Holiday Carriage Rides
2025-12-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 14:00, 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!

Ice Skating at Harris Pavilion
2025-12-07 12:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-08 16:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-09 16:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-10 16:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-11 16:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-12 16:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-13 12:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-14 12:00 - 21:30 and 12 more dates | 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.

Holiday Train Show
2025-12-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 18:00 | City of Manassas Community Center, 8750 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA, 20110
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!

Santa Train Rides
2025-12-13 08:30 - 14:00 | Manassas Train Depot Parking Lot, 9431 West Street, Manassas, Virginia, 20110
🚂 All Aboard the VRE Santa Train: Don't miss the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Santa Train 2025! Passengers young and old love this annual tradition of round-trip excursions 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. Tickets ($5 per person cash or check, $6 credit card payment) go on sale Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-noon at designated vendor locations.

Online tickets are available Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. through Eventbrite until sold out. 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. Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the station the day of the train rides and must be purchased prior to the event.

VRE 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.

⛸️ Ice Skating at the Harris Pavilion: Experience the joy of ice skating at the Harris Pavilion! Learn more about schedules and prices here: Harris Pavilion Ice Rink.

🛍️ Shop Local in Historic Downtown: Explore a variety of vendors selling crafts and unique products — perfect for holiday gifts or a special treat for yourself!

Cookies with Santa
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | City of Manassas Community Center, 8750 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA, 20110
Crunch on some yummy cookies with jolly 'ol Santa at this fun, free holiday event! Make a memory with the kids!
