Address: 1675 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA
Times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: (703) 790-0123
Admission: FREE; Rides cost extra

McLean Day is the day when the whole town comes out to Lewinsville Park to celebrate our community! It's a day the kids can't wait for and anticipate for months. There is no admission fee to the festival itself and shuttle buses run all day long to get you there with minimal hassle.

Spend the day outside with the McLean Community (nonprofit groups, crafters, local businesses) and enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment and delicious food.  The Alden will provide live entertainment on the McLean Day Stage starting at 11 a.m. The kids will love the carnival rides throughout the park, midway with games and free pony rides for the little ones.

Recurring daily
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA
Times: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Admission: Tickets are $18.00, adults; $12.00, children ages 6-11; and free for five and under.

Historic Mount Vernon invites visitors to an unforgettable evening experience! Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon, an event over Memorial Day weekend (May 25 - 27), offers a rare opportunity to visit Mount Vernon after the daytime crowds have departed. Visitors may take evening tours of the Mansion, relax and enjoy wine and desserts available for purchase, and delight in 18th-century music, dancing, games, and wagon rides.

Stroll the lantern-lit grounds from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and immerse yourself in the 18th century as the sun sets on the plantation and costumed residents like the charming Lady Washington and her granddaughter Nelly interact with visitors. Watch as costumed interpreters demonstrate the 18th-century chocolate-making process using an authentic colonial recipe! 

Recurring daily
Address: Church Street NW, Vienna, VA
Times: Saturday 10am-10pm; Sunday 10am-10pm; Monday 10am-6pm
Phone: (703) 255-4742
Admission: Free to attend; Food and Rides cost extra
ViVa! Vienna! - a family and community oriented celebration of Memorial Day and the greater Vienna Community spirit.  Amusement rides, food, crafts, vendors and entertainment - fun for all ages!  Vendors include handcraft artisans, retail vendors, professionals, political parties and candidates, and community and non-profit organizations.  50,000 guests and over 300 vendors.  100% of proceeds go to charitable, community and humanitarian organizations.

Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: Gates open: 6:30 pm for Lawn (90 minutes prior to curtain); Fireworks viewing area opens: Following performance, approx. 9:30pm
Admission: FREE; Park closes when capacity is reached
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band will launch Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts' summer season with a program of concert band favorites. A fireworks display will follow the concert. ARRIVE EARLY AS EVENT HAS LIMITED CAPACITY **PARK WILL CLOSE AT CAPACITY**

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Address: 9601 Ox Road, W3 Theater, Lorton, VA
Times: Saturday matinees - 10am and 1pm
Contact: Workhouse Arts Center
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $12 adults; $8 children under 12 years old.
Studio 3 Theatre for Young Audiences is pleased to present Rapunzel on Saturdays from May 12 - June 30 in the Youth Arts Center. What do a lost prince, a two-headed monster, an unscrupulous baker, a lonely witch and a flaxen-tressed maiden all have in common??? This comic tale will answer that question and many more. Show is two acts, 30 minutes each act.

Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $6 - 10
Before CGI and Johnny Depp, there was Douglas Fairbanks: the original swashbuckler. Experience on the big screen this legendary film with its innovative special effects and gorgeous art direction. With introduction and commentary from film historian Bruce Lawton.

Address: 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton, VA 20124
Times: Homes Tour: 9:30a-3:30p Silent Auction and Boutiques: 9:30a-5p
Contact: JoAnne
Phone: (703) 495-9062
Admission: $25 advance, $30 day of, $10 Single Home Admission
The Clifton Community Woman's Club (CCWC) proudly presents its Fortieth Annual Charity Homes Tour and Silent Auction Fundraiser in the surroundings of historic Clifton, Virginia. The Club's mission is to promote the civic, cultural, social, educational and physical environment of the community. This event draws approximately 600 visitors from all over the area each year and is the Club’s primary fund raiser. All net proceeds support the Charitable Trust. Over the past six years, the Trust has distributed over $120,000 to local charities and student scholarships. Visitors will enjoy diverse and attractive homes situated around the area. Culminating the event will be the “Wine Down” from 3:00 till 6:00 PM featuring live music and the Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Paradise Spring Winery Lunch will be available at Clifton eateries; the Paradise Springs Winery will also be offering box lunches with a prior reservation (703-830-9463). For location of ticket sales and more information about the individual homes being featured along with the accompanying photographs, visit our CCWC website: www.cliftoncwc.org Or contact Chairperson JoAnne Gallo Co-Chairperson Diane Smith (mds727@cox.net)

Recurring daily
Address: 12001 Market Street, Reston, VA
Times: Friday, 5-8pm ; Saturday, 10am-6pm ; Sunday, 10am-4pm
Admission: Free; donations appreciated.
The award winning festival will offer plenty to see, taste, hear and do - from hand crafted, one of a kind artwork, contemporary and original performances, artist demonstrations, acclaimed children's activities, and live music. Over 200 master artisans in 18 different categories, including oil and acrylic painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry, metal, leather, wood, furniture, wearable and fiber art will be featured.

Admission to the Festival is free, however for a voluntary donation of $10 to GRACE (Greater Reston Arts Center) at the event's colorful ArtCarts, visitors will receive a $10 gift certificate to dine at participating Reston Town Center restaurants.

GRACE will kick off the weekend festivities with an upscale Opening Night Party on Friday, May 18 from 6:30 p.m. -10 p.m.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean, Virginia
Times: Fridays 8 pm: Saturdays 2 pm & 8 pm: Sundays 2 pm & 7 pm
Contact: Box office --Can leave message
Phone: (703) 854-1856
Admission: $30.
Flora the Red Menace May 18 - June 17, 2012 Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb; Book by David Thompson, Directed by Susan Devine; Musical Direction by Paul Nasto Not even the Great Depression is enough to dampen Flora's determination to land a fashion job, that is, until she meets Harry, the stammering handsome face of the local workers' party. Suddenly life is full of choices…love, ideology or a paycheck? It will take more than picket line to stop this sparkling story of hope and determination.

Recurring daily
Address: 4368 Chantilly Shopping Ctr., Chantilly, VA
Times: Friday 12:00noon-6:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm; Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
Phone: (301) 294-1640
Admission: $8.00 - Children 8 and under are not admitted

The Int'l Gem & Jewelry Show offers the greatest selection and lowest prices on diamonds, gold, silver, beads, and more. Choose either costume or fine jewelry from more than 360 exhibitors from around the world.

Recurring daily
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Admission: Tickets are $35.00 and sales begin April 9 at 10:00 a.m.

