Things to do this weekend! 9/12-9/14

The weekend is upon us once again, and if your having a shortage of things to do, make sure you check out some of these great events in the area! For more great options, visit here.

What: Max Major Magic Show
When: Friday, September 12th, 8:30PM
Where: Location: The Winery at Bull Run,15950 Lee Hwy. Centreville, VA
More Info: http://maxmajor.net/
Cost: $40-$69

Max Major will amaze you when he explores the untapped powers of the mind. You’ll experience magic, hypnosis, psychology and suggestion in
this entertaining show.

What: 21st Annual Taste of Georgetown
When: Saturday, September 13th, 12PM – 5PM
Where: K Street NW between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street, Washington, DC
More Info: http://www.tasteofgeorgetown.com/
Cost: $5 for one food tasting ticket

Discover lots of live music and fun activities for the children. More than 30 Georgetown restaurants offer cuisine for sampling. You’ll also
find craft beer and wine tasting.

What: 12th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival
When: Saturday, September 13th, 10AM – 7PM
Where: King Street from Washington Street to the waterfront, Alexandria, VA
More Info: http://www.visitalexandriava.com/
Cost: FREE

More than 200 artists from the U.S. and abroad exhibit their work outdoors. This festival continues Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What: DC Big Flea Market
When: Sunday, September 14th, 11AM – 5PM
Where: Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA
More Info: http://www.thebigfleamarket.com/dc-show
Cost: $8 for adults

You’ll find it all at the DC Big Flea–period and country furniture, collections of all eras, glassware, jewelry, silver, primitives, porcelain and more.

What: Adams Morgan Day
When: Sunday, September 14th, 12PM – 7PM
Where: 18th Street NW between Florida Avenue and Columbia Road, Washington, DC
More Info: http://www.ammainstreet.org/
Cost: FREE

Arts and crafts, live music and fun make this community festival a hit year after year.

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