Discover events in Occoquan District, with this searchable community calendar. For a comprehensive list of local volunteer opportunities, visit Volunteer PW. You can also find more local happenings at Prince William Living. To see a schedule of Board of County Supervisor meetings or to watch online, click here.
American Battlefield Trust Annual Park Day – Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join the staff at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park and the American Battlefield Trust at Park Day 2021! Park Day is a nationwide event that encourages Civil War enthusiasts to help maintain, restore and preserve Civil War sites […]
Science & History of Gardening at the Halisp Hall House 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., $5 per person, free for children under six Bring your family to the Haislip-Hall House for a day of science and history while helping us plant the vegetable garden at the Historic Haislip-Hall House this spring! Learn about the agricultural […]
Join the Merrimac Farm team on April 9th, 10th, and 11th to welcome spring, celebrate nature, and view the fabulous Virginia Bluebells that carpet the Cedar Run shoreline for nearly a mile. Their staff will be offering info on self-guided tours, handing out bingo card games for the kids, and available to answer any questions […]
Join the Merrimac Farm team on April 9th, 10th, and 11th to welcome spring, celebrate nature, and view the fabulous Virginia Bluebells that carpet the Cedar Run shoreline for nearly a mile. Their staff will be offering info on self-guided tours, handing out bingo card games for the kids, and available to answer any questions […]
Come experience the national parks! This includes Prince William Forest Park and Manassas National Battlefield Park! On six days in 2021, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2021: January 18: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April […]
The Ellis' Magnificent Garden 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; $7 per person, children under six free Wade and Dessie Ellis' 'country home' Rippon Lodge was featured in Virginia's Historic Garden Week from the late 20's to the late 40's. Visit Rippon Lodge for this socially-distanced outdoor program with staff and the modern day gardeners that […]
Walking Tour of Historic Prince William Towns: Occoquan 7 p.m.; FREE; donations welcome. Join local historians once a month this summer for a special walking tour of historic towns in Prince William County. For May, visit Historic Occoquan, a major industrial town of Prince William County in 1755 with "certain forges, tolling mills, bake houses, […]
Join us for a Mental Health Awareness 5K Walk this weekend! Click link below to register. This event is free and open to the public. https://tinyurl.com/pwc5kmh A family-friendly community event and 5K leisure walk through the gorgeous trails of Prince William Forest Park. ***Registration will close once all tickets have been sold***
2021 Occoquan Blessing of the Fleet Dates: May 15, 2021 Location: Historic Occoquan Address: Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the ORMA Blessing of the Fleet, which is dedicated to the loving memory of Patricia Croft, who was selflessly devoted to the service of others. As Presiding […]
May 22 History Walk on the Boardwalk 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $10 per person. Learn history along the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk. This history walk, "Our Neabsco Creek" is a general overview of the history and environment of the area. The group will meet at the Rippon Landing Parking Lot on Blackburn Road under the picnic shelter. […]
June 18 Walking Tour of Historic Prince William Towns: Batestown 7 p.m.; FREE; donations welcome. Join local historians once a month this summer for a special walking tour of historic towns in Prince William County. For June, visit Batestown a historic African American town that played a significant role in Prince William County's history. Tour […]
June 19-20 Father's Day Tours (All Sites) 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; $5 per person, Free for fathers and children under 6. Does your Dad enjoy history, the outdoors, walking trails or good stories? Then treat him to a tour of one of Prince William County's historic sites for Father's Day! All dads that visit […]