Looking to get out and about this weekend? Here are some choices, courtesy of Fairfax County Weekender and other local sources: Friday, Feb. 22:   Signature Tour of Mount Vernon. See more of George Washington's Mansion with the new Signature Tour, offered daily at 2 p.m. for an additional $5 per person, in addition to estate admission. Go behind the scenes during your guided exploration of the Mansion to see areas not normally open to guests, including the third floor (where Martha Washington retired after the death of her husband in 1799) and the basement! Ticket information here. Hours and …

What will you do this weekend?  Let Patch help you plan with our list of local events happening this Friday through Sunday.    Funny Money Where: Little Theatre of Alexandria When: Wednesday through Saturday shows at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. (now through Sept. 29) Why Go: This British stage comedy by Ray Cooney is about a man who mistakenly picks up a briefcase full of cash. Price: Tickets are $17 - $20    Capital Home Show Where: Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly When: Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Why Go: You’ll …

Touch of Class Fall CabaretWhere/When? Chantilly High School on Friday Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m.Why Go? Why do dinner and a movie when you can have dinner and a show featuring America’s Favorite Show Choir, Touch of Class?  This fundraiser is a night packed with music and song, all to benefit the Chantilly High School choral program.Pricing? $12 Capital Home ShowWhere/When? Dulles Expo Center on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday , Sept. 25 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)Why Go?  The home improvement/home decorator’s dream! For three days, the Dulles…

Hispanics in Science and Aerospace - Udvar Hazy CenterWhere/When? Udvar-Hazy Center on Friday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Why Go?  As part of National Aerospace Week, the Udvar-Hazy Center will be recognizing the contributions and achievements of Hispanics in Science and Aerospace.  This event will include bi-lingual story time and hands-on activities and demonstrations.Pricing? Free, but parking is $15 11th Annual Westfield 5K for Scholarships Where/When?  Westfield High School on Saturday, Sept. 17 starting at 8 a.m.Why Go?  Raising your heart rate while raising money for the Westfield …

South Riding Community Yard Sale/Business ExpoWhere/When? 24950 Riding Center Dr, Chantilly (Dulles South Multipurpose Center)  on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Why Go?  This community yard sale not only brings together families (200+) with their treasures to sell, but nearly 100 local businesses will also be on hand to explain what they do and how they can serve you.Pricing?  Free admission Super Science SaturdayWhere/When? Udvar-Hazy Science Center on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Why Go? This Super Science Saturday will focus on living and working in space. Hands-on …

Final South Riding Summer ConcertWhere/When? South Riding Town Green (43055 Center St., Chantilly ) on Friday, Sept. 2 starting at 7 p.m.Why Go? The last outdoor concert for this summer will feature Open Waters.  Open Waters plays almost everything: classic rock, oldies, Motown, funk, southern rock, new age, alternative and country (old and new). Pricing? Free 1st Annual Trail MixWhere/When? The W&OD Trail on Saturday, Sept. 3 starting at 7:30 a.m.Why Go? This event has three parts. First a massive clean-up effort, including the Reston section of the trail. Come and lend a hand between 7:30 a…

Dairy DaysWhere/When? Sully Historic Site on Friday, Aug. 26 at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.Why Go?  Enjoy the last lazy days of summer at the Sully Historic Site and get a chance to make and sample home-made ice cream. You can sneak in a little history between licks.Pricing? $5, tour cost separate, wagon ride $2. Reservations suggested (703.437.1794). South Riding Concerts  - Key West Band Where/When? 43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152 (South Riding Town Green) on Friday, Aug. 26 from from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Why Go? Send–off summer with the music of Key West Band at the South Riding outdoor …

Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Elden Street PlayersWhere/When? Industrial Strength Theatre on Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m.Why Go? Fantastic show with the high-energy Elden Street Players bringing tribute to the life and music of jazz legend Fats WallerPricing? Adults $22, Seniors and Students $19 Blue Sky Puppet TheatreWhere/When? Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s Walney Visitor Center amphitheatre on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m.Why Go? The Blue Sky Puppet Theatre has been entertaining children since 1980. Their professional shows are not only silly and fun, but interactive and thought …

Live Music at Sully’s  Where/When? Sully’s on Friday, August 12 from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.Why Go? Screaming Monkeys and Homer’s Donut are taking the stage at Sully’s – two high energy, hard rocking bands.Pricing? $5 cover charge Art in the Parks – Percussion DuoWhere/When?  Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (Walney Visitors Center – Amphitheatre) on Saturday, August 13  at 10 a.m.Why Go? The “Overture to Orchestra” program continues and this week’s focus is the heartbeat of the orchestra: percussion.  Children will be encouraged to become percussionists and feel the rhythm.Pricing? Free Super Science…

4H Fair and Carnival Fun – Frying Pan Farm ParkWhere/When? Frying Pan Farm Park on Friday, Aug. 5 (10 a.m.-2 p.m., then 5 p.m -10 p.m), Saturday,  Aug. 6 (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sunday, Aug. 7 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)Why Go? The 63rd Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair salutes the young farmers among us – they raise animals, grow food and other projects and bring them to Frying Pan Farm Park for display (and judging). Alongside the 4-H Fair is a huge old-fashioned carnival with rides and games and other entertainment.Pricing? Admission to the 4-H Fair is free, though a donation to support 4-H is …

