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Quick Answer: What Are the Big Events in Manassas?
Last updated October 15, 2026
Quick answer: most of the calendar centers on Historic Downtown Manassas. Still ahead in 2026: Haunted Happenings (Oct. 24), Fall-O-Ween on the museum lawn (Oct. 31), the last First Friday of the year (Nov. 6), the Northern Virginia Veterans Parade (Nov. 7), ice skating at the Harris Pavilion starting in November, and the 80th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. The 43rd Fall Jubilee (Oct. 3) and the 32nd Railway Festival (June 6) have already taken place this year, and their 2027 dates are TBA.
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Coming Up: Fall and Winter 2026
| Date | Event | Where | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 10 a.m. to noon | Haunted Happenings | Historic Downtown Manassas | Listed by Historic Manassas, Inc. and Visit Manassas |
| Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Old Town Manassas Fall-O-Ween | Manassas Museum lawn, 9101 Prince William St. | Listed on the city tourism calendar |
| Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m. | First Friday | Historic Downtown Manassas | Center, West, Battle and Main streets close; free parking in the Train Depot, Water Tower, Main Street and Church Street lots and the garage at 9102 Prince William St. |
| Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 11 a.m. | Northern Virginia Veterans Parade | Historic Downtown Manassas | Listed on the city tourism calendar |
| Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, noon | Fall Gallery Walk | Historic Downtown Manassas | Listed by Historic Manassas, Inc. |
| November 2026 (date TBA) | Ice skating season opens | Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St. | The city says skating reopens in November; reserve sessions through the city |
| Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, 5:30 to 8 p.m. | Santa Lights Christmas & Holiday Market | Manassas train depot parking lot | Listed on the city tourism calendar |
| Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, 10 a.m. | 80th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade | Mathis Avenue, Sudley Road, Prescott Avenue and Center Street through downtown to Peabody Street and Lee Avenue | Theme: “80 Years. Still Sleighin’.” Held every first Saturday in December |
| Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, 5 to 9 p.m. | Manassas Park Light Parade | Manassas Drive and Park Central Plaza, Manassas Park | Parade starts at 5 p.m. at 331 Manassas Drive; tree lighting, holiday movie and food trucks |
| Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Christmas Carriage Rides | Manassas railroad depot | Listed on the city tourism calendar |
| Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Santa Train Rides | Manassas train depot parking lot | Listed on the city tourism calendar |
Sources: Events calendar, Visit Manassas events, Greater Manassas Christmas Parade, 2026 Manassas Park Light Parade and the city’s Ice Skating page. Dates can change; confirm with the organizer.
Earlier in 2026 (Past)
- Feb. 6 (past): the Souper Bowl First Friday, the first of the 2026 First Fridays.
- March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7 and Sept. 4 (past): First Fridays downtown.
- April 18 (past): the 4th Annual Anything’s PAWSible Festival and 5K at the Manassas Museum.
- June 6 (past): the 32nd Annual Historic Manassas Railway Festival downtown, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- June 20 (past): the 6th Annual Manassas Bee Festival at Liberia House.
- July 4 (past): July 4th Celebrate America in Historic Downtown.
- Oct. 3 (past): the 43rd Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee downtown, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oct. 9 (canceled): the October First Friday.
2027: Dates TBA Unless Published
Published: the Historic Manassas Winter Market is scheduled from Jan. 16 to March 20, 2027, with the first market listed at the Water Tower Lot on Prince William Street.
TBA: the 2027 First Fridays, Railway Festival, July 4 celebration, Fall Jubilee and Christmas parade are TBA until organizers publish dates. Recent patterns: First Fridays have run February through November, the Railway Festival in early June, the Fall Jubilee in early October, and the Christmas parade on the first Saturday in December, but confirm on the Events calendar and Visit Manassas events before you plan around them.
Thursdays and Saturdays: Historic Manassas Farmers Market
Historic Manassas, Inc. has run the farmers market since 1987, when it started with four vendors. In 2026 the Thursday market is at the Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., from April 9 to Oct. 29, and the Saturday market is at the Prince William Street lot, 9024 Prince William St., from April 11 to Nov. 21, both from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. The market accepts cash, credit cards and SNAP and takes part in Virginia Fresh Match. Pets are not allowed except trained service animals. Details: Farmers Market.
Getting Downtown on Event Days
- On First Fridays, Historic Manassas, Inc. lists free parking in the Train Depot, Water Tower, Main Street and Church Street lots and the public garage at 9102 Prince William St. The Prince William Street commuter lot closes Saturdays from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the farmers market.
- VRE trains run on weekdays only, so weekend events are a drive or a walk for most visitors.
- The Christmas parade route uses Mathis Avenue, Sudley Road, Prescott Avenue and Center Street; plan around road closures that morning.
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Manassas Events FAQ
When is the 2026 Manassas Christmas parade?
The 80th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Historic Downtown Manassas, with the theme “80 Years. Still Sleighin’.” It is held every first Saturday in December.
When is the Manassas Fall Jubilee?
The 43rd Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee took place Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Historic Downtown Manassas. The 2027 date is TBA until Historic Manassas, Inc. publishes it.
Are Manassas First Fridays still happening?
Yes. Historic Manassas, Inc. lists First Fridays from February through November, 6 to 9 p.m. The Oct. 9, 2026 event was canceled, and the next is Nov. 6, 2026.
When is the Historic Manassas Railway Festival?
The 32nd Annual Historic Manassas Railway Festival took place Saturday, June 6, 2026, downtown. The 2027 date is TBA.
When does ice skating open at the Harris Pavilion?
The City of Manassas says ice skating at the Harris Pavilion reopens in November 2026; check the city’s ice skating page for the exact opening date and session times.
When is the Manassas farmers market?
In 2026 the Historic Manassas Farmers Market runs Thursdays at the Harris Pavilion from April 9 to Oct. 29 and Saturdays at 9024 Prince William St. from April 11 to Nov. 21, both 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A winter market is scheduled for Jan. 16 to March 20, 2027.
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Sources
Sources (last updated October 15, 2026):
- Historic Manassas, Inc.: Events calendar; First Fridays; Farmers Market; 43rd Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee; 32nd Annual Historic Manassas Railway Festival
- City of Manassas Tourism: Visit Manassas events; Greater Manassas Christmas Parade
- City of Manassas: Ice Skating; Harris Pavilion; Manassas Museum; Liberia House and Grounds
- City of Manassas Park: 2026 Manassas Park Light Parade
- Nikki Lagouros Rankings & Data
- Photo: Downtown Manassas, by Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.