DC, NoVA Weekend: Tailgate In The Sky, St. Patrick's Day Parade

As spring gets closer, we can look forward to more outdoor events around Northern Virginia and DC. From St. Patrick's Day festivities to tailgating on an observation deck, there's something for everyone in your family.

We've rounded up numerous events going on from Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10. Some larger events you'll find include: Fairfax City Restaurant Week, Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade, Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, Mason vs. GW Tailgate in the Sky and Pot O' Gold 10K at One Loudoun.

(You can post your own local events on the Patch. Here's how to sign up.)

Friday, March 8

• Fairfax City Restaurant Week (through March 9)
• Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils
• Cherry Blossom PUB (through April 21)
• Love is Love Dance Party at State Theatre
• Woodlawn Needlework Show & Sale (through March 31)
• Big Apple Circus at National Harbor (through March 24)
• The Montrose Trio at Wolf Trap
• Beer and Cheese Pairing Class at Balducci's Reston
• Reston Community Players Presents TIME STANDS STILL (various dates through March 16)
• Opening Reception for March Show at Gallery Clarendon

Saturday, March 9

• Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade
• Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series DC
• Family Pride Weekend at Newseum (through March 10)
• Astronomy Festival at Turner Farm
• Mason vs. GW Tailgate in the Sky at Observation Deck at CEB Tower
• 5th Annual HopFest at DC Brau
• Ireland on The Wharf
• Vegan for a Weekend Run Fest
• Ice Breaker Fishing Tournament in Fredericksburg
• Laura & Linda Benanti at Wolf Trap
• Weddings in Loudoun Open House Weekend (through March 10)
• Accessing Medical Cannabis in Virginia information session
• Chance for Life Poker Tournament and Taste Experience
• Loudoun Symphony's Under the Sea Chefs' Tastings Gala
• Marshall High School Silent Auction
• Beatles & Beethoven - SONOVA's 7th Annual Gala & Silent Auction
• Burn Series at Ballston Quarter
• Little Flowers Spring Consignment Sale

Sunday, March 10

• Pot O' Gold 10K at One Loudoun
• Washington Capitals vs. Winnipeg Jets
• Women in Aviation and Space
• 2019 Regeneron STS Public Exhibition of Projects in DC
• Planetarium: “What’s Up?” at Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center