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Mount Vernon Woods Park, a brand new park in Alexandria, is hosting a grand opening event tomorrow, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can expect skateboard demonstrations, soccer activities, and other recreational events. The park also features a fitness area and a picnic pavilion.
Green Spring Gardens is one of the stops in Alexandria. | Photo by Jeff Berger via Flickr
The Garden Club of Virginia is hosting its Historic Garden Week starting tomorrow, April 18, through Saturday, April 25. These events allow you to tour private landscapes, public gardens, and historic sites. See when it makes stops in NOVA.
The Village of Leesburg is hosting its Pet Festival on Saturday, May 2, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. See what to expect. Spoiler: There’s a Leesburg’s Got Talent Pet Edition. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Civic
As cities finalize their budgets, Arlington has confirmed it will not eliminate the gymnastics program or close the Cherrydale Library. Learn about the various local budget proposals, which will all be finalized in the coming weeks. (ARLnow)
Try This
Puppies and Pilates has launched two NOVA locations — one in Arlington and one in Springfield. Classes take place on Saturdays and Sundays, and include a 45-minute pilates class and 30 minutes to interact with the pups. Sign up here. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Eat
Anyone else craving ramen? Herndon’s Arrowbrook Centre is now home to the ramen chain Kyuramen. I’ll take one order of the Vegetable Miso Ramen, please.(FFXnow)
Transit
FlixBus, an intercity bus service, is expanding its footprint with new locations in Tysons and Fredericksburg. Check out where these buses will be stopping. (FFXnow)
Community
You can still get tickets for the annual Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society’s Spring Fling fundraiser. The event is tomorrow, April 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. You can expect swing dancing, an open bar, appetizers, a silent auction, and time with fellow community members. Snag your tickets. (The Alexandria Brief)
Learn
Think the $1.50 hot dog is the best deal at Costco? These 10 lesser-known perks might surprise you — including vacation packages and members-only movie tickets.*
Simona Cafe’s Arlington location is seeking vendors for its upcoming market on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’re accepting handmade goods, artwork, jewelry, and other goodies. Apply here.
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On the hunt for a spring market? The Rosslyn Reads Book Sale & Spring Market is on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You’ll be able to shop discounted books, while also checking out other programming like live music and a Good Company Doughnuts truck.
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