Community Corner
Weekend Planner: Wine, Bikes and Motorcycles
What are you up to in the area this weekend?
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your “done-work-outta-here time”. Check our top picks and activities for this weekend.
1. Live Music Happy Hour
Where/When: Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton/Friday, May 27 from 5-9 p.m.
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Why Go: Pack a picnic and sip on sangria while listening to West on 66 Acoustic Trio as they play some tunes. All glasses of wine are $1 off until 9 p.m.
Pricing: Free
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2. Braddock District Bike Day
Where/When: Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke/Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Why Go: Discover the best bike routes in Fairfax County brush up on your bicycling skills in an obstacle course and get a free bicycle tune-up before hitting the bike paths this summer.
Pricing: Free
3. Mount Vernon Memorial Day Weekend Sunset Celebration
Where/When: Historic Mount Vernon, 3200 George Washington Memorial Parkway/Friday, May 27-Sunday, May 29 from 6-9 p.m.
Why Go: Don’t miss this rare opportunity to take an evening tour of Mansion. There will be something for everyone with costumed performers interacting with visitors, 18th century music, dancing and games and wagon rides. Stroll the lantern lit grounds and then relax with a glass of wine and dessert.
Pricing: Adults $18, Children 6-11 $12, Children under 5 are admitted free
Ticket Web Site: http://www.mountvernon.org/calendar/index.cfm/fuseaction/event/calID/210///cfid/160464/cftoken/15373060
4. Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally
Where/When: North Pentagon Parking Lot, Arlington/Sunday May 29 at 12 p.m.
Why Go: Participate in this annual demonstration seeking to improve veteran benefits and resolve POW/MIA issues. Ride with thousands from the Pentagon to the Reflecting Pool across from the Lincoln Memorial.
Pricing: Free
Web Site: http://www.rollingthundermotorcyclerally.com/
5. Wreath-laying Ceremony
Where/When: Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 30 at 11 a.m.
Why Go: Witness the wreath-laying ceremony and concert at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in honor of Memorial Day. While at Arlington notice the American flags placed before over 260,000 gravestones. This tradition is known as “Flags-in”, since 1948 the members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry have honored America’s fallen heroes by placing a small American flag at their graves.
Pricing: Free
