Lots of activities to get your holidays started from viewing Holiday lights, shopping at one of the holiday markets or taste some brew at the DC Beer Fest.
DC Beer Fest
Over 70 breweries bring their craft brews and Fall seasonal brews to Nats Stadium for an afternoon of beer, food and music. There will be dueling pianos, cover bands, DJs and lawn games throughout the park.
November 5| 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Manassas Veterans Day Parade
Bring the kids and head out to the 13th Annual Manassas Veteran’s Day Parade. This local annual parade honors and celebrates those who served our country.
November 5|Center Street, Manassas, VA
Bull Run Festival of Lights
It’s that time of year again! Enjoy this wonderful 2.5 mile festival of lights from the warmth of your car. There is a small carnival and holiday and village at the end.
November 11-January 8| 7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA 20121
Holiday Markets and Craft Shows
Norwegian Holiday Festival and Bazaar
Ready to begin your holiday shopping? Shop for Nordic sweaters, crafts, books, and more as well as Norwegian food at the Norwegian Holiday Festival. And this year the festival will feature 3 beautiful fjord horses! Entrance is free but you need a reservation time to shop indoors.
November 5-6| Norway House, 3846 Meredith Drive, Fairfax, VA
29th Woodson High School Craft Fair
This annual craft fair features juried handmade arts and crafts. Shop from a diverse selection of fine arts, jewelry, fiber arts, wood, photography, pottery, giftware, pet accessories. Concessions and bakes sale items also available.
November 5| W.T. Woodson High School, 9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031
DC Downtown Holiday Market
Open between Thanksgiving and Christmas this is a great way to get some of your holiday shopping done. The market has a rotating shift of 150 artisans selling unique gifts and crafts. There is also live entertainment and treats.
November 18 – December 23| 8th and F Streets NW
Holiday Craft Show – Fairfax High School
Local and national artisans showcase their crafts at this annual craft show at Fairfax High School. Over 200 artisans and food vendors selling crafts from a variety of artistic mediums.
November 19-20|Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA 22030
Old Town Manassas Christmas Market
The Christmas Market hosts over 70 artisans selling a wide variety of gifts including unique, handmade Jewelry, bath and body products, candles and home decor items.
November 26| Manassas Museum, 9431 West St. , Manassas, VA 20110
Museum Exhibits
Pixar’s Inside Out at National Children’s Museum
A great way to explore the role emotions, memory, and imagination play in our everyday lives. Learn to recognize emotions and how they are expressed through hands-on and digital experiences featuring the characters from Inside Out who represent our five core emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear.
Through Jan 8| 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
All American: The Power of Sports
Ever wonder why Presidents throw out the first pitch on opening day baseballs? That Is one of the things you will learn at this exhibit which focuses on how sports unite, teach and inspire people. It includes original sports equipment and jerseys used by icons, baseball cards, rare trophies, photos, letters and much more.
Through Jan 7| 701 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408
