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Frugal Family: Smoothies, a Wizard, Festivals, Historic Tours and More
An abundance of options for fun, family friendly activities throughout the weekend
Here is our weekly round-up of great deals in and around town:
- What’s the deal? Free 24 oz. Jetty Punch Smoothie on National Flip Flop Day
- When: Friday, June 17
- Where: Tropical Café Smoothie, 1556 Potomac Greens Drive, Alexandria
- Cost: Free to the first 500 people wearing flip flops
- Details: Additional promotions for Father’s Day and the first day of summer are available. Visit the website for more information.
- What’s the deal? The Wizard of Oz presented by Mt. Vernon Community School 4th Grade Drama Club
- When: Friday, June 17 at 7 p.m.
- Where: Mt. Vernon Community School, 2601 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria
- Cost: Free!
- Details: General seating. No tickets needed. Just show up and enjoy!
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- What’s the deal? Hooray For Books! Birthday Celebration
Hooray For Books! is turning three this month. Enjoy balloons, face painting, book readings and three visits from fabulous Froggy - When: Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Where: Hooray For Books!, 1555 King Street, Alexandria
- Cost: Free!
- Details: Froggy will appear at will appear at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Visit website for more information.
- What’s the deal? Old Town Arts & Crafts Festival
Volunteer Alexandria sponsors this fair featuring handmade items from local artists, live music and food vendors - When: Saturday, June 18, 12 - 6 p.m and Sunday, June 19, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Where: Market Square, 301 King Street, Alexandria
- Cost: Free Admission
- Details: Volunteer Alexandria
- What’s the deal? African Heritage Cultural Festival – "Reaching Back Moving Forward"
The festival, highlighting the African-American experience from the Civil War era, will feature musical performances; traditional arts, crafts, paintings and souvenirs; a film festival in the Alexandria Black History Museum; and exhibits and workshops - When: Saturday, June 18, noon - 6 p.m
- Where: Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe Street, Alexandria
- Cost: Free!
- Details: Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The festival will be held rain or shine. 703-746-5592
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- What’s the deal? Celebrate Father's Day at historic sites in Old Town
- When: Sunday, June 18. Tour times below.
- Where:
- Gadsby's Tavern, 134 North Royal Street. Tours 1 - 5 p.m.
- Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, 105 - 107 South Fairfax Street. Tours 1 - 5 p.m.
- Friendship Firehouse, 107 South Alfred Street. Tours 1 - 4 p.m. 703-746-3891
- Cost: Free admission for all fathers when accompanied by their families.
- Get details: Father's Day Tours
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