Looking for things to do this weekend? Here’s what’s happening:
Saturday, November 9:
– Veterans Day Ceremony
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110
Join the community to honor our veterans with a special ceremony that includes guest speakers, musical performances, and a moment of reflection.
– Senior Life Resource Fair
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Haymarket Gainesville Library, 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket, VA 20169
This fair offers resources for seniors, including health screenings, informational booths, and workshops aimed at enhancing quality of life.
– Spanish Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Manassas Park City Library, 100 Park Central Plaza, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Families are invited to enjoy stories and songs in Spanish, helping children build bilingual literacy and appreciation for diverse cultures.
– “Celebrating Grace and Joy” Artist Reception
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110
Meet local artists and view artwork that explores themes of grace and joy. Light refreshments will be served.
– Kid’s Author Talk with Annemarie Cake
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Manassas Park City Library, 100 Park Central Plaza, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Children’s author Annemarie Cake will discuss her latest book, followed by a Q&A session and book signing.
– Mandy Gonzalez in Concert
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110
Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez performs songs from her career, including hits from “Hamilton” and “In the Heights.”
Sunday, November 10:
While no one has posted events to our calendar for Sunday, it’s a great day to explore local parks, visit museums, or try out one of the area’s many restaurants. It’s FREE to post events!
Monday, November 11:
Don’t forget about the Fredericksburg Veterans Day Parade! Fredericksburg will host its annual Veteran’s Day procession at 10 a.m., beginning at Memorial Park (Kenmore Park) on Kenmore Avenue and ending at the Fredericksburg Area War Memorial on George Street. The procession will travel down Washington Avenue from Mary Ball Street to George Street, ending around 10:30, with the Veteran’s Day Commemoration beginning at 10:45 at the War Memorial. Streets will not be closed for the procession, but a rolling police escort will accompany the walkers.
Groups are encouraged to register online to participate. Veterans who cannot complete the walk may travel on a VIP bus provided by Trolley of Fredericksburg. The VIP bus is for veterans only, and seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information and additional events, visit our event calendar.
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