Provided by Prince William County
There are a number of live and virtual holiday events scheduled in Prince William County in December and January.
Holidays Through the Ages at Rippon Lodge
Decorations for the season, with themes from centuries past, will adorn Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge.
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 4 through Dec. 20
- 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Reservations are required.
- Groups no larger than 10 people at a time.
- $5 per person – Children under six get in free.
Call 703-499-9812 to make reservations, or visit this site for more information.
Beertique at the Farm Brewery at Broad Run
Top off holiday shopping, and sip on great brews with a visit to Beertique at the Farm Brewery at Broad Run, 16015 John Marshall Hwy., Haymarket. Enjoy some food and listen to live music too.
- Dec. 5
- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Craft vendors will sell one-of-a-kind gifts.
- Musical entertainment by “Joe’s Dad!”
Visit this site for more information.
Occoquan HolidayFest
Enjoy the festive season in the town of Occoquan. The town and the Merchant’s Guild Association will present this event with social distancing that will include a tree lighting, trivia games and s’mores.
- Dec. 5, Dec. 11 and Dec. 12
- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Santa will ride through town on a fire truck on the final weekend.
- The full schedule and up-to-date details are available here.
Christmas in Dublin Festival & Market at Urbanna Swim Club
“Christmas in Dublin,” a family-friendly festival and market at the swim club at 8030 Urbanna Rd. in Manassas, will provide a bit of Irish magic with dancers, games, crafts, handmade items, a bake sale and more.
- Dec. 12
- 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the event will support the Phoenix Irish Dance Academy and its dancers.
Historic Holiday Tours at Brentsville Courthouse
Experience the holidays from years past at the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, where the three buildings on the grounds were built in different years for different purposes. Learn how Brentsville celebrated the holidays in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Dec. 12
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- $5 per person – Children under six get in free.
- Tours limited to seven people.
- Masks required.
Call the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre at 703-365-7895 for more information.
At Home with Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas
Champion fiddlers Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their seven children will welcome virtual visitors into their home for some Celtic music and stories of raising their children, farming, food and Christmas traditions. Visit this site for more information.
- Dec. 13
- 7:00 p.m.
- $15 to $45
Wreaths Across America at Quantico National Cemetery
Volunteers will place wreaths on gravesites at the cemetery.
- Dec. 16 – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- Dec. 17 – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- Dec. 18 – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- Dec. 19 – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Visit this site for more information.
Step Afrika! Magical Musical Holiday Show
The Hylton Performing Arts Center will present the virtual premier of the vibrant holiday celebration step show with Popper the Penguin, along with polar bear twins, Pinky and Polo on Facebook and YouTube.
- Dec. 16
- 7:30 p.m.
- Free
- Appropriate for adults and children four and above.
Visit this site for more information.
New Year’s Eve Party & Live Music at the Electric Palm
The Electric Palm, 12745 Sea Ray Lane, Woodbridge, will hold a New Year’s Eve party with the band “Fringe Benefits.” The band will play popular music from the 1980s to the present from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Visit this site for more information.
All events are subject to change. Please be sure to contact the venue prior to the event to confirm the event details.
