It’s the first weekend in June and by all accounts summer has arrived.
So, what to do with your summertime weekend? You can avoid jumping on to crowded highways and stay in town where you’ll find many events for friends and family.
Historic Downtown Manassas First Friday, Friday, June 6, 5 to 9 p.m,, Free
The first Friday of the month means that the shops in Old Town Manassas will be open late for business, and the neighborhood will feature live entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m.
The participating shops include The Things I Love, Love Charlie, Manassas Clay, Creative Brush Studio, and the Manassas Museum.
Click here for more information.
20th Annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival, Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free
You’ll want to come back to Manassas on Saturday for the 20th annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival. The free event will feature train memorbila, vendors, and live performances.
Model trains will be set up under Harris Pavilion, and country and blue grass music will be played during the festival. The festival will also be located near a 100-year-old working rail depot which is home to the Manassas Virginia Railway Express station and the offices of Historic Manassas, Inc.
The festival starts at 10 a.m. and last until 4 p.m. and is free to attend.
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For the Love of Life Stafford Triathalon, Saturday, June 7, Free
The For the Love of Life Stafford Triathlon will be the first in what organizers hope will become and annual tradition. The triathlon will be held to honor Karla Hendrix who suffers from multiple sclerosis, as well as provide charitable support for the Wounded Warrior Project, The Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Stafford’s S.E.R.V.E. emergency food bank.
The event will be held at Curtis Memorial Park at 18 Fairway Drive in Hartwood. The park features a large man-made lake to make it perfect for an event like this.
Registration for the triathlon is being conducted online. Individual participants will be charged $80 and teams $130. All proceeds will go to benefit the charities listed above.
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Live bluegrass on the quad at the Workhouse Arts Center, Saturday, June 7, 7 to 9 p.m.
Looking for an evening of live music? How about live bluegrass?
The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton will host April Verch on the center’s outdoor quad. Verch will play her fiddle starting at 7 p.m.
Concert goers are invited to bring a picnic and a comfortable lawn chair and enjoy the music. While you can’t bring alcohol, some refreshments will be for sale.
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The Haymarket Town Council is set to meet tonight, Monday, February 3, 2025, at 7 p.m. to receive an update from the town manager on several ongoing projects and initiatives. The meeting will occur at the Council Chambers, located at 15000 Washington St., Suite 100, in Haymarket.
Among the key topics on the agenda, town officials will discuss:
Park Sidewalk Project: Progress continues on the asphalt work, tree planting, and signage installation along Washington Street, with lighting and benches set to be delivered soon.
Stormwater Assessment Program: Officials have identified three major problem areas for stormwater drainage improvements, with full surveying expected to be completed by April 2025.
Town Center Development: Town staff are reviewing the latest submission of the site plan, with discussions focused on prioritization and financing.
Highpointe at Haymarket: The rezoning application for a proposed workforce housing project remains on hold.
ARTfactory and Birmingham Green made headlines in Manassas this week. ARTfactory’s Rooftop Productions, now Actors Theatre, won seven awards at the 2024 DC Broadway World Awards, including Best Musical for Kinky Boots and Best Choreography for The Rocky Horror Show. ARTfactory’s Pied Piper Theatre also earned recognition, winning Best Theatre for Young Audiences for its production of The Wizard of Oz.
Meanwhile, Birmingham Green, ranked as Northern Virginia’s top nursing home by Newsweek Magazine, announced Duane Smith as its new Nursing Home Administrator, effective December 30, 2024. Smith brings extensive experience from senior living leadership roles across multiple states and holds several professional qualifications. Birmingham Green continues its 90-year mission of providing quality long-term care to Northern Virginians in need.
The Prince William Mounted Patrol Unit has become a fixture within the police department. Serving on horseback, they go where regular officers cannot.Â
We spoke with Sergeant Jeramy Ramos, one of the officers on the Mounted Patrol Unit, to learn more about their role within the community.Â
The Mounted Patrol Unit was established in 2006 as a part-time unit. Taking inspiration from a similar unit within Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, the mounted patrol unit, the Prince William Police Department partnered with the National Parks Service at the Manassas National Battlefield Park to load the horses.Â
On Saturday, February 1, 2024, Stafford County Public Schools hosted its highly anticipated Health and Wellness Fair at Colonial Forge High School, drawing hundreds of community members to participate in a day filled with activities, demonstrations, and fun.
The fair offered attendees a variety of informative experiences, including CPR and “Stop the Bleeding” demonstrations. Participants had the opportunity to engage in hands-on training, learning critical life-saving techniques. One popular demonstration involved a “Stop the Bleed” course, where attendees practiced applying pressure and gauze to a simulated wound, preparing them to respond effectively in an emergency situation.
Travel to French soil and join us for a night filled with two of the most beloved French traditions—no plane ticket required! ?
On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treat—it’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fève (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and don’t worry—there will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
But that’s not all! In France, Les Voeux (New Year’s wishes) continue throughout January, often accompanied by Champagne and good cheer. We’re bringing that festive spirit to you, with a lively evening packed with French food, wine, and music.
What’s in store:
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
this performance brings Puccini’s masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
