Things to Do in June

Have you been wanting to learn how to paddleboard? Or maybe you’re a history buff and want to learn more about historic Prince William County.  Is your child a budding artist or perhaps a triathlete? From paddleboarding classes to children’s art classes, to our triathlon training clinics, or historic walks throughout Prince William County, we’ve got all this and more for you in the month of June. 

Shop Our Summer Sale!

If you've been wanting to purchase a membership pass or personal training services, now is this perfect time! During June, you can get 20% off 6 and 12 month passes, 10% off personal training services, 10% off youth training packages and for students, 30, 60 and 90 day bundle passes. Don't miss out - sale ends June 30. Learn more here. 

Join Us for an Outdoor Concert – Free Admission
Our outdoor summer concert series, Fridays at 5, continues with bands performing on Friday, June 2 and June 16. Join us for this fun and free event (food and beverages available for purchase), presented by VA StrEats and sponsored by Prince William County Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Luxe Entertainment. Learn more about Fridays at 5 here.

Plan a Day at the Waterpark
Waterpark season is finally here! Waterworks is now open on weekends from 12 pm to 6 pm and will open daily beginning June 16. For complete hours of operation and pricing please visit their website. Opening day for SplashDown Waterpark will be Friday, June 16. For pricing and hours of operation at SplashDown, click here. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest on weather updates/closings. You can also follow SplashDown’s Facebook page.

Encourage Your Kids’ Artistic Side
From artist workshops on drawing, painting and more, to cartooning and comic book writing, we’ve got a variety of art classes available throughout the month of June for children up to age 15. Check them all out here.

Shop at Our Award-Winning Farmers Market
Our award-winning Dale City Farmers Market, open Sundays (8 am – 1 pm) is one of the largest and most popular open-air markets in the region. Dale City Farmers Market was voted ‘Best Agritourism Attraction/Event’ in Prince William County in 2022, marking the sixth year the market has won the award having previously won in 2015 through 2019. If you can’t make it to Dale City on Sundays then come by our Prince William Farmers Market on Thursdays from 3 pm to 7 pm at Pfitzner Stadium. The markets are a producer-only market, meaning all products must be grown or made by the seller. This is great news for both our buyers and our sellers as consumers have access to produce, meats, plants and other goods locally grown or created.

Take a Hike in Celebration of National Trails Day on June 3
Now that warmer weather is finally here, it’s the perfect time to get outside for a hike on one of our many trails. Check out the trail at Locust Shade Park (6 miles), which serves as the southern terminus of the Potomac Heritage Scenic Trail in Prince William. Here you’ll find natural surface and stone dust trails for hiking (and mountain biking) that wind throughout the park. Or if you’re looking for a shorter hike, then Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park might be the place for you. The park is a 140-acre historic site in western Prince William County. It features more than 2.7 miles of walking and equestrian trails. Among the peaceful landscape, you’ll find that wildlife abounds in the fields, woods and ponds.

For more information on all of our parks and trails, please visit our Prince William Recreation Mapper. We encourage you get outside on June 3 for National Trails Day and remind you to “Leave No Trace” when visiting our parks and trails.

Have Some Healthy Family Fun at Harbor Drive Park - Free
On Saturday, June 10 from 10-11:30 am, come on out to Harbor Drive Wellness Park for a free, fun and interactive Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aerobics. Children along with their loved ones can partake in a creative work out for all ages! Making exercise fun for the little ones and giving a fun Xperience for the entire family! This Kaiser Permanente program is presented by Simone Coleman, who is a youthful, fun, and energetic millennial thriving in the fitness arena. People of all ages, levels, backgrounds, and lifestyles are welcome.

Join Us for Yoga on the Boardwalk - Free
Join us in celebration of the humble, but beautiful red rose on National Red Rose Day, June 12, with a free yoga practice from 8:30 am – 9:25 am in nature at the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk. Event is free but please register in advance. *30-minute walk from the parking lot pavilion to the south deck of the boardwalk, please arrive early. If the weather is inclement, we will host the class at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center. 

Learn About the Juneteenth Holiday at Lucasville School Historic Site - Free
Join us at the Lucasville School Historic Site in honor of Juneteenth, Monday, June 19, from 11 am – 4 pm, to learn about the celebration marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the South. Visit the one-room schoolhouse to learn about the development of freedmen communities throughout Prince William County and the progression of education throughout Prince William County throughout Reconstruction and the Jim Crow Era.

Take a Walking Tour of Historic Occoquan - Free
Join local historians on Friday, June 16, 7-8 pm for a walking tour of Historic Occoquan, a major industrial town of Prince William County in 1755 with “certain forges, tolling mills, bake houses, sawmills, store houses, and dwellings." The tour will depart from the Mill House Museum located at 413 Mill St., Occoquan, VA 22125. Call 703-792-4754 for more information.

Learn How to Paddleboard
Have you ever watched those folks at the beach or local lake that seem to be walking on water as they float by on paddleboards and wished that you could do it as well? Here is your opportunity to try! "SUP” (stand up paddleboarding) at Lake Ridge Marina. It’s a great way to explore calm lakes, rivers, or saltwater. You will become familiar with equipment & safe operation of boards. We will teach proper stance for control and balance, learn basic paddle strokes, and turning techniques. Fee includes use of all equipment. Bring your own board and receive a $10 discount (must register over the phone to receive discount). Register today for classes starting in June through August. No day of registrations.

For more activities happening all summer long, check out the summer edition of Leisure.