City of Manassas Tourism

Holiday Carriage Rides
2025-12-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Manassas Railroad Depot, 9431 West Street, Manassas, Virginia, 20110, United States
Step into a horse-drawn carriage for a free magical ride through Downtown Manassas the first three Sundays in December 2025 (Dec. 7, 14, 21) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. These rides start at the Manassas Railroad Depot and trot around the holiday-decorated City! Please note that ALL reservations for carriage rides have been FILLED!

Old Town Manassas Art Show & Craft Fall Fair
2026-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Manassas Museum Lawn, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
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.

Holiday Market
2026-12-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Manassas Train Depot Parking Lot, 9431 West Street, Manassas, Virginia, 20110
Let's go shopping! 🛍️ In conjunction with Santa Lights Manassas, this holiday market features 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, parents can shop. Hot chocolate, coffee, and other tempting treats will be available. Pick up those last-minute holiday gifts!

5:15 p.m. Entertainment begins on West Street and Museum Lawn Stage6:19 p.m. Santa arrives on the VRE train at the Manassas Depot6:30 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony6:45 p.m. Santa heads to greet children at a tent near Harris Pavilion

Greater Manassas Christmas Parade
2026-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Historic Downtown Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
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. Start the holiday season right!

The 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.
