Burke Lake Golf course will be busy this summer with tournaments and shoot-outs. Photo contributed
Summer Pond Exploration
June 28, 11 a.m.
(3-6 yrs.) Join Hidden Pond Naturalists for a summer of exploration on Thursdays from 11 to 11:45 a.m. There’s a different topic each week. The cost is $5 per child for each session. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 703-451-9588.
Cost: $5
Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield
Monthly Summer Shootout - July
July 6, 7 p.m.
(18 - adult), Burke Lake Golf Center, 703-323-1641. 10 players begin on hole #1, with one player being eliminated on each hole. Winner and runner-up receive gift certificates from BLGC. Limited to 10 players. No rain date. Cost $20/person. Fee due at time of registration. Includes beverage after play.
Burke Lake Golf Center Location: 6915 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
Snake Feeding Program
July 11, 5:15 p.m.
(7-Adult) Observe the unique methods snakes use to feed during a behind-the-scenes look at the snakes at Hidden Pond Nature Center. Glimpse something few people get to see in the wild while learning about local serpents and their importance to our ecosystem. The program runs from 5:15 to 6 p.m., and the cost is $5 per person. This program is not for everyone and may be graphic. For more information, call 703-451-9588.
Cost: $5
Hidden Pond Nature Center Location: 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield
First Annual Springfield Nights Summer Concert Series
July 11, 7 p.m. – Randy Thompson Band (Americana/Roots Rock)
Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
Junior 18-hole Tournament
July 13, 8 a.m.
(7-17yrs.) 8 a.m. – noon, Burke Lake Golf Center, 703-323-1641. Junior golfers compete in an 18-hole individual stroke tournament. Players compete in 3 age divisions: 10 & under, 11 – 13, 14 – 17. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in all divisions. Closest to the pin contests. Registration begins 2 weeks prior to event. Rain date: July 20. Cost: $20/Jr. program members, $30/non-jr. program members, includes lunch. Fee due at time of registration.
Cost: $20
Burke Lake Golf Center Location: 6915 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
First Annual Springfield Nights Summer Concert Series
July 18, 7 p.m. – The David Kitchen Band (Pop/Rock): Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
Night Kayaking
July 18, 7:30 p.m.
(13-Adult) Enjoy Lake Accotink after dark in a kayak. Many nocturnal animals come out after dark and the view from a kayak is a great way to see them. Bring flashlights and dress for the activity. This program from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. costs $30 per person. For more information, call 703-569-3464.
Cost: $30
Lake Accotink Location: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield
Saturday Beach Party Range Social 21+
July 21, 7 p.m.
Celebrate under the stars this summer at the new double-decker driving range at Burke Lake Golf Center. Enjoy unlimited range balls, food buffet , soft drinks, music, games, prizes and drawings and 1 drink ticket. Limited to first 50 registered.
Cost: $30
Burke Lake Golf Center Location: 6915 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
First Annual Springfield Nights Summer Concert Series
July 25, 7 p.m. – The Johnny Artis Band (R&B)
Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
First Annual Springfield Nights Summer Concert Series
August 1, 7 p.m. – Ruthie & the Wranglers (American Roots)
Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
Monthly Summer Shootout - August
August 3, 7 p.m.
(18 - adult), 7 p.m., Burke Lake Golf Center, 703-323-1641. 10 players begin on hole #1, with one player being eliminated on each hole. Winner and runner-up receive gift certificates from BLGC. Limited to 10 players. No rain date. Cost $20/person. Fee due at time of registration. Includes beverage after play.
Cost: $20
Burke Lake Golf Center Location: 6915 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
First Annual Springfield Nights Summer Concert Series
August 8, 7 p.m.– The Colin Thompson Band (Blues/Rock):
Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station