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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.

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decemberOccoquan 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. Wine Tasting Wednesdays 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. Holidays Through the Ages 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. Historic Sites Free Mondays 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.

Women’s Wedding Network 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!

A Celtic Family Christmas Sun. Dec. 13 | 7 p.m. Online Champion fiddlers Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their seven children welcome us directly into their home to experience Christmas with them like never before through a virtual performance. Join their family as they invite you into their home for Celtic music and stories of raising their children, farming, food and Christmas traditions. Celebrate with this high-energy performance full of Celtic music and step-dancing with the entire family. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org. Details for how to watch and how to purchase an access pass to this event will be updated at a later date. With the Marines in Vietnam and World War II Sat. Dec. 19 | 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Vietnam); 1:30 to 3 p.m. (World War II) National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. Visitors are invited to explore the role of the Marine Corps during World War II and the Vietnam War.

Birding Merrimac Farm Sun. Dec. 27 | 8 a.m. Merrimac Farm 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville Look for birds through the uplands to the edge of the floodplain, covering a variety of habitats, including open fields and woodland edges. Everyone is welcome. Dress for the weather, bring binoculars and cameras. More info and RSVP (appreciated) to PWCA, 703-499-4954 or alliance@pwconserve.org. New Year’s Eve Party & Live Music Friday, Dec. 31 | 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Electric Palm 12745 Sea Ray Lane, Woodbridge Ring in the New Year with the Fringe Benefits Band at Electric Palm.

All events listed on Prince William Living’s online and print calendars are subject to change. Check with the venue to verify dates, times and locations.

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