calendar Prince William Living’s calendar is prepared several weeks before the magazine is printed. A lot can happen between the time the calendar is prepared and the date of the event. Yoga studios and gyms continue to offer both live and virtual classes. Libraries, churches and businesses are offering online events along with some in-person events. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce (pwchamber. org) has been offering webinars. We encourage you to continue ordering takeout and delivery from local restaurants. Visit our online edition (princewilliamliving.com) for up-to-date information.
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Occoquan Holiday Fest
Through Sun. Dec. 13 Historic Occoquan The Town of Occoquan and the Occoquan Merchant's Guild present Occoquan HolidayFest, three weeks of inperson and online activities, through Dec. 13. The festival will feature a virtual tree lighting, gingerbread house competition, staged reading of A Christmas Carol, trivia night, holiday market, s'mores and cocoa event, raffle prizes, visit from Santa, seasonal workshops and more. Learn more at occoquanguild.org/holidayfest.
Historic Sites Free Mondays
Wed., Dec. 2 and 16 | 7 p.m. The Spot on Mill Street 406 Mill St., Occoquan The wine tasting will include three white and three red wines, along with charcuterie items paired with each. To order tickets, call 703-499-8809 or visit toasttab.com/ the-spot-on-mill-street/v3. Must be 21 and over to participate.
Mon. Dec. 7 and 14 | 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ben Lomond Historic Site 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge The Historic Preservation Division is partnering with the PWCS Office of Student Learning to offer FREE tours of the historic sites on Mondays for Prince William County students! Come to Ben Lomond Historic Site, Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre or Rippon Lodge Historic Site on Mondays for an hour-long, engaging, site-based tour to learn local history. Become a history explorer, completing history workbooks and even receive a special prize! Tours are free for students and two accompanying adults and are offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tours are limited to seven visitors per tour and masks are required indoors.
Holidays Through the Ages
Women’s Wedding Network
Wine Tasting Wednesdays
Fri., Dec. 4, 11, 18 Sat., Dec. 5, 12, 19 Sun., Dec. 6, 13, 20 Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge Stroll through seasonal celebrations of the past at Rippon Lodge Historic Site. With interiors and exteriors richly decorated for the holidays, guests view seasonal festivities over the centuries. Reservations required and no groups larger than 10 at a time. Tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Masks are required. 703-499-9812.
Wed. Dec. 9 | 11:30 a.m. Online Most of the wedding industry remains closed to the public. Learn how the wedding industry can adapt and survive during this time. For more information: bridesandweddings.com/womens-weddingnetwork.
Historic Holiday Tours
Sat. Dec. 12 | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow
Experience the holidays of years past with a tour at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. Each of Brentsville’s historic buildings were built in a different year for a different purpose. Learn about holidays past at Brentsville, how local residents celebrated, and how they enjoyed the winter weather in the 18th and 19th centuries! Tours are limited to seven people and masks are required. 703-365-7895.
Old Town Manassas Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show
Sat. Dec. 12 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Just in time for the holidays, come check off your shopping list! From arts and crafts to jewelry and baked goods, to body and hair care, these vendors have everything you wish to surprise your loved ones with! Happy shopping!
Christmas in Dublin Festival & Market
Sat. Dec. 12 | 4 to 7 p.m. Urbanna Swim Club 8030 Urbanna Rd., Manassas With its twinkling lit streets and festive atmosphere, Dublin is one of the top places in the world to spend Christmas. "Christmas in Dublin" is a family friendly festival and market that brings a piece of that Irish Christmas magic to Manassas. With Irish dancers, games, crafts, handmade items, a bake sale and more — don’t miss it!
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