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SUMMARY:Santa Lights Manassas + Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION: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 Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving at the Manassas Railroad Depot on the VRE train shortly after 6 p.m. After the tree lighting\, join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they greet children and listen to their holiday wishes at the nearby Santa Tent. Hop on a free wagon ride to get into the holiday spirit!  \n\n\n\nThe Harris Pavilion Ice Rink will also be open as well as downtown shops\, restaurants\, and Echoes\, the Manassas Museum store inside the museum.
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/santa-lights-manassas-tree-lighting-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Manassas\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Date Night,Family Friendly,Featured,First Friday,Holiday,Live Music & Entertainment,Winter Holiday
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SUMMARY:Holiday Train Show
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/holiday-train-show/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:City of Manassas Community Center\, 8750 Sudley Road\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110
CATEGORIES:Date Night,Family Friendly,Holiday,Winter Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Manassas Parks%2C Culture & Recreation":MAILTO:pcr@manassasva.gov
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SUMMARY:Holiday Train Show
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/holiday-train-show/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:City of Manassas Community Center\, 8750 Sudley Road\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110
CATEGORIES:Date Night,Family Friendly,Holiday,Winter Holiday
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SUMMARY:Holiday Train Show
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/holiday-train-show/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:City of Manassas Community Center\, 8750 Sudley Road\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110
CATEGORIES:Date Night,Family Friendly,Holiday,Winter Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Manassas Parks%2C Culture & Recreation":MAILTO:pcr@manassasva.gov
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SUMMARY:Holiday Train Show
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/holiday-train-show-2/
LOCATION:City of Manassas Community Center\, 8750 Sudley Road\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110
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SUMMARY:Cookies with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Crunch on some yummy cookies with jolly 'ol Santa at this fun\, free holiday event! Make a memory with the kids!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/cookies-with-santa/
LOCATION:City of Manassas Community Center\, 8750 Sudley Road\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110
CATEGORIES:Winter Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Manassas Parks%2C Culture & Recreation":MAILTO:pcr@manassasva.gov
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SUMMARY:Holiday Train Show
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/holiday-train-show-3/
LOCATION:City of Manassas Community Center\, 8750 Sudley Road\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
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SUMMARY:Old Town Manassas Art Show & Craft Fall Fair
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/old-town-manassas-art-show-and-craft-fall-fair/
LOCATION:Manassas Museum Lawn\, 9101 Prince William St.\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chic Events DC":MAILTO:ArtsAndCrafts@Royal-EventsPlanning.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T160000
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SUMMARY:Santa Lights Christmas & Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION: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 can shop! Hot chocolate\, coffee\, and other tempting treats will be available. Pick up those last-minute holiday gifts!  \n\n\n\nAfter the tree lighting\, Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children and listen to their holiday wishes at the Santa Tent near Harris Pavilion. Families can enjoy free wagon rides and the Harris Pavilion Ice Rink will be open for twirls on the ice! Manassas Museum and gift shop will also be open along with downtown shops and restaurants to make it a full\, festive evening!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/santa-lights-christmas-and-holiday-market-2026/
LOCATION:Manassas Train Depot Parking Lot\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Featured,Holiday,Live Music & Entertainment,Manassas Museum Event,Winter Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T100000
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SUMMARY:Greater Manassas Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION: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 holiday season and has become a family tradition with multiple generations lined up to watch! \n\n\n\nThe parade route travels from Mathis Avenue near Carriage Lane or Reb Yank Drive\, turns onto Sudley Road\, continues along Prescott Avenue and Center Street through Historic Downtown\, then turns onto Peabody Street\, and ends near the Courthouse on Lee Avenue or Mosby Street.
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/greater-manassas-christmas-parade/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Manassas\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Date Night,Family Friendly,Featured,Holiday,Live Music & Entertainment,Winter Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T100000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Carriage Rides
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/christmas-carriage-rides-6/
LOCATION:Manassas Railroad Depot\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday,Winter Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T083000
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SUMMARY:Santa Train Rides
DESCRIPTION:🚂 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.  \n\n\n\nOnline ticket sales start Mon.\, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. through Eventbrite until sold out (NO in-person ticket sales available).  All tickets are non-refundable and all passengers — regardless of age — require a ticket. NOTE: Regular VRE tickets will not be honored for this special event\, and tickets WILL NOT be sold at the station the day of the train rides\, and must be purchased prior to the event. (Tickets are non-refundable and are limited to six per person.) \n\n\n\nVRE Santa Trains work in conjunction with Marine Corps Toys for Tots\, so visitors are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to the Santa Train so gifts can go to less fortunate children in the Virginia area. VRE will not collect cash donations onboard\, but donations can be made online at Toys for Tots. \n\n\n\n⛸️ Ice Skating at the Harris Pavilion: Experience the joy of ice skating at the Harris Pavilion!  \n\n\n\n🛍️ Shop Local in Historic Downtown: Explore a variety of shops and dining for gifts and gift cards — perfect for holiday treats or something for yourself!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/santa-train-rides-2026/
LOCATION:Manassas Train Depot Parking Lot\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers' Market,Holiday,Winter Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Railway Express (VRE)":MAILTO:gotrains@vre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T100000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Carriage Rides
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/christmas-carriage-rides-13/
LOCATION:Manassas Railroad Depot\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday,Winter Holiday
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SUMMARY:Christmas Carriage Rides
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/christmas-carriage-rides-20/
LOCATION:Manassas Railroad Depot\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday,Winter Holiday
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