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City of Manassas Farmers Market

Thursdays | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Saturdays | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Commuter Car Park 9024 Prince William St. octoberThe City of Manassas Farmers Market will be held Thursdays at the Harris Pavilion and on Saturdays at the Commuter Car Park. Dale City Farmers Market Sundays | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dale City Commuter Lot 14090 Gemini Way, Dale City Since 1987, Dale City Farmers Market, run by the Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation, has been at the forefront of serving Prince William County residents. Haymarket Farmers Market Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Haymarket Town Hall 15000 Washington Way, Haymarket Haymarket has added a farmers’ market on Sundays at Town Hall. 38th Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee Sat. Oct. 2 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historic Downtown Manassas This year’s Jubilee will include an assortment of fun for both kids and adults with more than 100 craft and community booths, live music, entertainment and more! The Fall Jubilee is free to the public. Bring your family out for a day of fun — play games, shop at unique craft booths and so much more!

Fall Classic: Historic Baseball at Ben Lomond

Sat. Oct. 2 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ben Lomond Historic Site 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas Fall means baseball, and as America prepares to crown the next World Series champion, visit Ben Lomond Historic Site to learn about the origins of America’s pastime. Visitors can participate in 19th century baseball games, build their own 19th century baseball, visit with local baseball mascots and enjoy lunch from a local food truck. Advance registration recommended: 703-367-7872.

Occoquan Penguin Paddling Tour

Sat. Oct. 2 | 4 to 6 p.m. Penguin Paddling 201 Mill St., Occoquan This guided trip is approximately two hours in duration and launches from behind Madigan’s Waterfront Restaurant in Old Town Occoquan. This paddle trip will leave the start point and take you past the old Occoquan Mill Ruins, Occoquan Regional Park and along a beautiful river scene packed with waterfowl, fish and other critters. While traveling along the waterfront of Old Town Occoquan, past the historically significant river crossing, you will see remnants of yesteryear.

Open Mic Night

Wed. Oct. 6 & 20 | 6 p.m. Eavesdrop Brewery 7223 Centreville Rd., Manassas Eavesdrop’s Open Mic Night is hosted by Lee Jones and is a welcoming space with craft beer, good eats and a lively crowd! All talents welcome to attend. You may bring your own equipment or use the sanitized microphone available. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Tours

Sat. Oct. 9 and 23 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. Oct. 10 and 24 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park 10708 Bristow Rd., Bristow Bristoe Station Battlefield staff and volunteers will provide guided tours of this hallowed ground that contains camps, cemeteries and battlefields. Learn about Camp Jones and the battles that took place in 1862 and 1863. Tours begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and depart from the kiosk in the parking lot on Iron Brigade Unit Avenue. The last tour leaves at 3 p.m. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Insect repellant is encouraged. No pets, please. For more information, call 703-366-3049.

Manassas Chorale: The Roaring Twenties – Then and Now

Sat. Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Cir., Manassas Join the 100-voice Chorale, its smaller Ensemble, and the top choirs from select local high schools as they celebrate popular tunes from the 1920s, as well as favorite stage and screen melodies of 2020. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org

Movie Night

Sat. Oct. 9 | 7 to 9 p.m. Winery at LaGrange 4960 Antioch Rd., Haymarket Head to Winery at LaGrange for the 2021 movie night in the vineyard. Hocus Pocus will be playing on a giant outdoor screen. You must be 21 or older to attend this event. Tickets: wineryatlagrange.com/ event/movie-night/.

Trivia Night in River Mill Park

Fri. Oct. 15 | 6 p.m. River Mill Park 458 Mill St., Occoquan

Bring your “quaranteam” of up to six people and rent your 10-foot space in a socially distanced picnic circle in the park. Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta will MC. Gate opens at 6 p.m.; trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets at eventbrite. com/e/trivia-night-in-river-mill-parktickets-152541474657.

Prince William Little Theatre: Dial “M” for Murder

Fri. Oct. 15 | 8 p.m. Sat. Oct. 16 | 8 p.m. Sun. Oct. 17 | 2 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Cir., Manassas Set in the early 1950s in London, tennis pro Tony Wendice marries beautiful Margot, who has exactly what Tony loves: beauty and money. The suspenseful plot thickens as Tony schemes to murder his wife for her money and an American mystery writer, plus a cool, inquisitive investigator enter the picture. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

32nd Annual Haymarket Day

Sat. Oct. 16 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Haymarket Town Hall 15000 Washington St., Haymarket Enjoy a hometown street festival including a parade featuring local schools, performers and law enforcement, led by the Grand Marshal. Hear local music talent at the two main stages. A beer garden sponsored by 2 Silos, along with food vendors, will be located at each stage. Rain or shine event. Sat. Oct. 16 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center 15201 Potomac Town Pl., Woodbridge All are welcome to attend and enjoy free family- and pet-friendly activities including a pet parade/costume contest, a lure course, an agility course, pet-friendly exhibitors, children’s entertainment, store discounts, prizes and much more. Pet photo booth donations will benefit the Prince William SPCA. All pets in attendance must be leashed. For event and exhibitor information, visit sptcpetoberfest.com.

Adapted Paint Nite

Fri. Oct. 22 | 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Birchdale Community Center 14730 Birchdale Ave., Dale City A fun, creative social event! Participants will leave with an original 11 x 14 canvas painting. Hot tea and cocoa will be offered as you paint your masterpiece and share with friends. This program is designed for teens and adults with disabilities.

Mega Paper Shred

Sat. Oct. 23 | 8 a.m. to noon Pfitzner Stadium 7 County Complex Ct., Woodbridge Free community wide paper shred at Pfitzner Stadium. Open to residents only, no business or commercial shredding. Accepting confidential documents only. Limit four boxes, size 18”x12”x15” or smaller. Non-confidential documents should be recycled curb side or at a solid waste facility convenience center. Customers must wear a mask and stay in the vehicle. Please place all items for shredding in the rear of the vehicle (trunk, hatchback, or truck bed) before coming to the shred location.

Manassas Symphony Orchestra: Back to the Classics

Sat. Oct. 23 | 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Cir., Manassas The Manassas Symphony Orchestra returns to Merchant Hall with a program featuring classical music royalty. With a few months left in Beethoven’s 250th anniversary year, the MSO celebrates with acclaimed violinist Emil Chudnovsky, performing Beethoven's extraordinary Violin Concerto in D Major. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

Old Town Manassas Holiday Crafts, Desserts & Sweets

Sat. Oct. 30 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Manassas Museum Lawn 9101 Prince William St., Manassas Just in time for kids’ candies celebration, come to a delectable excursion in the world of crafts, sweets and desserts! Because Halloween is around the corner, there will be a kids’ costume parade with best costume prize from 1 to 1:30 p.m., and a pets’ Halloween costume parade from 2:30 to 3 p.m.

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