Come September, when someone asks about your summer, you don’t want to say “I binged a lot of TV” or “I got caught up on my chores.” They’re asking about what you DID! What got you out of the house? Where’d you go to make memories with your friends? Did you see Jimmy Buffett or Niall Horan? Did you catch “Jaws in Concert” at Wolf Trap or “Stranger Things” night at the Pfitz? We’ve collected some of the top events of the summer — the kind
ALL SUMMER SUMMER READING: PRINCE WILLIAM PUBLIC LIBRARIES Starts June 11. www.pwcgov.org/summerreading UPTOWN ALLEY: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Friday and Saturday nights, Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109 www.uptownalleymanassas.com COMPETITIVE EDGE SUMMER CAMPS Start June 11, 14849 Persistence Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191 www.competitiveedgeva.com/ contact VIRGINIA DANCE CENTER: SUMMER DANCE CLASSES Start July 9, 9806 Cockrell Road, Manassas, VA 20110 www.vadancecenter.com
MAY 26 HAMILTUNES NOVA SINGALONG Noon, $12-$20 (included with general admission), George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Singers from Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre and accomplished DC-area adult musicians will lead Mount Vernon guests in a rousing Hamiltunes NoVA Sing-Along at Mount Vernon. www.mountvernon.org
MAY 26-28 VIVA! VIENNA! 10 a.m., free, The Vienna Town Green, Maple Avenue at Mill Street, Vienna, VA 22182. Amusement rides, food, crafts, vendors and entertainment for all ages www.vivavienna.org
MAY 28 MEMORIAL DAY JAZZ FESTIVAL 1 p.m., free, Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food available. www.alexandriava.gov
MAY 29-30 JOHN FOGERTY AND ZZ TOP: BLUES AND BAYOUS TOUR WITH
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of community events perfect for those summer staycations — along with a few dozen concerts across Northern Virginia, some exciting nights of Minor League Baseball, a few historical offerings and tons of fireworks. Get out there and enjoy these summer happenings. This is not a complete list! Check for more events and add events for free at www.insidenova.com/ calendar.
RYAN KINDER 7 p.m., $45-$95, Wolf Trap Filene Center, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
MAY 31-JUNE 3 HERNDON FESTIVAL Downtown Herndon. Free admissioon. Live music, carnival rides, food vendors, art and crafts, 5K/10K race and more. www.herndonfestival.net
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KENDRICK LAMAR 7:30 p.m., $39-$199 Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com MANASSAS CHORALE THE AWESOME EIGHTIES SPRING CONCERT 7:30 p.m., $18-$20, Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109. From Broadway to the airwaves, flash back to the 1980s. www.manassaschorale.org MAT KEARNEY 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA 22102. www.tysonscornercenter.com
JUNE 2 HERITAGE RAILWAY FESTIVAL 10 a.m., train tickets are $5 cash, $6 card, Historic Downtown Manassas, 9431 West St., Manassas. This family celebration of rich railroad history features excursion train rides, train memorabilia, specialty vendors, model railroad displays, and live performances! www.visitmanassas.org
JUNE 2-3 WOODBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHOIR: LIFE, LOVE & MUSIC 8 p.m. June 2, 3 p.m. June 3, Dr. AJ Ferlazzo Building Auditorium, 1591 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191. www.woodbridgecommssunitychoir. org MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR 9 a.m. Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 East Patrick St., Frederick, MD, 21705. Learn about organic gardening, modern homesteading, renewable energy, heritage animal breeds and more. www.motheerearthnewsfair.com
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OCCOQUAN ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW 10 a.m., free, Historic Occoquan, Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125. Nearly 300 contemporary and country crafters and artisans, live entertainment and food. www.occoquanva.gov
JUNE 3 SOWW OPEN HOUSE 1-3 p.m., Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, 16013 Waterfall Road, Haymarket, VA 20169. www.willingwarriors.org ANNUAL MANASSAS HAMFEST 7 a.m., $10, Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA 20112. Commercial vendors, flea market, demonstrations and forum Admission $10 per person, 18 & under get in free. www.manassashamfest.org
JUNE 7 FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS & X AMBASSADORS WITH MIKKY EKKO 7 p.m., $30-$55, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
JUNE 8 JOURNEY AND DEF LEOPARD 7 p.m., $29-$179 Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com FAMILY MOVIE AT HARRIS PAVILION: THE LION KING 8:30 p.m., free, Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Bring a blanket, wear your pajamas and enjoy an outdoor movie! www.harrispavilion.com THE LEGWARMERS 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA 22102. www.tysonscornercenter.com FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE 6:30 p.m. $20/duo ($10 additional child) Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas Park, VA 20111. www.manassasparkcommunitycenter. com CRESCENT CINEMA: PADDINGTON 2 Dusk, free, The MarketPlace at Madison Crescent, U.S. 29 and U.S. 15, Gainesville, VA 20155. www.madisoncrescent.com/events
