This Weekend in Arlington, VA and Washington, DC

It's almost a weekend, and as usual, there is a lot going on in Arlington VA and Washington DC. Below are some events you may enjoy:

April 16, Saturday

Civil War Family Festival. All ages. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Discover how the Civil War challenged the postal system. Sort mail in a train car, explore stamps commemorating Abe Lincoln, learn about Confederate postage. National Postal Museum, Washington, DC.  

Family & Youth Casting Call Fishing Event. All ages. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Go fishing, play games and have fun, all while learning about the great outdoors. Fletcher's Boathouse, C&O Canal National Historical Site, Washington, DC.

Antiques and Collectibles Market at Courthouse
Saturdays, 8am - 5pm
North 15th Street, next to Courthouse parking lot. This is on-going event every Saturday. Arrive early for best selection. Even if you are not planning to buy anything, it is still fun to browse.

 "If You Give a Cat a Cupcake"
11 a.m. and 2 p.m, Saturday and Sunday.  
Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo Park. This is a fun play for all ages, based on a book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", by Laura J. Numeroff!

April 17, Sunday

Shakespeare's Birthday Open House. All ages. Noon - 4 p.m. Enjoy jugglers and jesters, music and theater performances, birthday cake and a tour of the Folger's reading rooms. folger.edu. Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, DC.

National Gallery of Art. Sunday concert, 6:30pm.
Georgia Chamber Singers and Men in Blaque
James Dunaway and Joseph Huszti, conductors
Music by Frank Martin. West Building Main Floor, West Garden Court

Concerts at the National Gallery are open to the public, free of charge. The entrance at 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW remains open on Sunday until 6:30 p.m. For further information, call (202) 842-6941.

The National Zoo, Washington DC                                                                                      

Did you know there are more than 400 different species of animals at our Zoo? This is one of my favorite places to explore with my family on weekends. Even when the weather is not perfect, there is plenty to do indoors. So put your most comfortable shoes on and have fun at the Zoo.   

So here you are, just a few ideas for this weekend. Have a great time.

 

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Specializing in Arlington County Virginia Real Estate
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