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decemberIce Skating at Stonebridge Daily | Hours vary Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center 15201 Town Center Place, Woodbridge The ice rink at Stonebridge is open! Check stonebridgeicerink. ticketsocket.com/#/event-details/iceskating-2022-2023 for hours and to reserve a time to skate. Ice Skating at Harris Pavilion Daily | Hours vary Harris Pavilion 9201 Center Street, Manassas This outdoor ice-skating venue is now open! Check facebook.com/ HarrisPavilion for hours. Family Movie Night Thursdays 6:30 to 10 p.m. epiQ Food Hall 14067 Noblewood Plaza, Woodbridge Complimentary popcorn, lounge seating and delicious cuisine for every taste. Free kids’ meals from Little Miner Taco and half price kids’ meals from Stacks Signature Sandwiches. Nights of Lights on the Fairgrounds Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout December | 6 to 9 p.m. Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas Nights of Lights on the Fairgrounds will feature activities for the whole family. Visitors can explore the magnificent light displays, join in holiday sing-alongs, play oversized games in magically lit barns, shop local artisans, meet holiday characters, find the perfect holiday selfie stations, enjoy s'mores by the fire, and more! (Ends on Jan. 1, 2023.)
Manassas Farmers Market
Saturdays | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prince William Street Commuter Lot 9024 Prince William St., Manassas With 100+ vendors, shoppers can choose fresh produce, flowers, foods, and a variety of local goodies. Weather permitting, live bands play keeping everyone entertained. No pets allowed at the market.
Dale City Winter Farmers Market
Sundays | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dale City Commuter Lot 14090 Gemini Way, Dale City Since 1987, Dale City Farmers Market has been at the forefront of serving Prince William County residents. With 20+ vendors in the winter, it’s one of the largest open-air markets in the region.
HolidayFest
Thurs. Dec. 1 to Sun. Dec. 11 Historic Occoquan With the town entirely decorated, the holidays are a special time in Occoquan, and HolidayFest is fun for the whole family! Special attractions on Dec. 3 and 4 include visit with Santa, concerts, holiday artisan market — and shopping every day!
Holiday Crafts Workshop
Thurs. Dec. 1 | 7 to 8 p.m. Manassas Park Community Center 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park Head to the MPCC in the Banquet Hall to decorate and take home your own ornaments! All the materials supplied; you supply the creativity. $5 cost for ornament workshop. Price includes two ornaments.
Holidays through the Ages Tour
Fridays through Mondays, Dec. 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge Stroll through seasonal celebrations of the past at Rippon Lodge Historic Site. With interiors and exteriors richly decorated for the holidays, guests enjoy an in-depth exploration of seasonal festivities over the centuries. Reservations strongly suggested: 703-499-9812.
Santa Lights Manassas
Fri. Dec. 2 | 5:15 to 7 p.m. Historic Downtown Manassas Santa Lights Manassas, also known as the Tree Lighting, has been a fixture in the Manassas community for over 25 years! The magic of the evening begins with holiday musical performances and then Santa arrives at the Manassas Railroad 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 at the Harris Pavilion gazebo.
Tree Lighting
Fri. Dec. 2 | 6 to 8 p.m. Manassas Park Community Center 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park The third annual tree lighting! There will be refreshments, activities, and entertainment. To conclude the event, the MPCC tree will be lit! Kick-start your holiday season with your loved ones.
76th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade
Sat. Dec. 3 | 10 a.m. Historic Downtown Manassas With the city's 150th anniversary coming up in 2023, the parade theme this year is Hometown Christmas: Past, Present, and Future.
Sat. Dec. 3 | 5 to 9 p.m. Woodbridge Senior High School 3001 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge PowerMax Company hosts the “This
Christmas” Talent Competition. A portion of the proceeds will be used to purchase gifts for families in need.
Sat. Dec. 3 | 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas The Manassas Chorale presents “Everywhere, Christmas Tonight!” Winter Concert. All your favorite holiday tunes to get you in the spirit of the season! Concert with a Cause: Please help support SERVE by donating a new, unwrapped toy (all ages needed). Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.
Holiday Carriage Rides
Sun. Dec. 4, 11, 18 | 1 to 4 p.m. Manassas Railroad Depot 9431 West Street, Manassas Step into a horse-drawn carriage for a magical ride through Downtown Manassas Sunday afternoons in December (except Christmas Day). These free rides start at the historic Manassas Railroad Depot and trot around the city!
Prince William Little Theatre Presents “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge”
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Dec. 9-11 and 16-18 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Witness the trial of the century! A year after his miraculous transformation, Ebenezer Scrooge is back to his old ways and sues Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future for breaking and entering, kidnapping, and a long list of other crimes. Will Ebenezer rediscover the true meaning of Christmas and learn that the spirit of giving lives in our hearts every day, not just once a year? Visit hyltoncenter.org for show times and tickets.
Christmas Tradition in Back of the Big House
Sat. Dec. 10 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ben Lomond Historic Site 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas There have been many illustrations providing a glimpse at Christmas traditions in plantation homes of 19th century Virginia, but little when it comes to the enslaved. This unique program will explore what this holiday was like for enslaved men and women living on Southern plantations and farms. Come dressed appropriately for the weather.
Santa Comes to Rippon Lodge
Sat. Dec. 10 | 12 to 3 p.m. Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge You better watch out! You better not cry! Santa Claus is visiting Rippon Lodge for one afternoon only! Be on your best behavior and keep your name on the “Nice” list. Parents will be given special “Things Santa Should Know” cards upon arrival. Bring your camera for pictures and dress appropriately for weather as some activities are outside. With large numbers of excited tots expected, parents should bring plenty of snacks and extra activities for young children.
Historic Holidays & Christmas Concerts
Sat. Dec. 10 | 5 to 8 p.m. Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow Experience the holidays of years past at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre as you explore each of Brentsville’s historic buildings decorated for the holidays. Learn how locals celebrated the holidays and how they enjoyed the winter weather through the years through crafts and activities. Get your picture taken with Santa and have some hot cider as you enjoy a musical performance by the Brentsville District High School Choir.
Breakfast with Santa
Sat. Dec. 17 | 9 to 11 a.m. Manassas Park Community Center 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park Join Santa for pancakes, photos, and fun. Children of all ages are welcome to come have breakfast with Santa, play games, crafts, and more. $5 per person. Children under the age of 2 are included in the parent's registration.
Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra: Messiah Sing-Along
Sat. Dec. 17 | 8 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Embrace the sounds of the season with “Carol of the Sleeves” by OBCO member Paul Rodriguez, followed by a powerful sing-along to Handel’s Messiah.
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