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Grab and Go Kids Planner: Back to School Edition

Get into the school spirit by heading over to a local library for engaging activities or head out to one of the local high schools to support your local athletes.

Posted Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 5:30 pm ET|Updated Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 5:32 pm ET

There's plenty of outdoor and indoor events this week in Manassas.

Head out to the Prince William County Fair everyday until Aug. 20 and enjoy all of the rides, shows, and competitions. Gates open at 3 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and open at 12 p.m. on Sunday.

Head over to the Central Community Library and pick up August’s monthly mind bender contest form and complete it with the whole family. This month’s topic is “Fun at the Beach.” You could win a new book if you submit your correct answers! The contest ends on Aug. 31.

Find some treats at the Manassas Farmers’ Market in Old Town Manassas on Aug. 18 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join Sandy Sylver at Central Community Library for the SQ Finale on Aug. 17 at 3 p.m.

Make a “Fluttering Butterflies” craft during the Together at Twilight series at Bull Run Regional Library on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m.

Support the local middle and high school celebrities by attending a sporting event:

Osbourn Park High School varsity field hockey scrimmage vs. North Stafford High School on Aug. 18 at 9 a.m.

Osbourn High School volleyball scrimmage at Brentsville District High School on Aug. 18 at 5 p.m.

Osbourn High School football scrimmage at Stafford High School on Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.

Osbourn High School field hockey scrimmage at Centreville High School on Aug. 18

Osbourn High School field hockey vs. Wakefield High School on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.

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