am ET

There are plenty of events to choose from this weekend, including several here in Alexandria.

Where: Market Square, Old Town Alexandria
When: Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate Armenian heritage with an afternoon full of food, live music, cultural exhibits and more.
Price: Admission is free

Where: Lot behind at Mt. Vernon and E. Oxford avenues, Alexandria
When: Sunday, June 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Food lovers will enjoy sampling from each of the 15 featured local restaurants. Celebrity chef Rock Harper will select the Judge’s Choice Award. All ticket holders will get a chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award.
Price: Adults $10; children under 12 are $5.

Where: Various Springfield area locations
When: Now through Sunday
Why Go: This annual weekend of events includes a carnival, walk-run race, “Party in the Park,” cardboard boat regatta and more.
Price: Fees vary, but most events are free.

Where: Petco, Burke
When: Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training is a local nonprofit organization that helps place Golden Retrievers in their new homes.
Price: $25 application fee.

Mosaic Harmony presents “Something to Sing About”

Where: Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria
When: Saturday at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Mosaic Harmony is an interfaith, multicultural choir based in the D.C. area. This spring fundraiser will include a silent auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.), as well as a reception following the performance.
Price: Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door; kids 12 and under are free.

Where: Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria
When: Sunday at 8 a.m. (Registration begins at 7 a.m.)
Why Go: Proceeds will go toward providing free surgical treatments in developing countries for arthritis of the hip and knee.
Price: Adults $35; children under 12 are $15

Spotlight by Starlight presents The Big Chimney Band at Mason District Park, Annandale. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Free.
Mount Vernon Nights presents Daryl Davis at Grist Mill Park, Alexandria. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Free.
Mount Vernon Nights presents The Johnny Artis Band at Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton. Saturday at 7 p.m. Free.
Spotlight by Starlight presents Taiwanese Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park, Annandale. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Free.
Spotlight by Starlight presents City of Fairfax “Concert Band” at Mason District Park, Annandale. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Free.

Library Events:

Wee Got the Beat! at Burke Centre Library, Burke. Friday at 10:30 a.m. For children age 2 with adult. Free, but registration required.
Food Allergy Awareness at Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. For teens and adults. Free, but registration required.
Read to the Dog at Pohick Regional Library, Burke. Saturday, June 2 starting at 1 p.m. For ages 6 to 12. Free, but registration required.

Nature Highlights:

Safari Saturday — Spring at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 to 6. $6 to $8 per person. Registration required.
Safari Saturday — Fishing at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield. Saturday at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 to 7. $5 to $7 per person. Registration required.
Historic Kayak Tours to the Town of Occoquan at Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton. Saturday at 11 a.m. $10 per person. Reservations required.
Stoneybrooke Reptile Talk and Safari at Stone Mansion, Alexandria. Saturday at 1 p.m. For ages 6 to 12. $6 to $8 per person. Registration required.
Family Fun: Wildlife Habitat Workshop at Green Spring Gardens, Annandale. Saturday at 2 p.m. For ages 5 and up. $6 to $8 per person. Registration required.
Hidden Oaks’ Treasures Hunt at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday at 2 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $6 to $8 per person. Registration required.
Stoneybrooke Bug Hunt at Stone Mansion, Alexandria. Saturday at 3:30 p.m. For ages 6 to 12. $6 to $8 per person. Registration required.

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