Mount Vernon's Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the history of wine in Virginia with candlelit tours of the Mansion, including the rarely-open basement where Washington stored his wine, and live jazz on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River.  Guests sample wines from 16 Virginia wineries, learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father's wine endeavors, and meet "George and Martha Washington" on the Mansion's piazza.  Concessions by the Mount Vernon Inn are available for purchase. 

Outside food and beverage are not allowed.  Tickets are $35.00 and sales begin April 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Mount Vernon's Ford Orientation Center or online at www.MountVernon.org  This is a popular event; early ticket purchase is suggested.

Address: 432 Van Buren St., Herndon, VA
Times: 7:30 pm
Phone: (703) 277-7772
Admission: Adult: $23 advance, $25 at the door. Senior (65+): $18 advance, $20 at the door. Youth (24 & under): $8 advance, $10 at the door.
Voce Chamber Singers’ spring concert presents songs of hope, comfort and courage that are sure to resonate in each of our lives. With music by Eric Whitacre, Franz Schubert, Simon & Garfunkel, Craig Hella Johnson, Doyle Lawson and more, this program reaches into the heart and soul of our human condition, drawing on chapters throughout history and across cultural landscapes. Under the direction of Dr. Kenneth Nafziger, Voce Chamber Singers performs music from around the globe and of all musical periods. Voce has been hailed by The Washington Post and featured as a 'best bet' on WETA-TV. Voce has performed at the Smithsonian Castle, The National Theatre, the U.S. Botanic Gardens, the Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap.

Address: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Times: 10am-noon
Admission: FREE

Commemorate the 150th anniversary of the cadence "Taps" at the Old Amphitheatre. Parking available at Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center

Address: 3001 N. Beauregard St, Alexandria, Virginia
Times: 8:00 pm
Phone: (703) 548-0885
Admission: $5-$65
ASO / Symphonica Nova friend and consummate pianist Carlos Rodríguez will join the symphony once again on Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a piece that has crossed over into pop culture through films such as The Seven Year Itch starring Marilyn Monroe and, more recently, Clint Eastwood’s Hereafter. Audiences are also sure to recognize many movements in Gustav Holst’s The Planets, including the thunderous Mars and melodious Jupiter. Tickets $5-65 All ticket holders are welcome to attend a free pre-concert chat one hour prior to the performance in the concert hall. Parking is free. Kim Allen Kluge, conductor Carlos Rodríguez, piano RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2 Carlos Rodríguez, piano HOLST: The Planets

Address: 6200 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA
Times: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Contact: Church Office
Phone: (703) 250-6100
Admission: FREE
Join us for our annual Change the World Community Festival where you and your family have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in Fairfax County and the world. Register to help with one of dozens of projects (dehydrated food preparation, lunch kits, food/clothing packaging, etc.) that will change the life of someone in need. No special skills or experience required. Free food, music, and moon bounce! Register ahead of time through the Burke UMC web site.

Address: 312 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA
Times: 10am-3pm
Contact: 7032485077
Admission: FREE
Civil War Day is held each year on a Saturday in May at Cherry Hill Park. This living-history event depicts the Falls Church homefront during the Civil War. Activities include drilling and firing demonstrations, living history presentations, a Civil War music concert, box lunches, free admission to the Civil War era Cherry Hill Farmhouse, and more.

Address: 144 Maple Avenue, E, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:15PM
Phone: (703) 255-6360
Admission: FREE

CIVIL WAR MOVIE FESTIVAL SATURDAYS ON THE VIENNA TOWN GREEN!  The movie on May 19th will be The Great Locomotive Chase (Movie is not rated).  Movie introduction and remarks by local historians: Learn about Vienna's history during the Civil War and enjoy a movie under the stars! Free admission. Free popcorn. Drinks for sale by Historic Vienna, Inc. Bring a blanket or chair. No alcohol permitted.  Weather Permitting. Call (703) 255-7842 for weather information.  Presented by Historic Vienna, Inc., the Town of Vienna and the Vienna Sesquicentennial Committee.

Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, Virginia
Times: 8-10pm
Contact: Sarah Bracken
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $70 per couple
Bring someone special and join us for an evening of cooking and fun. You'll work side by side with your date as our instructor teaches the easy yet impressive techniques behind a menu of dishes designed to inspire the warm fuzzies every time! Each month a new dish is featured. Tuition is $70 per couple and includes food and non-alcoholic drink.* A cash bar will be available. *Reservations are required and must be made at least two days prior to event start date. We are unable to accommodate walk-up ticket registrations to this event. When registering, please list any food allergies on the billing page prior to check out under "additional comments."

Address: 2445 Centreville Rd., 4th Floor, Herndon, VA
Times: 9PM-2AM
Contact: Breakers
Phone: (703) 793-6233
Admission: $5
HEADY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: TURBINE.   COME OUT AND SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC IN HERNDON VA 21+ /5$ COVER @ Breakers Sky Lounge VISIT US AT: WWW.HEADYENTERTAINMENT.COM  

Address: 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield, VA
Times: 6:30 PM
Phone: (703) 569-7577
Experience the High Energy Magic and Comedy of one of the East Coast's premiere entertainers... Speed. Speed is the original "High Energy Magician and Illusionist" known for his hyperactive, fast-paced, fun and modern performance style. This amazing magician has performed over 3,500 live shows across the entire East Coast and Canada over the past 18 years. Speed has been featured in many Newspapers, TV Internet and Radio Station Programs. The High Energy Magic of Speed Show Includes: High Energy Magic and Fun for Everyone, Exciting and Original Stage Illusions, Audience Participation and Interaction, Make your own Ice Cream Sundaes, Desserts, Drinks, Raffles and More. Raffle prizes include Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, Dave & Busters, and Massage Envy (facial and massage).

Address: 17674 Main Street, Dumfries, VA
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Phone: (703) 792-4754
Admission: $30.00, reservations required. Includes lunch.
Cruise along the Potomac River shoreline and view sites that were critical to the Confederate forces' successful blockade of Washington D.C. from September 1861 through March 1862. Local historians will discuss the significance of the blockade, gun batteries and camps that supported the Confederate efforts. The cruise will include the preserved batteries at Freestone Point and Possum Nose, as well as Evansport and Shipping Point. Tour includes lunch. No pets please. Not appropriate for children under six.

Recurring daily
Address: 21843 National Pike, Boonesboro, MD
Times: See website for details
Phone: (301) 791-4767
Admission: FREE
Learn how artillery affected the Battle of South Mountain with cannon firing demonstrations.

