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SUMMARY:2026 Neighborhood Conference: Together Building Stronger Communities
DESCRIPTION:Each year the Annual Neighborhood Conference allows residents the opportunity to learn about key issues impacting their neighborhoods and identify best practices to help improve their neighborhoods. This year’s theme is: “Together Building Stronger Communities.”  Classes offered at the conference are structured to address the needs of both our traditional neighborhoods\, as well as those communities supported by a homeowner’s or condominium association. Workshops address challenges and opportunities that impact all different kinds of neighborhoods throughout Prince William County. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with several Prince William County staff members\, as well as neighborhood leaders\, and industry experts and advocates. \nCheck out the flyer and learn about guest presenters who will attend the event. \nRegister online! \nSome of the best solutions regarding how to move a community forward come from experienced neighbors. Attendees will benefit from sharing their neighborhood challenges knowing that other communities have faced similar neighborhood issues.
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/2026-neighborhood-conference-together-building-stronger-communities/
LOCATION:5 County Complex Court\, Prince William\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Forum,Community Events
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of games\, crafts\, and other fun activities for the whole family! \nc
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/spring-fling/
LOCATION:Tackett’s Mill\, 2230 Tackett's Mill Drive\, Lake Ridge\, VA\, 22192\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tackett's Mill":MAILTO:tackettscom@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260114T123142Z
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SUMMARY:PWCPD Event: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Are you brave enough to weather the February elements in support of a worthy cause? If so\, registration has opened for the 2026 Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. This year’s event is at Leesylvania State Park\, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr.\, Woodbridge (22191) on Saturday\, Feb. 14\, 2026. \nThe Prince William County Police Department is looking for hardy individuals – or teams of family\, friends\, co-workers\, or organizations – willing to brave the cold temperatures on land\, and in the water\, to help raise money for Special Olympics. \nRegistration is open\, and the public can participate in several ways: \n\nTake the “Plunge\,” either as an individual or as a team that you put together with friends\, neighbors\, family or co-workers. Join Team PWCPD and start fundraising!\nDonate funds (if crazy\, fun action is not your thing).\nCome out and cheer everyone on.\n\nThere’ll be live music\, games\, door prizes\, food trucks\, law enforcement displays and more\, including a costume contest and\, of course\, a chilly plunge into the Potomac River! \nTo register as an individual or as a team for “Team PWCPD\,” and for more information\, please visit: https://impact.specialolympicsva.org/team/779369. This link also has information on donating to Team PWCPD. \nThe Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics\, an organization which is supported by law enforcement officers throughout the United States and in 45 countries.
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/pwcpd-event-polar-plunge-for-special-olympics-virginia/
LOCATION:Leesylvania State Park\, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr\, Woodbridge\, Virginia\, 22191
CATEGORIES:Children's,Volunteerism,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260114T122505Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Prince William Native Plant Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are new to native plants and what they can do for your property or you are looking for alternative landscaping ideas\, this event is for you! Native plants can: \n\nCreate a beautiful yard\nSave time so you can enjoy other activities\nCreate habitat for birds & pollinators\nSave money on fertilizer & pesticides\nImprove water quality\nCurb Erosion\n\nClick here for sign up and more information. \nCost/Tickets\nThis is a hybrid event. Participants can either choose to join in-person or virtually: \nGeneral Admission Tickets: \n\nEarly Bird In-Person : $40 – available until Jan. 9 at 11:59pm\nIn-Person: $45 – available Jan. 9 at 11:59 pm – Feb. 10 at 11:59pm\nAt the Door: $55 – lunch not guaranteed\nStudent (in person): $10 – available until Feb. 10 at 11:59pm\nVirtual Tickets: $25 – available until Feb. 13 at 11:59pm\nNote that these prices do not include the EventBrite fee\n\nTo register for the event\, click “Get Tickets” above. \n*Students\, you will need to present your student ID at check-in. Otherwise\, you will have to pay the ‘At the Door’ price. \nOther things to note: \n\nIn-person tickets include light breakfast fare\, lunch\, and access to exhibitors.