Holiday shopping in Manassas 2026: Manassas Mall hours, downtown's independent shops, the ARTfactory Holiday Market Dec. 4-5 and parade-day road closures.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: Manassas Mall, Historic Manassas Inc. and its events calendar, and the City of Manassas City Connection. We list store hours only as each center publishes them, and no deals or prices.
Black Friday is Nov. 27, 2026, and Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28. Manassas has two shopping draws: Manassas Mall on Sudley Road, with more than 75 shops, and the independent stores of Historic Downtown Manassas, where the ARTfactory holds its Holiday Market the first weekend of December. Questions about downtown shops: Historic Manassas Inc., 703-361-6599.
What this means for you
- Mall hours: Manassas Mall had not posted Black Friday hours when we checked. Its regular hours are below.
- Saturday, Dec. 5: the Christmas parade closes downtown streets from early morning. Shop downtown after the parade or on another day.
- City offices are closed Nov. 26 and 27; Thursday trash routes move to Friday that week.
Manassas Mall
Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Road, says it has more than 75 shops, sit-down dining and family entertainment including bowling and arcade games. The mall is just outside the city line in Prince William County. Its posted regular hours:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Sunday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
The mall notes that some store hours vary. Holiday hours had not been posted when we checked; we will add them when the mall publishes them.
Small Business Saturday downtown
Historic Manassas Inc.’s shopping directory lists independent stores within a few blocks of the train depot, including:
- Antiques and collectibles: Iron Horse Antiques and other antiques dealers
- Gifts and food: Manassas Olive Oil Company, Honey & Ivy Gluten Free and Fillagreen
- Toys and games: Kerbobble Toys and Crossroads Tabletop Tavern
- Music: Dragonized Records
- Jewelry: Ashby Jewelers
- Art and crafts: Creative Brush Studio and Gallery, Manassas Clay and Dabble Creative Reuse Center
- Echoes, the Manassas Museum Store, for local history books and gifts
For a gift that stays in town, the city’s HEART BEAT gift card is a digital card spent at participating businesses in the City of Manassas; HMI keeps the link on its Gift Manassas page.
Holiday markets
| Date | Market | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. Dec. 4, 5 to 9 p.m. | ARTfactory’s Holiday Market | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St. | Free |
| Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | ARTfactory’s Holiday Market | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St. | Free |
| Sat. Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | EVENCI Fashion Resale Pop-Up | 9108 Church St. | Not listed |
| Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Historic Manassas Farmers Market | Water Tower lot, 9116 Prince William St. | Free |
In 2025 the Old Town Manassas Christmas Market and Craft Show was held on the Manassas Museum lawn on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the city’s November 2025 City Connection. A 2026 date had not been published when we checked.
Parking and traffic
- Downtown parking: side streets and the public parking garage off Prince William Street (enter at Main and Prince William streets), as the parade organizers direct.
- Friday, Dec. 4: West, Prince William and Battle streets downtown close from 3 p.m. for Santa Lights Manassas.
- Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas parade closures start at 5 a.m. on Mathis Avenue and 8 a.m. on Center Street. Details on our Christmas parade and tree lighting page.
- Live traffic and road work on Sudley Road and Route 28: 511 Virginia and our road construction and closures page.
Related: Thanksgiving in Manassas, holiday lights and Christmas events and new businesses.
Frequently asked questions
What are Manassas Mall’s hours?
Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Road, lists regular hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, and says some store hours vary. It had not posted Black Friday 2026 hours when we checked.
Where can I shop small in Manassas on Small Business Saturday?
Historic Downtown Manassas has independent shops including antiques stores, a toy store, an olive oil shop, a record store, jewelers and Echoes, the Manassas Museum store. Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28, 2026.
Is there a holiday market in Manassas in 2026?
The ARTfactory’s Holiday Market is 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at 9419 Battle St. It is free to attend.
Is there a Manassas gift card for local shops?
Yes. The city’s HEART BEAT digital gift card can be spent at participating businesses in the City of Manassas.
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