Lebanese Taverna at Falls Church Farmers Market and Pink Boa 5K

Brides Against Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit touring the country selling donated wedding gowns with the proceeds directly going toward programs and services for people affected by cancer. The "Nationwide Tour of Gowns" will make a tour stop in Washington Sept. 13-14 at the Dupont Circle Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Ave.http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/upcoming-shows-2013/washington-dc-bridal-show-september-2013/

Music, firing demonstrations and hikes are just some of the ways to commemorate the 151st anniversary of the Battle of Antietam at Antietam National Battlefield, 5831 Dunker Church Rd., Sharpsburg, Md. The event runs Friday through Sunday and costs $4 per person or $6 per family. Call 301-432-5125 for more information.

It’s a special trip back in time with the Colonial Market and Fair at Mount Vernon on Saturday and Sunday. “General Washington” will be overseeing Revolutionary War drills. The event includes artisans demonstrating their crafts and selling a variety of goods. Potomac River sightseeing cruises also will be available for free. Entertainment will include music, sword-swallowing, fire-eating and more. The event is included in Mount Vernon admission: $17 for adults; $8 for children ages 6-11; and free for ages 5 and under. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway.

McLean’s 1st Stage performs "The Pitmen Painters" in which a group of miners makes an unexpected mark on the art world. The show is performed at 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays. The theater is located at 1524 Spring Hill Rd., McLean. Tickets range from $15 to $27. Call 703-854-1856 for more information.

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Saturday, Sept. 14

Stifel and Capra will host a workshop featuring Karen Mullarkey of Area 718, who will teach attendees how to make modern prayer flags. The workshop begins at 11 a.m.

Chefs from Lebanese Taverna will provide a cooking demonstration at the Falls Church Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon.

The Leesburg Fine Arts Festival returns this weekend. Historic Downtown Leesburg and Friends of Leesburg Public Arts will transform a busy intersection into an “outdoor gallery” of paintings, sculptures, photography, mixed-media and more. Artists will be on hand. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. At King and Market streets, Leesburg.

It’s a special trip back in time with the Colonial Market and Fair at Mount Vernon on Saturday and Sunday. “General Washington” will be overseeing Revolutionary War drills. The event includes artisans demonstrating their crafts and selling a variety of goods. Potomac River sightseeing cruises also will be available for free. Entertainment will include music, sword-swallowing, fire-eating and more. The event is included in Mount Vernon admission: $17 for adults; $8 for children ages 6-11; and free for ages 5 and under. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway.

Mark your calendar for the annual Native Plant Sale at the Vienna Community Center from 8 am to 12 pm. Browse a variety of plants native to the area and get your gardening questions answered by the Town’s horticultural staff. Bring bags to carry your plants; cash or check only.

Saturdays through Oct. 26 take the All the President's Pups walking tour of Mount Vernon. President George Washington loved dogs and you’ll hear all about it during a 1.25 mile walk with five stops. The tour begins at 10 a.m. and the cost is general admission - $17 for adults - plus $5 for the tour. Admission for dogs is free.mountvernon.org

The City of Alexandria is hosting the second annual Alexandria Multicultural Fest on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Four Mile Run Park and community building, 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave. Admission is free. delray.patch.com/group/around-town/p/alexandria-gearing-up-for-diversecity-multicultural-fest

Learn more about Samuel Tucker during a 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. book signing and reception for the first children’s biography about the Virginia civil rights trail blazer. Remarks will be made by Sen. Henry Marsh III, the late Tucker’s law partner. Family friendly and free! Reservations required by RSVP to 703-746-4356.

The Keegan Theatre wraps up its performance of “A Few Good Men” this weekend. The military courtroom drama shows at 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Ticket price ranges from $30 to $35. The Keegan is located at 1742 Church St., NW, Washington, Call 703-892-0202 for more information.

Sunday

The Tigerlily Foundation will host its 2nd Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk beginning at 8 a.m. at  the Fairfax Corner Pavilion, 11901 Grand Commons Ave. The event supports young women battling breast cancer. http://tigerlilyfoundation.org/events/tigerlily-pink-boa-5k-walkrun/

The National Football League may have just charged back into our lives, but check out the other football – MLS team D.C. United plays the Los Angeles Galaxy at RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St., SE, Washington. The kickoff is at 4 p.m.

The O Street Band performs from 10 a.m. to noon at Alexandria’s  Four Mile Run Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market, at the west end of Four Mile Run at the intersection with Mount Vernon Avenue. Free! 4MRMarket.org