\nDoors will not open to the public until 9 a.m. for in-person ticket holders.\nVirtual tickets give you access to the Zoom meeting link. Please note that virtual registrants may only attend online.\nVirtual ticket sales will end at 11:59 pm\, February 13th.\nTopics may change at the last moment if a speaker is unable to attend the symposium\n\nLocation\nThe venue is located at the Verizon Auditorium at George Mason University\, George Mason Circle\, Manassas\, VA\, 20109. Please see the maps below and find the circled area. \nParking is free (on weekends) and available in the Occoquan lot\, Discovery lot\, or King lot \nSee map below for more information \nRefunds\nWe can offer refunds and ticket swaps until the end of Sunday\, February 8th. \n\nIf you are doing a ticket swap from In-Person to Virtual\, please let us know so we can swap your ticket and refund you the difference.\nWe cannot do ticket swaps from Virtual to In-Person; you will be refunded and then have to purchase an in-person ticket.\nIf you need a refund because you can no longer attend the event\, we will not be able to refund the EventBrite fee.\n\nZoom\nZoom information will be e-mailed to all virtual-only ticket holders 2 days before the event. It will be e-mailed again on the day of the event to ALL ticket holders. The Zoom meeting will open at 9:00am. \nRecordings\nAll of the presentations will be recorded (including our keynote speaker) and available to all participants. Participants will be e-mailed a link to view these presentations following the event. \nPlease note that it can take a couple of months for the presentations to be uploaded on YouTube. Also note that while we try our best to record all of our speakers\, sometimes there are glitches that we cannot control and a video can’t be uploaded. We always do our best to avoid this from happening! \nPertaining only to In-person Ticket Holders\n\nInclement Weather\nIf there is inclement weather\, we will still have the symposium\, but it will only be offered virtually. If this is the case\, you will be notified the Friday before the symposium. As we have to order the food ahead of time\, we won’t be able to do ticket reimbursements for the in-person ticket holders.\nLunch\nWe will be having box lunches this year. All components of the box lunches are compostable to help reduce waste. You will make your lunch selection when you sign up.\nBRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE\nThere will be sodas available\, but to help reduce waste we ask everyone to bring their own water bottle.\nCheck-In\nIn-person registration will be 9:00am-9:45am (EST). Please remember to keep your tickets handy either in the Eventbrite app or your email. You will need them at check-in. Students\, don’t forget to bring your ID!\n\nKeynote Speaker:\nBill Cullina\, The F. Otto Haas Executive Director & Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania\nSugar\, Sex\, and Poison: Shocking Plant Secrets Caught on Camera\nAre we humans masters of our world\, or are plants really the ones in charge? What they lack in locomotion\, they compensate for in structure and chemistry. Celebrated author and botanist Bill Cullina\, Executive Director\, Morris Arboretum and Gardens\, will explain why plant life is at the center of a carefully balanced natural economy that is critical to the functioning of our ecosystems. Through photosynthesis\, plants produce the energy that powers the food chain. And although eaten by others\, they are far from helpless prey\, having evolved a dizzying arsenal of relationships to create ecologically sound landscapes. \nSchedule (EST):\n9:00am-9:45am – Registration (Doors will open at 9AM!) \n9:45am-10:00am – Welcome \n10:00am-11:00am – Keynote: Bill Cullina \n11:00-11:30: Networking \n11:30am-12:30pm – Breakout Session 1 \n12:30pm-1:45pm – Lunch \n1:45pm-2:45pm – Breakout Session 2 \n3:00pm-4:00pm – Breakout Session 3
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/8th-annual-prince-william-native-plant-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:George Mason University Manassas Campus\, 10900 University Blvd\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110
CATEGORIES:Educational,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Environmental  Management":MAILTO:EMDSubmissions@pwcgov.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T180000
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SUMMARY:My Special Valentine Dance
DESCRIPTION:Ages 3-12 | Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center \nBring the kids to the annual Valentine’s dance. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to dress up and spend time with their favorite adult chaperone. Enjoy music\, games\, activities\, and light refreshments. This event sells out every year\, so register early! $40 per adult and child couple and $12 per additional child. \nRegister
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/my-special-valentine-dance/
LOCATION:Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center\, 14300 Minnieville Rd\, Dale City\, Virginia\, 22193