Address: 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton, VA
Times: 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Contact: Karen Akers
Phone: (703) 255-5508
Admission: General: $20 | Family: $35 | Over 60/Under 18: $15
Want to support arts education? Come to Vienna Choral Society's concert for a cause, "Seikilos to U2: A Tour Through Music History," May 19, 2012 at 7:30 pm, UUCF 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124. Pre-concert talk by Creative Director Jennifer Rodgers Beach at 7 pm. General: $20 | Family: $35 | Over60/Under 18: $15 Details and tickets online at www.viennachoralsociety.eventbrite.com or at the door.

Address: 11900 Lawyers Rd., Reston, VA
Times: 7:30 pm
Phone: (703) 277-7772
Admission: Adult: $23 advance, $25 at the door. Senior (65+): $18 advance, $20 at the door. Youth (24 & under): $8 advance, $10 at the door.
Voce Chamber Singers’ spring concert presents songs of hope, comfort and courage that are sure to resonate in each of our lives. With music by Eric Whitacre, Franz Schubert, Simon & Garfunkel, Craig Hella Johnson, Doyle Lawson and more, this program reaches into the heart and soul of our human condition, drawing on chapters throughout history and across cultural landscapes. Under the direction of Dr. Kenneth Nafziger, Voce Chamber Singers performs music from around the globe and of all musical periods. Voce has been hailed by The Washington Post and featured as a 'best bet' on WETA-TV. Voce has performed at the Smithsonian Castle, The National Theatre, the U.S. Botanic Gardens, the Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap.

Address: 9601 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA
Times: 7:30 pm
Contact: marketing@lortonarts.org
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $10
The Workhouse is pleased to present Bollywood film classic, Om Shanti Om on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30pm in the W-3 Theatre. Om Shanti Om is directed and choreographed by Farah Khan. Tickets are $10 per person. Aspring film actor, Om, dies a mysterious death at the cusp of his career in the 1970’s. Fate immediately reincarnates him to the present day as the son of a prominent cinema star, where Om enjoys a second chance to become an actor. He soon realizes that all is not what it seems, and begins to put together the pieces of 30 year old mystery and searches for Shanti, the love of his previous life.

Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, Virginia
Times: 11:00am-5pm
Contact: Marketing Department
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
The Workhouse Arts Center, in cooperation with the Occoquan Regional Park and the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, is proud to host a full day of activities celebrating the diversity of the cultural arts in our region. Children of all ages will be delighted for hours with a wide variety of activities including music and dance performances, and arts and crafts. Featured activities include: -Performance stage featuring shows by local children as well as professional dancers and musicians. -Professional performers leading interactive entertainment throughout the day. -Multi-cultural programs showcasing our area's great diversity. -Arts and crafts. -Food! -Special activities at Occoquan Regional Park celebrating "National Get Kids to the Parks Day."

Address: 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA
Times: 3:30 p.m. silent auction opens; 4:00 p.m. concert begins
Contact: Beth Dewey
Phone: (301) 320-4722
Admission: $25.00 advance; $30.00 at door; children 12 and under - free
Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith, multicultural community choir, sings music that draws on the rich heritage of the African-American inspirational tradition. A silent auction begins 30 minutes before the start of the concert. Stay for the reception honoring the anniversaries of the directors following the conclusion of the concert.

Address: 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Times: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (703) 548-0885
Admission: $5
This always-popular arts festival and education concerts include an instrument petting zoo, art stations, dancing, and a reading center. The activities will be a full 2 hours, from 2 - 4pm, and families may pick from two concerts, one at 2:30 and the second at 3:30. The concerts will be 30-minute, entertaining performances introducing music from Gustav Holst's The Planets.

Address: 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia
Times: 5:00 PM
Contact: Elaine Wunderlich
Phone: (301) 572-6865
Admission: $25; $20 students and seniors
The City Choir of Washington, under the direction of celebrated Artistic Director, Robert Shafer, presents a program of sacred music featuring Duruflé's mystical Requiem, Britten's expressive Rejoice in the Lamb, and Shafer's gentle "Soul of My Savior." Critics and audiences alike have praised The City Choir of Washington and its Artistic Director Robert Shafer for consistently beautiful choral tone, clear diction, and exquisite attention to musical detail. Robert Shafer is Washington’s Grammy® Award‐winning choral conductor, composer, educator and church musician, and has been active in the Washington, DC area for over 40 years. The City Choir is comprised of 140 professional‐level volunteer singers from throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The City Choir will join forces with the Saint Luke Festival Choir and Saint Luke Catholic Church Organist, Paul Skevington, on the Shafer and the Duruflé works. Tickets are $25, students and seniors $20.

Address: Fort Dupont Dr., SE, Washington, DC
Times: 1pm

Join a ranger to view a selection of film clips that brought the Civil War to the theater. Learn where they got it right or wrong. Parking on site.

Address: 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, Virginia
Times: 6PM - 1AM
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10Adv $13Door
The Offset will be opening for Our Vintage Film and releasing a few new tracks! We are going to be doing our best to sell this out so please let us know whats up! Tickets and Full Details: http://bit.ly/I050wA All Ages Tickets: $10 Adv - $13 Door The Offset http://www.facebook.com/theoffsetband Money Cannot be Eaten http://moneycannotbeeaten.bandcamp.com/ Our Vintage Film https://www.facebook.com/ourvintagefilm Bonaventure https://www.facebook.com/bonaventuremusic

Address: 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA
Times: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Phone: (703) 746-4848
Admission: FREE
Enjoy an evening performance of songs from the Civil War era in the Fort Ward Park Amphitheater. Washington Revels Heritage Voices celebrate the history and cultural traditions of the Washington area and beyond through the revival and presentation of traditional musical material, engaging participants of all ages! This free program is sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria. Rain date May 31.

Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $25 - $55
Be part of the audience as Garrison Keillor leads an ensemble cast through his entertaining live radio show filled with special guest performances, comedy sketches, musical interludes, and Keillor’s signature monologue, “The News from Lake Wobegon.”

Recurring daily
Address: 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston, Va.
Times: Friday at 7:30 p.m. ; Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Janet Hall
Phone: (703) 437-9664
Admission: $18.00
The Ravel Dance Studio will perform the light hearted, comedic ballet "Coppelia" for its 25th annual celebration. The ballet tells the tale of an eccentric toymaker who attempts to bring a doll to life. It is great fun and entertainment for all ages. The performance will also feature an excerpt from the classical and haunting ballet "Giselle". To round out the evening the company will dance to music of Frank Sinatra. The event promises to be a dance lovers delight.

Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 5:45 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $25 - $55
Be part of the audience as Garrison Keillor leads an ensemble cast through his entertaining live radio show filled with special guest performances, comedy sketches, musical interludes, and Keillor’s signature monologue, “The News from Lake Wobegon.”

