Things to do in Manassas
Things to do in Manassas, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Manassas Veterans Parade 2026: Nov. 7 route and parking
The Northern Virginia Veterans Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, on Prescott Avenue and Center Street in Manassas. Route, parking and flags.
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Things to do in Manassas this month: November 2026
November in Manassas: the Veterans Parade Nov. 7, Flags for Heroes, the Fall Gallery Walk Nov. 14, a Thanksgiving turkey trot and Santa Lights on Dec. 4.
Farmers market
Manassas farmers markets: days, hours and locations
The Historic Manassas Farmers Market runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Harris Pavilion and Saturdays on Prince William Street. SNAP accepted, open rain or shine.
Trails
Parks and trails in Manassas: playgrounds, forts and the battlefield
Manassas runs more than 20 parks and historic sites, from Dean Park and Lucky's Dog Park to two Civil War forts. The national battlefield next door has 40 miles of trails.
Fourth of July
Manassas Fourth of July fireworks 2026
Celebrate America fills Historic Downtown Manassas from 3 to 10 p.m. July 4, with fireworks at about 9:15 p.m. best seen from the Manassas Museum lawn.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Manassas 2026: no set city hours
Manassas set no official trick-or-treat hours for Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. Fall-O-Ween runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum lawn. Police: 703-257-8000.
Christmas
Manassas Christmas parade 2026: Dec. 5, tree lighting Dec. 4
The 80th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade is 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, with Ralph J. Smith as grand marshal. The tree lighting is Friday, Dec. 4.
Fall festivals
Pumpkin patches near Manassas 2026: last day Oct. 31
Yankey Farms' pick-your-own pumpkin patch in Bristow ends its 2026 season Oct. 31, closing at 4 p.m. Fall festivals in Manassas and what comes next.
Halloween
Halloween in Manassas 2026: Fall-O-Ween Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween 2026 in Manassas: Fall-O-Ween on the museum lawn 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, with kids' and pet costume parades. No set trick-or-treat hours.
Spring break
Spring break in Manassas 2027: school dates and things to do
Manassas City Public Schools spring break is March 29 to April 2, 2027, the week after Easter. Free museum, battlefield trails, indoor pool and what's open.
Kids
Kids' activities in Manassas: playgrounds, story times, rainy days
Kids in Manassas: playgrounds in eight city parks, free toddler drop-in play, library story times, the free Manassas Museum and rainy-day picks.
Free
Free things to do in Manassas: battlefield, museum, parks, events
Free in Manassas: the 5,100-acre battlefield park, the Manassas Museum, the depot's railroad gallery, Civil War forts, summer concerts and free festivals.
Bee Festival
Manassas Bee Festival: date, time, parking and what to expect
The 7th Manassas Bee Festival is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2027, at Liberia House and Grounds, 8601 Portner Ave. Free, no tickets needed.
Railway Festival
Historic Manassas Railway Festival: date, train rides, parking
The free Railway Festival was June 6, 2026, downtown, with VRE excursion rides to Clifton. The 2027 date is not out; the last two were early June.
Car show
Edgar Rohr Memorial Car Meet in Manassas: date, entry, parking
The 50th Edgar Rohr Memorial Car Meet was Sept. 19, 2026, at the Manassas depot. Spectators free; entries $20 ahead, $25 on the day. 2027 date not out.
Fall Jubilee
Manassas Fall Jubilee: date, stages, parking and what to know
The free Manassas Fall Jubilee is held downtown on the first Saturday in October. The 43rd was Oct. 3, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 2027 details are coming.
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Nutcracker
Nutcracker in Manassas 2026: 3 ballets, dates and tickets
Three Nutcrackers play the Hylton in Manassas: Virginia National Ballet from Nov. 27, Northern Virginia Ballet Nov. 28 and Manassas Ballet Theatre Dec. 16-23.
Things to do
Things to do in Manassas this weekend, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1
This weekend in Manassas: Fall-O-Ween on the museum lawn Saturday, Oct. 31, the Saturday farmers market and The Acting Company's Great Expectations Sunday.