Santa Claus is coming to town this year, and here is a list compiled by the Prince William County Office of Tourism to help you find him.
12/1 – 12/24 Santa Visits Manassas Mall(Manassas) – Stop by to see Santa and give him your Christmas wish list and take your photo with him too! You can visit him Monday through Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday’s 11am-6pm in the At Home Court. Photos are available.
12/1 – 12/24 – Photos with Santa at Potomac Mills Mall (Woodbridge) – You can spend the day wrapping up that holiday shopping at the largest outlet mall in Virginia and stop by to see Santa with your wish list too.
Santa will arrive in Downtown Manassas by Virginia Railway Express train on Friday, December 6 ready to light the city’s Christmas Tree on the lawn of the Manassas Museum. The fun starts at 5:15 p.m.
12/7 74th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade
The city’s annual Christmas tradition kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, with a parade of floats, balloons, macrhing bands, cars, and more. It’s the largest parade in the region and is a great way to ring the holiday season with family and friends. The parade runs from Mathis Avenue, down Prescott Avenue, and then enters Downtown via Center Street.
12/7 Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration in the Town of Haymarket (Haymarket) – Join the Town of Haymarket on December 7th, 3 pm to 6 pm for our Annual Christmas and Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting! Cookie decorating, craft and gift bazaar, holiday carols, s’mores by the bonfire, local food vendors, and of course a visit by Santa!
12/7 Ice Skate with Santa at the Prince William Ice Center (Woodbridge) – Get on the ice with Santa December 7th! Admission is $8 and skate rental is $2! Don’t forget to bring your Wishlist!
12/8 & 12/15 Pet Photos with Santa at Manassas Mall (Manassas) – Bring out your furry friends to meet Santa and get their photos taken too!
12/14 Breakfast with Santa at Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department (Manassas) – Santa to arrive by Firetruck parade at 9:00am (maybe helicopter if the weather cooperates).
12/14 Civil War Christmas Concert & Santa at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre (Bristow) – During the winter of 1861, Prince William County was home to nearly 70,000 soldiers who spent Christmas here instead of in their homes. Walk through camps by candlelight and interact with soldiers to learn about Christmas customs of the past. Get your picture taken with a Civil War Santa and have some hot cider as you enjoy a musical performance.
12/14 Cookies with Milkshake the Mini Horse & Santa at North Star Stables (Catharpin) – Come out to enjoy holiday cookies with Cupcake the mini horse and Santa! Ticket price includes christmas crafts, a cookie, cup of cocoa, and time with Santa.
12/14 Nokesville Christmas Parade (Nokesville) – Come celebrate the holiday season in Nokesville! Floats, bands, balloons and more travel through the heart of town! Santa will be there too!
12/14 Pictures with Santa at the Farm Brewery at Broad Run (Haymarket) – Where can you get your Santa pictures and a delicious craft seasonal beer? Join the Farm Brewery at Broad Run team on December 14th from 1pm – 3pm to take your pictures with Santa.
12/14 Santa’s Lake Ridge Holiday Parade at Tackett’s Mill (Lake Ridge) – The Parade returns on December 14th to kick-off WinterFest 2019. “A Storybook Christmas” is this year’s theme. 11am to noon ~ Harbor Drive. Award ceremony to follow as part of Tackett’s Mill’s Winter Wonderland with music, refreshments, merchant deals, kids activities, and SANTA!
12/14 & 12/17 Santa at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (Triangle) – Bring your list and wear your best picture outfit because Santa and Mrs. Claus are here! Enjoy a puppet show and other activities during your visit.
12/14 Winterfest in Historic Occoquan (Occoquan) – WinterFest in Occoquan is fun for the whole family! Visitors will enjoy heart-warming fire pits with marshmallow roasting, listen to the talented Dunbar Saxophone Quartet at Town Hall, sing holiday carols with the Woodbridge Community Choir, sample free hot chocolate and more! Santa Claus arrives via boat at Mamie Davis Park at 2pm.
12/15 Holiday Market at the Winery at La Grange (Haymarket) – Find unique, local gifts while sipping on wine and warm cider! Eugene’s Sausage and Fries will be out here serving up delicious bites and finally you will have a chance to get a photo with Santa from 4-6pm!
12/21 Civil War Christmas at Leesylvania State Park (Woodbridge) – See the park’s very own jolly Civil War era Santa in his handmade, festive suit. Bring the entire family out for an afternoon of holiday cheer. Enjoy period music, costumed interpreters, and light refreshments. Make decorations as folks did during the Civil War.
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