In this week’s Friday Finds: It’s your chance to see a classic 80s movie outdoors, see a classic 80s rock band perform, and learn where you can take your children to a place where they can have fun and mom and dad can have a Friday night to themselves.
Back to the Future
What’s summertime without a free outdoor movie? Come to the lawn at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Woodbridge for a showing of the 1980s classic “Back to the Future” and watch the teenage hero Marty McFly meet his parents when they were in high school in the 1950s, dance with a younger version of his mother at the high school dance, and with the help of a wild-eyed scientist, get back home to the year 1985.
Those who come are encouraged to bring their lawn chair or blanket, to 1400 G Street in Woodbridge.
Refreshments will be served, with the proceeds going to support the church’s mission fund.
Showtime is 8 p.m.
You can call 703-494-2445 for more information.
House Party – No adults allowed
- The House provides a win/win night for all! A fun place where children in grades four through 12 can have a great time playing X-Box 360, Basketball, Air Hockey, and it’s one of the few places kids can skateboard!
The party starts every Friday at 7 and lasts until 10 p.m. The cost is a mere $5, which includes food! Some snacks and drinks cost extra.
The House is a modest looking building, right behind BJ’s off of the Prince William Parkway, at1 4000 Crown Court, Suite 105 in Woodbridge.
Call 571-237-5860 for more information.
The best part: mom and dad get a few hours to have a date night. Or if you are a single mom like me, we get to have an actual date or a girl’s night out!
Threeo’s a Party!
Get your family and friends together and come enjoy the exciting musical group “The Threeo’s.”
This cover band of three plays classic and alternative rock songs and is known for adding their own twist to the music!
The Threeo’s will play from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Leesylvania State Park at 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive in Woodbridge.
Those who come are encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic basket.
The event is free and children are welcome!
The show is Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
You can call 703-730-8205 for more information.
Celebrate with STYX!
Yes, you read right. Styx is coming to Fredericksburg on Saturday!
Relive the 80’s or experience for the first time with Styx at Celebrate Virginia Live, with special guest “Into the Now.” The gates will open at 6 p.m. and ticket prices start at $16.50.
Celebrate Virginia is at 503 Gordon W. Shelton Boulevard, near the Fredericksburg Expo Center and the new Wegmans.
Tickets can be purchased online or locally at American Indoor Karting or both Hard Times Café locations in Fredericksburg.
You can call 540-850-5483 for more information.
The best weekends begin on Thursday!
August 19th. Save the date!
Come and check out one of the best cover bands in our area. The “Foosebumps” will impress and give you one of the most enjoyable evenings out!
Their specialty is covering rock tunes from the 70s through the 90s.
This dedicated band is working on a CD titled “Rock-n-Roll Tradition” and will have video coming out soon! So check them out now, so you can brag about it later!
Show will take place at Yak-A-Doos at 564 Warrenton Rd in south Stafford.
There is no cover charge to get in, and the show is from 8 until 11 p.m.
You have to be 21 and older to get in.
Call 540-899-5400 for additional information.
Friday Finds is complied each week by local writer Michelle Bond. If you would like to have your event included in Friday Finds, please email information about your event to [email protected].
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