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Get Out: Capital Home and Garden Show, Kids Mini Photo Session and More

It's Thursday, and you need ideas for what to do this weekend

In search of a great weekend activity? Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your free time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.

1. KIDS MINI PHOTO SESSION FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Where/When: 404 Madison St, Herndon, VA 20170; Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Why Go: This mini kids photo session and model search benefit a non-profit group helping parents with infant loss.
Pricing: $75; Reservations a must

2. CAPITAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW
Where/When: 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly VA 20151, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Why Go: One stop shopping experience for homeowners looking t remodel, decorate, or landscape their home.                                                                               Pricing: $13 Adults; $3 Kids

3. RESTON HOSPITAL NIGHT OF FLIGHT HEALTH EVENT
Where/When: Verizon Center, Washington, DC; Saturday, 5 p.m.
Why Go: Reston Hospital Center is hosting a free pre-game health event with screenings, mini-seminars, heart healthy education, and prizes.  Then stay and watch the Wizards take on the Dallas Mavericks.
Pricing: $25 - $99/Ticket; Purchase tickets through Reston Hospital and get a discount; Promo code: reston

4. FIRST AID AND ADULT CPR
Where/When: American Red Cross Loudoun Office, Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Why Go: Earn your 2 year certification as you learn how to respond and react in an emergency. 
Pricing: $60

5. ELECTRIC RECYCLING
Where/When: 4618 W. Ox Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Why Go: Get a head start on Spring Cleaning by recycling your televisions, computer monitors, keyboards and other electronic devices.  This event is open to Fairfax County residents.
Pricing: Free

We know you have your favorites that we may have missed. So share in the comments below. What are you doing this weekend?

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