JUNE 8-10 2018 CELEBRATE FAIRFAX! FESTIVAL Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22030. Three-day festival with carnival rides and games; food and drink; live music from Good Charlotte, Sugar Ray & Gin Blossoms, and Cracker; Fairfax County DockDogs Championship; petting zoo; children’s stage; Celebrate Fairfax! 5k; nightly fireworks; and more. www.celebratefairfax.com
JUNE 9 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND 8 p.m., $49-$115 Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com OLD TOWN ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR 10 a.m., free, Waterfront Park, 1 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
JUNE 9-10 GET OUTDOORS WEEKEND Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. Camping reservations are required. Paint some RV rocks at the Saturday morning campground craft, and celebrate Get Outdoors Day with a park scavenger hunt and field games. www.novaparks.com
JUNE 15 KENNY CHESNEY 7:30 p.m., $34-$134, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 Blue Chair Bay presents the Trip Around the Sun Tour featuring Kenny Chesney and Old Dominion. www.livenation.com ICE CREAM SOCIAL 7 p.m. $12/family. Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas Park, VA 20111. www.manassasparkcommunitycenter. com CRESCENT CINEMA: DESPICABLE ME 3 Dusk, free, The MarketPlace at Madison Crescent, U.S. 29 and U.S. 15, Gainesville, VA 20155. www.madisoncrescent.com/events RYAN CABRERA 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA 22102. www.tysonscornercenter.com
JUNE 15-17 POTOMAC NATIONALS BASEBALL Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Theme nights include Jurassic Park 25th anniversary, Military Appreciation Night and Father’s Day. www.potomacnationals.com DC/VIRGINIA TINY HOUSE FESTIVAL Noon, prices vary, Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA 20112. Tiny houses, vintage campers, tear drops, school bus conversions, gypsy wagons, and other styles of tiny structures will be available to view and tour. www.unitedtinyhouse.com
JUNE 16 SUMMERFEST AT TACKETT’S MILL 1 p.m., free, Tackett’s Mill, 2224 Tackett’s Mill Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192. A free festival featuring live music from a variety of local talent, plus refreshments, activities, prizes and local artists. www.occoquanva.gov
MUSIC ON MILL: CHELEY TACKETT 6 p.m., free, River Mill Park, Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125. County music band. www.occoquanva.gov 14TH ANNUAL MANASSAS JAZZ FESTIVAL 12 p.m., $20-$35, Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, VA 20110 The Manassas Jazz Festival features live jazz music and wine, beer, and spirits from around the area something for everyone to enjoy. www.wolftrap.org INNOVATIONS IN FLIGHT FAMILY DAY AND OUTDOOR AVIATION DISPLAY 10 a.m., free, parking $15, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151. Talk with pilots of over 50 vintage and modern aircraft, on display outside the Museum for one day only. www.airandspace.si.edu PIRATE DAY 10 a.m. Pohick Bay Regional Park, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, VA 22079. Pirates, food, scavenger hunts, pirate camp, pirate battle and more. www.novaparks.com VIRGINIA STATE PARKS HISTORY AND CULTURE 10 a.m., Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Hikes, colonial kids games, river seining and more. www.dcr.virginia.gov
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FAMILY MOVIE AT HARRIS PAVILION: PETER RABBIT 8:30 p.m., free, Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Bring a blanket, wear your pajamas and enjoy an outdoor movie! www.harrispavilion.com CRESCENT CINEMA: DEEP Dusk, free, The MarketPlace at Madison Crescent, U.S. 29 and U.S. 15, Gainesville, VA 20155. www.madisoncrescent.com/ events MANDISA 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA 22102. www.tysonscornercenter.com/
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POTOMAC NATIONALS BASEBALL Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Theme nights include Stranger Things, Bull Durham 30th anniversary and Star Wars Episode VI 35th anniversary. www.potomacnationals.com
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OCCOQUAN RECREATED Noon to 9 p.m. Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Road, Lorton, 22079. Live music, tours of the new River View event venue, vendors, food trucks, moon bounces and more. www.nvrpa.org
TRAVIS TRITT 7 p.m., $20-$99, Celebrate Virginia After Hours, 8030 Gordon W. Shelton Blvd,, Fredericksburg, VA 22091. www.celebratevirginiaafterhours.com TASTE OF WOODBRIDGE 11 a.m., Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Food tastings, exhibitors, live entertainment and more. www.stonebridgeptc.com
JUNE 23-24
BRENTSVILLE FARMHOUSE LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND 11 a.m., Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12239 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136. www.pwcgov.org/history