Address: 6600 block of Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Times: 2pm
Admission: FREE

Learn the stories of bravery and sacrifice of the Civil War soldiers who died during the Battle of Fort Stevens. Parking available on street.

Address: 4700 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA
Times: 6:00 p.m., Silent Auction and Bake Sale; 7:00-9:30 p.m., Show
Contact: Ashley Dillard
Admission: Free, but donations welcome
An annual event featuring dancers, singers, actors and artists from Westfield and Herndon High Schools, Virginia Tech and other young people from the community. The Cabaret is in honor of Reema Samaha, who was tragically killed on April 16, 2007, at Virginia Tech. The event is free, but donations are welcome. Donations benefit the Reema J. Samaha Memorial Scholarships and Angel Fund, a non-profit created by the Samaha family for safer schools and communities. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the Silent Auction and Bake Sale. All are welcome!

Address: 5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA
Times: 11 am to 7 pm
Contact: Brett Murray
Phone: (301) 296-4408
Admission: $45
Fundraiser for our nation’s wounded warriors. A fun-filled day for the family. Free barbeque, beer and wine tasting are included with admission. Over 5,000 military, wounded warriors and their families are expected, as well as 30,000 festival goers. There will be six bands Including Marcus Johnson Project, The Blackbyrds, Kim Reynolds Quartet, Bad Influence Original Blues, David Cole Main St. Blues. Also symphony, chorus, air and car show, Children’s area with Rock climbing and moon bounces, a Wounded Warrior softball game, and Polo in a festival atmosphere. Tailgate, bring lawn chairs, picnic or get a company tent.

Address: 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA
Times: 9am-5pm
Admission: FREE; Activities May Cost Extra
Something for Everyone Throughout the Day: Amusement Rides, Pony Rides, Arts and Crafts Booths, Food Vendors, Civic and Business Booths, and Live Entertainment.

Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $42 in-house, $25 lawn
This rock and soul veteran showcases his rock, R&B, and psychedelic influences with hits like “Roll With It,” “Higher Love,” and “The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys.”

Recurring daily
Address: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA
Times: May 31: 6-10pm. June 1: 5-11pm. June 2: 10am-11pm. June 3: 11am-6pm
Contact: Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Phone: (703) 435-7300
The 32nd annual Herndon Festival will be held May 31 through June 3 in downtown Herndon. The festival features big-name entertainment on three stages, a carnival, fireworks, childrens' hands-on art area, arts and crafts show, business expo, 10K/5K race and fitness expo, and an enticing array of top-quality food vendors.

Recurring daily
Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $20 - $80
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s moving wartime love story comes to life featuring timeless classics “Some Enchanted Evening,” “There is Nothin Like a Dame,” “Younger than Springtime,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “Bali Hai,” and more.

Recurring daily
Address: Loisdale Road, Springfield, VA
Times: Thurs. 5pm-10pm; Fri. 5pm-11pm; Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. noon-7pm
Games, rides, food and enjoyment for the whole family!

Recurring daily
Address: 4368 Chantilly Shopping Ctr., Chantilly, VA
Times: Friday 10am - 6pm; Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 10am - 4pm
Admission: One Day Pass - $10.00; 3 Day Pass - $15.00; 12 & Under - Free

Over 500 quilts and wearable art/clothing items exhibited by QU members. 70+ retail vendors offering fabric, notions and other quilt related products.

Recurring daily
Address: 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA
Times: Fri and Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm
Phone: (703) 820-8573
Admission: FREE
Seventy stamp dealers (buy & sell), 50 exhibits, youth table, and US & 3 other Post Offices. FREE admission, program, and parking plus FREE stamp ceremonies. performance, and cooking demo. Sponsored by NAPEX.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Times: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact: Workhouse Arts Center
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
Urban Decay 3 will focus on the aesthetics of urban low-brow art; an underground visual art movement. Artists have been selected from around the country to exhibit. Lowbrow is a widespread populist art movement with origins in the underground comic world, punk music, hot-rod street culture, graffiti and other subcultures. This exhibit will also showcase vinyl doll submissions that have been artfully decorated. Mark your calendar and join the Workhouse at the opening reception for Urban Decay 3 on Saturday, June 2 from 7-11pm! Live music, yummy food, delicious libations, amazing art, performing artists, live demonstrations, you name it. To follow Urban Decay 3 please visit http://juxtsaposing.blogspot.com/.

Address: 9601 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA
Times: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Contact: Workhouse Arts Center
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
In conjunction with Urban Decay 3, a special RSVP First Friday event will take place June 1 at 7pm with three major players in urban art; Gregg Deal, HKS181 and Asad ULTRA Walker will be discussing their work as it relates to the new practices and gallery sensitivities to street art as a valid and historical art genre. The artists will be showcasing their talents live as they paint two 8'x8' walls that will then be raffled off during the opening reception at the Workhouse on Saturday, June 2. Urban Decay 3, on display from June 1-24, is the third installment of this highly successful exhibition that focuses on the aesthetic of street art, urban culture and new contemporary ideologies within the modern art world. New contemporary emerging artists will be showcased alongside professional artists that have grown in popularity through common and distinct art practices that appeal to the popular culture of our time

Recurring daily
Address: 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, VA
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Contact: Vince Cicchinelli
Phone: (513) 745-5863
Admission: $199
Join Washington Redskins tight end and two-time Pro Bowler Chris Cooley for football instruction and fun at the 2012 Chris Cooley Football ProCamp. Each Camper Receives: 7 Hours of expert instruction Autographed team photo with Cooley Camp t-shirt Camp goodie bag A fun and educational experience guaranteed!

Address: 144 Maple Avenue, E, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:45PM
Phone: (703) 255-6360
Admission: FREE

CIVIL WAR MOVIE FESTIVAL SATURDAYS ON THE VIENNA TOWN GREEN!  The movie on June 2 will be Shenandoah (Movie is not rated).  Movie introduction and remarks by local historians: Learn about Vienna's history during the Civil War and enjoy a movie under the stars! Free admission. Free popcorn. Drinks for sale by Historic Vienna, Inc. Bring a blanket or chair. No alcohol permitted.  Weather Permitting. Call (703) 255-7842 for weather information.  Presented by Historic Vienna, Inc., the Town of Vienna and the Vienna Sesquicentennial Committee.

Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA
Times: 7:30pm
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $5 - $25
A potpourri of the world's greatest arias, duets, songs and choruses.

Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Times: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Contact: Workhouse Arts Center
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
The Workhouse Arts Center is thrilled to be hosting Mount Vernon Nights this summer! This series of free public concerts will take place Saturday evenings at 7pm on the Quad. Come early and stroll through our art galleries and meet over 100 of the region's finest artists. Please bring your picnic, comfy lawn chair or blanket to enjoy during the show (outside alcohol not permitted). The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.

