Ice Skating at Harris Pavilion
2026-01-03 12:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-04 12:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Lace up those skates! Because from Nov. 21, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026, the Harris Pavilion turns into a giant ice skating rink! Visit the City's Parks, Culture and Recreation ice skating webpage for more information, prices, skating hours, and skate rentals. NOTE: Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Winter Market 2026
2026-01-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 and 2 more dates | Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street), 9116 Prince William Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market, Jan. 17 through March 21, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats, tasty baked goods, preserves, crafts, and more.

This year, HMI is offering a 2026 Winter Market Loyalty Card! Come to the market, get your loyalty card stamped, and after eight visits, earn $10.00 in cash as a reward for braving the cold to support local vendors. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts.

First Friday "Souper Bowl"
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Manassas Railroad Depot, 9431 West Street, Manassas, Virginia, 20110, United States
Soup's on! Warm up with this year's 12th annual Souper Bowl competition on Feb. 6, 2026! Stroll through Historic Downtown sampling delicious soups from 18 restaurants at 20 locations around town. Then vote on your favorites. The cook with the winning soup receives a prized trophy!

Regular First Friday DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) rules are in effect, allowing people to walk around our closed downtown streets with alcohol in hand from a plastic cup with the bar or restaurant logo (no outside alcohol allowed). Click HERE for $22 ticket purchases, which includes all soup tastings and a commemorative soup bowl!

Beginning Feb. 2, pick up for purchased tickets from Historic Manassas Visitor Center inside the Manassas Railroad Depot.

First Friday: March
2026-03-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Historic Downtown Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Mark your calendars for FIRST FRIDAYS (February through November) when Historic Downtown Manassas transforms into a giant outdoor party! Bring family and friends to enjoy the charm of our City with live music and family-friendly fun. PLUS, capture memories and share your photos with us on Facebook and Instagram!

From 6-9 p.m., streets close to traffic so pedestrians can freely stroll through Historic Downtown, listen to live music, and find special promotions and offers at our restaurants, cafes, and shops. Visitors can enjoy our Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), which allows consumption of alcoholic beverages for those 21 years and older within designated signage areas during the City's First Friday events. (Please, no alcoholic bottles, cans, coolers allowed, only plastic cups with DORA logo from participating establishments are permitted.)

You’ll be glad you came!

Greater Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade
2026-03-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Historic Downtown Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Wear your Irish "green" to this family-friendly parade along Center Street in Historic Downtown Manassas! 2026 marks our 26th annual Greater Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade when the streets are filled with military and pipe bands, Irish dance groups, dignitaries, and others celebrating this decades-long Irish tradition. Several restaurants serve specialty foods to commemorate St. Patrick's Day.

First Friday: April
2026-04-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Historic Downtown Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States

Farmers Market (Thursdays)
2026-04-09 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-16 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-23 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-30 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-07 08:00 - 13:00 | Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Our award-winning Farmers Market is the gathering spot in Historic Downtown Manassas every Thursday from April 9-Oct. 29, 2026 at the Harris Pavilion. Choose fresh produce, flowers, foods, and a variety of local goods. The market accepts cash, credit cards, and SNAP, and actively participates in Virginia Fresh Match and Senior & WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (S/FMNP) food access initiatives. Awarded the prestigious Gold Level Certification in 2024 by the Virginia Farmers Market Association (VAFMA) and named "Best in Northern Virginia" by Virginia Living Magazine in 2023, our market is sure to please! But remember, please no pets allowed at the market.

Farmers Market (Saturdays)
2026-04-11 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-18 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-25 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-02 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-09 08:00 - 13:00 | Prince William Street Commuter Lot, 9024 Prince William St, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Go with a winner! Our Farmers Market has been voted as one of the best in the area by Prince William Living magazine. Shop from 100+ vendors, April 11-Nov. 21, 2026, for fresh produce, flowers, foods, and a variety of local goods. Weather permitting, live bands play keeping everyone entertained. The market accepts cash, credit cards, and SNAP, and actively participates in Virginia Fresh Match and Senior & WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (S/FMNP) food access initiatives.

Awarded the prestigious Gold Level Certification in 2024 by the Virginia Farmers Market Association (VAFMA) and named "Best in Northern Virginia" by Virginia Living Magazine in 2023, our market is sure to please! But remember, please no pets allowed at the market.

4th Annual Anything's PAWSible Festival & 5K Fun Run
2026-04-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Manassas Museum Lawn, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Spend a Saturday afternoon centered around inclusion, wellness, and community fun! Anything's PAWSible is a FREE festival filled with dog-friendly fun and benefits a great cause. Bring the whole family to this 4th annual festival and 5K fundraiser to make service dogs accessible to children with disabilities.

The festival portion will be on the Manassas Museum Lawn with kids activities, food trucks and dozens of vendors! A raffle/silent auction table invites visitors to participate in their chance of winning prizes such as wine experiences, Washington Nats tickets, paintball excursions, gift cards, dog-themed gifts, and MUCH MORE!

The 5K route (for adults and children) runs through the historic district; strollers and all mobility devices are warmly welcomed; click HERE for race info. And don't forget to bring your furry friends! Registration check-in for the 5K begins at 10:00 a.m.; click HERE for tickets. This will be a chip-timed run/walk for those wanting to track their performance on the 5K. T-shirts preorders will be available as an "Add-On" when you register for the race; T-shirts will be provided at check-in.

Can't make it? You can still participate by donating HERE.

NVA Thai Street Food & Culture Festival
2026-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Manassas Museum Lawn, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Spend Sundays tasting Thai street food every month in 2026 from April through October (EXCEPT July and August)! Mark these five dates on your calendar: April 26, May 31, June 14, Sept. 27, and Oct. 25. Savor authentic Thai street eats and be entertained by live performances, crafts, and more. Free entry and parking!

First Friday: May
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Historic Downtown Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States

The Great Manassas Campout
2026-05-02 12:00 - 2026-05-03 10:00 | Liberia House & Grounds, 8601 Portner Avenue, Manassas, VA, 20110
Let's go CAMPING!

The Great Manassas Campout invites families, nature lovers, and history buffs to experience the outdoors and living history together during Preservation Week. Timed to align with America250 and VA250 – the 250th Commemoration of our country (1776-2026) – the location will be at our historic Liberia House and Grounds. Dates are Sat., May 2 noon through Sun., May 3 at 10 a.m.

This event joins efforts with the National Wildlife Federation Great American Campout, a national movement for 20 years encouraging outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. NWF is the nation's largest private non-profit conservation organization.

Oh, and don't forget your flashlight!