CATEGORIES:Children's,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Prince William County Parks and Recreation":MAILTO:dwahl@pwcgov.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260119T205613Z
CREATED:20260119T205613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T205613Z
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SUMMARY:Dale City Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 25 \n10:00 AM – 01:00 PM \nWinter Market\nDecember 2025 – March 2026\n10am – 1pm\nThe 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 create. \nSince 1987\, Dale City Farmers Market has been at the forefront of serving Prince William County residents. With nearly the 50 vendors in the summer and 30+ in the winter\, is one of the largest open-air markets in the region. \n\nSpring/Summer/Fall Market\, April-November: 8am-1pm\nWinter Market\, December-March: 10am-1pm\n\nNo animals are allowed at both markets with the exception of service animals. \nMore Info and Vendor List
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/dale-city-farmers-market-33/
LOCATION:Dale City Farmers Market\, Dale Boulevard & Gemini Way\, Dale City Commuter Lot\, Dale City\, VA\, 22193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dale City Farmer's Market":MAILTO:kdorman@pwcgov.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20251230T200357Z
CREATED:20251230T200357Z
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SUMMARY:41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. (MLK) Youth Oratorical Competition and Program
DESCRIPTION:The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. (PWCAC-DST) will celebrate its 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. (MLK) Youth Oratorical Competition and Program on Monday\, Jan. 19\, 2026\, at 11 a.m. (Doors open at 10 a.m.) This year’s event will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church\, 18410 Chapel St.\, Triangle (off Route One\, near Quantico MCB). Middle school and high school students from throughout the Prince William County area will display their amazing oratorical skills and children of all ages will sing songs of celebration in the MLK Youth Community Choir. Read more here.
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/41st-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-mlk-youth-oratorical-competition-and-program/
LOCATION:Mt Zion Baptist Church\, 18410 Chapel St.\, Triangle\, VA\, 22172
CATEGORIES:Equity and Inclusion,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260109T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T150000
DTSTAMP:20251230T195051Z
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SUMMARY:Prince William Model Railroad Traveling Train Show
DESCRIPTION:The Prince William Model Railroad Crew will set up a modular HO scale layout for your enjoyment. Watch a variety of unique trains chug down the tracks\, chat with model train enthusiasts about the hobby\, and learn how you can become a member of the PWMRC. All ages. \nMontclair Community Library \nJan. 9\, 2026 11:00 am – 4:30 pm \nJan. 10\, 2026 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \n 
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/prince-william-model-railroad-traveling-train-show/
LOCATION:Montclair Community Library\, 5049 Waterway Drive\, Dumfries\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260104T130000
DTSTAMP:20251219T214809Z
CREATED:20251219T214809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T214809Z
UID:5621-1767520800-1767531600@occoquandistrict.net
SUMMARY:Dale City Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Winter Market\nDecember 2025 – March 2026\nOpen Sundays\, 10am – 1pm\nThe 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 create. \nSince 1987\, Dale City Farmers Market has been at the forefront of serving Prince William County residents. With nearly the 50 vendors in the summer and 30+ in the winter\, is one of the largest open-air markets in the region. \n\nSpring/Summer/Fall Market\, April-November: 8am-1pm\nWinter Market\, December-March: 10am-1pm\n\nNo animals are allowed at both markets with the exception of service animals. \nMore Info and Vendor List
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/dale-city-farmers-market-31/
LOCATION:Dale City Farmers Market\, Dale Boulevard & Gemini Way\, Dale City Commuter Lot\, Dale City\, VA\, 22193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dale City Farmer's Market":MAILTO:kdorman@pwcgov.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20251219T221742Z
CREATED:20251219T221742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T221742Z
UID:5633-1767139200-1767225599@occoquandistrict.net
SUMMARY:Take a Scarf\, Leave a Scarf
DESCRIPTION:Need a cozy scarf to keep you snug this season? Grab one from the community swap scarf collection. Have a scarf (or two!) that you no longer use? Bring it by during your next visit to the library and leave it for someone else to enjoy! It’s a simple\, caring way to share warmth and kindness with others in our community this holiday season. Please bring new or gently used items. For information on the library\, visit the branch page.
