Historic Manassas Blog

5th Annual Manassas Bee Festival on June 21, 2025 from 10am to 2pm at Liberia House and Grounds 8601 Portner Ave. Join thousands of visitors and buzz on by for family fun and learn about honeybees, native pollinators, and planting native plants at this FREE annual event! Look at the fun and educational activities that […]

The American Legion Post 10 is holding it's first BBQ Showdown Competition raising funds for The American Legion Veterans and Children's Foundation, Final Salute a charity dedicated to Women Veterans and their Children and Willing Warriors of Bull Run. Do you think you have what it takes to win the Peoples Choice Pulled Pork? Perhaps […]

Puerto Rican Festival of Manassas! 🇵🇷✨ Join us on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for a day filled with the flavors, rhythms, and traditions that make Puerto Rico so special. This family-friendly event is your passport to: 🍴 Delicious Cuisine – Savor authentic Puerto Rican dishes, from mofongo and empanadas to arroz con gandules and more! […]

Join us in our 3rd Annual Festival and timed 5K Fun Run, complete with food and drink vendors, live music, raffles, a silent auction, face paint, bounce house and Disney characters! Anything’s PAWSible makes service dogs accessible to children with disabilities. Anything’s PAWSible is a non-profit, 501(c)(3). All donations go directly to assist in helping […]

An annual car show sponsored by the Bull Run Region of Antique Automobile Club of America in memory of Edgar Rohr featuring antique and classic cars and hot rods.

Mercy Fest 2024: A Day of Family Fun for a Greater Cause! Join us on September 28th for Mercy Fest 2024, our annual fundraiser dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in our community. This year's event promises a day packed with family-friendly activities, entertainment, and interactive fun for all ages! From […]

🎉 Join us for a spectacular Mexican Independence Day celebration at Mariachis Tequileria on September 14th! 🎉 Bring the whole family to this festive event, featuring: Live performances by Mexican ballet dancers Traditional "Grito" by the Mexican Consulate Outdoor bars with refreshing drinks Thrilling mechanical bull rides Delicious Mexican street food Don’t miss out on […]

Whether it’s a lemonade stand or a lawn mowing service, children love participating in commerce! Come support budding business owners as they gain firsthand experience delivering their sales pitch, conducting transactions and polishing their customer service! Our kid entrepreneurs are 5-17 years old, sell just about everything and it's free to the public!

Celebrate America this Independence Day with one of the largest fireworks displays in Northern Virginia!

Get ready cuz the hottest party in Downtown Manassas is returning for a 4th installment on July 27th! Get your taste buds ready to experience the finest tequilas and a delicious variety of authentic Mexican street food as Mariachis Tequila Taco Festival returns to Battle Street! Puerto Rican Percussionist Joe Falero performs live with his […]

Wear your Irish "green" to this family-friendly parade along Center Street in Historic Downtown Manassas! 2024 marks the 24th annual Greater Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade filled with music, entertainment, and the celebration of Irish-American heritage. Restaurants will serve specialty foods to commemorate St. Patrick's Day.

Celebrate First Friday at Historic Downtown Manassas! Come with your family and friends to enjoy the charm of our city. Find excellent promotions and offers that restaurants, cafes and stores have. Live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, family and safe atmosphere. D.O.R.A. (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas) active from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. We look forward to […]

🎃👻 Get ready for a spooktacular time at Haunted Happenings! 👻🎃 Join us on Center Street in Historic Downtown Manassas on Saturday, October 28, from 10 am to 12 pm for a ghoulishly good time! 🕷️🍬 Don't forget to tag your photos with #HauntedHappeningsManassas - we can't wait to see all your ghostly and ghoulish […]

Car show, flea market. All collector vehicles invited, including stock, modified and trucks. Dash plaques for all participants. On-site food and beverage sales. Model T assembly / disassembly demonstration. Free spectator admission and parking. Over 50 awards, plus door prize drawing for participants, and silent auction. Fifty-fifty charity raffle by Cruisin'-for-Heroes, benefiting Fisher House.

Let's celebrate art and culture at the Fall Gallery Walk on the First Friday of November, November 3rd, in Historic Downtown Manassas! 🎨🍁 🏙️ Center Street will come alive as we open our doors to talented artists from various disciplines, showcasing their captivating works of plastic arts such as mesmerizing paintings and intricate sculptures. Immerse […]

Please join us for a festival and 5K fundraiser to help raise funding for children with disabilities gain access to service dogs. A care-free, fun event that will support children with disabilities obtain increased independence, emotional support, and improved self-esteem. ​This event will take place at the beautiful Historic Downtown Manassas at the Museum Lawn, […]

SIGN UP NOW! Walk with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on World Suicide Prevention Day in support of their mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. The Manassas & Prince William Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities […]

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Historic Manassas on the First Friday of September, September 1st! 🌍✨ Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of "La Fiesta Otoñal" as we honor and showcase the diverse traditions of the Hispanic community. 🎉 📍 Where: Center Street, Manassas 🕕 When: September 1st, […]

Don't miss this free concert by Joe Downer at the Harris Pavilion. Pick up dinner at one of our restaurants and bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show.

Enjoy free outdoor music featuring Sharif at the Harris Pavilion. Pick up dinner at a downtown restaurant. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the show.