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 in Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park!
Outdoor Fun
Join Prince William Historic Preservation for the Fall Harvest Campfire. Enjoy a campfire and roasted marshmallows as you learn about how the local residents in Prince William County harvested their crops to prepare for winter. Experience the tools they used, the crops they harvested, and the unique things they did to prepare for winter in the 18th and 19th centuries. $5.00 per person. Friday, Sept. 20, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow
You’ll find clothes, handmade crafts, collectibles, and more at the Manassas Park Fall Yard Sale. Sale will be held in the front parking lot of the Community Center. Saturday, Sept. 21, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park
After you’ve hit the Yard Sale, come see the City of Manassas Park Preparedness Fair. It’s a family fun day of preparedness! There will be emergency vehicle displays, emergency preparedness vendors, activities for your children, and disaster recovery information. Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park
The Edgar Rohr Classic Car Show is back! Enjoy this classic car experience on the Museum lawn. Free. Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas
Experience the food and culture of Ethiopian, Greek, Romanian, and Slavic communities at the International Food Festival. Admission is free; cost for food. Saturday, Sept. 21, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center Street, Manassas
Family Fun
Man’s best friend is taking over the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Saturday for the annual “Dog Days of Summer” event. The event will include activities based on the vital role dogs and animals play in the Marine Corps and in the community. Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle
The Arts
It’s Movie Night at River Mill Park! Head over to see “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” a 1961 film about a Manhattan socialite with commitment issues. Rated NR. Runtime 115 minutes. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and head down to River Mill Park for great entertainment and stunning views of the Occoquan River. Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | River Mill Park, 458 Mill Street, Occoquan
Welcome country and gospel music legends Larry, Steve, and Rudy—The Gatlin Brothers to the Hylton Performing Arts Center in a special Hylton Center EXTRA! performance. Their storybook careers began in the small town of Abilene, Texas in 1955. The Grammy Award®-winning trio celebrates six decades of music and family with a new show, highlighting their raw, pure harmony honed after a lifetime of experiences as brothers and performers. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org. Sunday, Sept. 22, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
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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? Visit princewilliamliving.com/events/community/add.
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.
