More than 40 vendors of rare and unusual plants descend on Green Spring Gardens to fill your spring gardening needs! Friends of Green Spring (FROGS) receive 10% off plants in the Garden Gate Plant Shop. Don't miss this exciting annual tradition.
Golfers ages 13 and older will compete in a nine-hole individual stroke play tournament at Pinecrest Golf Course with a 7 a.m. shotgun start. The top 10 low gross scores will advance to a nine-hole shootout. Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and for closest-to-the pin contests. The cost is $30 per person. Advanced registration is required. Rain date is slated for May 24. To register, call 703-941-1061.
Build your own cardboard boat and take on the waters of Lake Accotink for the best fun of the summer. Whether you’re racing or just watching, its always a thrill to see who will sink or float in their cardboard boats. Boat drop-off at 10:00 am. Boat judging starts at noon and the races begin at 2:00 pm. Regatta contestants: register by May 31st, $15 per boat; $25 after May 31st. Boats must be registered by noon on June 1st. No late registrations will be accepted. Admission to the park on June 1st for all activities is FREE, however there will be a $4.00 parking fee in effect throughout the day. For more information call Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285.
Enjoy a fun-filled day by the riverfront with children’s activities, fishing contests, kayaking, water safety demos, and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Riverbend’s second annual river festival celebrates the Potomac’s natural beauty and abundant recreational opportunities. Bring dad to the park to buy fishing gear, rent a boat, or book a trip. Outfitters, guides, and river conservation groups will help you learn more about your watershed or book an adventure. Win rentals, gear, and other exciting raffle prizes throughout the day. The cost is $5 per person; children under three enter free. For more information, call 703-759-9018.
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Spring Garden Day
Spring Shootout
19th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
Riverbend River Festival