St. Patrick's Day Parade, Restaurant Weeks: NoVA, DC Weekend Events

VIRGINIA — The first weekend of March will bring a parade, restaurant week, flea market and more to Northern Virginia and D.C.

One weekend highlight will be the 40th annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade and the preceding Fun Dog Show. Other major events are the DC Big Flea Market, Fairfax Comic Con Jr, Mega Kids' Consignment Sale and more.

For foodies, Vienna Restaurant Week is underway with a variety of special menus and eateries to choose from. After the weekend, Fairfax City Restaurant Week will begin.

Before the ice skating season ends, check out Ice Skating at Pentagon Row, Ice Skating at Reston Town Center, Ice Skating at Washington Harbour, Ice Rink at the Sculpture Garden and more. Other ongoing events to check out are The Great Migration Light Show at NOVA Wild and Woodlawn Needlework Show.

Below is a full roundup of events from Friday, March 3 to Sunday, March 5.

Friday, March 3

• Vienna Restaurant Week, Vienna (through March 12)
• Woodlawn Needlework Show, Woodlawn (daily though March 31 except Tuesdays)
• FXBG First Friday – Canal Quarter, Fredericksburg
• First Friday: Mad Hatter March Madness, Manassas
• CAA Men's Basketball Championship, Washington, DC (through March 7)
• 12th Annual Loudoun Soccer College Showcase, Leesburg (through March 5)
• First Friday Artisan Market at Hurkamp Park, Fredericksburg
• Planetarium Show, Aldie
• The Great Migration Light Show at NOVA Wild, Reston (through April 9)
• Ice Skating at Pentagon Row, Arlington (open until March)
• Escape to Margaritaville, Fredericksburg (through March 5)
• Ice Skating at Reston Town Center, Reston (through March 12)
• Ice Skating at Washington Harbour, Washington, DC (through March 12)
• Ice Rink at the Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC (through March 5)
• Seussical, Fredericksburg (through March 5)
• Book and Media Sale, Falls Church (through March 5)
• Stop Kiss - Performed by Reston Community Players (RCP), Reston (through March 12)
• Fun with One Art Exhibit Opening at Del Ray Artisans, Alexandria
• 50th Anniversary Sale at Today's Cargo, Alexandria (through March 23)
• Lettice and Lovage at Little Theatre of Alexandria, Alexandria (through March 18)
• National Mulled Wine Day, Round Hill

Saturday, March 4

• Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade, Alexandria
• Fun Dog Show, Alexandria
• DC Big Flea Market, Chantilly (through March 5)
• Winter Market, Manassas
• Fairfax Comic Con Jr., Chantilly
• Chili Cook Off at Old Ox Brewery, Ashburn
• Mega Kids' Consignment Sale, Manassas
• Scavenger Hunt of the Smithsonians, Washington, DC
• Spring Bling, a Hometown Fine Arts & Crafts Show, Leesburg
• 38th Annual Benefit Oyster Roast, Fredericksburg
• Fair Winds Brewing 8 Year Anniversary Party, Lorton
• Spring Flea Market, Reston
• Syrian Brunch & Bazaar Fundraiser, South Riding
• 2023 Wedding Showcase, Purcellville
• Spanish Wine Festival, Leesburg
• Master Singers of VA Presents Sing Her Song, Leesburg and Herndon (through March 5)
• Manassas Symphony Presents "Inspirations" with Pianist Joseph Kingma, Manassas
• Texture Photography Show opens, Falls Church (through April 16)
• Steep Canyon Rangers at Wolf Trap, Vienna
• Mad River Theater Works: “Freedom Flight,” McLean

Sunday, March 5

• Alexandria Wedding Showcase, Alexandria
• Bridal Show Under the Stars, Fredericksburg
• Purim Palooza (Carnival & More), Herndon
• Arlington Philharmonic Concert "Music in Bloom," Arlington
• Lucky Crafts And Afternoon Tea, Reston
• Fancy Dress Beer Cocktail Party, Reston