Weekend Planner: Ice Cream, HGTV and Clean Dogs for a Cause

Where/When?   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.

Where/When?  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 flashlight and hike the grounds to watch for bats, look for bugs and call for owls.
Pricing? $5 for Fairfax County residents/$7 for non-residents (reservations required)

Where/When? , Walney Visitors Center amphitheatre (behind main building) on Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m.
Why Go? A morning concert by the Fairfax Symphony to introduce the brass section.  Children will be invited to participate.
Pricing? Free

Where/When?  on Sunday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go? Your sweet pup could use a bit of pampering – or at least a bath! Dogtopia will be ready to do the honors – and will donate the proceeds to various K-9 “units” from around the area, including Prince William County Police Unit, Virginia Search & Rescue Organization, Dogs East Search & Rescue, as well as the non-profit Hero Dogs Inc.  A great cause and your best friend comes home smelling a lot better!
Pricing? Varies according to service.

Where/When? Stone Ridge Townhomes on Sunday, July 17 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go? The public is invited to judge two model homes participating in an interior design competition for a new HGTV series. The event kicks off with a block party for the guests.
Pricing? Free

Where/When?  on Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m.
Why Go? The Battle at Blackburn Ford (the first Civil War land battle in Northern Virginia) preceded by days the Battle at Bull Run. Learn more about the events that swirled all around us 150 years ago.
Pricing? Free