This year's lineup includes Alexandria's very own Virginia Coalition, The Smithereens, and Toad the Wet Sprocket performing Saturday. Sunday morning, be sure to bring the kids to see Disney's Ralph's World and stay for the afternoon performance of Little Feat. We continue to add exciting performers to the line-up, but we can't reveal them to you until they're confirmed... so check back to see who else is coming... you never know who's going to make an appearance! |
| Activities |
Amusement rides include the ever-popular Ferris Wheel sponsored by Mirant, the Kiddy Swing, Dino Bounce, Wave Thunder, Dizzy Dragon, The Scat, the ever-romantic Carousel and several more! Ticket Costs:
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| Children's Harbor Tent |
| Located beneath the Family Health Pavilion - this craft and activity tent is full of fun crafts and activities for the little ones including a Father's Day card making station and face painting. Parents must stay with children during visit. No fee.
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| Ocean in Motion |
| Visit the interactive traveling aquarium, Ocean in Motion at Gate One and Oronoco Street. You will journey from the seagrass beds of the Chesapeake Bay to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Touch tanks only open from 10 AM – 3 PM on Saturday; 11AM to 4 PM on Sunday. No fee.
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| Schooner Sultana |
sponsored by Northern Virginia Magazine – Make sure to visit the pier for other exhibits and a tour of the visiting tall ship Schooner Sultana from Chestertown, Maryland. You may see a couple of pirates out on the pier! Ship crew will take breaks as follows: Saturday 1-2 PM and 5-6 PM with tours ending at 8PM; Sunday 2-3 PM with tours ending at 6 PM. No fee.
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| Penny Arcade |
Visit the Commerce Bank booth and donate your spare change to the Alexandria Red Cross. Kids will love the lights and sounds – located next to the Children’s Harbor Tent!
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| Snap, Krackle and Pop! |
On Sunday come see these famous Kellogg’s characters from 11AM - 2PM.
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| The Freemasons of Northern Virginia |
| Parents! Stop by the Masons’ booth located on the footpath close to the Children’s Harbor Tent and receive a free VACHIP for your child – a comprehensive child ID program provided by the Virginia Freemasons that combines photo, fingerprinting, video and dental imprinting. |