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By Prince William Living Staff| Sponsored by OmniRide
History, art, and autumn fun come together this weekend! Step back in time on a Local History Tour of Williams Ordinary in Dumfries, then embrace the Halloween spirit with Factory of Fear: The Horror Hotel or the suspenseful stage production of The Woman in Black. Music lovers can unwind at the Chrysalis Concert Series with Sam Robbins, while families can enjoy fall festivities like Barktoberfest, Fall O Ween, and the Fairmont Park Community Celebration. Add a little creativity to your weekend at Arts VanGo: Community Art Workshop, shop local treasures at the Annual Holiday Bazaar, or learn a new skill at The Art of Saving Seeds. However you choose to spend it, this weekend is full of ways to explore, connect, and celebrate your community. Don’t Miss Out!
Local History Tour Group: Williams Ordinary
For Grades 11 and up. Meet at Williams Ordinary to tour the site and visit the exhibits. If you’d like to make a special appointment to tour Williams Ordinary, call the Office of Historic Preservation Main Office at 703-792-1731 or email historicpreservation@pwcgov.
Factory of Fear, The Horror Hotel
FACTORY OF FEAR, THE HORROR HOTEL, is a chilling haunted experience set in a twisted, reimagined world where history and terror collide. Before it was a bustling four-story factory, this ominous building now housing the ARTfactory was once home to a Manassas hotel. See it as it was, or rather, how it could be now as it is transformed into an eerie, Haunted Experience. Tickets. Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18, 6 to 11 p.m. | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. Additional shows next weekend.
Chrysalis Concert Series: Sam Robbins
A Boston-based “old soul singer songwriter” whose music is evocative of classic 70s songwriters like James Taylor and Neil Young. Inquire in advance for childcare: auction@bruu.org. Info and tickets: BRUU.org. Friday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. | Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, 9350 Main St., Manassas
PWLT’s “The Woman in Black”
West End’s smash hit “The Woman in Black” comes to Manassas. Arthur Kipps, a lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the specter of a Woman in Black. Purchase tickets here. Friday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas.
Annual Holiday Bazaar
The United Women of Faith at St. Thomas United Methodist Church present this annual event, with handmade crafts, jewelry, good as new, a bake sale, White House Ornaments, lunch and more. All proceeds support UWF sponsored missions. Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 8899 Sudley Road, Manassas
Barktoberfest 2025
A day of pet-focused fun for the whole family! With animal adoptions, pet-friendly photo booth, resources for pet owners, giveaways and more. Presented by Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye. Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | K9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park, 13000 Minnieville Road, Lake Ridge
The Art of Saving Seeds
Fall O Ween
Aerialist delighting your eyes with their grace twirling about on silken fabric, Escape Room, Library Games and more, including decorated pumpkin contest and costume party! Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Park Central Plaza, 100 Park Central Plaza, Manassas Park
Fairmont Park Community Celebration
Arts VanGo: Community Art Workshop – Mask Making
Arts VanGo Community Art Workshops are for artists of all ages to come together and create! During this workshop, artists will create and decorate fun oversized and -three-dimensional masks made out of paper! Presented by Crossroads Arts Alliance. Register here. Sunday, Oct. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. | Haymarket Museum, 15025 Washington St., Haymarket
These events are current as of the time we receive the information. While we make every attempt to be accurate, please check with the event sponsor or hosting organization prior to attending any event. Prince William Living is not responsible for event schedule changes or group policies.