Recurring daily
Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 2 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $20 to $55
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s moving wartime love story comes to life featuring timeless classics “Some Enchanted Evening,” “There is Nothin Like a Dame,” “Younger than Springtime,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “Bali Hai,” and more.

Address: 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield, VA
Times: 10am-9pm
Admission: Everything is free except for food and the wagon rides!

Entertainment stage: 10am - 8pm

Delicious food: 10am - 9pm

PetFest: 10am - 4pm Exhibitors, games, demos, pet parade, dog agility, flyball, vendors and more! Check back for more details!

Family FitnessFest: 10am - 4pm Demos, facility tours, fun activities for the whole family, Zumbathon!

OutdoorFest: 4pm - 8pm Wagon rides (fee), free nature walks, farm animals, raptors, snakes and amphibians!

Pool Party: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Free swimming indoors before the movie. Bring along your swim suit and towel with your movie blanket and jacket!

Outdoor Movie on the big screen at dark featuring Happy Feet II

Recurring daily
Address: 39401 John Mosby Highway, Aldie, VA
Times: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Phone: (703) 327-9777
Admission: FREE
The 17th Mississippi Regiment in Aldie, a living history presentation of Confederate troops demonstrating military drilling and camp life, and reminiscing about their time in the village of Aldie early in the war. 

Recurring daily
Address: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: Saturday 11am-6pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
Phone: (703) 631-0550
Admission: Check Website for Details

Taking place at the historic Bull Run Regional Park Special Events park, just 20 minutes from Washington DC, Vintage Virginia offers a one-stop-shopping environment, where you can taste before you buy! Take advantage of the opportunity to meet your local winemaker ...or better still, reserve a spot in the Top 5 Tasting Tent. There you will have the next-step-up experience, sitting at a table while taking a personalized guided tasting tour of Virginia's finest wineries. Stroll the grounds and shop from over one hundred artisans and crafters, indulge in cuisine ranging from Maryland crab cakes to Italian bruschetta while you soak up the funky sounds of the Pimps of Joytime... All this and more at Vintage Virginia - don't miss it!

Address: 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA
Times: 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Michelle Wallace
Phone: (703) 642-8051
Admission: free-$14
Grand Finale Sunday, June 3, 2012 • 3:00 p.m. Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia American Youth Symphonic Orchestra Carl J. Bianchi, Conductor American Youth Philharmonic Daniel Spalding, Music Director & Conductor Guest Artist: TBD, piano Program: Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis Bach arr. Stokowski: Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor Strauss: "Dance of the Seven Veils" from Salome

Address: 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, Maryland
Times: 1pm-3pm
Admission: FREE
See Civil War Artillery.  Parking on site.

Address: 7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield, VA
Times: Noon-Boat Judging; 2pm the Races Begin!
Contact: Julie Tahan
Phone: (703) 569-0285
Admission: Event is free but there is a $4 per vehicle charge to enter park

Witness the spectacle of epic cardboard creations poised for glory along Lake Accotink's shoreline. Stick around for the races later in the day as contestants give it everything they've got! Admission for spectators and contestants is FREE.

Parking fee: $4 per vehicle to enter park (no charge other days)
This event is always a crowd-pleasing favorite! Plan to make a day of it. Food vendors will sell refreshments and lunch fare.

Address: 8100 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Michelle Wallace
Phone: (703) 642-8051
Admission: free
Music Buddies Showcase Recital Monday, June 4, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. Kilmer Middle School, Vienna, Virginia Music Buddies Mentorship Program Free admission - no tickets required! Program: Various repertoire performed by participants in the program The AYPO Music Buddies Mentorship Program is a peer-to-peer musical training opportunity for youth in the region. The program provides eight months of free, weekly, private music instruction to middle school and elementary school students given by trained AYPO musicians interested in teaching and giving back to the community. At the end of each year, mentees, their families, and mentors are encouraged to participate in the Music Buddies Showcase Recital. This recital is an opportunity for Music Buddies participants to share their musical accomplishments with an audience.

Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $45 in-house, $25 lawn
From wistful romance to honky-tonk spunk, this GRAMMY-winning vocalist brings a unique, boundary-breaking sound with hits like “Constant Craving” and “Lifted by Love.”

Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $32 in-house, $22 lawn
These talented musicians and diehard Led Zeppelin fans pay rock ’n’ roll homage to the legendary band that created hits like “Stairway to Heaven,” “Ten Years Gone,” and “When the Levee Breaks” in a high-energy live concert.

Recurring daily
Address: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA
Times: Friday 6pm-Midnight; Saturday 10am-Midnight; Sunday 11am-7pm
Phone: (703) 324-3247
Admission: $12.00 Adult; $5.00 Youth (Check Website for early bird ticket deals)

Celebrate Fairfax!, Northern Virginia's largest community-wide celebration, arrives June 10-12, 2011 to the Fairfax County Government Center.  Presented by Celebrate Fairfax, Inc, the annual festival hosts tens of thousands of visitors during the three-day run.

The 25-acre site is magically filled with fascinating sights and sounds of more than 300 exhibitors, food vendors, crafters and interactive activities. Celebrate Fairfax! showcases live concerts on seven stages, ExxonMobil Children's Avenue, a petting zoo, the Fairfax County Karaoke Championship, carnival rides, and great festival foods.  Another fun activity for kids is the Inova Train Ride to Good Health.

Nightly fireworks, presented by SAIC, are a highlight of the festival, and one of many great family programs.  This year's Bud Light Main Stage features top national headline performers: Third Eye Blind, The Bangles and The Legwarmers!

Recurring daily
Address: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA
Times: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5
Phone: (888) 715-0606
Admission: 3-Day Pass - $18.00; $12.00 - Adults; $6.00 - Kids 12 to 17; Free for kids under 12

C & E Gun Shows is dedicated to producing the most professional, safest and ethical gun shows in the country.  We strive to provide our patrons with the best available selection of firearms, ammo, knives and related merchandise, and our dealers with the largest crowds of qualified buyers anywhere, while always doing all we can do to protect the constitution of the United States of America.

Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $55 in-house, $30 lawn
World-renowned contemporary instrumentalist known for delivering electrifying live concerts

Address: Campus-wide, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Times: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Contact: Workhouse Arts Center
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community. Guests can tour seven unique studio buildings, mix and mingle with artists, buy original works of art, experience ever-changing exhibitions and meet featured artists, all while enjoying light refreshments and music. The social atmosphere of the monthly art walk makes it the perfect destination for a date night or girl's night out, as well as for art collectors and art appreciation groups alike. These monthly events are also perfect for family art outings. In the Vulcan Gallery, enjoy an exhibition reception introducing the new work of the Workhouse Associate Artists, and that of the group's featured artist of the month.

Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:30 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $40 in-house, $25 lawn
Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat bring together the best of New York and California pop-rock for an unforgettable evening of stellar music made famous with hits like “Bubbly,” “Brighter than the Sun,” “I Don’t Want to Be,” and “Not Over You.”

Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA, 22079
Times: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Contact: Worhouse Arts Center
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
The Workhouse Arts Center is thrilled to be hosting Mount Vernon Nights this summer! This series of free public concerts will take place Saturday evenings at 7pm on the Quad. Come early and stroll through our art galleries and meet over 100 of the region's finest artists. Please bring your picnic, comfy lawn chair or blanket to enjoy during the show (outside alcohol not permitted). Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra is a 12-piece explosion of righteousness that blends New Orleans party music, Soul in the style of Ray Charles and Al Green, a good helping of jam-bandy Roots Rock and a righteous splash of good, upbeat Gospel without the religious overtones (We like to call it secular gospel).

Address: 14390 Air & Space Museum Way, Chantilly, VA
Times: 10am-3pm
Phone: (703) 572-4118
Admission: Free, Parking $15

Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration.

Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $15 -$10

For ages 12+. Boy marries frog. Boy loses frog. Boy finds true love. And a human bride! This Russian fairy tale engages the imagination and opens the heart, incorporating great music (Prokofiev), great art (Kandinsky) and hip storytelling (David Gonzalez). www.davidgonzalez.com

Address: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA
Times: 9 am - 4 pm
Contact: Maryam Ovissi
Phone: (703) 860-9642
Admission: Free Admission
Beloved Yoga presents the fourth annual Love Your Body – Northern Virginia Yoga and Wellness Day on Sunday, June 10, 2012. The day will feature Yoga Workshops for kids, families and adults; live music; complimentary massages; energy healing demonstrations; and healthy food samples, as well as the opportunity to ask questions about alternative healing therapies such as Reiki, chiropractic, massage, and yoga therapy for chronic illness. Admission is free. A voluntary donation to Reston Interfaith will be encouraged for yoga classes and services offered at the event. There will be loads of free gifts and giveaways for attendees. Celebrate Virginia Yoga Week with Northern Virginia’s best yoga instructors and alternative health care providers offering fun and educational methods at Love Your Body Day.

Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 2 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $25 - General Admission
Experience the thrill of Louisiana at this year’s red-hot New Orleans-style party!

Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $48 in-house, $30 lawn
Don’t miss this legendary blues guitarist who gave us “Something to Talk About” with hits like “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and “Not the Only One.”

Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
"The Seven Days Battles June 1862 "  Speaker: Mr Edward Sanders noted historian with the National Park Service.

Recurring daily
Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $20 - $80
A dazzling display of Irish music and dance, this popular performance is “unmatched, unrivalled, and beautiful to experience” (Anchorage Daily News).

Recurring daily
Address: 11811 Freedom Drive, Reston, VA
Times: FRI 3PM-11PM; SAT 12PM-11PM; CARNIVAL CONTINUES ON SUN 10AM-8PM
Phone: (703) 707-9045
Admission: Tickets are $20 for a sheet of 24 tickets; food tastings and ride costs (tickets) vary

The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 22nd Annual Taste of Reston - an event featuring two days of restaurants and community vendors, live entertainment on four stages and a Family Fun Zone!. This is the largest and most family-friendly event held at the Reston Town Center each year. We invite you to join us as a sponsor, exhibitor or guest!

Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Times: Start at 6:00PM; end at 9:00PM
Contact: Edd Welsh
Phone: (703) 531-7358
Admission: Free!
Come to the Workhouse in Lorton Va. On Saturday, July 16th from 6-9pm for a free evening of live music and art! "Art Out Loud 2011...a fusion of Art and Music" is blend of visual and musical works that celebrate the passion and value of the art in our lives. The event will feature the imagery of Mary Gallagher Stout and an eclectic alternative rock lineup including: Big Green Cherry, Starryville, Euphonic Film, and Philadelphia’s Woodland String Band. Each band will play original music inspired by Mary’s artwork. In addition, Mary’s latest series will be on exhibit and the audience will get a sneak peek of images to be published in her upcoming book: REAL Life Drawing, My Eye on the Philadelphia Mummers, which is scheduled for release in August 2011. Guests will be able to enjoy pay-as-you-go lite fare and there will certainly be a cash bar. For more information, please visit the Workhouse Arts Center on the web at www.workhousearts.com or visit our Facebook page at www.zigs.me/180.

Address: 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA
Times: 10 a.m. – 3p.m.
Phone: (703) 572-4118
Admission: The event is free and open to the public. Parking is $15.
Join us for the eighth annual Become a Pilot Day at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, located in Chantilly, VA, near Washington Dulles International Airport. See 50 visiting vintage, recreational, military, and homebuilt aircraft, on display outside the Center for one day only. Talk to pilots and find out what skills are needed to fly. Inside the Center, test your piloting skills in flight simulators, talk to aviation experts, and enjoy story time and hands-on activities with the kids.

Address: 144 Maple Avenue, E, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:45PM
Phone: (703) 255-6360
Admission: FREE

CIVIL WAR MOVIE FESTIVAL SATURDAYS ON THE VIENNA TOWN GREEN!  The movie on June 16 will be Gone With The Wind (Movie is Rated G).  Movie introduction and remarks by local historians: Learn about Vienna's history during the Civil War and enjoy a movie under the stars! Free admission. Free popcorn. Drinks for sale by Historic Vienna, Inc. Bring a blanket or chair. No alcohol permitted.  Weather Permitting. Call (703) 255-7842 for weather information.  Presented by Historic Vienna, Inc., the Town of Vienna and the Vienna Sesquicentennial Committee.

Address: 9601 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA
Times: 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Contact: Workhouse Arts Center
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $70.00
Bring someone special and join us for an evening of cooking and fun. You'll work side by side with your date as our instructor teaches the easy yet impressive techniques behind a menu of dishes designed to inspire the warm fuzzies every time! Each month a new dish is featured. Tuition is $70 per couple and includes food and non-alcoholic drink.* A cash bar will be available. *Reservations are required and must be made at least two days prior to event start date. We are unable to accommodate walk-up ticket registrations to this event. When registering, please list any food allergies on the billing page prior to check out under "additional comments."

Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: FREE
The Workhouse Arts Center is thrilled to be hosting Mount Vernon Nights this summer! This series of free public concerts will take place Saturday evenings at 7pm on the Quad. Come early and stroll through our art galleries and meet over 100 of the region's finest artists. The concert on Saturday, June 16 will feature music from the local calypso band, Sir Alan & the Calypso Ponzi Schemers! Please bring your picnic, comfy lawn chair or blanket to enjoy during the show (outside alcohol not permitted).

Address: 17674 Main Street, Dumfries, VA
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Phone: (703) 792-4754
Admission: $30.00, reservations required. Includes lunch.
Cruise along the Potomac River shoreline and view sites that were critical to the Confederate forces' successful blockade of Washington D.C. from September 1861 through March 1862. Local historians will discuss the significance of the blockade, gun batteries and camps that supported the Confederate efforts. The cruise will include the preserved batteries at Freestone Point and Possum Nose, as well as Evansport and Shipping Point. Tour includes lunch. No pets please. Not appropriate for children under six.

Recurring daily
Address: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA
Times: Saturday - 10am - 5pm; Sunday - 10am - 5pm
Phone: (512) 522-2435
Admission: $20 General Admission

Renew You Spa and Beauty Expos provide a day of pampering, entertainment and information for anyone interested in enhancing their well-being and appearance. Explore firsthand the latest industry developments, speak with leading experts, observe demonstrations, and get great deals on all types of anti-aging, cosmetic, stress relieving and self-improvement products and services. Each visitor to the Expo will receive a free gift bag of wellness and beauty products and will also be automatically entered in drawings for valuable prizes. Register today for the Renew You Spa & Beauty Expo and be prepared for a day of makeovers, self-improvement, and spa treatments!

Recurring daily
Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 2 pm
Phone: (703) 255-1900
Admission: $20 to $55
A dazzling display of Irish music and dance, this popular performance is “unmatched, unrivalled, and beautiful to experience” (Anchorage Daily News).

Recurring daily
Address: Upshur St. NW and Rock Creek Church Rd. NW,, Washington, DC
Times: First tour at 10am, Last tour at 3pm
Phone: (202) 829-0436
Admission: Adult: $12; Children (6-12):$5;
The Signature Cottage Tour, an innovative small group tour in which a professional guide uses "historical voices" and images through multimedia technology to bring the stories of Abraham Lincoln and his family to life.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 131 Church Street NE, Vienna, VA
Times: Wednesday through Sunday noon-4pm
Phone: (703) 938-5187
Admission: FREE
Educational exhibit on the Civil War will be showcased in the historic Freeman Store from May 21st 2011 through May 31st 2012.

Recurring daily
Address: 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (703) 267-1600
Admission: FREE
A permanent exhibit of pistols, rifles and imported weapons used by both sides during the war. A recreated federal arms factory demonstrates how guns used by the Union were made.

Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Virginia
Times: 9a to 5p (Mon to Fri) & 12n to 5p (Sat)
Phone: (571) 272-0095
Admission: Free
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum will feature Exercising Ingenuity, an exhibit highlighting inventions, patents, and trademarks tied to the fitness, nutrition, and exercise industries. Many leading health and fitness innovations, from 19th century health elixirs, to 1950s fitness programs for kids, to today’s extreme exhilarating sports, will be featured through October 2012.

Recurring weekly on Sunday
Address: 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA
Times: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Phone: (703) 746-4399
Admission: FREE
Explore the Civil War in Alexandria with Civil War Sundays, a free showcase of collection items and artifacts!

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Address: 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton, VA
Times: Saturdays - 1pm and 4pm; Sundays - 3pm
Phone: (703) 830-9463
Admission: $20 per person
Join us in celebrating the harvest season with a first hand look at how wine is made at Paradise Springs. The tour will take you through the historical log cabin, inside the vineyard, through production, and ultimately end with a full tasting of our entire flight of wines. You will even get the chance to taste our sparkling Viognier, Aprés!

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA
Times: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Admission: $5 in addition to Estate admission: $15 adults; $7 children (6-11); free for children 5 & under.

Historic Mount Vernon invites visitors to experience a unique side of Civil War history at George Washington's home through a new walking tour, "Mount Vernon in the Civil War."  Explore historic locations and listen to dramatic Civil War stories - from the life-risking efforts of the estate's earliest caretakers to battlefield cannon fire rumbling the Mansion!

These special tours are limited in capacity and cost $5 in addition to Estate admission: $15 adults; $7 children (6-11); free for children 5 & under.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA
Times: 11am
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Admission: $5 in addition to Estate admission: $15 adults; $7 children (6-11); free for children 5 & under.

Recurring weekly on Sunday
Address: 1960 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA
Times: 3pm-7pm
Phone: (703) 893-2100

Join us Every Sunday this summer between April 22nd and July 1st between 3:00pm and 7:00pm to hang out with all your friends and bring your owner along too! There will be many great treats throughout the summer and plenty of shade and cool water under our tent. A pool will be available this year for extra comfort in the sun and to help cool down.  Your owner will also have plenty of things to do with the other owners, we have plenty of seating outside, covered and in the sun, for everyone to have a great time. We will also be running great food and drink specials all summer long from our outdoor bar and grill. Dogtopia of Tysons Corner will also be joining us with a weekly prize wheel and monthly raffle for those who come out.

Recurring every 2 weeks on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 3301 Peace Valley Lane, Falls Church, VA
Times: April 26, 27, May 4, 5 - 7 pm. April 28 - 2:15 pm
Contact: JEB Stuart Theatre Boosters
Phone: (703) 824-3900
Admission: $10 adults; $8 students and seniors
Stuart High School will present its spring musical, “Into the Woods,” on April 26, 27, and 28 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) and May 4 and 5 (Friday and Saturday). The April 28 show is a matinee starting at 2:15pm; all other performances begin at 7pm. Tickets are $8 for students, teachers, and senior citizens; $10 for all others. For the April 27 performance, area middle schoolers wearing school gear will receive a one dollar discount. For the April 28 performance, senior citizens will receive a one dollar discount. The play’s music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim. Stuart High School is located at 3301 Peace Valley Lane, Falls Church, VA 22042.

Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Address: 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA
Times: 8am-noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Admission: FREE
The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects.

Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Address: 3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton, VA
Times: 8am-noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Admission: FREE
The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects.

Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Address: 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA
Times: 2pm-6pm
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Admission: FREE
The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects.

Recurring weekly on Thursday
Address: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
Times: 8am-noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Admission: FREE
The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects.

Recurring weekly on Thursday
Address: 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA
Times: 3:30pm-7pm
Phone: (703) 437-9101
Admission: FREE
The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects.

