The 35th Annual Fall Jubilee in Manassas welcomes the arrival of autumn on Saturday, October 7th with a slew of family fun. It kicks off in historic downtown Manassas at 10 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m., filling the day with pumpkin picking, pumpkin pie eating, and a few activities that have nothing to do with pumpkins, but everything to do with fall.

Spend an hour or two browsing the booths stocked with handcrafted items that local artisans have made. Other booths will showcase community organizations offering services or general information for guests. Then check out the live bands and other kid-friendly entertainment. You can play games, enjoy food and drink from local vendors, or leave the kids at home and check out the Beer and Wine Garden at this year's Fall Jubilee. The event is free to attend.

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More than 150 roadsters are slated to show up for the 42nd Annual Edgar Rohr Memorial Antique Car Meet on Sunday, September 17th at the Manassas Museum. The only thing that these cars have in common is that they were all manufactured before 1992. Other than that, the mix of pre- and post-war vehicles represent a wide variety of makes and models.

They'll all be competing for awards for the Best of Show in certain eras and by certain manufacturers, from Ford and GM to foreign and independent manufacturers. In addition to the car show, guests of the Antique Car Meet can also explore the Manassas Museum for free. Afterward, grab some barbecue at the 29 Diner food tent, enjoy a live country concert by Hannah Polk, or walk a few blocks to the Manassas Farmers' Market or the International Food Festival.

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It may be hard to believe that the cuisine served at Tortino Mare originated right in the eatery's Manassas Park kitchen, not Italy. The dishes are so authentically Italian that, if you close your eyes while you eat, you'll actually be transported to a bistro in Old World Italy. That's because Executive Chef Noe Canales has actually traveled to Italy—his ancestors' native country—to learn all about the flavors and cooking techniques of the nation.

He brings his knowledge to the kitchen at Tortino Mare every day. You can taste his expertise in dishes like Mama Lidia's pizza, smothered with fresh basil pesto, goat and fontina cheese, fresh tomato, and a dusting of parmesan. The house-made pasta also impresses eaters with options like the seafood linguini (linguini frutti di mare) and rigatoni with meatballs. Italian steak and seafood round out the list of entrees at Tortino Mare, a go-to spot for authentic Italian food near your apartment.

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