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There's an old Hollywood adage that you never want to work with kids or dogs. Luckily, that doesn't apply here, as there are plenty of weekend activities to do with both your kids and your dogs.

Every Friday, the after-hours teen center in Cascades library is open from 7-10 PM. Let your teens have fun with art supplies, computers and video games in a safe, social environment. Each week also has a special activity. This week's activity is hardware jewelry. 

The Home Depot on Shellhorn Rd. in Ashburn is hosting a free kid's workshop on Saturday morning, from 9-12. The workshops "teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment." This week, the project is a valet organizer. 

Visit in Leesburg on Saturday to have professional pet photographer Bill Owen shoot a session with your canine companion. The cost is $120 for the sitting, which includes two 8x10 glossies. Add a second dog to the sitting for just $35.

If you have a little one, bring the family down to Ashburn Library on Saturday morning at 10 AM. The whole family can enjoy stories, music and maybe even a little dancing while your kids build their social skills.

Step into the past and relive the days of old-time fairs and ice cream socials with the Governor's Country Fair at . For just $10/carload, you get hayrides, ice cream, games, music and more. There's even a baking contest sponsored by .