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Weekend Planner: Kilts, Cherry Blossoms, and the Circus

Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8.

Posted Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 4:40 pm ET|Updated Sat, Apr 7, 2012 at 9:05 pm ET

Choose from our list of recommended events to make the most of your holiday weekend.

Where: GMU Patriot Center, Fairfax
When: Multiple show times now through April 15
Why Go: Nothing beats the spectacle of The Greatest Show on Earth. Don’t miss your chance to see daring stunts, animal acts, and of course, the circus clowns.
Price: Tickets range from $10 - $90

Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
When: Friday, April 6 from 12 – 4 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Gift of the Cherry Trees, you’ll enjoy activities such as origami and searching for cherry blossoms in the gardens. For ages 3 and up.
Price: $6 - $8 per person; registration required

Where: Lazy Susan Dinner Theater, Lorton
When: Evening and matinee performances now through July 8
Why Go: Enjoy cocktails and a dinner buffet, followed by this popular musical stage comedy.
Price: $41.95 for ages 16 and up weekdays and Sundays; $44.95 for ages 16 and up Saturdays; $35 for youth ages 11-15; $25 for children 10 and under

Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
When: Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 7 at 2 and 8 p.m.
Why Go: A dramatic portrayal of the life of “The Father of Modern Science”. Co-produced with Theater of the First Amendment.
Price: Tickets range from $15 - $20; half price tickets available for students

Where: Meadowood Trailhead, Lorton
When: Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Why Go: Volunteers are needed to clear out old dumping sites along the trails. Please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes; gloves will be provided. Light refreshments offered courtesy of the Mason Neck Lions Club.

Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
When: Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Why Go: Local growers will be selling a variety of shrubs, flowers, and plants for your yard and garden. Green Spring Master Gardeners will also be on hand to offer professional gardening advice.
Price: Admission is FREE

Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
When: Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. through May 5
Why Go: This imaginative production uses music and puppetry to tell the story of two travelers searching for a home. Suitable for ages 3 and up.

Egg Hunts:

at Calvary Church, Annandale. Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. FREE
Egg Hunt at South Run RECenter, Springfield. Saturday, April 7 from 10 – 11 a.m. For ages 1 – 8. $10 per child; registration required.
Easter Egg Hunt at Franconia United Methodist Church, Alexandria. Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. For ages 2 years to 6th grade. FREE
Easter Egg Hunt at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. For ages 1 – 9. $7 - $9 per child; registration required.
at Gum Springs Community Center, Alexandria. Saturday, April 7 from 1 – 4 p.m. For ages 2 – 12. FREE
at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Alexandria. Sunday, April 8 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. FREE
Easter Service and Egg Hunt at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Alexandria. Sunday, April 8 from 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. FREE
at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Alexandria. Sunday, April 8 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. FREE
at Pohick Church, Lorton. Sunday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. FREE

Nature Programs:

Wild Things Puppet Show at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Friday, April 6 at 10 a.m. For ages 4 – 11. $5 - $7 per person; registration required.
Rabbit: Fact & Fable at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Friday, April 6 at 2 p.m. For ages 3 – 11. $5 - $7 per person; registration required.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Belle Haven Park and Marina, Alexandria. Sunday, April 8 at 8 a.m. FREE
Fresh Water Ecology at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Sunday, April 8 at 11 a.m. Parking fee is $4.

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