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Free Father’s Day events in Northern Virginia

Treating your dad to a special day out doesn’t need to break the bank. Consider some frugal family fun at one of these free events happening in NoVA.

By Editorial June 6, 2018 at 8:23 am

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Innovations in Flight Family Day at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
June 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Over 50 vintage and modern aircraft and cars will be on display outside the museum. Learn about the science behind flight through hands-on activities, demonstrations and discussions. // 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly

Seventh Annual Father’s Day Festival at A. Smith Bowman Distillery
June 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Taste local spirits, beer and wine and enjoy a free distillery tour every half hour. The festival also features live music, food trucks, vendors, games and the annual barrel regatta. // 1 Bowman Drive, Fredericksburg

Father’s Day Storytime at Barnes and Noble Fair Lakes
June 16, 11 a.m.
Little ones can celebrate Dad with a special storytime highlighting the book My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family by Jo Witek. Free children’s activities and treats will follow. // 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax

Manassas National Battlefield Park
June 16 & 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
This free event includes Civil War artillery demonstrations, historical reenactments and opportunities to learn about camp life during the First and Second Battles of Manassas. // 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas

Prince William County Historic Sites
June 16-17
Prince William County is offering complimentary tours of its historic sites—Rippon Lodge, Ben Lomond Historic Site and Brentsville Courthouse—for all dads during Father’s Day weekend. // Prince William

Alexandria City Historic Sites
June 17
Walk in the footsteps of our nation’s founding fathers. All dads will receive free admission to the Friendship Firehouse Museum, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum in Old Town Alexandria. // Old Town Alexandria

Colvin Run Mill
June 17, 11 a.m.
Fathers and grandfathers can get a free tour of the historic 19th-century gristmill when accompanied by a paying child. Stop by during noon to 4 p.m. for a free woodcarving lesson with the Northern Virginia Carvers. // 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls

Launch Trampoline Park
June 17, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Dads jump free on Father’s Day with the purchase of one child. Burn off energy on the trampolines, play dodge ball or race through the ninja course. // 13348 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon

Hamiltunes at Lubber Run Amphitheater
June 17, 6 p.m.
While tickets to Hamilton may be financially out of reach, Dad will still love singing along to all the hits at this free concert. The program is presented by Arlington’s Encore Stage theatre ensemble. // 200 N. Columbus St., Arlington

Films in the Park
June 17, 7-9 p.m.
Grab a blanket and some snacks to enjoy a free showing of The Goofy Movie (G) with the whole family. // Strawberry Park, Fairfax

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