PWC Sidequests
Make a weekend of the Salvadoran Festival in Manassas, Jamaica Day in VA, and a free outdoor showing of The Rookie in Woodbridge. ͏
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Make the weekend feel close. ✨
Manassas has a culture-and-food-heavy Saturday and Sunday, while Woodbridge offers an easy outdoor movie night. Here’s where to point the car around Prince William County this week.
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In this issue
- ⭐ Top Picks
- 📰 Around PWC
- 📍 More Things To Do
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⭐ Top Picks
Things worth leaving home for
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Salvadoran Festival
COSALVA’s seventh annual festival brings Latin American music, singers, dancers, performers, food vendors, and crafts to Harris Pavilion. A strong family outing for anyone looking to eat well, hear live entertainment, and support Latin American artists and businesses.
| 📅 Sunday, Aug 16 · 12:00 PM |
| 📍 Harris Pavilion, Manassas |
| 💰 Free |
More info →
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Yard Sales at Pat White Center at Ben Lomond
Seller spaces are sold out, but the community yard sale is still a useful stop for shoppers hunting used household items. Come ready to browse commercial sales, food, drinks, and live flowers are not part of the sale.
| 📅 Saturday, Aug 15 · 7:00 AM |
| 📍 10501 Copeland Dr., Manassas, VA, Manassas |
| 💰 Free |
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Jamaica Day in VA
Celebrate Jamaican Independence with a free day centered on Jamaican flavors and music. This is the move for friends and families who want a relaxed Manassas gathering with food, tunes, and a cultural reason to linger.
| 📅 Saturday, Aug 15 · 12:00 PM |
| 📍 7223 Centreville Road #suite 115, Manassas, VA 20111, Manassas |
| 💰 Free |
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📰 Around PWC
What’s happening locally
Autumn Awaits: Explore, Learn, and Play with Prince William County Parks
Prince William County Parks & Recreation is looking ahead to fall as summer winds down and students head back to school. It’s a useful local cue to start watching for upcoming parks programming and activities.
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Cool Off at the New Catharpin Sprayground!
The new sprayground at Catharpin Recreational Park is officially open. That adds another county-operated place to cool down while August is still doing its thing.
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Virginia Railway Express to Run Service on Sunday, August 23
Virginia Railway Express will run service on Sunday, August 23. The added Sunday option is a practical heads-up for local riders planning travel that weekend.
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📍 More Things To Do
Worth a look this week
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Aug 15
1st ANNUAL "HOGFEST" BBQ & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hog Shack Bar-B-Q, Manassas · 11.20
A first-year Manassas festival pairing barbecue with a full day of music.
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Aug 15
Virginia State Qualifier - Double Points
7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA, United States, Virginia 22192, Woodbridge · $25
NOVA BMX’s final state championship qualifier offers double points, with online registration required.
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Aug 15
Movie in the Park: The Rookie
1 County Complex Ct., Woodbridge, VA, Woodbridge · Free
Catch the rated-G baseball movie outdoors; bring lawn chairs or blankets for the lawn.
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Aug 16
Summer Concert Series: Madonna Tribute🎵
9925 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA, United States, Virginia 20109, Manassas · Free
Blond Ambition performs Madonna hits with live musicians, dancers, choreography, and costume changes.
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Aug 17
Museum Family Monday: Farm Day
12229 Bristow Rd, Bristow, VA, Bristow · $5
Try 19th-century farm activities, including butter churning, ice-cream cranking, and historic games.
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