Saturday thru Monday, February 19-21 - George Washington Birthday Parade & Weekend Festivities

You won't want to miss the largest parade in the country celebrating the nation's first president, which takes place on Washington's Birthday holiday, Monday, February 21, 1 to 3 p.m. in Old Town Alexandria. The parade in one highlight of many events, including an historic reenactment at Fort Ward Park, the Birthnight Banquet & Ball at Gadsby's Tavern, a 10-K race, a 1-mile race just before the parade, plus free open houses at historic attractions. Visit www.Washingtonbirthday.Net/events for a complete schedule of events. Call 703.746.3301 or visit www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com for more information on entertainment, shopping, dining and nightlife in Alexandria.

February 21 – Parade Day Activity

Between noon and 5 p.m., stop by the Historic Alexandria History Center & Museum Store, 101 North Union Street, and dress up in 18th-century style! Make a tricorn hat to take with you, get your picture taken with the George and Martha Washington cut-out, and try on 18th-century clothing. For more information, call 703.746.4760.

Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center Offers Alexandria Prehistoric Peoples Spring Break Camp

Wondering what to do over spring break? Children ages 7 to 10 can enjoy a week long, full day nature camp learning about the prehistoric Indian peoples who once lived within Alexandria's ancient forests. Activities include woodland hikes, games, role playing, stone tool making, story telling, journaling, and more! The camp fee includes a field trip to the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC. Register early, space is limited! Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center 750 Sanger Ave.April 18 – 229 am to 3 pm (drop off at 8:30 am)Fee: $275 City resident / $300 nonresidents To register, visit www.alexandriava.gov/recreation or call 703.746.5559 for more information.

Saturday, February 12 10am-12pm Sensory Friendly Movie

"Gnomeo & Juliet" at AMC Tyson's (Mclean) - 703-734-6212, AMC Potomac Mills (Woodbridge) - 703-490-3801, and AMC Rio Cinemas (Gaithersburg) 301-948-6673.Cost is $6 per person. 

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy new current in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.