5 Things to Do this Weekend

Who’s ready for the weekend? The forecast calls for some outdoor fun, some indoor fun and always some family fun! Join us this weekend for an outdoor movie, family hike, step class honoring veterans, or to learn some history! Don’t forget to stop by our Dale City Farmers Market on Sunday for some local fall produce and many other goodies!

Enjoy a Nostalgic Movie Outdoors - FREE
Who’s ready to be transported back to the 80s! Join us on tonight, Friday, November 1, at Fairmont Park in Manassas to watch The Goonies! Be sure to arrive early to get a good seat. Movie will start at 7 pm. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for seating.  A parent or guardian must attend with children under the age of 16. Click here for all the details.

Go on a Family Hike 
It's not too late to register to join us on Saturday morning (November 2, 10:30 am - 12 pm) for a guided family hike at James Long Park, with a naturalist to lead the way. Learn about the unique ecosystems of the forest and stream and the plants and animals that live there. This program is designed for children ages 6-10 to attend with a parent or guardian. Fee is per child. Register here.

Learn Some History and Experience Colonial Living - FREE
On Saturday, November 2, from 11 am - 3 pm, Rippon Lodge Historic Site welcomes all to experience a day full of colonial living history demonstrations focused on the Revolutionary War. Learn more about the formation of the Prince William County Independent Company of Cadets on November 11th, 1774. Meet civilian camp followers, enslaved soldiers, and indigenous scouts who were engaged in the March to Yorktown, enjoy making crafts, playing colonial era games, other living history activities, and more. Find all the details here.

Join a Step Class Recognizing Veterans - FREE
Veterans Day is coming up on November 11. Come out and connect with veterans and bring light to those who served our country at our “Vets Step Too” step aerobics class on Sunday, November 3, 12 - 1 pm. This is a free event but please register here.

Shop Local at Our Farmers Market
Open Sundays, from 8 am – 1 pm, April through November, our award-winning Dale City Farmers Market is a producer-only market, meaning all products must be grown or made by the seller. Stop by on Sunday morning for breakfast or to shop for local produce and other goodies. For a full list of vendors, click here.

Before you head out to any of our parks, programs or events be sure to download our new PWC RecMapper App! Using the app, you can find parks, playgrounds, pavilions, fitness and recreation centers, pools and more. The app allows you to view amenities by map or list; filter and search what’s important to you; or get directions and map out your route. Teams and sports leagues can also use it to find specific field locations within a park. Visitors can also use the app to find upcoming activities within the parks and can view all of our Facebook posts directly on the app (no social media account needed). New features will be added in the near future such as detailed information on trails, contests and more. Stay connected with us on the go! Click here on your mobile device to download the app today.