Fourth Of July Weekend: Things To Do In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Independence Day falls on a Tuesday this year, but there's still plenty to do in Alexandria the weekend before.

Whether you're looking for fireworks, outdoor fun or special offers, there's a variety of things to do. (Sign up for real time alerts and a newsletter. iPhone users can download the Patch app in the App Store. Plus, like Greater Alexandria Patch on Facebook.)

We've compiled a list of activities going on around Alexandria during the weekend. Let us know in the comment section or on Facebook if there's anything we've missed.

Mount Vernon Fireworks: June 30 and July 1, 6 p.m.

3200 Mount Vernon Hwy, Mt Vernon

What better place to celebrate Independence Day than at the home of our first President? Come out for an evening of fireworks, mansion tours, musical performances and games. General and Mrs. Washington will be attending, and you can explore the estate while trying fun activities like bocce ball, 18th -century dancing and more. Plus you can see demonstrations on making 18th century ice cream and see a rare up-close glimpse of Washington's tomb. The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant will be selling food and drinks. Admission with a mansion tour is $34 for adults and $24 for children, and without a mansion tour is $30 for adults and $20 for children.

Torpedo Factory's Pop-Up Skate Park, 7 p.m. - midnight

On the street, 105 N Union Street

Torpedo Factory will be featuring a pop-up skate park and will sell skateboards with Alexandria's famous Masonic Temple. Come out for live art demonstrations and more.

John Carlyle Square Park, 300 John Carlyle Street

July 1 kicks off the monthly outdoor film festival every Saturday from July to October. Top Gun is the movie for July. Alexandria's Nice Cream, which opened in April on King Street, will be on site on July 1 serving up their specialty ice cream made from local ingredients and liquid nitrogen. The Popped! Republic food truck will also be selling popcorn. Find out more about the festival here.

AR Workshop: July 2, 12 p.m.

107 N Fairfax Street

Take an Independence Day class at AR Workshop to create patriotic canvas and wood designs.

Sugar Shack Donuts' Fourth of July Mystery Boxes: All weekend long

804 N Henry Street

Pre-order a special Fourth of July mystery box at Sugar Shack.

Chadwicks' Mug Night: July 1, 6 p.m.

203 Strand Street

Starting July 1, the English pub will be having Mug Night specials every Saturday from 6 p.m.-close.

Image by R. Kennedy/Visit Alexandria