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/take-a-scarf-leave-a-scarf/
LOCATION:Lake Ridge Library\, 2239 Old Bridge Road\, Woodbridge\, VA\, 22192\, United States
CATEGORIES:Libraries,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20251202T134627Z
CREATED:20251127T203839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T134627Z
UID:5463-1765026000-1765033200@occoquandistrict.net
SUMMARY:“Winter Wonderland” at Tackett’s Mill Shopping Center
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a festive celebration at the Tackett’s Mill Shopping Center! Mark your calendars for the much-anticipated “Winter Wonderland” festival taking place on Saturday\, December 6th\, from 1 to 3 PM at Clearbrook Center of the Arts (2230 B Tackett’s Mill Dr). This family-friendly event promises a delightful afternoon of joy and entertainment for all ages. \nMeet and Greet with Santa Claus\nOne of the event’s highlights is the opportunity for children and families to meet Santa Claus himself! Capture the magic of the holiday season as your little ones share their holiday wish lists with Santa in a cozy\, festive setting. \nFun Activities and Attractions\nFamilies can look forward to a variety of engaging activities\, including games and crafts that will keep everyone entertained. Don’t forget to strike a pose at the selfie station and create photographic memories that will last a lifetime! \nVendors and Exciting Giveaways\nExplore a diverse range of local vendors showcasing unique products and gifts. To add to the excitement\, there will be special giveaways that attendees can participate in\, offering the chance to win delightful prizes. \nFor more information about this and other upcoming events\, visit tackettsmill.com
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/winter-wonderland-at-tacketts-mill-shopping-center/
LOCATION:Clearbrook Center for the Arts\, 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr\, Lake Ridge\, VA\, 22192\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tackett's Mill":MAILTO:tackettscom@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20251202T134636Z
CREATED:20251202T133919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T134636Z
UID:5509-1764979200-1765151999@occoquandistrict.net
SUMMARY:Holiday Artisan Market
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Dec. 6 from 12pm-8pmSunday\, Dec. 7 from 11am-4pm\n​Between curated artisans & vendors and year-round town shops\, Occoquan is the perfect spot to find unique holiday gifts\, decor\, goodies\, and the ultimate small-town holiday vibes. The Market and most Town of Occoquan businesses will be open late on Saturday\, December 6\, until 8pm or later.​
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/holiday-artisan-market/
LOCATION:Town of Occoquan\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTSTAMP:20251202T134601Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Walk of Lights
DESCRIPTION:2025 HOURS OF OPERATION \n\nDecember 4-7: 5-9pm\nDecember 9\, 5-8pm (Sensory Night)\nDecember 11-14: 5-9pm\nDecember 18-23: 5-9pm\nDecember 27 & 28: 5-9pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing Holiday characters\, carolers and market on select evenings. More \n\n\n\n\nHoliday Walk of Lights is located within: \nNeabsco Regional Park \n15125 Blackburn Rd.\, Woodbridge\, VA 22191 \nImportant Parking Details
URL:https://occoquandistrict.net/event/holiday-walk-of-lights/
LOCATION:Neabsco Creek Boardwalk\, 15125 Blackburn Rd\, Woodbridge\, VA\, 22191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Prince William County Parks and Recreation":MAILTO:dwahl@pwcgov.org
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