Salsa
Where/When? Picante (14511 Lee Jackson Highway) on Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m.
Why go? Dancing and good company – a great, energetic way to start the weekend. Things start with a lesson at 8:30 p.m. and then really heat up after 10 p.m.
Pricing? $10 for lesson and dance; $5 for dance only.
Where/When? Chocolate Festival in Fairfax City on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6
Why Go? Truly too many reasons to list them all – highlights include A Taste of Chocolate, A Chocolate Competition, many demonstrations and entertainment. For the full Chocolate-y schedule, visit chocolatefestival.net
Pricing? Varies
Where/When? on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 6 from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Why Go? Hundreds of vendors selling all types of collectibles and treasures, all willing to share what they know with you.
Pricing? $10 admission, good for both days.
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Nature Night Hike
Where/When? Fountain Head Regional Park (10875 Hampton Road Fairfax Station) Saturday, March 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Why go? Fountainhead Park at night is like a whole new world – see the sunset and with any luck, see some of the nocturnal animals that call the park home. (Guided walk with park ranger – meet in the upper parking lot)
Pricing? $3 per person; reservations are required. (cpittrizzi@nvrpa.org)
Souper Sunday
Where/When? Pearmund Vineyards (6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run) on Sunday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go? The last “Souper Sunday” of the season – enjoy a glass of Pearmund Vineyards wines, a bowl of soup and fresh bread.
Pricing? $10 per person