Get a leg up on spring gardening, enroll for healthcare, take in a concert or a movie, attend chocolate tastings, learn the intricacies of applying for college financial aid, visit a farmers market, an historic site, forest park and more.

Events open to the public tonight and over the weekend in the Prince William County area include a history talk, Scottish Highlands day at the Hylton Center, a musical, farmers market, gardening workshop and a bird walk.

Events open to the public over the weekend in the Prince William County area include a musical, farmers market, gardening workshop and an environmental day of service.

When the Washington Redskins band comes marching through Manassas in the annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 6, there will be a familiar face among the musicians.

Here's a roundup of a variety free scheduled activities at several locations this weekend. For upcoming things to do check out the Things to do and charity calendars under Spare Time.

After ceasing operations in the state 18 months ago, Carnival, the world’s largest cruise ship line, will resume sailing seasonally from Norfolk in the spring and fall of 2015.

To show their appreciation for making Prince William County "a great place to live, work and raise a family," two Board of County Supervisors hosted a dinner party for 200 senior citizens in early December.

The entire third floor of the Manassas Candy Factory was filled recently with a striking model train exhibition by the National Capital Trackers "O" Gauge Model Railroad Club.