By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living
As we move closer to Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, Prince William County is buzzing with creativity, connection, and community pride. This week’s events and stories celebrate everything from music and art to innovation and honoring those who served. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing night out, a meaningful cause to support, or inspiration from local success stories, there’s something happening that reminds us why this community is such a special place to call home.
Events
The Music of Film Soundtracks: A Concert by the Gainesville Community Choir
From beloved classics to modern favorites, enjoy an evening of memorable movie music performed live by the Gainesville Community Choir.
From beloved classics to modern favorites, enjoy an evening of memorable movie music performed live by the Gainesville Community Choir.
A Bar Becomes an Arts Hub: Edutainment Productions Launches “Tuesdays at Brittany’s”
A local gathering space is transforming into a creative destination with live performances, community engagement, and artistic expression taking center stage.
A local gathering space is transforming into a creative destination with live performances, community engagement, and artistic expression taking center stage.
Lazy Art Night
Unwind, get creative, and enjoy a low-pressure evening of art and community connection during this laid-back creative event.
Unwind, get creative, and enjoy a low-pressure evening of art and community connection during this laid-back creative event.
Stories
KO Distilling Earns Top Honors at Virginia’s 2026 First Landing Cup
Prince William County’s own KO Distilling continues to make waves statewide with recognition for excellence at this year’s prestigious competition.
Prince William County’s own KO Distilling continues to make waves statewide with recognition for excellence at this year’s prestigious competition.
ARTfactory is Gearing Up Again for Factory of Fear
It may only be May, but preparations are already underway for one of the region’s favorite spooky traditions.
It may only be May, but preparations are already underway for one of the region’s favorite spooky traditions.
Prince William Public Libraries’ Books by Mail Exhibits Constant Innovation
This innovative library program continues to expand access and connect readers throughout the community in meaningful ways.
This innovative library program continues to expand access and connect readers throughout the community in meaningful ways.
Stay Connected
Poppies for Patriots
Honor and remember those who served by supporting this meaningful Memorial Day tradition.
Honor and remember those who served by supporting this meaningful Memorial Day tradition.
Aging Gracefully
Explore resources and ideas focused on healthy aging, wellness, and maintaining quality of life.
Explore resources and ideas focused on healthy aging, wellness, and maintaining quality of life.
Coffee & Connections: Rethinking Security in the Age of AI
Join this timely conversation exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping privacy, security, and business operations.
Join this timely conversation exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping privacy, security, and business operations.
One of the things I love most about this season is seeing our community come alive outdoors—in parks, performance spaces, local businesses, and gathering places across Prince William County. These moments of creativity and connection are what continue to strengthen our community and remind us that local matters.
That’s your Prince William Living: Monday Moment for the week of May 18, 2026.
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Event details may change; please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Rebecca Barnes is the Publisher of Prince William Living magazine and Brides & Weddings magazine. She is a lifelong resident of Prince William and a volunteer with OWL VFD. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her blended family, being a Grandma, visiting Walt Disney World, reading, and sleeping.
