By Rebecca Barnes
As we wrap up 2025 and step into a brand-new year, our community is filled with opportunities to reset, reconnect, and look ahead with hope. Whether you’re finding peace in quiet reflection, enjoying winter break with the kids, or returning to routines that ground you, there are meaningful ways to start the year with intention right here in Prince William.
Events
Winter Break at Skate N’ Fun Zone
Keep the last days of winter vacation fun and active with themed skate sessions, music, and family-friendly activities.
Keep the last days of winter vacation fun and active with themed skate sessions, music, and family-friendly activities.
The Labyrinth at Trinity Episcopal Church
Take a moment for reflection and renewal. Walk the labyrinth as a peaceful way to close out the year and welcome the next.
Take a moment for reflection and renewal. Walk the labyrinth as a peaceful way to close out the year and welcome the next.
Dale City Winter Farmers Market
Support local growers, makers, and food producers while you stock up on fresh goods to kick off January.
Support local growers, makers, and food producers while you stock up on fresh goods to kick off January.
Stories
Be Salt Smart: Protect Local Waterways
Learn how simple winter maintenance choices can help protect streams, rivers, and local ecosystems.
Learn how simple winter maintenance choices can help protect streams, rivers, and local ecosystems.
Nominate a Local Influential Woman by Jan. 4!
The deadline is almost here—help shine a light on the women shaping our community through leadership, service, and strength.
The deadline is almost here—help shine a light on the women shaping our community through leadership, service, and strength.
Publisher’s Request
A personal message and request to our readers as we look ahead to 2026—your voice, your suggestions, and your support matter.
A personal message and request to our readers as we look ahead to 2026—your voice, your suggestions, and your support matter.
As the chapter closes in 2025, take a moment to reflect on what made this year meaningful—and what you hope the next one will hold. No matter how you celebrate, rest, prepare, or begin again, we’re grateful to share another year with you here in Prince William.
That’s your Prince William Living: Monday Moment for the week of Dec. 29, 2025.
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To submit your event for consideration: calendar@princewilliamliving.com
Event details may change; please confirm with the organizer before attending.
Rebecca Barnes is the Publisher of Prince William Living magazine and Brides & Weddings magazine. She is a lifelong resident of Prince William and a volunteer with OWL VFD. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her blended family, being a Grandma, visiting Walt Disney World, reading, and sleeping.
