 Friday, May 11: Garden Variety
Are you looking for that wow factor in your garden? How
about a beautiful front yard with great curb appeal? Look no
further than
Basic Gardening: Plants with a Punch. Learn
how soil preparation, mass plantings and careful attention to
the right flower selection can give you a lush flowering
garden all season long. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Green Spring
Gardens. $10/person. Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
Also on Friday:
Make 'Em Laugh: Alden's Studio Rep presents a
crazy array of comic pieces that will have audiences rolling
in the aisles. 8 p.m. (Also on May 12.) McLean Community
Center's Alden Theatre. $10/person ($5/McLean Community
Center District residents.) For information call
703-790-0123.
Ponderings - Spring: Discover what wildlife
lives in our region and the various habitats that support
them. Live animals and field studies are the reason this
program is so popular. Come and join our naturalist for the
next adventure! 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Hidden
Pond Nature Center. $6/child. Register
online. For information call 703-451-9588.
 Saturday, May 12: State of the Art
The
2nd Saturday Art Walk 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 studio buildings, mix and mingle with artists
and buy original works of art, all while enjoying light
refreshment 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. 6 to 9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center. Free.
For information call 703-495-0001.
Also on Saturday:
Victorian Hanging Baskets: Horticulturist
Laurie Short will guide you in filling moss-covered baskets
with a variety of foliage and flowering plants. Soil mixes,
fertilizers and maintenance needs will be presented. 10 a.m.
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. $30/person. (Covers all
materials and supplies, pre-payment required.) To register or
for more information call 703-255-3631.
Alex
and the Kaleidoscope Band: With numerous
national awards for excellence in children's
entertainment, Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band engages
audiences of all ages with their lively, interactive and
world-music infused performances. 2 p.m. McLean Community
Center's Alden Theatre. $15/person. ($10/McLean Community
Center District residents.) For information call
703-790-0123.
Frog Chorus at Eakin Pond: Celebrate National Frog
Month on a naturalist-led walk to the pond. Identify frogs by
sound and features. Bring one flashlight per family. Children
must be accompanied by a registered adult. Canceled if
raining. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eakin Park (on Prosperity Ave.)
$5/person. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-941-1065.
Studio 3 Theatre for Young Audiences -
Rapunzel: 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. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
(Saturday matinee performances through June 30.) Workhouse
Arts Center. $12/adults, $8/children under 12.) For
information call 703-495-0001.
Mother's Day Campfire: Enjoy an evening
campfire with mom. We'll investigate the hard work that goes
into raising young. Toast marshmallows around the campfire. 7
to 8 p.m. Ellanor C. Lawrence
Park. $5/person. Register
online. For information, call 703-631-0013.
Spring Farm
Day: Participate in hands-on farm activities
such as cow and goat milking. Watch sheep shearing and
antique farm equipment demonstrations. Enjoy crafts,
games, puppet shows and get an up-close introduction to the
baby farm animals. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park. $6/person. For
information call 703-437-9101.
 Sunday, May 13: M is for the Many
Things...
Treat mom to a special day with a cruise on beautiful
Lake Accotink, or a proper tea party at Historic Green
Spring. Mother's
Day Cruises offer moms and their families a chance to
sit back and listen while staff shares interesting facts
about local wildlife and some of the fascinating history of
the park. Light refreshments served on board. Cruise
cancelled and refunds issued in case of rain or gusty winds.
Cruises last just under one hour. 1, 3, 5 and 6 p.m. Lake Accotink Park. $5/moms
and children ages 3 to 16, $6/all others. To reserve a time
or for more information call 703-569-0285. Mother’s Day and
afternoon tea go together like scones and clotted cream. But
what is clotted cream anyway? Brush up on your knowledge of
teatime history, traditions and etiquette and treat mom to a
memorable and thoroughly “proper” Mother's Day
Tea. 1 to 3 p.m. Historic
Green Spring. $27/person. For reservations or more
information call 703-941-7987.
Also on Sunday:
Rhythms Around the World Concert: Take a
magical musical journey around the globe with the Virginia
Virtuosi string trio. Bring the kids (ages 5 and above) and
the whole family for this interactive performance with music
from such countries as Kenya, Japan, Spain and Argentina.
Learn about the rhythmic elements that make each nation’s
music special and unique. 1 to 2 p.m. Green Spring
Gardens. $2/person. Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
Mother's Day Wildflower Walk: Mom and
everyone else in the family is invited to this leisurely walk
to discover wildflowers. A park naturalist will identify
flowers and discuss their folklore and uses. Adults and
children (all ages welcome; best suited for children 6 and
older). 2 to 3 p.m. Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Free. For
information call 703-528-5406.
Music Friends
Concerts at the Alden: This series features
professional musicians who have won international recognition
for their artistry. A 2011 grant recipient from the D.C.
Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Rob Patterson,
clarinet, is the artist in residence at the Music Center at
Strathmore for the 2011-2012 season. He has performed with
some of the great artists of our time and in several leading
summer chamber music festivals, as well as in solo recitals
and orchestra concerts. 3 p.m. McLean Community Center's
Alden Theatre. Free. For information call
703-790-0123.
Save the Frog Celebration Day: To celebrate
National Frog Month, make a toad abode for your backyard.
Learn how to make your garden frog friendly. Meet live frogs,
toads, salamanders and tadpoles. Children ages 3 to 9, with
an adult, are welcome. 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Hidden
Oaks Nature Center. The program is for children ages 3 to
9 with an adult. $8/person. Register
online. For information call 703-941-1065.
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Information was correct at time of publication.
Please contact individual event sites to confirm
programs are being held as scheduled.
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The Fairfax County Weekender highlights a selection of
county events taking place each weekend. Many more events
and activities can be found at the Parks and Library pages, and elsewhere on the
Fairfax County website.
Additionally, the towns of Herndon and Vienna as well as the
city of Falls
Church offer many arts, entertainment and
recreational opportunities.
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A complete list of county calendars is also available online.
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To request this information in an alternate format, call
703-324-3187.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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