Prince William County Events: Your Monday Moment for Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2026

October arrives this week, bringing a packed mix of family fun, business events, local history, farmers markets, and the start of Prince William Living’s Crocktober. Here are a few events to put on your calendar around Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

Author Eric Litwin Visits the Library
11 a.m. to 12 noon

Children’s author Eric Litwin, known for his energetic and interactive approach to storytelling and music, visits Prince William Public Libraries for a special program. Event details: princewilliamliving.com/event/author-eric-litwin-visits-the-library/

Mahjong, Cocktails & Three Fun Nights at Woodhouse
5 to 7 p.m.
Woodhouse Spa Gainesville

Woodhouse Spa Gainesville kicks off a three-week Mahjong series on Sept. 29, with additional sessions Oct. 6 and 13. Space is limited to eight guests per table, making this a smaller, social way to learn the game or build confidence with more practice. Event details: princewilliamliving.com/event/mahjong-cocktails-three-fun-nights-at-woodhouse/2026-09-29/

Chamber Masters Golf Tournament
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bull Run Golf Club, 15000 Bull Run Estates Drive, Haymarket

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce closes out golf season with its annual 18-hole Captain’s Choice tournament benefiting the Prince William Chamber Foundation. Registration opens at 9 a.m., with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The day includes lunch, golf, networking, and a post-play reception. Details and registration: princewilliamchamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar/Details/chamber-masters-golf-tournament-1645950?sourceTypeId=Website

Prince William Green Business Conference
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge

The Prince William County Green Business Council’s annual conference focuses this year on “Engaging Business in Environmental Stewardship.” The program brings together businesses, local government, and environmental organizations to share practical approaches to sustainability, recycling, litter reduction, and community involvement. Details and registration: eventbrite.com/e/prince-william-green-business-conference-tickets-1999410889794

Regional Impact Series: Municipalities
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosts a discussion with municipal leaders from across the Prince William region. The panel will explore local priorities, initiatives, opportunities, and challenges affecting the area’s towns and cities. Chamber calendar: princewilliamchamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar

Long Family Markets
2 to 7 p.m.

The producer-only farmers market features more than 20 local small businesses offering produce, flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, cooked-to-order dishes, children’s activities, live music, and entertainment.

Prince William Living events calendar: princewilliamliving.com/events/

And Oct. 1 marks the start of Prince William Living Crocktober, with a new slow-cooker recipe every day throughout October. Follow along, try a few recipes, and let us know which dishes become your favorites.

Crocktober: princewilliamliving.com/crocktober/

Good Shepherd Housing Foundation’s 3rd Annual “Make Home Possible” Golf Tournament
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Old Hickory Golf Club, 11921 Chanceford Drive, Lake Ridge

Golfers, sponsors, and community supporters will gather for a day of golf, contests, prizes, raffles, and fellowship benefiting Good Shepherd Housing Foundation’s work providing safe, affordable housing and housing stability in Prince William County.

Event details: princewilliamliving.com/event/good-shepherd-housing-foundations-3rd-annual-make-home-possible-golf-tournament/

Saturday is especially busy, with several strong choices across the community.

Battle of Bristoe Station Bus Tour
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Explore the broader Bristoe Station battlefield and learn about the Oct. 14, 1863 battle, the culmination of Robert E. Lee’s final offensive campaign of the Civil War. Prince William Living events calendar: princewilliamliving.com/events/

Virginia Gateway New Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Shop fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and prepared foods, with live music, chef demonstrations, and family activities also scheduled. Prince William Living events calendar: princewilliamliving.com/events/

43rd Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Historic Downtown Manassas

One of the area’s signature fall traditions returns with more than 100 craft and community booths, food, live music, entertainment, and family activities throughout Historic Downtown Manassas. Admission is free. Details: historicmanassas.org/event/43rd-annual-manassas-fall-jubilee/

Prince William County Fire and Rescue Expo and Fall Festival
12 Noon to 5 p.m.
PWC Stadium Complex, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge

Prince William County Fire and Rescue hosts its third annual free family festival with fire truck tours, rescue demonstrations, games, children’s activities, food, and opportunities to meet local first responders. Details: princewilliamliving.com/prince-william-county-fire-rescue-expo-fall-festival/

Dale City Farmers Market
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dale City

Finish the week by shopping one of the area’s longest-running producer-only farmers markets, with locally grown and locally made products sold directly by vendors.

Prince William County event information: pwcva.gov/events

These are only a few of the events taking place around Greater Prince William this week. Visit the Prince William Living events calendar for more things to do: princewilliamliving.com/events/

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Rebecca Barnes is the publisher of Prince William Living and has spent decades connecting readers with the people, businesses, nonprofits, and events that shape Greater Prince William. A longtime community leader, she focuses on telling local stories that help residents discover more ways to live, work, play, and connect close to home.