By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living
There’s something special about this time of year in Prince William County. The weather invites us outside, local events fill the calendar, and everywhere you look, people are finding ways to connect, celebrate, and support one another. This week brings everything from chalk art and trivia nights to meaningful stories about opportunity, service, and the next generation of leaders in our community.
Events
Trivia Night is BACK in Occoquan!
Gather your smartest friends and head to Occoquan for a night of laughter, competition, and community fun as Trivia Night returns.
Gather your smartest friends and head to Occoquan for a night of laughter, competition, and community fun as Trivia Night returns.
Spring Paper Shred May 2026
Safely dispose of sensitive documents and clear out clutter during this convenient community shredding event.
Safely dispose of sensitive documents and clear out clutter during this convenient community shredding event.
5th Annual Chalk Festival
Sidewalks become canvases as artists of all ages transform the streets with colorful creations during this beloved annual festival.
Sidewalks become canvases as artists of all ages transform the streets with colorful creations during this beloved annual festival.
Stories
A Partnership That Creates Opportunity
This inspiring story highlights how collaboration and community investment continue to open doors for local residents.
This inspiring story highlights how collaboration and community investment continue to open doors for local residents.
City of Manassas Park Launches New Centralized Events Calendar
Finding local events just became easier with Manassas Park’s new online calendar, designed to keep residents connected and informed.
Finding local events just became easier with Manassas Park’s new online calendar, designed to keep residents connected and informed.
Young Artists Recognized at Circuit Court Clerk’s Annual Law Day Award Ceremony
Local students were honored for their creativity and thoughtful work during this year’s Law Day art competition and awards ceremony.
Local students were honored for their creativity and thoughtful work during this year’s Law Day art competition and awards ceremony.
Stay Connected
Connecting Those Who Served: A New Effort to Bring Resources Directly to Veterans in Manassas
A new initiative is helping veterans access the support and services they deserve right here in our community.
A new initiative is helping veterans access the support and services they deserve right here in our community.
Prince William County Government Career Expo
Explore career opportunities, meet hiring teams, and discover how you can build a future serving the Prince William community.
Explore career opportunities, meet hiring teams, and discover how you can build a future serving the Prince William community.
Healthy Elders Lifespan: Presentation and Health Screenings
This informative event offers health screenings and wellness information to help seniors live healthier, fuller lives.
This informative event offers health screenings and wellness information to help seniors live healthier, fuller lives.
One of the things I love most about Prince William County is how often people come together—not just for celebrations, but to lift each other up. Whether it’s through art, mentorship, public service, or simply showing up to support a local event, those moments matter. They create the kind of community we’re proud to call home.
That’s your Prince William Living: Monday Moment for the week of May 11, 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.
