Merry Old Town is a fun filled holiday evening consisting of a Holiday Market, wagon rides, ice skating, entertainment, a tree lighting ceremony, shopping, dining, and of course the highlight of the evening... Santa arriving on the VRE train with Mrs. Claus! Not only are they arriving, they will greet everyone from the main stage, and then after the tree lighting, they will head over to the Train Depot to greet children attending the event. The Manassas Museum is also open for visitors on this evening.
Merry Old town is always a fantastic time, and it all takes place on December 4, 2026, with the market opening at 4pm and closing at 8pm. Other times include:
5:15pm Entertainment begins on West Street and Museum Lawn Stage
6:19pm Santa arrives on the VRE train at the Manassas Depot
6:30pm The tree lighting ceremony begins
6:45pm Santa heads to greet children at the TD Bank Santa Tent
For complete details, and frequently asked questions, please visit the official site for Santa Lights.
ROAD CLOSURES
Roads into Old Town Manassas will close at 3:00 pm. Road closures include Prince William Street from West Street to the entrance of the Parking Garage, West Street from Center Street to Prince William Street and Battle Street from Center Street to Prince William Street.
PARKING
Handicap parking is available in the Water Tower Lot located at 9116 Prince William Street. General Parking will be available at the city Parking Garage located at 9102 Prince William Street. In addition to parking being restricted on the roads that are closed to traffic, parking will also be prohibited in the Manassas Museum Lot and the in the spaces in front of the Museum.
Visitor Center at the Train Depot
9431 West Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110 ~ 703-361-6599
