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By Prince William Living
Need ideas for something to do this weekend? How about a trivia night, a walking tour of Historic Downtown Manassas, several outdoor festivals with music and food, a play, and of course, farmers markets all weekend long! There’s something for everyone! Don’t Miss Out!
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge at outdoor trivia nights in the park! Play six rounds of brain busters for your chance to win the $100 gift card Grand Prize! Bring your up to eight-person team, camp chairs or blankets for seating, and a packed picnic or other food items. Friday, Sept. 15, 6:00 p.m. | River Mill Park, 458 Mill Street, Occoquan
Walking Tours of Historic Prince William Towns: Manassas
Join local historians once a month this summer for a special walking tour of historic towns in Prince William County. For September, visit Manassas, a town chartered in 1873 and steeped in Civil War history. This tour is co-led by the City of Manassas. Call 703-792-4754 for more information. Friday, Sept. 15, 7:00 p.m. | Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Avenue, Manassas
International Food Festival
Celebrate the cultural melting pot of our region at this annual International Food Festival in Downtown Manassas! Come enjoy Greek, Ukrainian, and American food and shop from vendors while listening to a live, international DJ. Saturday, Sept. 16, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center Street, Manassas
Police Department Community Fair
The PWC Police Department is hosting its annual Community Fair at the Sean Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex Court in Woodbridge, to celebrate diversity, embrace unity, and showcase the many facets of police work. The family-friendly event will feature displays from County public-safety agencies and government organizations, have fun activities, pet adoptions, live music, food trucks, and more. Saturday, Sept. 16, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Sean T. Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge
Celebrating Latin Roots
Georgetown South Community Council is partnering with Manassas City Public Schools and Rise Ministry to host a Hispanic Heritage Festival “like no other.” The festival will be equal parts information, education, empowerment, fun and heritage celebration, with a mission to make sure that Latino residents and friends understand all that society has to offer them. Representatives from dozens of agencies and organizations will be on hand. Saturday, Sept. 16, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. | Metz Middle School, 9950 Wellington Road, Manassas
Fences
Pittsburgh sanitation worker Troy Maxson once dreamed of a baseball career but was too old when the major leagues began admitting Black athletes. As he faces racial barriers at work and his own disappointments, Troy also grapples with his son’s hope for a college football scholarship and is confronted by his wife about his infidelity. FENCES is presented by special arrangement with The American Century Cycle. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org. Additional performances next weekend. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 17, 3:00 p.m. | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
Mariachi’s Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Join the festivities in celebration of Mexican Independence Day at Mariachi’s Tequileria & Restaurant in Historic Downtown Manassas! Saturday, Sept. 16, 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. | Mariachi’s Tequileria & Restaurant, 9428 Battle Street, Manassas
From two Thursday markets to a long-time Sunday market, there are a variety of farmers markets every weekend.
- Historic Downtown Manassas: Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center Street, Manassas
- Prince William Farmers Market: Thursdays, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge
- Historic Downtown Manassas: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Prince William Street Commuter Lot, 9024 Prince William Street, Manassas
- Market on Main, Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Garrison Park, 17749 Main Street, Dumfries
- Dale City Farmers Market, Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |14090 Gemini Way, Dale City
- Haymarket Sunday Farmers Market, Second and Fourth Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 15000 Washington Street, Haymarket
Want to know what else is going on? Visit our Events Calendar. Have events of your own to submit? Email calendar@princewilliamliving.com.
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.
