From a free all-day arts festival in Manassas and Bat Boy at the Workhouse in Lorton to a Slave Dwelling Project weekend in Fredericksburg and WWII living history in Woodbridge, here are things to do Friday evening through Sunday.
According to the Hylton Performing Arts Center, Arts Alive! runs Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. across the Manassas campus at 10960 George Mason Circle, with free admission and no tickets required.
Parmelee will help participants identify what’s holding them back, make confident keep-or-let-go decisions, and build a plan for a clutter-free home. The Decluttering Workshop will take place Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dorothy Hart Community Center. Open to ages 14 and up, registration costs $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents.
“The conference will feature keynote speeches from Austin S. Camacho, author of the Hannibal Jones mystery series and the Stark & O’Brien adventure series, and New York Times-bestselling author and Emmy and Writer’s Guild of America-nominated writer-producer Tom Straw,” Central Rappahannock Regional Library announced.
The daylong event will be held Saturday, November 8, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Germanna Community College’s Fredericksburg Area Campus, Workforce and Technology Center. Sessions will include “Books and Beasties,” “Why Your Second Draft Should Be the First Time You Start to Self-Edit,” and “The Intersection of Fiction and Nonfiction—How to Blend Genres and Keep Readers Hooked.”
“The Fall Gallery Walk takes place this Saturday, November 8, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. here in Old Town Manassas,” Historic Manassas, Inc. announced. “This event, held by the Manassas Art Guild, pairs local artists and their works with businesses throughout town.”
Visitors are invited to stroll through Old Town using a gallery map—or simply follow the balloons—to discover a variety of art styles created by Manassas-area artists. The event offers a chance to meet artists, explore local shops, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity in the heart of the city.
“BEE a part of history! BEE a part of Rotary’s last mile,” Rotary Club of Manassas announced. “We are so close to wiping this dreaded virus off the earth! As close as we are it still needs your effort to cross the finish line.”
The Rotary 3K Manassas Fun Walk #EndPolio will take place at the Harris Pavilion in Historic Downtown Manassas, Virginia, on Sunday, October 26 at 8:00 a.m. The event is open to the public and supports Rotary International’s campaign to eradicate polio worldwide. Rotary has led the global effort since 1979, with remaining endemic cases only in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
“Join us for an awesome Trunk or Treat at the most popular self-defense school in Manassas, at American Drengr Krav Maga, on October 24, 2025 from 6-8 PM,” Potomac Local announced. “We are located at 10079 Market Circle, Hastings Marketplace in Manassas.”
The event will feature indoor games, decorated trunks, costumes, contests, raffles, and candy. It is open to the public and aims to provide a safe and festive Halloween experience for families in the community.
The Haunted Happenings celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in downtown Manassas and features trick-or-treating, costumes, and community activities. The event traditionally draws large crowds and family participation each year.
“Vote on your favorite business decor and staff costumes throughout Occoquan for your chance to win a Halloween-themed gift basket!” Visit Occoquan reported. “Voting ballots will be available at participating businesses all day on Saturday, October 25.” (Visit Occoquan)
“Drop completed ballots off at Town Hall (314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA) by 8:00 pm.”
“In 1822, Brentsville became the County Seat, a place of justice…and judgment,” Prince William County Parks posted. “Join us for a tour of the historic grounds of Brentsville where the spirits have awakened and are eager to speak with you.”
Guided haunted tours will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, with departures every 30 minutes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Space is limited, and reservations can be made online or by calling (703) 365-7895.
“Join us this Sunday, October 26th for our Halloween Farmers Market!” Town of Haymarket (Facebook) posted. “Come in costume and let the kids trick-or-treat at the vendor booths while you shop!”
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature live music, crafts, trick-or-treating, and food vendors at the Haymarket Farmers Market.
