From community block parties and arts festivals to Broadway concerts and spooky skate nights, this week is packed with local events across Prince William, Stafford, and Fredericksburg. Here’s a roundup of can’t-miss happenings to mark on your calendar.


Kids Can Dive into Nature with ‘Splash into Water Science’ Class at Veterans Memorial Park

Dive into the amazing world of water! In this interactive class, kids will explore the water around the park to discover the creatures that call them home and the vital role water plays in our ecosystems.


🎶 FREE Bluegrass Festival This Saturday in Brentsville!

Just a quick reminder that we are just seven days out from the Brentsville Bluegrass Festival. Enjoy a beautiful fall day next Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. at the historic Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. There will be food vendors, games, and, of course, bluegrass music!


From fall festivals and family-friendly theater to public safety events and community awards, this first-day-of-fall Neighborhood Notes is packed with local happenings. Whether you’re racing pumpkins, enjoying a sensory-friendly show, or honoring a hometown hero, there’s something for everyone.


From Christmas parade registrations and kids’ races to wine dinners, fall open houses, and community safety events, neighborhoods across the Fredericksburg region are buzzing with activity. Check out these 15 local happenings you won’t want to miss this season.


Fall fun is in full swing across the region with family-friendly highlights like the Day of Play at FredNats Ballpark, the First Tee of Prince William County Benefit Golf Tournament, and the opening of Little Shop of Horrors at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.


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