Fun Things to Do in Northern VA (May 2-May 3, 2015)

Looking for fun things to do in Northern Va (May 2-May 3, 2015)? There’s plenty of fun to be found in and around Prince William County this weekend, including Gold Cup and Arts Alive. Click the tabs below to get times and other details.

Arts Alive at GMU Manassas
Interactive splash fountain re-opens
Virginia Gold Cup
Kentucky Derby viewing at Firebirds Grill
Pampered pet open house and fundraiser
Arts Alive at GMU Manassas

ARTS Alive is Prince William County’s annual arts festival held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, the crown jewel of Northern Virginia performance spaces. The local showcase is presented by Prince William County Arts Council and features all areas of the arts: dance, theater, literary and visual arts. Performances running indoors and outdoors.

Click for Arts Alive schedule of events

Hylton Performing Arts Center
10900 University Blvd
Manassas, VA
Saturday May 2, 12p-4p

Interactive splash fountain re-opens

Grand Reopening: Virginia Gateway Interactive Splash Fountain

It’s baaaaack! Kids love running around in this fun play space that was the go to hot spot for area kiddies last year. Music provided by Milkshake’s Trio, the sheriff’s department will hand out child ID cards, giveaways and more. This is certain to be one of the most fun things to do in Northern VA this weekend!
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Promenade at Virginia Gateway
Intersection of Linton Hall Rd & Wellington Rd.
Gainesville, VA
Saturday May 2, 11a-2p

Virginia Gold Cup

Virginia Gold Cup is Fun for All Ages

North Rail, South Rail, Members Hill…if these terms mean something to you, then you’ve probably attended Virginia Gold Cup. The annual gathering of 50,000 people is an all day affair of steeplechase racing, terrier races, shopping, and contests (hat & tailgate). Children under 12 admitted free. Ticket sales for the Virginia Gold Cup Races are now closed at the website and the Gold Cup office, but you may be able to secure tickets at your local Harris Teeter

Click for Virginia Gold Cup race day schedule and more information

5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA 20198
Saturday May 2, 10a-7p

Kentucky Derby viewing at Firebirds Grill

If you can’t make it out to the Rails of the Plains for Gold Cup, catch the Kentucky Derby. While we are far from Kentucky, Firebirds at the Promenade at Virginia Gateway is going to have all the action (and mint juleps, of course) from the “fastest two minutes in sports” on Saturday morning starting at 11am.
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Promenade at Virginia Gateway
Intersection of Linton Hall Rd & Wellington Rd.
Gainesville, VA
Saturday May 2, 11a-?

Pampered pet open house and fundraiser

2nd Annual Open House & Rabies/Microchip Clinic

The Minnieville Animal Hospital has a variety of services at reduced prices during the open house which serves as a fundraiser for animals in need of a home. Get a pedicure for your pup and know you are raising money for a good cause, the Prince William Humane Society.
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Minnieville Animal Hospital
14005 Minnieville Rd
Woodbridge, Virginia
(703) 680-4000
Sunday May 3, 11a-2p