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Dale City Farmers Market
Sundays | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dale City Commuter Lot 14090 Gemini Way, Dale City The Dale City Farmers Market, run by the Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation, has operated since 1987.
Ice Skating at Stonebridge Town Center Daily Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge Weather permitting, Stonebridge’s ice rink will be opened daily through the winter. Visit stonebridgeptc.com for operating hours and ice conditions.
Nights of Lights on the Fairground
Daily through Sun. Jan. 9 Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Rd., Manassas A drive-through lights fest combined with a walk. There will be a synchronized Christmas around the world light show experience as well as the latest technology in projection mapping. Visit NightsofLightsVA.com for tickets and showtimes.
HolidayFest
Through Sat. Dec. 12 Historic Occoquan With the town entirely decorated, the holidays are a special time in Occoquan, and HolidayFest is fun for the whole
family! Visitors will enjoy heart-warming fire pits with marshmallow roasting, listen to the talented singers and musicians all with a holiday spirit, sample hot chocolate and roasted chestnuts, plus delight in a special visit from Santa Claus! Visit occoquanva.gov for the schedule.
Open Mic Night
Wed. Dec. 1 | 6 p.m. Wed. Dec. 22 | 6 p.m. Eavesdrop Brewery 7223 Centreville Road, Manassas Open Mic Night is hosted by Lee Jones. If you're looking for a welcoming space with craft beer, good eats and a lively crowd, then this is the event for you! All talents are welcome to attend. Bring your own equipment or use the sanitized microphone available.
Merry Old Town
Fri. Dec. 3 through Sat. Dec. 19 Historic Downtown Manassas Santa Lights Manassas, also known as the Tree Lighting, takes place on the Friday night before the Christmas Parade beginning at 5:15 p.m. The magic of the evening begins with holiday musical performances and then Santa arrives at the Manassas Depot on the VRE train shortly after 6 p.m. After Santa lights the tree, he greets all the children and listens to their holiday wishes. Santa train rides, ice skating and carriage rides will be offered during Merry Old Town. Check visitmanassas.org for more information.
100 units, marching bands, floats, highflying balloons and more! The parade sets the mood for the holiday season and has become a family tradition with multiple generations lined up to watch the parade!
Holiday Artisan Market
Sat. Dec. 4 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. Dec. 5 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. River Mill Park 458 Mill St., Occoquan Artisan booths, hot cocoa, caroling and a visit from Santa!
Old Town Manassas Christmas Fair & Holiday Craft Show
Sat. Dec. 4 | 1 to 5 p.m. Manassas Museum Lawn 9101 Prince William 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, our vendors have everything you wish to surprise your loved ones with! Event is being held in accordance with CDC guidelines. Face coverings are required all throughout the event. Please maintain 6 feet of social distancing.
Holiday Celebration
Holiday Market
Sat. Dec. 4 | 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 14050 Gemini Way, Woodbridge Come find unique gifts, crafts, specialty items and your favorite treats. Event is held on Saturday at the same location as the weekly Sunday Farmers Market.
Sat. Dec. 4 | 3 to 6 p.m. Town of Haymarket 15000 Washington St., Haymarket Enjoy hot cocoa and cider and a free cookie decorating station for the children. Enjoy holiday carols and musical performances, and roast marshmallows over the bonfire in front of Town Hall. Don’t miss Santa and Mrs. Claus as they ride through town and visit with the children! The Town Museum stays open all day with a Christmas Craft Market, and the tree is lit at dusk.
75th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade
Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas
Sat. Dec. 4 | 10 a.m. Historic Downtown Manassas The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade has become one of the largest holiday parades in Northern Virginia with over
Sun. Dec. 5 | 7 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis and the Tony Guerrero Quintet. A
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