Spend Quality Time With The Family At These 6 Weekend Activities

Close out the month with a family-friendly movie, magic show, or trip to the sunflower fields.

By Michele Kettner • Posted July 28, 2021 at 3:38 p.m.

As we get ready to say goodbye to July, close out the month with a bang! Instead of spending the weekend at home, bring the kiddos to a magic show, drive-in movie, or sunflower field for an epic weekend with the help of these family activities.

Build A Bird’s Nest

Friday, 11 a.m.-noon
Take some time out of your Friday to learn about your little bird friends. As you learn about the unknown hazards birds face in the area, families will be able to build their own bird’s nest to help keep their feathered friends safe and warm. Lake Anna State Park: 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania; free

Family Fun Entertainment Series: Turley the Magician

Saturday, 10-10:45 a.m.
Skip the cartoons and head to the magic show instead. Join Turley the Magician for a morning of magic, comedy, and fun with endless tricks up his sleeve and around the corner. Reston Town Square Park: 11900 Market St., Reston; free

Family Friendly Saturday Morning Makers

Saturday, 11 a.m.
Trade in your Saturday morning chores for a DIY session. Show off your arts and crafts skills as you create your own custom sign, tray, picture frame, or much more to display in your home. AR Workshop Bristow: 10290 Bristow Center Dr., Bristow; $50-$104.50

Harry Potter Birthday Tours

Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
If you have a Harry Potter fan in your family, this is the place to be this weekend. This special tour of the Apothecary Museum celebrates the most famous wizard of all time as he turns 41. Enjoy a deep dive into the muggle medicines that inspired the different potions in the series. Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum: 105-107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria; $6

Movies at the Pfitz

Saturday, 7 p.m.
Bust a move with the family at this special showing of Footloose at the Pfitz. Munch on sweet treats at this drive-in setup where dancing is definitely encouraged. Pfitzner Stadium Complex: 7 County Complex, Woodbridge; $35 per vehicle

Summer of Sunflowers

Through September 6, times vary
Sunflower season has officially bloomed in NoVA and there is no better place to experience it than Burnside Farms. With over 30 different types of sunflowers, you will not only get beautiful stems to take home, but also stunning family photos. Burnside Farms: 11008 Kettle Run Rd., Nokesville; $10-$16

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.