7 Things To Do Around Kingstowne This Weekend

KINGSTOWNE, VA—With spring in full spring, there's now plenty of outdoor fun to keep you busy on the weekends.

The weekend of April 28-29 is packed with events in and around Kingstowne-Rose Hill. Whether you want to get some shopping done, have fun with your pet or attend a performance, there's something for you this weekend.

1. Hayfield Farm Neighborhood Yard Sale - Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hayfield Farm neighborhood

Residents will hold yard sales in front of their homes and at Hayfield Park. Hayfield Farm, a neighborhood of over 650 homes located off of Telegraph Road in the Kingstowne area.

2. Edison High School's "Cinderella" - April 27, 28, May 3, 5 at 7 p.m. and April 28, May 5 at 2 p.m.

With a delightful score by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Cinderella is ready to enchant audiences of all ages once again - the ultimate musical fairy tale.

3. Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show at St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Saturday, April 28, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 6744 S Kings Hwy, Alexandria

The Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show will raise money for the church's Mission Youth Group Team trip to Charleston, SC in June.

4. Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale - Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Parking lot of The Church of St. Clement at 1701 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria

A dozen or more vendors from three states (VA, MD, and PA) will be hosted at this twice-a-year event—now in its 15th year. It is the largest native plant sale in the Washington DC area.

5. Independent Bookstore Day at Hooray for Books, Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-8 a.m.

Hooray for Books, 1555 King St, Alexandria

Hooray for Books! has planned a daylong celebration featuring a story time, author presentation, reading therapy dog, scavenger hunt, exclusive IBD items for sale, and lots more. Click the link for a full schedule of events.

6. Project Discovery Walkathon - Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m.

Fort Ward Park, 4401 W Braddock, Alexandria

Please come walk with us on Saturday, April 28th at Fort Ward Park to benefit Project Discovery of Alexandria, an organization that helps students who are the first in their families to attend college/university.

7. Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Block Party - Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Roth and Colvin Streets, Alexandria

Over 60 vendors and hundreds of pet owners and their furry friends are expected to attend this second annual block party. There will be food trucks, children's entertainment, interactive demonstrations and more.

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