Clear the calendar!
Make room for fun times for all ages. From live music and festivals to arts and foodie events, check out what’s going on around the City of Manassas.
To find events at one of our performing arts venues, visit The Arts page.
From December 2 to 24, Historic Manassas and the shops downtown will be sponsoring the Elf on a Shelf Scavenger Hunt! Help Santa find his 25 missing elves while shopping for holiday gifts throughout Downtown Historic Manassas!
With Halloween days away, come to Downtown Manassas for the Kids Costume Parade, holidays arts & crafts, desserts and treats, plus a Pets Costume Parade! An afternoon full of fun for the whole family. Start the holiday shopping early and check out all the arts & crafts vendors!
Choo Choo! Marvel at the fantastic display of trains at the 2024 Winter Wonderland Train Show and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with a variety of railroad-themed activities. This event is free for all ages!
Choo Choo! Marvel at the fantastic display of trains at the 2024 Winter Wonderland Train Show and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with a variety of railroad-themed activities. This event is free for all ages!
Choo Choo! Marvel at the fantastic display of trains at the 2024 Winter Wonderland Train Show and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with a variety of railroad-themed activities. This event is free for all ages!
Get into the holiday spirit for a day of free festive delights celebrating the holidays with over 80 seasonal artisans, delicious food, Christmas music, and activities for the whole family — and the family pet! - Seasonal Artisans & Crafters: Discover handmade creations from local artisans and crafters, offering unique gifts for your loved ones. […]
Naughty or nice? Santa's coming to town! Also known as the Tree Lighting, this Santa Lights Manassas event on the first Friday in December is held the evening before the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday. This event has been a Manassas tradition for over 30 years! Holiday musical performances kick off the event followed by […]
Choo Choo! Marvel at the fantastic display of trains at the 2025 Holiday Train Operating Display with a variety of railroad-themed activities. This event is free for all ages!
Choo Choo! Marvel at the fantastic display of trains at the 2025 Holiday Train Operating Display with a variety of railroad-themed activities. This event is free for all ages!
Choo Choo! Marvel at the fantastic display of trains at the 2025 Holiday Train Operating Display with a variety of railroad-themed activities. This event is free for all ages!
Choo Choo! Marvel at the fantastic display of trains at the 2025 Holiday Train Operating Display with a variety of railroad-themed activities. This event is free for all ages!
Crunch on some yummy cookies with jolly 'ol Santa at this fun, free holiday event! Make a memory with the kids!
Choo Choo! Marvel at the fantastic display of trains at the 2025 Holiday Train Operating Display with a variety of railroad-themed activities. This event is free for all ages!
Breathe in the crisp fall air while enjoying this outdoor event on the Manassas Museum Lawn! Featuring over 60 artisans and crafters, independent consultants, and small businesses showcasing their unique products for sale, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser and event for some early holiday shopping.
Santa Lights Manassas (also known as the Tree Lighting) has been a community tradition for over 32 years! The Holiday Market opens at 4 p.m., featuring local producers, hand-crafted treasures, artisans, and food vendors at the Manassas Train Depot parking lot. While kids wait for Santa to arrive by train shortly after 6 p.m., parents […]
2026 marks the 80th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade with a celebration theme: 80 Years. Still Sleighin'. Held every first Saturday in December, this annual tradition continues to gather residents and visitors to Historic Downtown Manassas for our annual parade, complete with marching bands, floats, high-flying balloons, and more. The parade sets the mood for the […]
Step into a horse-drawn carriage for a free, magical ride through Historic Downtown Manassas the first three Sundays in December 2026 (Dec. 6, 13, 20) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rides start at the Manassas Railroad Depot and trot around the holiday-decorated City!
🚂 All Aboard the VRE Santa Train: Don't miss the 2026 Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Santa Train! Passengers young and old love this annual tradition of round-trip excursions from Historic Downtown Manassas to a local station. VRE trains depart from the Manassas Railroad Depot at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Online ticket sales […]
Step into a horse-drawn carriage for a free, magical ride through Historic Downtown Manassas the first three Sundays in December 2026 (Dec. 6, 13, 20) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rides start at the Manassas Railroad Depot and trot around the holiday-decorated City!
Step into a horse-drawn carriage for a free, magical ride through Historic Downtown Manassas the first three Sundays in December 2026 (Dec. 6, 13, 20) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rides start at the Manassas Railroad Depot and trot around the holiday-decorated City!