Recurring weekly on Thursday
Address: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA
Times: 8am-noon
Contact: Town of Herndon Community Development
Phone: (703) 435-7380
The market takes place in the 700 block of Lynn Street in front of the red caboose and features a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, eggs, jams, jellies, cheese, dry rubs for your meats and fish, plants, salsa and home baked goods. All items are homegrown or prepared by the vendors at the market. During July and August, the children can enjoy the Farmers Market Fun Days.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 9601 Ox Road, Gallery W-16, Second Floor, Lorton, VA
Times: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact: Workhouse Arts Center
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: FREE
Creature Comforts, on display from May 4-27 in the Workhouse Gallery, is an installation and sculpture exhibition that explores the idea of the things that make us comfortable and at ease in everyday life. In modern day society many luxury items are considered a necessity and are difficult to live without. This exhibition will explore the artist's view on modern creature comforts, and society's dependence on the luxuries in life, and their residual effects. The jurors for this exhibition are Mary Cook and Allison Nance of microWave project llc. Please join the artists at the opening reception for "Creature Comforts" on Saturday, May 5 from 5-7pm in the Workhouse Gallery.

Recurring weekly on Friday
Address: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA
Times: 6:30pm-10:30pm
Contact: Herndon Rocks
Phone: (703) 481-6133
Admission: Free
Friday Night Live! is the most popular outdoor concert series in the DC area. FNL! is FREE and held on the beautiful Town Green in Herndon. We feature the most popular local and acts from up and down the east coast. Most of our bands play rock and roll covers from classic to modern rock. We also offer some variety with a little reggae, funk and original music thrown in. No concert Friday, June 1 (during Herndon Festival). For full schedule, please visit www.herndonrocks.com/schedule.php.

Recurring weekly on Friday
Address: 5955 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria, VA
Times: 4pm-7pm
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Admission: FREE
The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects.

Recurring weekly on Friday
Address: 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA
Times: 8am-noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Admission: FREE
The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects. Market closed for McLean Day, May 18.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 9601 Ox Road, Gallery W-16, Second Floor, Lorton, VA
Times: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact: Workhouse Arts Center
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: FREE
The Workhouse proudly presents the exhibition, microWave project, from May 4-27. Please join us at the reception on Saturday, May 5 from 5-7pm. microWave project, LLC acts as a conduit between artists & groups/businesses to provide space for temporary pop-up, "micro" galleries. Its mission is to help promote these artists and educate the community, with its main focus on site-specific installation art.

Recurring weekly on Friday
Address: 1960 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA
Times: 5pm to 7pm
Phone: (703) 893-2100
Live entertainment and specials at O'Malley's Irish Pub, inside the Crowne Plaza Tysons, every Friday starting in May.

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Address: 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke, VA
Times: 8am-noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Admission: FREE
The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects.

Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday
Address: 11400 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA
Times: Arts & Craft Market 9:00AM-1:00PM; Farmers Market 8:00AM -12:00PM
Phone: (703) 582-6475
This year we received hundreds of artist vendor applications to participate in the market.  Lake Anne's setting makes it a perfect backdrop for both the vendors and the shoppers to come and enjoy the day on the Plaza.  Each Saturday during the markets, Lake Anne features live musical entertainment and family friendly activities. The Reston Market runs every week from the 1st Saturday of May through the 1st Saturday of November. Join us for an eclectic gathering of the best the region has to offer, from the freshest locally grown produce at the Farmers Market to the exotic imports from all over the world!

Recurring weekly on Sunday
Address: 8990 Lorton Station Boulevard, Lorton, VA
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Admission: FREE

The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects.

Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Address: 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, VA
Times: 12:30pm
Admission: Free

Free lunchtime concerts for ages 2-5. Concerts will be held in the McLean Central Park Gazebo, located at Route 123 and Old Dominion Drive. Parking available at McLean Community Center. Concerts begin at 12:30pm.

May 9 - Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys (www.vanessatrien.com)

May 16 - Two of a Kind (www.twoofakind.com)

May 23 - Peter McCory (www.petermccory.com)

Recurring weekly on Friday
Address: 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA
Times: 5pm – 9pm
Phone: (703) 893-2100
Join us every Friday from 5pm - 9pm for our infamous Party on the Patio featuring live music, great food & drink specials and fun times! We are back this year with all of the great outdoor food and drink specials along with an expanded selection and a brand new menu that is sure to appeal to everyone. This year we are proud to announce our first Cornhole Tournamnet. Stop by every week to participate in the 8 week tournament starting at 7:00pm Fridays. Prizes will be awarded for the weekly winners with a grand prize going for the overall winner at the end of the tournament. You must register your team at the pub before 7:00pm to participate in that week's action. Sit back and have a drink and a little snack or a whole meal while you listen to some great live music performed by a great variety of bands and live entertainment. Sit back and start the weekend off right!

Recurring daily
Address: 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA
Times: Woodlawn is open from 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday through Monday, including weekends
Phone: (703) 323-1781
Admission: Adults $10.00; Students through 12th Grade $5.00; Children 5 and under are free.

The nation's premiere exhibition of contemporary needlework is held annually at Woodlawn, a National Trust Historic Landmark located in Alexandria, VA. Woodlawn was the home of Eleanor Custis Lewis, one of America's foremost needleworkers. The exhibition honors her legacy by maintaining the tradition of the needle arts and by raising funds to preserve her estate. Woodlawn is a completely self-supporting nonprofit historic site. Your support is vitally important to us, because Woodlawn receives no federal, state or local government funding.  Download the needlework brochure here. 

Recurring daily
Address: 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA
Times: 6am-6pm Daily
Phone: (703) 759-9018
Admission: $5 entry fee, catch and release only
The Potomac River is one of the premier smallmouth bass fisheries in the mid-Atlantic. Take advantage of this world-class fishery and show off your skills (or just plain luck!) in our inaugural smallmouth bass catch-and -release tournament of the summer. Snap a photo of your fish and evidence of its length before releasing it back into the river. Submit your pictures to our Facebook page all summer long and become a contender for prizes for the top three biggest fish! $5 entry fee, catch and release only. Walk-in or call 703-759-9018 to register by May 18. Be sure to join our Facebook event page!

Rules and Regulations:
Registration due May 18th on opening day of tournament. All contestants over age 16 must have a valid Virginia or Maryland freshwater fishing license. Virginia fishing licenses can be purchased online at the VDGIF web site. Prizes awarded to three biggest smallmouth bass based on indications of its size as measured from tail fin to mouth; photo should indicate measurement via ruler or tape. Fish must be caught in Riverbend Park's section of the Potomac River f rom boat or shore. Catch and release only!