August 5 - Weekend Events

By Fred Westerlund - Friday, August 5, 2016
Here’s a look at what’s happening in our area this weekend. Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival – Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon. The 4-H Fair and Carnival is a weekend long event that mixes old-fashion country fair with carnival rides and games. There will be live entertainment, animal exhibits, food, and much more! Admission is free, but parking is $8 per vehicle. 26th Annual Manassas African-American Heritage Festival – Metz Middle School, Manassas, Saturday 12-6pm. This family friendly celebration of African-American art and culture features over 125 exhibiters including arts and crafts dealers, retailers of African Wares, youth groups, colleges and school exhibits, Health Fair, Business and Job Expos, Classic Car Show and great food vendors. Admission is free. We Share STEM! Connecting Across Cultures – Udvar-Hazy Center, Dulles, Saturday 10am-3pm. This family day at the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum celebrates global advances in science, math, technology, and engineering. Learn about advances in robotics, aerospace design, and aviation from the scientists and engineers who are active in these fields. Admission is free, but parking is $15. If you’re in the mood for live entertainment, there are some great free concerts happening through Fairfax County’s Summer Entertainment in the Parks program. Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ for more details. Friday
  • Grist Mill Park: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria - The Annandale Brass (American Popular Music) 7:30-8:30pm
  • Lake Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield - Andrew Acosta Band (Acoustic Roots) 7:30-8:30pm
  • Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale - THE ROCKITS (Party Pop) 7:30-8:30pm
  • Rutherford Park: 4710 Guinea Road, Fairfax - Brent & Co (Rock/Funk/Regge) 7:30-8:30pm
Saturday
  • Burke Lake Park Amphitheater: 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station - The grandsons, jr. (Children Songs) 10-11am
  • E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater: 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly - The Goodlife Theater (Puppets) 10-11am
  • Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston - Blue Sky Puppet Theater (Puppets) 10-11am
  • Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale - Mr. Jon & Friends (Children Songs) 10-11am
  • Workhouse Arts Center At Lorton: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton - Barefoot Movement (Bluegrass) 7-8pm
  • Arrowbrook Centre Park: 2351 Field Point Road, Herndon - Lori Williams & Friends (Jazz) 7:30-8:30pm
  • Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale - Peruvian Cultural Heritage Night "Sentimiento Peruano USA" (Peruvian Music/Dance) 7:30-8:30pm
  • Trinity Center Parkway: 5860 Trinity Parkway, Centreville - Minions (Outdoor Movie) Also includes free games and activities. 6-8pm
Sunday
  • Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale - The New Dominion Band (Variety) 7:30-8:30pm

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