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Get Out

Cold or hot, rain or shine, Manassas Park residents need to get out!

    Annual Egg Hunt

    Where/When: Signal Hill Park (Manassas Park Community Center if it rains), April 3 at the following times:

    1 and under:10 a.m.

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    2-3 years:  10:15 a.m.

    4-5 years:  10:30 a.m.

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    6-7 Years: 11:00 a.m.

    Why Go: 1. The Easter Bunny will be there.  2.Fun and prizes for kids 3. Did I mention the Easter Bunny will be there?

    Pricing: $5 per person

    2. Simply Sinatra with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

    Where/When: Hylton Performing Arts Center, April 2, 8 p.m.

    Why Go: 1. It’s Saturday night 2. Great for Jazz fans 3. Reminiscent of Sinatra  4. Good date 5. Don’t have to travel far from home

    Pricing: $24-40

    3.   Open Mic Night

    Where/When: Simply Sweet, every Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

    Why Go: 1. Get a chance to share your music 2. Kids are welcome 3. Get the weekend started early 4. Enjoy local musicians

    Pricing: Free

    4. Lake Jacksons, Lion Flea Market

    Where/When: Intersection of Dumfries and Hoadley Roads, March 31, 2011, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

    Why Go: 1. Find some cool stuff 2. Get the weekend started early 3. You’re not stuck inside 4. Can set up a table for $20 5. Boy Scouts will be there offering lunch

    Pricing: Free

    5. Manassas Farmers Market

    Where/When: Harris Pavillion, April 2, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

    Why Go: 1. Fresh produce, baked goods, jams and flowers 2. Supporting local farmers 3. Everyone is welcome 4. It’s Saturday, get out!

    Pricing: Free

     

    6. Mason Miles

    Where/When: Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, March 31, 12-1 p.m. Run/Walk, 1-3 p.m. Free Open Climb

    Why Go: 1. It’s raising money for a good cause 2. Prizes are given at the end 3.Post-race lunch and award ceremony 4. Work out and have fun  

    Pricing: Donation

     

     

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