Fun Land of Fredericksburg opened two new rides, Patriot Plunge and The Flip Side, marking a $1 million investment into the city’s amusement park.
Both standalone “flat” rides seat 12 people, stand 40 feet tall, and serve as a new draw to the outdoor section of the park that has seen recent expansions, including Virginia’s first three-level go-kart track opened in 2019. Patriots Plunge is a drop tower attraction, while The Flip Side is a spinning pendulum.
In a sure sign of spring, the Easter Bunny returns to Potomac Mills mall today.
The regional shopping destination in Woodbridge says the furry friend will be hopping around the mall until April 8, 2023. During that time, he’ll pose for photos and will hold a private event for children with sensory issues.
The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation will hold its annual Adult Field Day on Saturday, May 20, 2022.
The popular event raises funds that allow the non-profit to help sick children and their families.
This 7.46-mile run takes participants through the grounds of Officer Candidates School, offering unique access to the area where future Marine leaders train. Runners are pushed to rise to the challenge and conquer paved streets to gravely paths.
The live event marks the third qualifier for the Distinguished Participant medal. To qualify for this coveted title, runners must register and complete a live event from each of MCMO’s event weekends in 2023:
The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter’s Delta DEARS coordinated a book drive to collect new books for two Title 1 Prince William County elementary schools.
The DEARS, as they are known, are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., who are aged 62 years or older. D.E.A.R.S is an acronym for Dedicated Energetic Active Respected Sorors.
Greetings, Prince William – Attention Plant Lovers and Gardeners! Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road in Broad Run, is offering a series of family-friendly training for volunteers to be certified in invasive vine removal at their facility.
Once certified, volunteers can come to the Preserve any time, on their own schedule, and independently work to remove invasive vines. Training is required to learn more about invasive vine identification and removal techniques.
It was the 25th year a St. Patrick’s Day parade had been placed in the city. Snow and the coronavirus pandemic stopped the parade for two years, said organizer Patrick Sullivan at a February 27, 2023, Manassas City Council meeting.
The annual Greater Manassas Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is planned by an incorporated nonprofit called Inisfail, Inc.
The Ordway Conservatory of Classical Ballet in Manassas will showcase a spring show with a cast made up entirely of children.
The show “Game On” is an interactive video game ballet. The audience will participate during the show with light-up wands they’ll use from their seats.