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JUNE 29 FOREIGNER: JUKE BOX HEROES TOUR 7 p.m., $18-$350 Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com CRESCENT CINEMA: WONDER Dusk, free, The MarketPlace at Madison Crescent, U.S. 29 and U.S. 15, Gainesville, Virginia, 20155. www.madisoncrescent.com/events A GREAT BIG WORLD (FEATURING ROZZI) 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA 22102. www.tysonscornercenter.com
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WORLD WAR II WEEKEND 11 a.m., free, Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191.Living historians portraying Axis and Allied soldiers speak about equipment, armaments, historic military vehicles, and medical care on and off the battlefield. Explore how citizens at home supported the war effort, view original WWII artifacts and learn about Admiral Black, the last owner of Rippon Lodge, a WWII veteran and survivor of Pearl Harbor. Popcorn and beverages on sale, house tours, crafts, and more. www.pwcgov.org/history
WORKHOUSE FIREWORKS 2018 5 p.m., Admission is free, parking is $20 per car, Workhouse Arts Center 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079. Expertly-choreographed display in the region’s largest pre-Independence Day fireworks show. www.workhousearts.org
JULY 1
REBA McENTIRE 8 p.m., $45-$125, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
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BARENAKED LADIES 7:00 p.m., $43.50-$73.50, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra and KT Tunstall. www.wolftrap.org
STEELY DAN WITH THE DOOBIE BROTHERS 7:30 p.m., $20-$199, Jiffy Lube Live 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136, The Summer of Living Dangerously featuring Steely Dan with The Doobie Brothers. www.livenation.com
IMAGINE DRAGONS 7 p.m., $35-$129, Jiff y Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136, The EVOLVE TOUR featuring Imagine Dragons with special guest Grace Venderwaal. www.livenation.com
INDIGO GIRLS 8 p.m., $30-$60, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
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NATIONAL MALL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION 8-9:30 p.m. West Lawn, U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St. NE & First St. SE, Washington, D.C. 20004. National July 4th celebration with musical guests and fireworks display. Performers are TBA. www.nps.gov AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HIghway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Made-for-daytime fireworks display, military reenactments, free birthday cake, National Concert Band performance. www.mountvernon.org CELEBRATE AMERICA IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MANASSAS 3 p.m., Free, Historic Downtown Manassas, VA 20110. One of the largest fireworks displays in Northern Virginia. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come early to get the best seats on the Manassas Museum Lawn for the firework display at 9:15 p.m. www.visitmanassas.org DALE CITY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE & FAMILY FUN DAY Parade down Dale Boulevard, leading to the Family Fun Day festivities, including vendors, games and entertainment runs until 2 p.m. www.dalecitycivic.org FOURTH OF JULY IN MANASSAS PARK Dusk, free, Signal Hill Park, 9300 Signal View Drive, Manassas, VA 20111. Free shuttles from VRE and City Hall. Food trucks on site. www.manassasparkcommunitycenter. com
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FAMILY MOVIE AT HARRIS PAVILION: THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE 8:30 p.m., free, Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Bring a blanket, wear your pajamas and enjoy an outdoor movie! www.harrispavilion.com LEESBURG INDEPENDENCE DAY Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176. Parade held through Historic Downtown Leesburg beginning at 10 a.m. Concert & fireworks at Ida Lee Park at 6 p.m. www.leesburgva.gov HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2018 Downtown Fredericksburg, Stafford. Five-mile run, Heritage Day Parade, Festival of the Streets, and live music, followed by fireworks at John Lee Pratt Memorial Park. www.fredericksburgva.gov 52ND ANNUAL FAIRFAX INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Downtown Fairfax, 10209 Main St., Fairfax. Parade at 10 a.m., followed by museum tours, superhero fest, and Old Fashioned Fireman’s Day. Evening show and fireworks at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run. www.fairfaxva.gov POTOMAC NATIONALS BASEBALL 6:35 p.m., Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192. A mini American flag giveaway and the biggest post-game fireworks show of the season. www.potomacnationals.com
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Sundown, free, River Mill Park, Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125. www.occoquanva.gov O-TOWN 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA 22102. www.tysonscornercenter.com/
JULY 6-7 POTOMAC NATIONALS BASEBALL Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Theme nights include Cool Runnings 25th anniversary and Art in the Park Night. www.potomacnationals.com
