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Sunset Kayaking on the Potomac
View the prehistoric cliffs and search for birds and wildlife along the
shore from your kayak.
When: 6 – 9 pm
Where: Stratford Hall
Cost: $60/person or $75/ per person double kayak.
Preregistration required: jbachman@stratfordhall.org
Outdoor Summer Yoga Sessions
Join us for an evening of yoga, the healing sounds of nature, drums
and singing bowls in a beautiful outdoor setting.
When: 7 – 8 pm
Where: The Brompton House Rose Garden, off Hanover St, F'burg
Cost: Free!
www.dragonflyyogafred.com
SUN 25
Sunflower Festival
Spend a relaxed day among 30 different sunflower varieties.
Vendors, homemade ice cream and music.
When: Aug 24, 25, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Liberty Mills Farm, Somerset
Cost: $10/ages 11 and up and $5/Ages 5 – 10
liberty-mills-farm.ticketleap.com/sunflower-festival
FRI 30
Caledon Campfire
Sit around the fire and eat s'mores. This month's theme: nocturnal
creatures.
When: 8 – 9:30 pm
Where: Caledon State Park, King George
Cost: Free but please register: 540-663-3861.
SAT 31
Slide FXBG
Ride the 1,000 foot slide! Sliders will be provided with an inner tube
for tons of slip and slide fun!
When: 11 am – 7 pm
Where: College Ave and William St, F'burg
Cost: $27/person. www.slidefxbg.com
2019 National Book Festival
More than 140 authors, poets and illustrators will be on hand to
connect with readers of all ages.
When: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Cost: Free!
Virginia Scottish Games
A family-friendly weekend event showcasing all things Scottish.
When: Aug 31, Sep 1 at 9 am
Where: Virginia Scottish Games, The Plains, VA
Cost: Varies. www.vascottishgames.org
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