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 Campfire:
Evening Hike and S’mores
Hidden Oaks Nature Center Sunday, August 1 7:30pm-8:30pm Come to Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. to search for the nocturnal creatures of the woodland with a naturalist. After the stroll, come to the campfire for stories and s’mores. The fee is $5 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-941-1065.  Northern Virginia
Carvers
Colvin Run Mill Sunday, August 1 Noon-4pm The wood carvers lend their tools and expertise to uncover your hidden artistic talent as you create a creature from a block of wood from noon to 4 p.m. Tour the mill at a separate cost and see the larger-than-life wooden miller sculpted by the wood carvers. The carving lesson is free, but wood blanks are a nominal charge. For information, call 703-759-2771.  62nd Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Farm
Show
Frying Pan Farm Park Saturday & Sunday, August 7-8 Saturday: 9am-10pm Sunday: 9am-8pm Find old-fashioned country fun at Frying Pan Farm Park with carnival games, rides and exhibits. Watch the 4-H exhibitors getting their project animals ready for the show, visit exhibit booths and enjoy tasty fair food, dog and horse shows, entertainment on stage and much more! The 4-H Fair runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The carnival remains open until 10 p.m. on Saturday and until 8 p.m. on Sunday! Admission to the fair is free. There is a $5 per car parking fee. For information, call 703-437-9101.  Civil War
Encampment Weekend
Sully Historic Site Saturday-Sunday, August 14-15 Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Civil War re-enactors demonstrate the varied work of the army at Sully Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Skirmishes each day include infantry, artillery and cavalry. Enjoy live music and a fashion show. The house tour includes artifacts rarely on exhibit belonging to the Haight family, mid-19th century residents at Sully. The cost is $7 per adult and $5 per senior and child. Or purchase a two-day ticket for $12 per adult and $8 per senior and child. 703-437-1794. |
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