JULY 7 MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN 8 p.m., Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191. www.stonebridgeptc.com ALEXANDRIA/USA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 6 p.m., free, Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, patriotic birthday cake, food vendors and fireworks display. www.alexandriava.gov
MATT NATHANSON 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA 22102. www.tysonscornercenter.com
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POTOMAC NATIONALS BASEBALL Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Theme nights include Cosmo Kramer Night and Ode to the Potato Night. www.potomacnationals.com
JULY 14
JASON ALDEAN: HIGH NOON NEON TOUR 7 p.m., $39-$169, Jiff y Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 The High Noon Neon summer tour featuring Jason Aldean, along with special guests Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. www.livenation.com
JULY 15
HALSEY WITH JESSIE REYEZ: HOPELESS FOUNTAIN KINGDOM 8 p.m., $40-$80, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
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THE B-52S 7 p.m., $42-$90, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
JULY 19 WAIT WAIT... DON’T TELL ME! 8 p.m., $30-$80, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
JULY 20 QUEEN LATIFAH & COMMON 8 p.m., $45-$105, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org FAMILY MOVIE AT HARRIS PAVILION: THE EMOJI MOVIE 8:30 p.m., free, Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Bring a blanket, wear your pajamas and enjoy an outdoor movie! www.harrispavilion.com OCEAN PARK STANDOFF 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA 22102. www.tysonscornercenter.com
JULY 21 NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: JAWS IN CONCERT 8:30 p.m., $40-$65, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
MUSIC ON MILL: SUB-RADIO 6 p.m., free, River Mill Park, Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125. Indie/Pop/Rock band. www.occoquanva.gov MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 8 p.m., Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191. www.stonebridgeptc.com
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JULY 22 CASINO ROYALE IN CONCERT WITH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8:30 p.m., $40-$65, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
JULY 23-28 LOUDOUN COUNTY FAIR 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, VA 20175.
JULY 25 CHICAGO AND REO SPEEDWAGON 7:30 p.m., $20-$129, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com CHARLIE PUTH WITH HAILEE STEINFELD 7 p.m., $35-$75, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
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8:15 p.m., $30-$70, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
VIRGINIA DANCE CENTER: BIG HAIR DON’T CARE DANCE CAMP 9806 Cockrell Road, Manassas VA 20110. www.vadancecenter.com
28TH ANNUAL MANASSAS AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 11 a.m., free, Grace E. Metz Middle School, 9950 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA 20110. www.manassasafricanamericanheritagefestival.com
JULY 27-29
POTOMAC NATIONALS BASEBALL Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Theme nights include Grease 40th anniversary and Bark in the Park. www.potomacnationals.com
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: COCO 8 p.m., Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191. www.stonebridgeptc.com
JULY 27
SIDEWALK PROPHETS 6:30 p.m. The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA 22102. www.tysonscornercenter.com
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THE BEACH BOYS 7 p.m., $20-$35, Celebrate Virginia After Hours, 8030 Gordon W. Shelton Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22091 www.celebratevirginiaafterhours.com
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FRYING PAN FARM PARK 4-H FAIR AND CARNIVAL 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks VIRGINIA DANCE CENTER: ISLAND PRINCESS DANCE CAMP 9806 Cockrell Road, Manassas VA 20110. www.vadancecenter.com
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POTOMAC NATIONALS BASEBALL Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Theme nights include Conehead 25th anniversary, The Sandlot 25th anniversary and (Almost) Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day. www.potomacnationals.com
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MUSIC ON MILL: FEELFREE 6 p.m., free, River Mill Park, Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125. Reggae/Rock music. www.occoquanva.gov
FAMILY MOVIE AT HARRIS PAVILION: SHERLOCK GNOMES 8:30 p.m., free, Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Bring a blanket, wear your pajamas and enjoy an outdoor movie! www.harrispavilion.com
