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By Prince William Living
We’re over the hump! We’re here twice a month to let you know what’s going on in the area each weekend. Here are just a few of the events happening locally over the coming weekends.
Friday Night Flights
Date night, girls’ night out, or just an evening to celebrate with family and friends! If the weather is as beautiful as the bourbons, whiskey, or gins, the party is on the patio. Guests will get an exclusive opportunity to sample delicious confections and food, paired with a premium selection of spirits chosen by experts. Must be 21 to register: 703-499-8809. Friday, March 11 and Friday, March 18. 7:00 p.m. | The Spot on Mill Street, 406 Mill Street, Occoquan
Family Day: Women’s History
The Marine Corps Museum celebrates Women’s History Month with activities based on the contributions and accomplishments of female Marines. Saturday, March 12, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle
Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt
Follow the map to search for the little leprechauns hiding in the park and their elusive pot of gold. What other treasures can you find in the woods? Saturday, March 12, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | Silver Lake Regional Park, 16198 Silver Lake Road, Haymarket
Model Train Show
Scout Troop 964 is hosting its 22nd annual Train Show Event this weekend. Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Lake Ridge Middle School, 12350 Mohican Road, Woodbridge
Greater Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 2022 Greater Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade will march down Center Street in Old Town Manassas. Come out and celebrate the Grand Irish Tradition with several pipe bands, Irish culture groups (Ancient Order of Hibernians), Irish dance groups, and the Manassas community! Saturday, March 12, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Center Street, Manassas
Self-Defense Seminar
This event will be two, one-hour classes. Women only from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.; open to anyone 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The event is being held in the OPHS gymnasium. Presented by the school on behalf of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Saturday, March 19, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | Osbourn Park High School, 8909 Euclid Ave., Manassas
Comedy & Improv with the Pun-demics
19th Century Womanhood at the Haislip-Hall House
A day of living history to learn about what life was like for women in the 19th century. Learn about many aspects of the home that women oversaw from the daily household chores, education, medicine, and more. Participate in cooking demonstrations, sewing, and other household activities that women had to complete daily without the benefits of electricity or running water. Even take a little bit of women’s history home with you! Saturday, March 19, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow
“Voices United” Concert
The Manassas Chorale presents “Voices United: Wonder, Love and Praise” Concert. An evening of uplifting sacred music, in conjunction with the Voices United Workshop Choir led by guest conductor Clark Sorrells. Tickets available at hyltoncenter.org. Saturday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
Children’s Day at the Museum
Join the team at Weems-Botts Museum virtually as they display Violet Merchant’s photographs and records, analyzing the attitudes and stereotypes towards women in the early 1900s! Write an “I Am” poem to share and reflect on how you can celebrate women’s history! Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered throughout the year focusing on different themes each month. Sunday, March 20, 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. | Weems-Botts Musem, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries
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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.
