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Making the Most of Prince William Living

Online – On Demand Are you an advertiser with Prince William Living or interested in becoming one? Now online, our publisher Rebecca Barnes will help you discover how to “Make the Most of Prince William Living.” Meet the people behind greater Prince William’s premier lifestyle magazine. Visit princewilliamliving.com/ decemberlunchwiththepublisher. 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.

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.

75th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade

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 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

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.

Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas

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

Swingin’ Little Christmas stars Jane Lynch (Glee’s Sue Sylvester, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Sophie Lennon) and Kate Flannery (The Office’s Meredith). This holiday edition of their hit New York cabaret show is accompanied by Tim Davis and the Tony Guerrero Quintet. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

Baking for the Holidays

Tue. Dec. 7 | 1 to 2 p.m. Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center 14300 Minnieville Road, Dale City Just in time for the holidays! Your little chef will bake and decorate some tasty treats and a take-home goodie bag to share. Sign up early: parksandrec.pwcgov. org. Space is limited. Facility is not able to make allergy accommodations. Ages 3 to 5.

Jack Frost Escape Room: Take-Home Game

Sat. Dec. 11 | All day Provided by Prince William Public Libraries Grab this winter-themed escape room kit to play at home and save Jack Frost! Grades 6 to 12. Register here: pwcgov.libnet.info/ events.

Northern Virginia Reptile Expo

Sat. Dec. 11 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prince William County Fairgrounds

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Nokesville Christmas Parade

Sat. Dec. 11 | 4 p.m. Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville The tree lighting and parade are on, and Santa is back for the Nokesville Christmas Parade.

Manassas Chorale: Sing Gloria!

Sat. Dec. 11 | 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Get into the spirit of the season with the full Chorale and its 20-piece live orchestra in this popular concert of festive carols and popular holiday songs the whole family will enjoy! Tickets: hyltoncenter.org

Asaph Dance Ensemble: Handel’s Messiah & The Nutcracker: Clara’s Christmas

Sun. Dec. 12 | 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Cir., Manassas The Nutcracker: Clara’s Christmas is an original and inspiring interpretation of the traditional ballet, this production weaves the true meaning of Christmas into the classic story of Clara, the Nutcracker and the land of sweets. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org

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Babysitter Training Level 1

Sat. Dec. 18 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center 13025 Chinn Park Drive, Prince William Is your tween or teen ready to babysit? In this course, the American Red Cross helps develop skills in six critical areas: Leadership, Safety, Safe Play, Basic Care, First Aid and Professionalism. Register: pwcparksandrec.pwcgov.org.

Wreaths Across America

Sat. Dec. 18 | 9 a.m. Quantico National Cemetery 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle Wreaths Across America will be at Quantico National Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. For more information, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org and search for Quantico National Cemetery.

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