By Prince William Living
It’s Wednesday and we’re Over the Hump! We’re here twice a month to give you the events happening in the area each weekend. Fall is here and festivals and Halloween celebrations are everywhere! Here are just a few of the events happening locally the next two weekends.
Fix-It Fair
Keep Prince William Beautiful (KPWB) and the County Solid Waste Division will hold a Fix-It Fair on Saturday. Fix-It events provide the opportunity for members of the community to bring salvageable items for repair and subsequent reuse. Repair work appointments and pre-registration are required. County residents can visit kpwb.org/events to sign up for an appointment. Saturday, Oct. 17, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex Ct., Woodbridge
PetOberfest
All are welcome to attend and enjoy free family and pet friendly activities including a pet parade/costume contest, animal rescues, pet-friendly exhibitors, lure course for dogs (some breeds prohibited for safety reasons), children’s entertainment, store discounts, prizes, and much more. Pet photo booth donations will benefit the Prince William SPCA. All pets in attendance must be leashed. Saturday, Oct. 17, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodridge
Drive Thru Fall Fest
This family fun event is a drive thru at the Piney Branch School parking lot. Completely FREE of charge. The event has a scavenger hunt game, family photo op, decorated cars and more. Saturday, Oct. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Piney Branch Elementary School, 8301 Linton Hall Rd., Bristow
Queen’s Cartoonists
With virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental mayhem, and large doses of comedy, The Queen’s Cartoonists will change the way your family sees (and hears) the Sunday funnies. Get tickets here. Sunday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. | Hylton on the Hill, Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
Trivia Night
Bring your “quaranteam” of up to six people and rent your space in a socially-distanced picnic circle
in the park! Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta will emcee this spooky Halloween Trivia Night! Adult beverages will be available for purchase; sponsored by Patriot Scuba and Patriots for Disabled Divers. Friday, Oct. 23, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. | River Mill Park, 458 Mill St., Occoquan
BARK Ranger Day
Head to Manassas National Battlefield Park for the launch of their new B.A.R.K. Ranger program. Dogs on leashes welcome! Weather permitting, family-friendly and dog-friendly programs will be held on the Henry Hill Loop (meet at the Visitor Center). Saturday, Oct. 24, 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Manassas National Battlefield Park, 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas
Halloween Baby Goat Yoga
Come out for a family friendly Halloween Goat Yoga class at the Little Goat Farm at the Lake. Relax and enjoy the adorable animals. Saturday, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Little Goat Farm at the Lake, 8954 Burwell Rd., Nokesville
Cookies & Scream
The annual Halloween celebration must go on! All performance activities will be outdoors. Entertainment from very special guests, costume parade, spooky treats – and the Haunted Basement is returning! Saturday, Oct. 24, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Cookies & Cream, 14650 Washington St., Haymarket
Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru
Grab the family, dress in your costumes, load up the car for the Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat at Battlefield High School! See the awesome trunks and get a bag of candy, along with the other fun surprises in store! Sunday, Oct. 25, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. | Battlefield High School, 15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket
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Want to know what else is going on this weekend? 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.