AUG. 4 JIMMY BUFFETT 8 p.m., $35-$146, Jiff y Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com HANSON: STRING THEORY WITH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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STARLIGHT CINEMA: LITTLE MERMAID 6 p.m. (movies start at dark), free, Trinity Centre, 5860 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Drive-in cinema experience. Food and drinks available. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and FM radio if you wish to sit outside. www.fairfaxcounty.gov
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY FAIR 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA 20112. Aug. 10: Kids Night. Aug. 13: HalfPrice Tricket Night. Aug. 15: Ladies Night www.pwcfair.com
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KEITH URBAN: GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR 7:30 p.m., $39-$116 Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com STARLIGHT CINEMA: EARLY MAN 6 p.m. (movies start at dark), free, Trinity Centre, 5860 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Drive-in cinema experience. Food and drinks available. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and FM radio if you wish to sit outside. www.fairfaxcounty.gov
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PENTATONIX 8 p.m., $18-$129, Jiff y Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com ABBA THE CONCERT 8:00 p.m., $30-$60, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org VIRGINIA DANCE CENTER: SUPER HEROES DANCE CAMP 9806 Cockrell Road, Manassas VA 20110. www.vadancecenter.com
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GLADYS KNIGHT & THE O’JAYS 8 p.m., $30-$70, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
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ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR Free. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St. South, Arlington, Va 22204. Competitive exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, vendors, racing piglets, and more. www.arlingtoncountyfair.us
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FAMILY MOVIE AT HARRIS PAVILION: THE NUT JOB 2 8:30 p.m., free, Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Bring a blanket, wear your pajamas and enjoy an outdoor movie! www.harrispavilion.com
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LUKE BRYAN 7 p.m., $38-$100, Jiff y Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 What Makes You Country Tour 2018 featuring Luke Bryan with Jon Pardi and Morgan Wallen. www.livenation.com MUSIC ON MILL: ROCKNOCEROS 6 p.m., free, River Mill Park, Mill Street,
Occoquan, VA 22125. Children’s Rock/ Pop music. www.occoquanva.gov NATIONAL BEE DAY 11 a.m., $5, Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Learn about honeybees, how a hive works and see the way bees store honey. www.pwcgov.org/history GLOW IN THE PARK AFTER DARK 8 p.m., Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St., Manassas Park, VA 20111. Glow-in-the-dark activities and games, including bowling, tic-tac-toe and more. www.manassasparkcommunitycenter. com MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: PETER RABBIT 8 p.m., Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191. www.stonebridgeptc.com STARLIGHT CINEMA: LEGO BATMAN 6 p.m. (movies start at dark), free, Trinity Centre, 5860 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Drive-in Cinema experience. Food and drinks available. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and FM radio if you wish to sit outside. www.fairfaxcounty.gov
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MICHAEL McDONALD AND PETER CETERA 8 p.m., $35-$80, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
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BRAD PAISLEY 7 p.m., $20-$89, Jiffy Lube Live 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com
July 9!
KIDZ BOP LIVE 2018 6 p.m., $30-$70, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org STARLIGHT CINEMA: COCO 6 p.m. (movies start at dark), free, Trinity Centre, 5860 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Drive-in cinema experience. Food and drinks available. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and FM radio if you wish to sit outside. www.fairfaxcounty.gov
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NIALL HORAN & MAREN MORRIS 7 p.m., $41, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com
Summer Camps
Big Hair, Don’t Care Dance Camp Ages 3-4 | July 30 – August 3, 9am – 12pm Island Princess Dance Camp Ages 4-7 | Aug 6 – 10, 9am – 12pm Super Heroes Dance Camp Ages 6-9 | Aug 13 – Aug 17, 9am – 12pm Have fun and make friends this summer at VDC’S exciting dance camps!! Visit our Website for more information on our summer classes and camps!
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MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: THE LION KING 8 p.m., Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191. www.stonebridgeptc.com
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Prince William County Fair Aug 10 - 18 Monday - Friday: Opens 5 pm Tuesday Opens: 2 pm Sat & Sun: Opens 2 pm Fri, Aug 10 - Kids Night Mon, Aug 13- Half Price Night Wed, Aug 15 -Ladies Night
10624 Dumfries Rd | Manassas VA 20112 703-368-0173 For More Informaton: www.pwcfair.com
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