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Weekender Newsletter
Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5
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  July 4th Weekend Celebrations
Happy Independence Day! Enjoy fireworks, parades, festivals, concerts and more this holiday weekend. See upcoming events in Visit Fairfax's July 4th event roundup.
Extreme Heat Resources
Residents are encouraged to stay safe during the extreme heat this weekend, especially during outdoor activities. Safety tips are available online and the county has activated its heat plan through Saturday, along with a 24-hour cooling center though Sunday morning.
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Waterparks and Spray Grounds
Friday - Sunday, Hours Vary
Stay cool this weekend and visit the The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston and Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park for slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables and more.
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Sully Historic Site Tour
Friday - Sunday, Hours Vary
Learn about the history and importance of the Sully Historic Site in Chantilly. Explore the lives of the people who lived and worked at this site from the 1700s to the 1950s. This guided tour covers the housing of enslaved people, the 1794 Sully house, the kitchen, the laundry and other historic structures.
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Fairfax County Government offices will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday, including our libraries. However, Rec Centers and some other county facilities will still be open. See our status page.
Farmers Markets (8 a.m. - noon)
Shop for a variety of fresh produce, flowers, locally made goods and more at our McLean and Kingstowne farmers markets.
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Trail Buddy App (All Day)
Celebrate the holiday with a hike or stroll on one of our trails. Our Park Authority manages more than 334 miles of scenic paths. Use the Trail Buddy app to find your next adventure. Be cautious of extreme heat this weekend and hike responsibly.
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All of our libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day. See our status page.
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Family Friendly 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run (9 a.m.)
Enjoy a family friendly racecourse on grass, trails and roads at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. Registration is $5 per runner for the 1-mile race and $8 per runner for the 5K race. There will be prizes for top three male and female finishers.
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Discover Fairfax with the 250th Discovery Map (All day)
The Discovery Map is a free, self-guided adventure that invites you to explore our parks, historic sites, nature centers and recreation facilities as part of the Fairfax250 celebration.
Historic Huntley House Tours (10:30 a.m. and noon)
Explore the vistas, voices and stories of Historic Huntley in Alexandria. The tour includes the unfurnished late Federal-style 1825 villa, farm outbuildings, stories from the Huntley community and a view of Hybla Valley. Registration is $10 for adults and $8 for children.
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Mill in Motion (noon - 2 p.m.)
Explore the 200-year-old Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls as we grind grain using the power of the waterwheel. Hear and smell the grindstones at work. Learn how automated gristmills revolutionized flour production. Visit the 19th century miller's house and stop by the general store to purchase our ground grain. Registration is $14.
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Tai Chi Class (1 - 2 p.m.)
Practice posture, relaxation and smooth continuous motion in this beginner's class at Sherwood Regional Library in Alexandria.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic (1 - 4 p.m.)
Come get answers to your pressing plant questions and chat with master gardeners at Pohick Regional Library in Burke.
Chantilly's Close-KNIT Community (2 - 3:30 p.m.)
Bring in a project, chat with fellow knitting enthusiasts and learn from each other in this weekly knitting get together at Chantilly Regional Library. Please bring your own supplies.
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Chinese Dance Performance
Saturday, July 11, 2 - 3 p.m.
Experience the rich tapestry of Chinese culture with dancers from the Greater Washington Chinese Dance at Great Falls Library. They'll present a variety of dance styles that reflect the diversity of China and share the cultural significance and historical origins of each dance. Learn more.
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Family Skate and Dance Night: Christmas in July
Saturday, July 18, 6 - 9 p.m.
Embrace the spirit of Christmas in the summer at the Franconia Rec Center. Enjoy holiday traditions while skating and dancing to the music. Registration is $10. Learn more.
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