Reston Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Weekend

Reston VA

19 August, 2021

12:19 PM

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RESTON, VA — Wondering what there is to do in the Reston area this weekend? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in Reston. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a coat drive, or yoga in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and near Reston: Intro to CAD: Onshape & 3D Printing When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Get hands-on, step-by-step instruction on how to use Onshape to design and print your own projects on a 3D printer. This class covers the basics from the ground up, but offers plenty of opportunities for more experienced users to grow their skills and learn new tips and tricks... Learn More Intro to Sensors with Arduino using TinkerCAD When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online What: In this class, students will learn how to use various simple sensor types with Arduino microcontrollers, using TinkerCAD and pre-made circuit/coded examples. We will cover digital and analog sensors, and some ways to manage the input and see the output. Some programs are coded usi... Learn More Bike Maintenance 101 When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: Want to learn how to take care of your bike? How a pro changes inner tubes, changes chains, and and tunes your brakes? Join us for an in-person workshop on bike maintenance and tuning. We will work from the wheels up and demonstrate proper maintenance techniques! Cost: $40 Cancell... Learn More National Capital Puppetry Guild: VIRTUAL FESTIVAL (AUG 19-22ND!) When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Zoom and YouTube Streams What: The National Capital Puppetry Guild (NCPG) presents The 2nd Virtual National Capital Puppetry Festival! This festival highlights the extraordinary talents of local puppeteers and international artists and promotes the education of puppetry arts through several workshops and pa... Learn More Movie in the Park When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hook Road Rec Area (Hook Road/Fairway Drive) What: Are you looking for a fun outing to do as a family? Register and join us for a movie in the park. Bring your blanket/chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy a movie under the stars. Concessions will be available for purchase. Contact [email protected] or call 703-435-6577 for more ... Learn More Featured Event: Come walk with us at the Fight Suicide Walkathon! When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:30 a.m. Where: Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J What: I invite you to the Fight Suicide Walkathon on Saturday, August 21st 8:30AM - 12:00 PM at Lake Fairfax Park for a beautiful day of walking! We welcome everyone of all ages to this free event hosted by the Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington. The event will have a li... Learn More Featured Event: Come walk with us at the Fight Suicide Walkathon! (Nicole Sim) Help Save Lives at the Fight Suicide Walkathon! When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:30 a.m. Where: Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J, Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20190, United States What: We, the Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington, are a non-profit organization, located in Vienna, VA. We will host the 'Fight Suicide' Walkathon on Saturday, August 21st at Lake Fairfax Park to raise awareness of suicide prevention methods and help save lives. We invit... Learn More Dog Paddle When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: North Hills Pool (Reston Association) What: Bring your dog for a final dip in the pools that have closed for the season and bid farewell to the dog days of summer. Proof of current dog license is required. See restonwebtrac.org for event times and details. Learn More Hand-Sewing: Embroidery 101 When: Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: Spruce up your jeans, dress up your bedding, and make beautiful gifts with these basic embroidery stitches. Learn running stitch, back stitch, chain stitch, leaf stitch, daisy knots, and French knots. Cost: $45 Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of hand sewingCancellation Policy: ... Learn More Circuit Design & Electronics: Intermediate to Advanced When: Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: Please note: 2-day classAug 21, 2021 from 2PM-6PMAug 22, 2021 from 2PM-6PM In this 2-day, hands-on workshop, learn the art of PCB design using the open-source PCB CAD software – EasyEDA – so you can continue this hobby after the workshop. Software is very similar to EagleCAD a... Learn More Dog Paddle When: Sunday, August 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Dogwood Pool (Reston Association) What: Bring your dog for a final dip in the pools that have closed for the season and bid farewell to the dog days of summer. Proof of current dog license is required. See restonwebtrac.org for event times and details. Learn More RSM Festival When: Sunday, August 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake Fairfax Park Canopy G What: We are thrilled to announce that RSM will have a traditional Festival in person this year! Please join us anytime between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. We will have tons of games, free prizes, math stations, and other fun activities to enjoy safely. Please join us with your family and ... Learn More Bubble-free Plastic Casting When: Sunday, August 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: Bubbles are a common problem in castings. In some cases, you can ignore them. But for other applications, you might not be so lucky. You might need a transparent part which would be ruined by bubbles. Or your part's strength might be compromised by bubbles. In those cases, you... Learn More Featured Event: Brass and Silver Restoration Services When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 4101 Chainbridge Rd, Suite 104, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 What: Open Mondays (only) 10-4 (703)691-4190 Polishing Plating Repair Do you have an heirloom that is blackened with years of tarnish or in need of repair? The Silversmiths at Bel-Air House of Silver can restore your silver and brass heirlooms with expertise and love. They provide ... Learn More Featured Event: Pescao When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:45 p.m. Where: Blend 111 What: Blend 111 is hosting "Pescao" - a seafood tapas concept bursting with Latin American flavors. Reservations (for inside and outside) are available online for Mondays in August. Reservations are typically required (available only via the link below). Learn More Featured Event: Pescao (Michael Biddick) See more local events, or add your own, on the Reston Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.