Weekend Planner: Artwork, Music and a Walk in the Woods
Things to do this weekend in Northern Virginia.
The National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum in Alexandria takes a nostalgic look back at food brands and advertising.
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How will you spend the first weekend of the New Year? Patch has found a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities for you to enjoy this Friday through Sunday.
The Patents and Trademarks of Steve Jobs – Art and Technology that Changed the World
- Where: National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum, Alexandria
- When: Friday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 7 from noon until 5:00 p.m.
- Why Go: Tour this educational exhibit honoring the creativity and ingenuity of the late Steve Jobs.
- Price: Admission is FREE
Alexandria Farmers Markets
- Where: Old Town Farmers Market in Market Square on King Street, and Del Ray Farmers' Market on the corner of East Oxford and Mount Vernon avenues
- When: Saturdays; Old Town from 5:30 to 10:30 a.m. and Del Ray from 8 a.m. to noon
- Why Go: Both of these markets are open year round, and both offer a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, meat and fish, dairy products, baked goods, and much more.
- Price: Admission is FREE.
- More information: www.alexandriava.gov/FarmersMarket
Advent Calendar Closing Celebration and Silent Auction
- Where: Christmas Attic, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Jan. 7 from noon to 2 p.m.
- Why Go: Twenty-four works of art produced by area schools, churches, and community organizations were revealed each day of the Advent calendar, and now these works of art are available for purchase through silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic. Refreshments and family friendly activities will be available.
- Price: Admission is FREE
- More information: www.christmasattic.com/adventauction.aspx
Local Library Book Sales
- John Marshall: Saturday, Jan. 8 from noon to 4 p.m.
- Kings Park: Ongoing Sale
- Lorton: Ongoing Sale
- Martha Washington: Ongoing Sale
Storytelling Festival
- Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
- When: Saturday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m.
- Why Go: Children age 5 and older will hear legendary tales and learn about storytelling techniques and traditions. Registration is required for this event; please click on the link for details. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
- Price: $6 for Fairfax County residents; $8 for non-residents
ArtNotes presents “Shade Parade”
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
- When: Saturday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
- Why Go: “Shade Parade” is a pop/rock band led by one of the Workhouse music instructors. The performance will follow the opening reception of the New Works exhibit from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Price: Admission is FREE.
- More information: www.workhousearts.org/events/500/artnotes-presents-shade-parade-on-january-7!/
Winter Ranger Hike
- Where: Mason Neck State Park, Lorton
- When: Sunday, Jan. 8 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Why Go: Meet at the Bayview Trail Head for a guided tour where you’ll learn about park wildlife and ways to preserve nature. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. You’ll also need a bottle of water and, of course, your camera.
- Price: The weekend parking fee for passenger vehicles is $4
United States Marine Band Concert
- Where: George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax
- When: Sunday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m.
- Why Go: Enjoy this free concert by “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, featuring musical selections by John Philip Sousa.
- Price: FREE
- More information: cfa.gmu.edu
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Del Ray Farmers' Market
Weekly on Saturdays at 8:00 am–12:00 pm2300 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA -
Christmas Attic
125 S Union St, Alexandria, VA -
Advent Calendar Closing Celebration & Silent Auction
January 7, 2012 at 12:00 pm–2:00 pm -
John Marshall Community Library
6209 Rose Hill Dr, Alexandria, VA
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Kings Park Library
9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA -
Lorton Library
9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA -
Martha Washington Library
6614 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Green Spring Gardens Park
4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Workhouse Arts Center
9601 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA -
Mason Neck State Park
7301 High Point Rd, Lorton, VA -
Center for the Arts at George Mason University
4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA
