April 27Nature Quest: Pond LifeAdmission: $4 per child
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center
It’s time to break out the pond nets and let the young naturalists explore the pond at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 10 to 11 a.m. Catch and see what lives in our pond. This program is suited for children age four to six. Reservations are required. To reserve, call 703-451-9588.
Forest Fledgling: Frogs and TadpolesAdmission: $5 per child
Time: 9:45am - 10:30am or 11:00am - 11:45am
Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center
Plunge into the science and wonders of amphibians at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. or 11 to 11:45 a.m. Learn about frogs through live animals, stories, songs, crafts and outdoor exploration. This program is suited for children age three to five. Prepaid reservations are required. 703-941-1065.
Family Story TimeTime: 2:00pm
Location: Children’s Library Corner at Green Spring Gardens
Drop into the Children’s Library Corner at Green Spring Gardens at 2 p.m. and listen to stories read by our librarian. Enjoy a free activity. For information, call 703-642-5173.
Jr. Naturalists: Planting PotatoesAdmission: $5
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Children, age 7 to 11, are invited to plant potato “eyes” in the garden at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Try out other gardening activities like the farmers who worked at Walney farm in the mid-1800s. A simple craft is included in the $5 fee. Return this summer to dig up your potatoes. Reservations are required. To reserve, call 703-631-0013.
Children’s Workshop - Super Studio: Magical MobilesTime: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This new hands-on art program has been designed for children who like to push the limits of their creativity. These no-holds-barred sessions with artist Marco Rando allow children to focus on three-dimensional projects using a variety of materials.
This workshop explores movement, balance, color, design and a variety of materials in the construction of a dreamlike mobile. Children must be 8-12 years old to participate. 12 children limit. Fee to participate.
Registration through the Reston Community Center - Number 402518 Session 9A - at 703.476.4500 or restonarts.org/Education/SuperStudio.htm
Sewn Together: The 18th-Century Women of Carlyle HouseAdmission: $4 for adults, $2 for students, free for children 10 and under
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
From now until September 30, 2009 Sewn Together will be displayed at the Carlyle House. Worn by a 17-year-old girl to her 1747 wedding…restyled and re-worn again and again until, finally, cut into dozens of pieces and given to that young girl’s descendants. Come learn the story of a dress and the women who wore it. From March-October, 2009, Carlyle House will focus its interpretation on the women who lived there. The highlight of the exhibit will be the recreated 1747 wedding dress of Sarah Fairfax Carlyle and the 1795 dress made by her daughter, Sarah Carlyle Herbert.
National Treasure Tour at Mount VernonAdmission: $5 addition to Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Time: Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 22121
From now until October 31, 2009, the National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon will be available. The National Treasure Tour combines Hollywood and history, giving visitors stories about the filming and also information on how the behind-the-scenes locations were used during George Washington's time. Included in this approximately hour-long walking tour is the Mansion's basement and cornerstone, the setting for a pivotal scene in the movie. The National Treasure Tours are offered at the following times: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Jewish Washington: Scrapbook of an American CommunityAdmission: $2
Time: 10:00am -5:00pm
Location: Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Now until May 15th the Jewish Washington Scrapbook of an American Community will be on display. This award-winning exhibition chronicles the people, places, and events that shaped the history of the Washington area’s Jewish community from 1795 to the present with special emphasis on the history of Northern Virginia’s Jewry. Drawing on historical photographs, oral histories, Judaica, community scrapbooks and rare archival materials, this exhibition captures the spirit and heritage of our local community.
April 28Read To Me Family StorytimeTime: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Shirlington Branch Library
A drop-in program for all ages. No registration required. Call 703-228-5260 for more information.
Sewn Together: The 18th-Century Women of Carlyle HouseAdmission: $4 for adults, $2 for students, free for children 10 and under
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
From now until September 30, 2009 Sewn Together will be displayed at the Carlyle House. Worn by a 17-year-old girl to her 1747 wedding…restyled and re-worn again and again until, finally, cut into dozens of pieces and given to that young girl’s descendants. Come learn the story of a dress and the women who wore it. From March-October, 2009, Carlyle House will focus its interpretation on the women who lived there. The highlight of the exhibit will be the recreated 1747 wedding dress of Sarah Fairfax Carlyle and the 1795 dress made by her daughter, Sarah Carlyle Herbert.
National Treasure Tour at Mount VernonAdmission: $5 addition to Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Time: Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 22121
From now until October 31, 2009, the National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon will be available. The National Treasure Tour combines Hollywood and history, giving visitors stories about the filming and also information on how the behind-the-scenes locations were used during George Washington's time. Included in this approximately hour-long walking tour is the Mansion's basement and cornerstone, the setting for a pivotal scene in the movie. The National Treasure Tours are offered at the following times: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Jewish Washington: Scrapbook of an American CommunityAdmission: $2
Time: 10:00am -5:00pm
Location: Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Now until May 15th the Jewish Washington Scrapbook of an American Community will be on display. This award-winning exhibition chronicles the people, places, and events that shaped the history of the Washington area’s Jewish community from 1795 to the present with special emphasis on the history of Northern Virginia’s Jewry. Drawing on historical photographs, oral histories, Judaica, community scrapbooks and rare archival materials, this exhibition captures the spirit and heritage of our local community.
Spectacular Saturn: Images from the Cassini-Huygens MissionAdmission: Free/$12 Parking
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
Location: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center,
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20151
From now until May 15th, Cassini spacecraft has provided an unprecedented look at Saturn and its rings and moons since its arrival in the planet’s orbit in 2004. The images and other data returned by Cassini and its Titan probe Huygens have revealed surprising details in Saturn’s atmospheric storms, the structure of its rings, the intricate geologic patterns on its moons and even present-day geologic activity on the moon Enceladus. This exhibit consists of more than 60 views of the Saturn system ranging from sober grayscale to bright vibrant colors.
April 29Read To Me Family StorytimeTime: 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Location: Westover Branch Library
All ages. No registration required. For more information call 703-228-6330.
Read To Me Family StorytimeTime: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Cherrydale Branch Library
All ages. No registration required. For more information call 703-228-6330.
Sewn Together: The 18th-Century Women of Carlyle HouseAdmission: $4 for adults, $2 for students, free for children 10 and under
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
From now until September 30, 2009 Sewn Together will be displayed at the Carlyle House. Worn by a 17-year-old girl to her 1747 wedding…restyled and re-worn again and again until, finally, cut into dozens of pieces and given to that young girl’s descendants. Come learn the story of a dress and the women who wore it. From March-October, 2009, Carlyle House will focus its interpretation on the women who lived there. The highlight of the exhibit will be the recreated 1747 wedding dress of Sarah Fairfax Carlyle and the 1795 dress made by her daughter, Sarah Carlyle Herbert.
National Treasure Tour at Mount VernonAdmission: $5 addition to Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Time: Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 22121
From now until October 31, 2009, the National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon will be available. The National Treasure Tour combines Hollywood and history, giving visitors stories about the filming and also information on how the behind-the-scenes locations were used during George Washington's time. Included in this approximately hour-long walking tour is the Mansion's basement and cornerstone, the setting for a pivotal scene in the movie. The National Treasure Tours are offered at the following times: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Jewish Washington: Scrapbook of an American CommunityAdmission: $2
Time: 10:00am -5:00pm
Location: Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Now until May 15th the Jewish Washington Scrapbook of an American Community will be on display. This award-winning exhibition chronicles the people, places, and events that shaped the history of the Washington area’s Jewish community from 1795 to the present with special emphasis on the history of Northern Virginia’s Jewry. Drawing on historical photographs, oral histories, Judaica, community scrapbooks and rare archival materials, this exhibition captures the spirit and heritage of our local community.
Magic Carpet Toddler Time: Storytime for Toddlers - Mother Goose Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Location: Potomac Community Library
Please pick up free passes for storytime beginning at 10:00 a.m.; a pass is required for each child attending the program. Limit 30 children.
Super Stories Who Had a Farm?Time: 10:30am to 11:00am
Location: Chinn Park Regional Library
For ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Drop in; no registration required.
Afternoon Storytime: All Kinds of BabiesTime: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Bull Run Regional Library
For all ages. Drop-in; no registration required.
Scrapbook Demonstration ClubTime: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Chinn Park Regional Library
For adults and teens. Visit the library on the last Wednesday of each month and discover new scrapbook techniques from scrapbook enthusiasts and instructors. Everyone is encouraged to bring their personal scrapbook materials so ideas and techniques can be easily shared. Drop in; no registration required.
Flashback Features: Star Trek, The Motion PictureAdmission Fee/Ticket Price: $5/person
Time: 12:00pm and 7:00pm
Location: Regal Fox Stadium 16,22875 Brambleton Plaza,Ashburn, VA 20148
Come out to Regal Fox Stadium every Wednesday to revisit your favorite films on the big screen!
http://www.fandango.comSpectacular Saturn: Images from the Cassini-Huygens MissionAdmission: Free/$12 Parking
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
Location: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center,
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20151
From now until May 15th, Cassini spacecraft has provided an unprecedented look at Saturn and its rings and moons since its arrival in the planet’s orbit in 2004. The images and other data returned by Cassini and its Titan probe Huygens have revealed surprising details in Saturn’s atmospheric storms, the structure of its rings, the intricate geologic patterns on its moons and even present-day geologic activity on the moon Enceladus. This exhibit consists of more than 60 views of the Saturn system ranging from sober grayscale to bright vibrant colors.
Wagon Rides at the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer SiteAdmission: Wagon rides are included with price of admission (adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free)
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: South End of the GW Parkway,3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy,Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Throughout the month of April, Mount Vernon offers free wagons rides to visitors! Visit the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the month of April from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to ride in a wagon pulled by Mount Vernon's livestock.
April 30Sewn Together: The 18th-Century Women of Carlyle HouseAdmission: $4 for adults, $2 for students, free for children 10 and under
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
From now until September 30, 2009 Sewn Together will be displayed at the Carlyle House. Worn by a 17-year-old girl to her 1747 wedding…restyled and re-worn again and again until, finally, cut into dozens of pieces and given to that young girl’s descendants. Come learn the story of a dress and the women who wore it. From March-October, 2009, Carlyle House will focus its interpretation on the women who lived there. The highlight of the exhibit will be the recreated 1747 wedding dress of Sarah Fairfax Carlyle and the 1795 dress made by her daughter, Sarah Carlyle Herbert.
National Treasure Tour at Mount VernonAdmission: $5 addition to Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Time: Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 22121
From now until October 31, 2009, the National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon will be available. The National Treasure Tour combines Hollywood and history, giving visitors stories about the filming and also information on how the behind-the-scenes locations were used during George Washington's time. Included in this approximately hour-long walking tour is the Mansion's basement and cornerstone, the setting for a pivotal scene in the movie. The National Treasure Tours are offered at the following times: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Jewish Washington: Scrapbook of an American CommunityAdmission: $2
Time: 10:00am -5:00pm
Location: Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Now until May 15th the Jewish Washington Scrapbook of an American Community will be on display. This award-winning exhibition chronicles the people, places, and events that shaped the history of the Washington area’s Jewish community from 1795 to the present with special emphasis on the history of Northern Virginia’s Jewry. Drawing on historical photographs, oral histories, Judaica, community scrapbooks and rare archival materials, this exhibition captures the spirit and heritage of our local community.
NoVa International Jewish Film FestivalAdmission: Varies
Recurring daily
Times: Varied Times
Contact: Barbara Winnik
Phone: (703) 323-0880
Come join us for the 9th Annual NoVa International Jewish Film Festival. Fifteen days of twenty films-65 screenings-of movies from the U.S., Canada, Israel and Europe.
Fair Lakes Children's Center Open House and Egg DecoratingAdmission: Free
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: 4750 Rippling Pond Drive,Fairfax, VA 22033
Come Decorate Eggs with us while you tour our center! Please RSVP if you are interested in attending.
Totally Terrific Thursdays - Create a Person-Collage Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Potomac Community Library
Alternating Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
Crafts or activities for ages 4 and up.
All children must be accompanied by an adult helper; younger siblings are welcome. Pick up passes beginning at 4:00 p.m. Limit 24 crafters; a pass is required for each child doing the craft. Funded by the Friends of the Potomac Library. Contact: 703-494-8126
Spectacular Saturn: Images from the Cassini-Huygens MissionAdmission: Free/$12 Parking
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
Location: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center,
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20151
From now until May 15th, Cassini spacecraft has provided an unprecedented look at Saturn and its rings and moons since its arrival in the planet’s orbit in 2004. The images and other data returned by Cassini and its Titan probe Huygens have revealed surprising details in Saturn’s atmospheric storms, the structure of its rings, the intricate geologic patterns on its moons and even present-day geologic activity on the moon Enceladus. This exhibit consists of more than 60 views of the Saturn system ranging from sober grayscale to bright vibrant colors.
May 1Fauquier County's 250th Anniversary ~ The Official Celebration!Time: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Street in Old Town Warrenton..... 9am - 9pm
Throughout the day on Friday, May 1st all are invited to spend a day in history!
From 9am to 9pm, we celebrate the vast and fascinating history of Fauquier County.
Guests will enjoy entertainment provided by living historians, demonstrations,
performances, contests, activities, lectures, Kid’s Corner, live music, and more.
Willard Scott will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the featured historical parade at10am. Congressman Frank Wolf will serve as Grand Marshall. Guests will enjoy a
variety of entertainment from 11:30am to 1:30pm when the Commemorative Ceremony
will be held on the steps of the County’s historic courthouse.
At 3:00pm the 250th commemorative monument will be unveiled and its time capsule
sealed for the next 50 years. Cedar Run Garden Club will host a "History is our Heritage"flower show from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Three historical homes on Culpeper Street will beopen to the public free of charge.
The entertainment continues at 3:30pm and into the evening with the 250th First FridayWine Walk on Main Street from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Here, on the eve of Virginia Gold Cup,Fauquier wineries will offer wine tastings and sales, agricultural businesses will offerlocally made foods and fresh grown produce, stores and restaurants will be open,guests will enjoy live music, and more.
Free parking is available at Fauquier High School where a shuttle will be provided to
and from the event in Old Town Warrenton. For more information, call (540) 349-1231, or visit www.fauquiercounty250th.com.
Sewn Together: The 18th-Century Women of Carlyle HouseAdmission: $4 for adults, $2 for students, free for children 10 and under
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
From now until September 30, 2009 Sewn Together will be displayed at the Carlyle House. Worn by a 17-year-old girl to her 1747 wedding…restyled and re-worn again and again until, finally, cut into dozens of pieces and given to that young girl’s descendants. Come learn the story of a dress and the women who wore it. From March-October, 2009, Carlyle House will focus its interpretation on the women who lived there. The highlight of the exhibit will be the recreated 1747 wedding dress of Sarah Fairfax Carlyle and the 1795 dress made by her daughter, Sarah Carlyle Herbert.
National Treasure Tour at Mount VernonAdmission: $5 addition to Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Time: Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 22121
From now until October 31, 2009, the National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon will be available. The National Treasure Tour combines Hollywood and history, giving visitors stories about the filming and also information on how the behind-the-scenes locations were used during George Washington's time. Included in this approximately hour-long walking tour is the Mansion's basement and cornerstone, the setting for a pivotal scene in the movie. The National Treasure Tours are offered at the following times: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Jewish Washington: Scrapbook of an American CommunityAdmission: $2
Time: 10:00am -5:00pm
Location: Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Now until May 15th the Jewish Washington Scrapbook of an American Community will be on display. This award-winning exhibition chronicles the people, places, and events that shaped the history of the Washington area’s Jewish community from 1795 to the present with special emphasis on the history of Northern Virginia’s Jewry. Drawing on historical photographs, oral histories, Judaica, community scrapbooks and rare archival materials, this exhibition captures the spirit and heritage of our local community.
An Evening With Jules and Kate FeifferAdmission: Free!
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Hooray for Books! 1555 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Share an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer and his daughter Kate as they present their latest collaboration, "Which Puppy?" which takes its inspiration from President Obama's promise to his young daughters of a puppy in the White House. As word spreads far and wide that the First Family is looking for a pet, animals of all sorts want the part: puppies from Egypt, India, and France; a mastiff from Maryland; and even a kitten, a guinea pig, skunks, turtles, and a raccoon.
Sugarloaf Craft Festival in ChantillyAdmission: $8 at the door, $7 with online purchase/coupon, kids under 12 get in free
Times: Friday, May 1: 10am-6pm, Saturday, May 2: 10am-6pm, Sunday, May 3:10am-5pm
Location: Dulles Expo Center
More than 225 of the nation’s most accomplished fine artists and craft designers will present their handcrafted works at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. The jury-selected artisans at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will display and sell their unique creations in functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. In addition to meeting the artisans producing the one-of-a kind items, visitors to the Festival will see live demonstrations by professional craftspeople working in metal, wood, and ceramics. Live music and activities for children enhance the festival atmosphere. Specialty gourmet foods are available to sample and purchase.
NoVa International Jewish Film FestivalAdmission: Varies
Recurring daily
Times: Varied Times
Contact: Barbara Winnik
Phone: (703) 323-0880
Come join us for the 9th Annual NoVa International Jewish Film Festival. Fifteen days of twenty films-65 screenings-of movies from the U.S., Canada, Israel and Europe.
Friday Flicks: May Day with MaisyTime: 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Chinn Park Regional Library
For ages 2-7 with a caregiver. Quality movies based on books. May 1 feature films include: Balloons, Spots, Circus, and Airplane. Drop in; no registration required.
WEEKEND EVENTSMay 2Early Birders Bird Walk Admission: $5.00 per vehicle entrance fee / valid for seven days
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Location: Prince William Forest Park/Visitor Center
Beginner and expert birders alike will enjoy this early morning stroll to the sweet symphony of spring bird calls. Join Ranger Kelly on a 1 1/2 hour walk identifying avian residents by sight and sound. Bring binoculars, good walking shoes, and wear weather appropriate clothing.
Art in the ParkTime: 9:00am - Noon
Location: Occoquan Regional Park.
Artists from the Workhouse Arts Center will display their art and also be creating new work along the riverfront at Occoquan Regional Park.
Sewn Together: The 18th-Century Women of Carlyle HouseAdmission: $4 for adults, $2 for students, free for children 10 and under
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
From now until September 30, 2009 Sewn Together will be displayed at the Carlyle House. Worn by a 17-year-old girl to her 1747 wedding…restyled and re-worn again and again until, finally, cut into dozens of pieces and given to that young girl’s descendants. Come learn the story of a dress and the women who wore it. From March-October, 2009, Carlyle House will focus its interpretation on the women who lived there. The highlight of the exhibit will be the recreated 1747 wedding dress of Sarah Fairfax Carlyle and the 1795 dress made by her daughter, Sarah Carlyle Herbert.
National Treasure Tour at Mount VernonAdmission: $5 addition to Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Time: Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 22121
From now until October 31, 2009, the National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon will be available. The National Treasure Tour combines Hollywood and history, giving visitors stories about the filming and also information on how the behind-the-scenes locations were used during George Washington's time. Included in this approximately hour-long walking tour is the Mansion's basement and cornerstone, the setting for a pivotal scene in the movie. The National Treasure Tours are offered at the following times: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Jewish Washington: Scrapbook of an American CommunityAdmission: $2
Time: 10:00am -5:00pm
Location: Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Now until May 15th the Jewish Washington Scrapbook of an American Community will be on display. This award-winning exhibition chronicles the people, places, and events that shaped the history of the Washington area’s Jewish community from 1795 to the present with special emphasis on the history of Northern Virginia’s Jewry. Drawing on historical photographs, oral histories, Judaica, community scrapbooks and rare archival materials, this exhibition captures the spirit and heritage of our local community.
9th Annual Pet Fiesta at Reston Town CenterTimes: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190
The 2009 Pet Fiesta will feature a Super Pet Adoption, a dog walk, exhibitors, pet rescue groups, pet contests, entertainment, and fun for the whole family.
Sugarloaf Craft Festival in ChantillyAdmission: $8 at the door, $7 with online purchase/coupon, kids under 12 get in free
Times: Friday, May 1: 10am-6pm, Saturday, May 2: 10am-6pm, Sunday, May 3:10am-5pm
Location: Dulles Expo Center
More than 225 of the nation’s most accomplished fine artists and craft designers will present their handcrafted works at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. The jury-selected artisans at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will display and sell their unique creations in functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. In addition to meeting the artisans producing the one-of-a kind items, visitors to the Festival will see live demonstrations by professional craftspeople working in metal, wood, and ceramics. Live music and activities for children enhance the festival atmosphere. Specialty gourmet foods are available to sample and purchase.
NoVa International Jewish Film FestivalAdmission: Varies
Recurring daily
Times: Varied Times
Contact: Barbara Winnik
Phone: (703) 323-0880
Come join us for the 9th Annual NoVa International Jewish Film Festival. Fifteen days of twenty films-65 screenings-of movies from the U.S., Canada, Israel and Europe.
Super Saturday Crafts: Shining StarsTime: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Chinn Park Regional Library
For families. Make a super craft on Saturday. One craft per child. Drop in; no registration required.
U.S. Navy Concert Band Concert Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza
The United States Navy Band has been the Navy's premier musical organization since 1925. Recognized as "The World's Finest," the Band features some of the nation's top musicians and performs a wide variety of music ranging from classical orchestral works to original arrangements of current popular favorites, as well as traditional marches and patriotic fare.
Film Series: Wizard of OZAdmission Fee/Ticket Price: $7/adults, $5/students and seniors
Time: 7:00 PM
Location:Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center,36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132
Enjoy a showing of this cherished fantasy film musical from MGM's golden years!
Spectacular Saturn: Images from the Cassini-Huygens MissionAdmission: Free/$12 Parking
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
Location: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center,
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20151
From now until May 15th, Cassini spacecraft has provided an unprecedented look at Saturn and its rings and moons since its arrival in the planet’s orbit in 2004. The images and other data returned by Cassini and its Titan probe Huygens have revealed surprising details in Saturn’s atmospheric storms, the structure of its rings, the intricate geologic patterns on its moons and even present-day geologic activity on the moon Enceladus. This exhibit consists of more than 60 views of the Saturn system ranging from sober grayscale to bright vibrant colors.
May 3Sewn Together: The 18th-Century Women of Carlyle HouseAdmission: $4 for adults, $2 for students, free for children 10 and under
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
From now until September 30, 2009 Sewn Together will be displayed at the Carlyle House. Worn by a 17-year-old girl to her 1747 wedding…restyled and re-worn again and again until, finally, cut into dozens of pieces and given to that young girl’s descendants. Come learn the story of a dress and the women who wore it. From March-October, 2009, Carlyle House will focus its interpretation on the women who lived there. The highlight of the exhibit will be the recreated 1747 wedding dress of Sarah Fairfax Carlyle and the 1795 dress made by her daughter, Sarah Carlyle Herbert.
Sugarloaf Craft Festival in ChantillyAdmission: $8 at the door, $7 with online purchase/coupon, kids under 12 get in free
Times: Friday, May 1: 10am-6pm, Saturday, May 2: 10am-6pm, Sunday, May 3:10am-5pm
Location: Dulles Expo Center
More than 225 of the nation’s most accomplished fine artists and craft designers will present their handcrafted works at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. The jury-selected artisans at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will display and sell their unique creations in functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. In addition to meeting the artisans producing the one-of-a kind items, visitors to the Festival will see live demonstrations by professional craftspeople working in metal, wood, and ceramics. Live music and activities for children enhance the festival atmosphere. Specialty gourmet foods are available to sample and purchase.
Spectacular Saturn: Images from the Cassini-Huygens MissionAdmission: Free/$12 Parking
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
Location: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center,
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20151
From now until May 15th, Cassini spacecraft has provided an unprecedented look at Saturn and its rings and moons since its arrival in the planet’s orbit in 2004. The images and other data returned by Cassini and its Titan probe Huygens have revealed surprising details in Saturn’s atmospheric storms, the structure of its rings, the intricate geologic patterns on its moons and even present-day geologic activity on the moon Enceladus. This exhibit consists of more than 60 views of the Saturn system ranging from sober grayscale to bright vibrant colors.
Lorton Farmers MarketTime: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Virginia Railway Express 8990 Lorton Station Blvd. Lorton, VA
Now through October 25th, Lorton Farmers Market will be open on Sunday. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.
Kids Run the BasesTime: Check Game Time (only at Sunday home games)
Location: Nationals Park
Join us at Nationals Park for Kids Run the Bases after select Sunday home games! Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game. All kids ages 4-12 can run the bases after Sunday home games. Jr. Nationals MVP members will have access to an exclusive line that will go onto the field first. For more information please click on the following link:
Kid Run Base InformationThis year's dates include:
* April 19th
* May 3rd
* May 17th
* May 24th
* June 7th
* June 21st
* July 5th
* July 19th
* July 26th
* August 9th
* August 23
* September 6th
* September 27th
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