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Published June 13, 2025 at 7:30AM

Celebrate Dad with BBQ and axe-throwing this Father’s Day! 🍖🪓
The Windmill Café is serving up a sizzling BBQ special all weekend, and on Sunday, The Axe Barn lets Dad throw for free — now that’s a bullseye deal.
👉 Make it a weekend to remember with good eats, drinks, and fun at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run.

Tidewater Grill’s Father’s Day Festival is back! 🌊🎶
This Sunday, June 15, enjoy an all-you-can-eat seafood and grill buffet, live music, games, and family fun at Tidewater Grill’s popular Father’s Day bash.
👉 Reserve your spot for $65 and treat Dad to a feast with fun for all ages.

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Plenty of Chances to Catch ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at Riverside This Week

By Potomac Local News

Published May 28, 2025 at 5:03AM | Updated May 28, 2025 at 11:31AM

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Riverside Center for the Performing Arts has five performances this week of its stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Fredericksburg native Tug Coker as Atticus Finch.

In a Facebook post, Riverside shared that showtimes are today at 1:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. Guests can enjoy a full dining experience before the show, making for a memorable evening of food and theater.

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All Aboard for the Manassas Railway Festival

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Published May 28, 2025 at 5:00AM | Updated May 28, 2025 at 11:23AM

Manassas Railway Festival

MANASSAS, Va. – The 31st Annual Historic Manassas Railway Festival is just around the corner — and it’s free to attend!

In a Facebook post, organizers reminded train lovers that while the festival itself doesn’t cost a dime, tickets are required for the popular excursion train to Clifton, Va. Seats are selling fast, so now’s the time to grab yours if you want to enjoy a scenic ride through Northern Virginia.

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Kings Dominion Turns 50 This Weekend—Here’s What’s Happening

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Published May 1, 2025 at 3:29PM | Updated May 2, 2025 at 1:27PM

DOSWELL, Va. – Kings Dominion is hitting the big 5-0 this Saturday, May 3, and the park is throwing a day-long celebration to mark the milestone.

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Volunteer Fair, Art Receptions, and Workshops Highlight Busy Weekend in Occoquan

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Published April 30, 2025 at 8:00AM | Updated April 30, 2025 at 9:49AM

OCCOQUAN, Va. — Occoquan will host a series of events this weekend aimed at connecting residents with local volunteer opportunities and celebrating the arts.

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Culpeper — WWII Warbird Rides and Helicopter Demo at Culpeper Airport

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Published April 27, 2025 at 8:00AM

The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will host its first event of the year, the Warbird Expo, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Culpeper Regional Airport. The event will feature warbird rides in a TBM Avenger torpedo bomber and a Stearman bi-plane, as well as a helicopter demonstration flight. As part of a Mother’s Day weekend promotion, all mothers attending will receive free non-alcoholic drinks from the Law Dawgs food truck.

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Weekend Events: April 25–27, 2025 – Celebrate Earth Day and More

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Published April 24, 2025 at 1:00PM

Celebrate Spring at the Bluebell Festival

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 25, 2025 at 6:45AM

Bluebells herald the arrival of spring at the Stone Bridge on Bull Run

Looking for a way to connect with nature this spring? Don’t miss the Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm on Sunday, April 7, 2024! This family-friendly event celebrates the beautiful Virginia Bluebells in bloom and features guided tours, live music, local vendors, and fun activities for all ages.

Local Ensembles to Perform ‘Illuminare: Songs of Light and Life’ at Hylton Performing Arts Center

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 24, 2025 at 6:45AM

Three local music groups—Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, Gainesville Community Choir, and South Loudoun Youth Chorale—will perform together at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m.

The concert, Illuminare: Songs of Light and Life, will bring 300 musicians together for one evening. The program includes Lux: The Dawn from On High by Dan Forrest, selections from Mozart’s Requiem, and music from video games.

Cruise into Spring with a 1920s Model-A Car Tour Through Historic Fredericksburg

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 21, 2025 at 6:30AM | Updated March 21, 2025 at 2:28PM

Take a ride back in time and welcome spring in style! Join Fredericksburg Model-A Car Tours for their “Spring into a Historical Model-A Car Tour” on Saturday, March 22, 2025. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., hop into a beautifully restored 1920s Model-A car for a scenic ride through historic Fredericksburg. Tours depart from the Courtyard Marriott at 620 Caroline St and cost $20 per person. Walk-ups are welcome, or you can pre-book your ride online at fredericksburgmodelacartours.com or by calling 989-239-9160.

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