Things To Do In May
Hello May. You crept in like a mouse. Spring is in full swing and I have a desire to clean my house and organize my closets! There are some great events locally this month to encourage you to safely and easily get rid of your crap! Sharing in hopes that you too are looking for some of these opportunities to get motivated for some Spring cleaning.
Recycling Events
Electronics Recycling Sat, May 14, 6 – 10 AM
Securis 14801 Willard Rd #800, Chantilly, VA
The Northern Virginia Community Electronics Recycling Event is held on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Shredding/Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Event
Sat, May 7, 8 AM – 12 PM
WM - Manassas Transfer Station
8305 Quarry Rd, Manassas, VA
Shredding, household hazardous waste and electronics drop off event for Manassas City residents. Residents can drop off up to 4 boxes of personal documents for shredding; computers, fax machines...
Helping Nature
Survey: Meadowood Butterfly and Dragonfly
Fri, May 27, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Meadowood Recreation Area Lorton, VA
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay
Survey: Occoquan Regional Park Butterfly and Dragonfly
Fri, May 13, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
9751 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay
Survey: Metz Wetlands Butterfly and Dragonfly
Fri, May 6, 12:30 – 4:00 PM
15875 Neabsco Rd, Woodbridge, VA
Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay
ONLINE Introduction to Beekeeping Class at The Bee Store
Sun, May 1, 5 – 7 PM
The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr D, Lake Ridge, VA
Outdoor Activities
Fri, May 20, 8:30 AM – Sun, May 22, 5:00 PM
Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds 890 W Main St, Berryville, VA
Lucketts Spring Market is a wildly popular Northern Virginia event that showcases more than 200 of the best “vintage hip” vendors
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival Fri, May 20 – Sun, May 22
Reston Town Center 11900 Market St, Reston, VA
Now in its 31st year, the Tephra ICA Festival (formerly Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival) will take place on May 20–22, 2022 and will highlight more than 200 artists
Astronomy Day 2022 May 7, 5 – 11 PM
C. M. Crockett Park 10066 Rogues Rd, Midland, VA
Sat, May 7, 5:00 PM EDT: Join NOVAC members who will be on hand to share views of the night sky. Activities during Astronomy Day will include a telescope meet and greet, solar observing
Bike to Work Day features 96 pit stops in DC, MD, and VA, with giveaways, food, and more
Tephra ICA Festival @ Reston Town Center May 20, 2022
The 31st Tephra Fine Arts Festival brings hundreds of artists producing high quality, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind artwork to our neighborhood
Fun Events Around Town
Mother’s Day Vendor Market @ Lost Boy Cider May 6, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
Plaza Live: Summerfest Concert Series @ Tysons Corner CenterMay 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm
Plaza Party @ the Village at Leesburg May 6, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
Friday Night Live! @ Herndon Town Green May 6, 2022
Heritage Indian Festival @ Dulles Expo Center May 7, 2022
Spring Fest @ Claude Moore Park May 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am
Running of the Chihuahuas @ The Wharf May 7, 2022
Vintage Police Car Display @ National ZooMay 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am
Virginia Renaissance Faire @ Lake Anna Winery May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am
Viking Festival @ Harris Pavilion May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am
Strawberry Jubilee Fest @ Great Country Farms Sat May 21, 2022
Tarara Summer Concert Series @ Tarara Winery Sat May 28, 2022
If you make it to any of these events, please feel free to post a photo at Ariana Luxury Homes on Facebook or Instagram. Happy Spring.
