By Prince William Living
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It’s Wednesday and we’re Over the Hump! That means we’re looking forward to weekend events.
Cinco de Mayo Events
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long at Bar Louie in Stonebridge, Cabo style! Join the team for their Cabo De Mayo Weekend featuring Sammy Hagar’s Santo Mezquila all weekend. Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5, 11:00 a. m.-2:00 a. m. each day | Bar Louie, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge
Only one day of Cinco de Mayo just isn’t enough – so Cinco de Chuy’s is celebrated all weekend! Join the Chuy’s team May 3, 4 and 5 to enjoy your favorite Tex-Mex and specials on drinks and appetizers! Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4, Sunday, May 5, 11:00 a. m.-10:00 p. m. each day | Chuy’s, 2641 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge
Come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Los Toltecos in Woodbridge, offering guests drink specials all day. Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4, Sunday, May 5, 11:00 a. m.-9:00 p. m. each day | Los Toltecos of Woodbridge, 4120 Merchant Plaza, Woodbridge
DRINKOS ARE CINCO$ ($5 draft beer specials all day) at Tin Cannon on Cinco de Mayo! Sunday, May 5, 1:00-8:00 p. m. | Tin Cannon Brewing Company, 7679 Limestone Drive, Suite 130, Gainesville
Join the Eavesdrop Brewery for Cinco De Mayo! Latin music provided by Flamenco and Tacos and Quesadillas all day long! They will also be releasing TWO specialty beers on this day- a Mexican Lager and a Horchata Stout. Sunday, May 5, 1:00-8:00 p. m. | Eavesdrop Brewery, 7223 Centreville Road, Suite 115, Manassas
The Brew Republic team is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in style with drink specials all day, plus they will have a Michelada (spicy Mexican beer and lime cocktail) and delicious Horchatas available too. Sunday, May 5, 5:00-9:00 p. m. | Brew Republic Bierwerks, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge
Prince William Historic Properties Events
Architectural Tour of Ben Lomond – On May 4, from 11:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m., experts at Ben Lomond House will give a tour focused on the 1832 architecture of the house. Learn how the house was built without modern technology, how the styles and needs of the time influenced the design of the house, and about the people who built it. Portions of the house not normally open to the public will be included in the $5 tour. Children under 6 can tour the site for free. Saturday, May 4, 11;00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m. | Ben Lomond House, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas
Special Potomac Blockade Boat Tour – Set out on the pontoon boat Miss Rivershore to tour sites that were critical to the Confederate forces’ successful blockade of Washington, D.C. from September 1861 through early March 1862. The boat will float past preserved batteries at Freestone Point and Possum Nose, as well as Evansport and Shipping Point. A walking tour of the Possum Nose – Cockpit Point Gun Battery site will be included. The hike is steep in places, so wear appropriate clothing and footwear. The $70 tour includes lunch at Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant. The tour will start from the dock at the restaurant. For more information, call 703-792-4754. Saturday, May 4, 10:00 a. m.-2:00 p. m. | Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant (dock), 1510 Cherry Hill Road, Dumfries
Other Events
It’s the First Friday Historic Downtown Derby! This event will feature stick horse races at the Harris Pavilion, derby hat parade, photo opportunities, Mint Juleps (at participating downtown restaurants), and special activities and sales at participating downtown merchant locations. Wear your best hat and come on out to the races! Friday, May 3, 6:00-9:00 p. m. | Historic Downtown Manassas
While you’re in Manassas for First Friday, stop in at McCall Studio Gallery. Check out the exhibit on historic places art by travel historian and Prince William Living Photographer and Writer John Cowgill. His travel stories will add to this fun event and spring art exhibit! Friday, May 3, 6:00-9:00 p. m. | McCall Studio Gallery, 9409 Battle Street, Manassas
Come enjoy an evening of wine, food, and music at the third annual Keep Prince William Beautiful (KPWB) Farm to Table fundraiser. This event will also feature a silent auction, and vendors from the Marketplace. Click here for tickets. Saturday, May 4, 6:30-9:30 p. m. | Winery at La Grange, 4970 Antioch Road, Haymarket
Calling all lovers of mint juleps, beautiful hats, and the Kentucky Derby! KO Distilling is celebrating an evening dedicated to the Kentucky Derby and culture of Church Hill Downs. Show off your spirit and wear your derby hat to be entered into the Derby Hat Competition! Saturday, May 4, 3:30-7:30 p. m. | KO Distilling, 10381 Central Park Drive, Suite 105, Manassas
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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.
