Happy weekend, Prince William County! In today’s happening-today edition: Free July 4 OmniRide rides, a national trail designation, and Jesus Christ Superstar + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer stage spotlight: Woodbridge’s Heart House Inclusive Productions will stage the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at the Ferlazzo Theatre July 10–19, featuring direction and choreography by Caryn Hamilton with co-choreographer Erik Hamilton -- get the full details.
Easy holiday travel option: Prince William riders can skip traffic this Independence Day. OmniRide will offer free rides July 4 to Pentagon Metro for D.C. fireworks, with returns after 9:30 p.m. Tickets are required -- get the full ride details.
New recognition for local trails: Leopold's Preserve near Haymarket was named a National Recreation Trail, highlighting 7 miles of trails across 380 acres. Applications for National Recreation Trails are open until Nov. 1, 2026 -- learn more about the designation.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekend fairway fix: When the itch to play hits, Bull Run Golf Club delivers a public 18 set in the foothills of Bull Run Mountain, a legit practice range, and just enough challenge to keep you honest. Grab a buddy, chase a few pars, then debate who actually won on the ride home.
Date-night upgrade idea: Need a low-key flex for date night or catching up with neighbors, The Black Sheep Restaurant sets the vibe in a historic dairy barn with a serious whiskey lineup, smart wine list, and world inspired comfort food using local farms. Treat yourself this week, you earned it.
Rally the crew Want to wrangle your scout troop, team, or family into the woods without a long drive? Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground in Prince William Forest Park has nine tent-only sites for groups of seven or more, plus picnic tables, fire rings with grills, flush toilets, and an amphitheater for campfire singalongs.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📻 Manassas Hamfest @ Colgan High School | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Take a break from the grind and tune into Manassas Hamfest, an indoor swap at Colgan High School where radios, antennas, and glorious piles of coax rule the day. Think treasure hunt meets reunion, with seasoned tinkerers, tall tales, and zero weather drama.
🍩 Donuts with Dad @ DeSanto Community Hall (Woodbridge) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Because it’s a morning donut run that actually counts as parenting, bring kids with dad, grandpa, uncle, or mentor, moms welcome, for coffee, sprinkles, and easy bonding. It’s free, with a ticket needed for each person over 2 so the glaze keeps flowing.
🌳 4th Annual Park Day @ City of Manassas Virginia Parks, Culture & Recreation | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a citywide park hop when the weather behaves. Start at the Museum or Community Center for a Play All Day passport, then bounce to the ARTfactory, Dean Park, the pool, and the Visitor Center, collecting stamps, humble bragging rights, and a few freebies.
🐝 Manassas Bee Festival @ Liberia House Historic Site | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Whether you baby your tomato plants or just want solid pickin', the Manassas Bee Festival is back with Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band setting the soundtrack. Expect pollinator demos, local vendors, and toe-tapping tunes that make you forget your lawn needs mowing.
🛍 VGA Pop-Up Marketplace @ Veterans Growing America (Woodbridge) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Trade the mall crawl for the VGA Pop-Up Marketplace, a lively spread of local art, fashion, and dangerously good baked goods. Shop small, support veterans, and bump into half the neighborhood, because nothing says weekend like leaving with bread, earrings, and a story.
🍼 Fathers Day Infant Goat & Bunny Bottle Feeding @ The Little Goat Farm at the Lake (Nokesville) | Sunday (6/21) at 10:30 AM – This Father’s Day, skip the obligatory brunch and bottle-feed baby goats and bunnies, then meet alpacas, donkeys, and lambs up close. It’s peak wholesome chaos, with tiny hooves, twitchy noses, and quality time that beats a tee time, every single time.
✊ 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration @ Sudley Road (Manassas) | Sunday (6/21) at 3:30 PM – Whether you are counting steps or blessings, the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration pairs a feel good fitness fundraiser with real joy that leaves you smiling more than sore. Celebrate freedom, culture, and community, and support Labour of Love, a 501(c)(3) doing real good year round. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Prince William County report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 8 to 13 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 3 to 12 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 2%
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