Let Patch help you plan some special time with Dad this Father’s Day weekend. 

Father’s Day Golf Tournament

• Where: Burke Lake Golf Course, Fairfax Station
• When: Saturday, June 16 from 8 a.m. – Noon (Rain date is June 25)
• Why Go: Divisions include Father/Jr. 7 – 12; Father/Jr. 13 – 17; and Father/Adult Partner.  All divisions will award prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place. 
• Price: $60 per team (includes lunch) – Registration Required

 Arcadia Family Fun Day

• Where: Woodlawn Plantation, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, June 16 from 1 – 5 p.m.  (Rain date is June 17)
• Why Go: Visit Historic Woodlawn Plantation for this special event.  Activities to include arts and crafts, face painting, farm activities and snacks. 
• Price:  $5 per person; children 2 and under are FREE

Gum Springs Community Day

• Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Park, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, June 16 from 1 – 5 p.m.
• Why Go: Families will enjoy an afternoon of pony rides, moon bounce, live music and more.  There will also be more than 50 vendors with various items on display. 
• Price: Admission is FREE

Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival

• Where: Market Square, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, June 16 from 1 – 6 p.m.
• Why Go: This 32^nd annual event will feature live music, vendors, art demonstrations, children’s activities and more.
• Price: Admission is FREE

 Father’s Day Weekend at Mount Vernon

• Where: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Why Go: Celebrate Father’s Day with the “Father of our Country”.  Dads will receive a free pass to George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill with the purchase of estate admission.
• Price:  Adults $15; Children 6 – 11 $7; Children under 5 FREE

Father’s Day Weekend Train Show

• Where: Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Fairfax Station
• When: Saturday, June 16 from Noon – 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 17 from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Check out this special two-day train show presented by the Northern Virginia NTRAK group.  N track trains will be running and on display for your enjoyment.
• Price: Adults $3; Children $1

 Concert: Who’s on First Bass?

• Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
• When: Sunday, June 17 at 1 p.m.
• Why Go:  The Virginia Virtuosi will perform a family-friendly show featuring music by Rossini, Mendelssohn, Duke Ellington and more.   
• Price:  $2 - $4 per person – Registration Required

 Father’s Day Open House at Friendship Firehouse

• Where: Friendship Firehouse Museum, Alexandria
• When: Sunday, June 17 from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Take a special Father’s Day tour of this historic firehouse.  Dads get to be an honorary fire chief for a day, and kids get free fire hats. 
• Price: $2 per person – Dads and Granddads are FREE

 Lake Accotink Father’s Day Cruise

• Where: Lake Accotink Park, Springfield
• When: Sunday, June 17 at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.
• Why Go:  Relax with Dad on a lake cruise while you learn about the history of the surrounding area.
• Price: Dads $5; Other Adults $6; Kids 3 and up $5 – Reservations Required

Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series Performances:

• Braddock Nights presents The United States Army Band “Blues Jazz Ensemble” at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield.  Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m.  FREE.
• Mount Vernon Nights presents Memphis 59 at Grist Mill Park, Alexandria.  Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m.  FREE.
• Spotlight by Starlight presents The Justin Trawick Group at Mason District Park, Annandale.  Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m.  FREE.
• Arts in the Parks presents DinoRock Puppets at Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, Fairfax Station.  Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m.  FREE.
• Arts in the Parks presents The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Woodwind Quintet at Mason District Park Amphitheater, Annandale.  Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m.  FREE.
• Mount Vernon Nights presents Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers at Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton.  Saturday, June 16 at 7 p.m.  FREE.
• Spotlight by Starlight presents The United States Air Force Band “Max Impact” at Ossian Hall Park, Annandale.  Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m.  FREE.
• Spotlight by Starlight presents Washington Balalaika Orchestra at Mason District Park, Annandale.  Sunday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m.  FREE.

 Library Events:

• Picnic Time! at Burke Centre Library, Burke.  Friday, June 15 at 11 a.m.  For ages 3 – 5.  FREE – Registration Required.
• Explore John Marshall’s Gardens at John Marshall Library, Alexandria.  Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m.  For ages 6 – 12.  FREE – Registration Required.
• Summer Reading Program Open House at Martha Washington Library, Alexandria.  Saturday, June 16 at 11 a.m.  For ages 5 - 13.  FREE – Registration Required.
• Surekha Vijh: A Leap Into Water at George Mason Regional Library, Annandale.  Saturday, June 16 at 1 p.m.  For adults.  FREE – Registration Required.

Nature Highlights:

• Café Cattail at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria.  Friday, June 15 from 7 – 9:30 p.m.  FREE.
• Park Manager Walk and Talk at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria.  Saturday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m.  FREE.
• Kayak Tour at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton.  Saturday, June 16 at 6 p.m.  For ages 8 and up.  $30 per person – Reservations Required.
• Sunset Cruise at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield.  Saturday, June 16 at 7 p.m.  For adults.  $6 per person – Reservations Required. 
• Father’s Day at Mason Neck at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton.  Sunday, June 17 from 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
• Canine Cruise at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield.  Sunday, June 17 at 6 p.m.  For ages 8 and up.  $6 per person – Reservations Required.