 Friday, June 17: Gone
Fishin'
Fish from the riverbank and learn about the fish world. Come
early if you want to bring a picnic or hot dogs to toast.
Bring a toasting stick, blanket and flashlight. S’mores are
provided. Bring fishing rods and tackle; bait
provided. Fishing rods are available for rent (limited
availability). Children must be accompanied by a registered
adult. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Riverbend
Park. $5/person.
Registration is required. For information call
703-759-9018.
Also on Friday:
Café Cattail: Enjoy a relaxing evening applauding
community talent. Musicians, dancers and poets are encouraged
to share their arts with a nature theme. 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Huntley Meadows. Free. For information call
703-768-2525.
 Saturday, June 18: Avast Ye Landlubbers!
Enjoy the sights, sounds and fun of
Pirate's Day, a special event filled with pirate
re-enactors, great food, scavenger hunts, games and, of
course, tons of fun at the waterpark! Bring the entire family
for a day of fun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pirate's Cove Waterpark
at Pohick Bay Regional Park. $7/person, $6/children ages 2 to
11 and seniors 55 and above. For information
call 703-339-6104.
Also on Saturday:
Watershed
Friendly Home, Garden and Horse Farm Tour: Get
inspired to create an environmentally friendly landscape at
your home, school or business! Visit gardens throughout
Fairfax County featuring vegetated roofs, rain barrels,
backyard wildlife habitat, composting, native plant species
and more. Local residents open their gardens and share their
experiences landscaping with water resources in mind. 1 to 5
p.m.
Various locations. For information call
call 703-324-1423.
Breeding Bird Survey: Hike with a naturalist and
assist with a breeding bird survey in the park from 7 to 9
a.m. Learn about the different species that nest here as a
variety of habitats is explored. Ages 13 and above. 7 to 9
a.m. Riverbend
Park. $7/person.
Registration is required. For information call
703-759-9018.
Saturday Family Fun - Comedy with Mark Lohr: A
unique blend of circus skills and physical comedy draws in
audiences and leaves them howling with laughter. He
juggles, he eats fire, he spins plates and he can leap tall
shrubbery in a single bound! Faster than a punch line, more
powerful than a 3 -year-old, it's Mark Lohr, Super
Vaudevillian! 10 to 10:45 a.m. Town Square Park
at Reston Town Center. Free. For information call
703-476-4500.
 Sunday, June 19: Long May
You Run
Make it a Father's Day to remember and bring dad to the 37th
Annual Sully Antique Car Show, featuring foreign and
American cars, trucks and specialty vehicles through
1981. More than 400 antique and classic vehicles fill
the grounds. Purchase the car of your dreams at the Car
Corral, watch a Model T take-apart demonstration or find the
perfect accessory or gift in the Craft, Antique and Auto
Market. Live music, delicious food and a children's tent are
also part of the fun. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sully
Historic Site. $9/adults, $8/seniors, $6/children.
Free parking on-site. For information call
703-437-1794.
Also on Sunday:
Young Soloists Recital: The premier showcase for
great chamber music in Northern Virginia. This week, enjoy
the sounds of young pianists, violinists and cellists. 3 p.m.
McLean Community Center's Alden Theatre. Free. For
information call 703-790-0123.
Wood
Carving Lessons: Skilled wood carvers lend their
tools and expertise to help uncover your hidden artistic
talent as you create a creature from a block of wood.
Participants ages 8 and above are welcome. Noon to 4
p.m. Colvin Run Mill. Free. (A nominal fee is
charged for wood blanks.) For information call
703-759-2771.
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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.
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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, TTY 711.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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