Summer Concerts - The Doyle BrothersWhere/When? South Riding Town Green (43055 Center Street, Chantilly) on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m.Why Go? The Doyle Brothers are crowd-pleasers who know just what you want to hear on a warm summer night.  They are "young guys doing old songs in a new way." Come early with a picnic and find a spot on the green.Pricing? Free Hairspray!Where/When? Chantilly High School on Friday (7:30 p.m.), Saturday (4 p.m.), Sunday (2 p.m.) and Monday (7:30 p.m.) plus dates next weekendWhy Go? Ninety talented actors and actresses present the wildly popular, sing-along (and …

Chicago presented by Westfield High SchoolWhere/When? Westfield High School on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (July 22, 23 and 24) at 7:30 p.m.Why Go? Mid-summer drama productions have a long tradition at Westfield. This year’s show, Chicago, is filled with big bold songs and full out dance numbers. Perfect pick-me-up for a hot weekend!Pricing? $10 in advance/$12 at the door Art in the Parks – the Good Life TheatreWhere/When? Ellanor C. Lawrence Park/Walney Visitors CenterAmphitheatre on Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m.Why Go? For the younger set, this interactive puppet show is about the senses and…

Dairy Days Means Ice CreamWhere/When?  Sully Historic Site on Friday, July 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Why Go? Dairy Days at Sully Historic Site gives you the whole picture of 18th century life: churning butter, playing typical games and, yes, cranking the ice cream maker for a sweet treat.  Pricing? $5, tour cost separate, wagon ride $2. Reservations suggested. Call 703-437-1794 for more information. Nature by MoonlightWhere/When? Cub Run RECenter on Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.Why Go? All kinds of interesting things come out at night. The Cub Run naturalist will help you find them. Bring a …

Summer Concert – Open Waters Where/When? South Riding Town Green (43055 Center Street)  on Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Why Go? More music under the stars! Open Waters plays everything, no genre is sacred, classic rock, oldies, Motown, funk, southern rock, new age, alternative, country old and new.  If you listen to their originals you will notice the combination in their music. Pack some chairs or a blanket and bring a picnic dinner. Beer or wine is permitted just make sure to bring your ID and keep the drinks on the Town Green. Pricing? Free   Operation SpyCraft  Where/When? Chantilly Regional …

Friday Night Live!Where/When? Herndon Town Green on Friday, July 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.Why Go? Bring a blanket and get ready to rock under the stars. Friday Night Live! Welcomes Hyjinx, a six-member, high energy band that rocks up and down the East Coast.  Food and drinks for salePricing? Free 1st Saturday at Heritage Farm MuseumWhere/When? Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum (Sterling) on Saturday, July 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Why go? In honor of the holiday a special temporary exhibit will feature World War I and II documents such as ration books and posters from the Museum's archival …

South Riding Summer ConcertWhere/When? South Riding Town Green on Friday June 24 from 7-9:30 p.m.Why Go? Music, with friends and neighbors, kicking back and enjoying the true beginning of summer. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy ANOTHER LEVEL’S versatile talents. They bring new flavor to some of Motown's greatest oldies, jazz, hip hop, rock, pop, funk, and pure soul.Pricing? Free Mosby: Scout Along the TurnpikeWhere/When? Mt. Zion Historic Park (40309 John Mosby Highway) , Aldie Mill (39401 John Mosby Highway) and the Caleb Rector House (1461 Atoka Road, Atoka) on Saturday,  June 25 …

Blood Drive and BBQ Where/When? G&C Tire and Auto Services on Friday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Why Go? Giving blood saves lives. Pretty simple. Giving blood also gets you a burger or hot dog hot off the grill from G&C’s own Gregg Caldwell. Pretty simple and pretty delicious.Pricing? Free (to blood donors) Become A Pilot DayWhere/When? Udvar Hazy Center on Saturday, June 18 from 9  a.m. to 3 p.m.Why Go? This is the place to get your pilot geek on – military and non-military aircraft will be on the outdoor tarmac. You can get in and take a look around, and chat with people who love to talk…

Celebrate Fairfax! Festival Where/When? Fairfax County Government Center on Friday, June 10 (6 p.m. to 12 a.m. ), Saturday, June 11 (10 a.m. to 12 a.m. ) and Sunday, June 12 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. )Why Go?  Great big party – with rides, food, music, hands-on activities and much, much more. And fireworks every night.  Headlines include Third Eye Blind starting things up on Friday, with the Bangles on Saturday and The Legwarmers on Sunday.Pricing? Buy tickets online and save – all kinds of packages available on the website. Tickets can also be purchased at Wegman’s or at the gate. Art in the Park…

Jazz and Pizzazz Where/When? Chantilly High School, on Thursday, May 26, Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 29 at 3 p.m.Why Go? Chantilly High’s renowned Touch of Class and the Jazz Band and Jazz Combo set the entertainment bar pretty high with this 25th anniversary show, which includes numbers by Chantilly alumni and the award winning Chantilly Drumline. Pricing? $10 Westfield Choir “Pops” Concert Where/When? Westfield High School on Thursday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m.Why Go? A lively evening of music by Queen, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, U2, The Beatles, …

Le MisWhere/When? Freedom High School on Friday, May 20 (7:30 p.m), Saturday, May 21 (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday, May 22 (3 p.m.)Why go?  Freedom Theater’s ambitious (and successful) musical, Les Miserables, based on Victor Hugo’s novel following the characters of  19th century France, as they struggle for redemption and revolution. This school version is suitable for all audiences.Pricing? $10 Treasures on the TurnpikeWhere/When? Church of Our Redeemer (Aldie) on Saturday, May 21 starting at 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Why go? Be part of  the Great Route 50 Yard sale, a daylong “treasure” hunt in the Loudoun…