The Rocking Around the Boardwalk event kicks off tonight at 5:30 p.m.
The boardwalk features a Holiday Walk of Lights running Fridays to Sundays from 5:30 pm. to 9 pm, beginning today, Saturday, November 26, through December 31, at Neabsco Regional Park.
This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
A memorial for Wilson stands at the entrance of Catharpin Park, located about 10 miles west of Manassas, at the park entrance at Route 234. The road within the park, Kyle Wilson Way, is named for Wilson, who died while battling a house fire in Woodbridge in 2007.
Candland said he is working with the county's parks and recreation department to create a new memorial for Wilson that will stand in a more prominent spot in the park, next to the park's concession stand.
This article requires a paid Locals Only Membership to read. Please Sign In or Upgrade to a paid membership. Thank you.
The iconic 315-tall Eiffel Tower will be transformed into a 300-foot-tall Christmas tree, and the well-known International Street fountains will become a large, ice-skating plaza known as Snowflake Lake.
Each night of the event, the WinterFest Wonderland Parade will provide an experience brimming with displays, performances, and decorated holiday floats with themes such as gingerbread houses, wrapped gift boxes, and toy trains. More than 100 singers and dancers will join the procession to perform on the parade route, and Santa Claus will join the Christmas festivities.
This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
The award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society recognized the county for its Locust Shade Warrior Challenge Course, giving it the Best New Renovation/Addition (Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways or Trails).
"We're proud to have created the Warrior Challenge Course as it brings a unique experience to the local community that also positively impacts the quality of life for those living both on and off the base," says Amir Wenrich, parks department spokesman.
This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
City officials cut the ribbon on the $95,000 park equipment on Monday, November 7, 2022.
"Having a safe & fun place for children to play is an essential part of a child's development. We love the new equipment at Signal Hill Park playground & we hope our residents will enjoy it as well," said Mayor Jeanette Rishell.
This article requires a paid Locals Only Membership to read. Please Sign In or Upgrade to a paid membership. Thank you.
One of the oldest rides at Kings Dominion is getting a facelift.
Construction crews are replacing the track on The Grizzly, a 40-year-old rollercoaster nestled in the woods of the Old Virginia section of the popular amusement park north of Richmond in Doswell.
This article requires a paid Locals Only Membership to read. Please Sign In or Upgrade to a paid membership. Thank you.
Two teenagers robbed a 17-year-old at gunpoint on a trail at Veterans Memorial Park in Woodbridge.
The victim was on a trail when the two boys pulled a gun and took his things, police said. Officers nabbed the two nearby after they fled the area on foot.
This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
This year's event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 on the Ellipse in President's Park. Free tickets are awarded through an online lottery, which opened today at 10 a.m. and closes at 10 a.m. on November 1.
To enter the lottery, visit ecreation.gov and click "TICKET LOTTERY." You may also call 877-444-6777 to enter the lottery. Lottery applicants will be notified about their ticket status on Nov. 8.
This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
Greetings, Prince William - You can run, walk and move to support affordable housing! Catholics for Housing (CFH) is holding their annual 5K Run/Walk for Affordable Housing October 23, 9:30am at Occoquan Regional Park, 5400 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 22039. You can participate either in-person or virtually! All funds raised from this event will fund CFH's housing programs. You'll feel great as you and your friends exercise in the Fall weather while making affordable housing possible for local vulnerable residents! Please visit www.cfhva.org/2022-cfh-5k/ to register, email[email protected] to learn more.
Do you love wildlife? Animal Education and Rescue Organization (A.E.R.O.) has a variety of volunteer opportunities for volunteers age 16+ including Wildlife Transporter, Licensed Wildlife Caregiver and Licensed Wildlife Rehabber. Volunteers age 18+ are also needed to provide program support. It's a wonderful opportunity to help sick and injured animals gain back their health so they can be returned to the wild! Please visit www.aeroanimalrescue.org/volunteer/ for more information.
This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
