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This Week’s Events for Fairfax

March 08, 2010 to March 14, 2010
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Saturday, March 13, 2010: Garfield Elementary Craft Fair

Be part of a day of family fun while supporting local artisans.  The school will host 70 vendors selling homemade dips, jams, candy, ice cream, lotions, handbags, toys, photography, jewelry, clothing, woodcrafts, gift baskets, doll clothes, and more. Wonderful opportunity to find Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, teacher appreciation, and baby gifts.  Come shop for yourself or family and friends.  Show will also have supervised craft activities from 11am to 3pm for children pre-K and older by County of Fairfax School Age Child Care (SACC). 
Where: Garfield Elementary School, 7101 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22150
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: All ages! Crafts for children preK and older from 11am to 3 pm. 
How: www.fcps.edu/GarfieldES
cost: Admission is free
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Saturday, March 13, 2010: The Grandsons Jr.

The Grandsons Jr is a kids band alla rock stars!  Kids and parents will enjoy an upbeat mix of styles:  rock, swing, New Orleans R & B, country, and more!    
Where: Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, Virginia 22180
When: 10:30 AM
Who: All ages
How: Buy tickets online, http://jamminjava.com/home/kids-events/list
cost: $8
More Info: http://jamminjava.com/home/kids-events/list

Saturday, March 13, 2010: Holes

The Alden Theater presents Holes, based on the book written by Lousi Sachar, starring young actors from McLean
Where: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101  
When: 7:30 PM ( varied performances )
Who: Elementary age
How: Friday 7:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 3:00 pm
cost: $14 ($10 for district residents)
More Info: http://www.mcleancenter.org/

Saturday, March 13, 2010: McLean Storybook Festival

Books, music, arts, crafts, and food
Where: McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
When: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Who: Ages 3-8
How: buy ticket at the door
cost: $5 per person, Free to children ages 2 and younger
More Info: http://www.mcleancenter.org/

Saturday, March 13, 2010: Peterson's Ice Cream Depot

Peterson's Ice Cream Depot in Historic Clifton is opening it's doors for the first time since December! 
Where: 7150 Main Street, Clifton, Virginia, (703)-830-7898  
When: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Anyone who loves ice cream! 
How: Forget about the rain, jump in the car, and head on down! 
cost: varied
More Info: http://www.petersonsdepot.com/

Saturday, March 13, 2010: Jan Brett Book Signing

Jan Brett is on tour with her new book, The Easter Egg.  She will be giving book talks and signing copies when her tour stops in Woodbridge this weekend! 
Where: Wegmans – Potomac
14801Dining Way
Woodbridge, VA 22191
703-763-5500
When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: Jan Brett Lovers
How: Book signings can be very busy, so get there in advance! 
cost: The book cost about $10 from Barnes & Noble if you want a copy to bring and have signed.  Books may be available for purchase at the signing- call ahead to be sure. 
More Info: http://janbrett.com/bookstores/easter_egg_book.htm

Sunday, March 14, 2010: St. Patrick's Day Parade

Who doesn't love a parade?  Come join the parade along Constitution Avenue.  See floats, marching bands, pipe bands, military police, and fire departments! 
Where: Washington DC, Constitution Avenue, 7 to 17th streets N.W.
When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: The whole family!
How: Metro accessible (Federal Triangle or Archives/Navy Memorial stops)
cost: Free!
More Info: http://www.dcstpatsparade.com/