It's St. Patrick's Day weekend and we're seeing green! It's finally the weekend here in Prince William County and there are plenty of events to fill up your calendar! 

Live Music

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Entertainment

  • Moonlight House Show
    • Friday, March 15th - 6:30 P.M.
      • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Woodbridge 
        • Are you ready for an unforgettable night of pit-swinging tension? Need a dose of well earned catharsis from local metalcore and hardcore bands? Look no further. Coming to Woodbridge, Virginia are four bands delivering the goods all under one roof. Respect the house, no booze.
  • PHILADANCO!
    • Friday, March 15th - 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
      • Hylton Performing Arts Center 
        • The Philadelphia Dance Company, known as PHILADANCO!, is widely recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers, and electrifying performances. Witness one of America’s top dance companies share stories through movement.
  • Heroes Among Us
    • Saturday, March 16th - 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
      • National Museum of the Marine Corps 
        • The National Museum of the Marine Corps is presenting an event titled Heroes Among Us on March 16, 2024. In past years this successful event provided active duty, veterans, and their family members a chance to tap into benefits and resources, from the community, available to them. Liberty Organization for Veterans and Emergency Responders is a value to the military community, and we are inviting you to participate in the event by setting up a booth to promote all the amazing benefits you offer.
  • "Sherlock Holmes" Presented by HTT/Castaways Theatre
    • Saturday, March 16th - 2:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
      • A.J. Ferlazzo Building
        • Dive into the captivating world of "Sherlock Holmes and the Strange Case of Miss Alice Faulkner." In this spellbinding play by William Gillette, the iconic detective takes on the mysterious circumstances surrounding Miss Faulkner. With nods to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories, the narrative unfolds with suspense and wit, showcasing Holmes' unmatched deductive skills. Immerse yourself in Victorian London's gaslit streets as secrets are unveiled and mysteries unraveled. A must-see for fans of classic detective tales, this theatrical masterpiece promises an evening of intrigue, suspense, and the timeless charm of Sherlock Holmes.
  • Netflix & HBO Comedy Star Live
    • Saturday, March 16th - 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
      • Craftworx Taproom
        • Don't miss a special St. Patrick's Day Weekend comedy event at Craftworx Taproom featuring nationally touring comedian David James. David James has been seen on HBO, Netflix, Amazon Prime, BET ,and performing with legends like Simbad and P Diddy! He will be joined by Von Mychael. Von's a 6-time winner of the Funny Bone Clash of Comics and his new sketch comedy show can be seen on Amazon Prime.
  • "Raise Your Voices High!"
    • ​Saturday, March 16th - 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
      • Merchant Hall
        • The Manassas Chorale presents “Raise Your Voices High” Concert. Featuring guest conductor Dr. Anton Armstrong and the Voices United Festival Choir.
  • Ghost Doctors Ghost Hunting Tour
    • Saturday, March 16th - 7:30 P.M. - 9:15 P.M.
      • 9101 Prince William St., Manassas VA
        • Experience a REAL ghost hunt for spirits in Old Town Manassas Virginia...it's a supernatural adventure!

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Saint Patrick's Day

  • St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
    • Friday, March 15th - 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
      • Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center
        • Wear your green and bring your luck! We will be looking for Leprechauns and hunting for gold and other trinkets! There will be a story, a craft, and a light snack.
  • St. Patrick's Friday
    • Friday, March 15th - 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
      • Eavesdrop Brewery
        • Start you St. Patrick's Weekend off with us at Eavesdrop Brewery! We'll be playing all your favorites plus tons of Irish tunes!
  • St. Patrick's Day Celebration
    • Saturday, March 16th - 12:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
      • Tin Cannon Brewing Co.
        • Great beerGreat funGreat friendsCome spend the day with us for our St. Paddy's Day celebration.We are turning Tin Cannon into "Tin O'Cannon's Irish Pub" for today only! 
  • St. Patrick's Day Party
    • Saturday, March 16th - 3:00 P.M.
      • The Farm Brewery at Broad Run
        • Join us on March 16th as we celebrate St. Patricks Day! Green beer, food specials, Rowdy Race Band, Irish CAR bombs, Irish dancers, and speciality cocktails.
  • St. Paddy's Day!
    • Sunday, March 17th - 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
      • Craftworx Taproom
        • Join us for some fun on St Paddy's Day!! We have a fun local band on stage from 2-6pm and will have drink and food specials all day long!!
  • St. Patrick's Day Tribute
    • Sunday, March 17th - 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
      • Come listen to the Northern Virginia Ukulele Society's Ensemble (NVUE) playing tributes to St Patrick's Day. NVUE has prepared a near exclusive 2 45 min sets of typical St Patrick's Day songs. Come grab a beer and eats. Then come sit and listen to us play. You'll love us! 
  • Celtic Spring
    • Sunday, March 17th - 7:00 P.M.
      • Blooms Mill Hoa
        • It’s time for our spring concert! We are excited to bring you Celtic music from around the world! This free concert is open to everyone! See you there!
  • Form of Expression - St. Patrick's Day Celebration
    • Sunday, March 17th - 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
      • Bar Louie - Virginia Gateway
        • Bar Louie at Virginia Gateway in Gainesville, VA is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Celebration with music provided by Fernando Thompson and Form of Expression! Come out and get your green on! 

St. Patrick's Day green hat and beers

Outdoors

  • Easter Activity Trail
    • Saturday, March 16th - 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
      • Rippon Lodge Historic Site
        • Timed hunts between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $5 per person, reservations required. The Easter Bunny made his fun activity trail for your enjoyment at Rippon Lodge Historic Site. Look for hidden objects, do physical tasks, tell a joke, and more to receive your eggs as you walk through the historic home. Family members may join in the fun! Keep an eye out for those special prize eggs. Bring your own basket. Timed walks for age groups, family units no larger than 4 allowed at one time. Walking along uneven surfaces and stairs. Parental supervision required. Hunt times are: 10:00 to 11:00 am for children 3 and under; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for ages 4-6; and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm for ages 7 to 11. Space is limited. Advanced registration required.
  • Neabsco Creek Boardwalk Cleanup
    • Saturday, March 16th - 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
      • Volunteers are needed for the cleanup on March 16 at the Neabsco Eagles Park location. More info is posted at pwtsc.org
  • Operation Clean Up
    • Saturday, March 16th - 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
      • Prince William Forest Park
        • Looking for volunteers to join us for a little spring cleaning in our historical cabin camps to get them ready for the 2024 season! A great event for all ages, you can bring your family, a friend or your neighbor to help park staff clean up our cabins after a winter spent vacant. The event runs from 9:00am to 1:00pm with check-in beginning at 8:30am. Meeting location will be emailed to you prior to the event.
          • RSVP by calling 703-221-2847 or emailing kerri_syrus@nps.gov
  • Bird Walk
    • Sunday, March 17th - 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
      • Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
        • This program is part of our Stretch Our Parks initiative, in partnership with the staff of Occoquan Bay NWR. Join us for a morning bird walk on the trails of the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Newer and seasoned birders welcome. Your birding guides are Larry Meade, President of the Northern Virginia Bird Club and a member of the ASNV Adult Education Committee, and Todd Kiraly, a birder with extensive experience in the local hotspots in and around the Potomac River in NOVA.

Make sure to check out our full list of Events to stay up to date on what's happening this weekend! More listed there!