Weekend Planner: Nature Programs, Wine Tasting and Theater

Making plans for the weekend?  Patch has got you covered with our list of local events that is sure to have something for everyone. 

 A Well-Stocked Cellar: Dinner and Wine Tasting at Mount Vernon

• Where: Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, Mount Vernon
• When: Friday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m.
• Why Go: The evening includes a reception with Mount Vernon staff members, a private tour of the mansion and its wine cellar, and a four-course dinner paired with wines similar to the ones George Washington would have kept in his cellar. 
• Price:  Tickets are $110 – Reservations required.

 Local Library Book Sales

• :  Friday, March 9 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Kingstowne:  Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• :  Ongoing Sale
• Lorton:  Ongoing Sale

Library Events for Kids

• Science Rocks with Flumpa and Friends at John Marshall Library, Alexandria.  Saturday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m.  FREE – Registration required.
• Books! The Magic is Real! at .  Saturday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m.  FREE – Registration required.
• Flumpa and Friends Live! at George Mason Library, Annandale.  Saturday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m.  FREE – Registration required.

Tea Ceremony and Tasting

• Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
• When: Saturday, March 10 at 11 a.m.
• Why Go: Observe and learn about an authentic Japanese tea ceremony.  A sampling of teas and refreshments will be available.
• Price:  $38 for Fairfax County residents; $40 for non-residents – Registration required.

Making House Storybooks: Activity for Kids

• Where: Alexandria Black History Museum, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, March 10 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Local artist and writer Sushmita will demonstrate how to make these unique “house storybooks”.  For children ages 6-12.
• Price:  $15 per family – Registration required.

Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors

• Where: Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, March 10 at 1 p.m.
• Why Go: Learn how to utilize available records and resources to trace your Civil War ancestors with the help of specialists from the National Archives.
• Price:  Tickets are $10 – Reservations recommended.

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet

• Where:
• When: Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy an evening with this popular New York based modern dance troupe.  Arrive 45 minutes early for a pre-performance discussion.
• Price:  Tickets range from $21 - $42

“Battle at the Capitol” Cheer and Dance Competition

• Where: GMU Patriot Center, Fairfax
• When: Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11 – All Day
• Why Go: Don’t miss this exciting weekend of competitive cheer and dance. 
• Price:  One day - $20 per adult, $15 ages 6-12 and seniors, 5 and under FREE; Two day - $35 per adult, $25 ages 6-12 and seniors, 5 and under FREE

Nature Programs

• Birding with Andy - Waterfowl at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria.  Saturday, March 10 at 8 a.m.  For adults.  $6 per person – registration required.
• Safari Saturday - Spring at .  Saturday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m.  For ages 3-6.  $6 per person – registration required.
• Snake and Turtle Feeding at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m.  For all ages – registration required.

Vienna Boys Choir

• Where:
• When: Sunday, March 11 at 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy an evening with the world renowned Vienna Boys Choir.  Featuring a variety of musical selections from medieval chants to popular music.  A pre-performance discussion will begin at 3:15 p.m.
• Price:  Tickets range from $23 - $46