FAMILY EVENTS: JUNE 17 - JUNE 23, 2010

Taste of Reston
Friday, June 18 - Sunday, June 20
Reston Town Center - Reston, VA
http://www.restonchamber.org/Home/TasteofReston2010/tabid/6249/Default.aspx#TASTE

The 20th annual Taste of Reston, produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, will be held at beautiful Reston Town Center, on Market Street, Friday and Saturday, June 18 - 19, 2010. Taste of Reston is Northern Virginia's largest outdoor food festival featuring delectable samplings from the region's favorite eateries, live music both days, beer and wine gardens, and fun and games at Kids Corner. Call (703) 707-9045 for information.

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Become a Pilot Family Day and Aviation Display
Saturday, June 19
10am – 3pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - Chantilly, VA
http://www.nasm.si.edu/becomeapilot

Save the date for the Museum's most popular summer event at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, located in Chantilly, VA, near Washington Dulles International Airport. Explore an outdoor aviation display with approximately 50 visiting vintage, recreational, military, and homebuilt aircraft. Talk to pilots and find out what skills are needed to fly. Inside the Center, test your piloting skills in flight simulators, and participate in story time and hands-on activities with the kids. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is $15.

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SkateFest 2010
Saturday, June 19
1pm - 7pm
Wakefield Skate Park - Annandale, Virginia
http://www.skatefestfairfax.com/

Admission: $15 to register for the competition, comes with a free t-shirt
SkateFest is a two day charity based fundraiser, where the proceeds go to Children's National Medical Center in D.C. This festival includes skateboard competitions, Sk8 For A Cause, which is an event where skaters follow a marked area and receive free products from sponsors at every different pit spot, music, family friendly activities, food, games and more! Register at skatefestfairfax.com. Call (703) 425-5400 for information.

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Nature Night Hike
Saturday, June 19
8pm - 9pm
Lake Accotink - Springfield, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink

Admission: $5 Adult/ $3 if under 16 yrs. old (Reservations and Advance Payment Required)Witness the changing of day into night while hiking a gentle path through the woods. We'll look for possible signs of owls and other night creatures as you learn about the nocturnal activities of forest residents. Short talk indoors followed by one hour hike outdoors. Call (703) 569-0285 for information.

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Father's Day Cruise at Lake Accotink
Sunday, June 20
Noon, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 6pm
Lake Accotink - Springfield, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink

Admission: $4 for dads; $7 for other adults; $4 for children (Reservations and Advance Payment Required). Spend this special day with Dad at Lake Accotink Park! Cruise the shoreline while listening to an interpretive history of the park, lake and surrounding area. Refreshments served on board. Call (703) 569-0285 for information.

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Father’s Day Celebration
Sunday, June 20
11am - 4pm
Colvin Run Mill - Great Falls, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm

The Northern Virginia Carvers offer free wood carving lessons from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill. A nominal fee is charged for wood blanks. Tours of the mill and house are available for fathers accompanied by their children. Grinding demonstrations run from noon to 3 p.m. Starting at noon, you can hand-crank ice cream and sample your efforts for $1.25 a cup. To make a reservation, call 703-759-2771.

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