The Hylton Performing Arts Center welcomes Sheyna Burt as its newest Chair of the Executive Board, effective at the start of the 2022-2023 season.
An arts advocate and attorney, Burt also serves as President at local Prince William County institutions, including Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra and Youth Orchestras of Prince William.
The Dumfries Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Please note a new parade route that begins at Potomac Valley Church, going through Williamstown to Graham Park Road. The parade will then cross Route 1, ending at 17739 Main Street. pic.twitter.com/yMF8zFkoye
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Marine Corps Historic Half Events include the half marathon (13.1 miles), the Semper 5ive (5 miles) and the Devil Dog Double, a combo of the two events for a total of 18.1 miles. All three events are returning to Fredericksburg, Virginia to run live and in-person on May 21, 2023. A virtual option is also available.
Participants receive a short sleeve technical shirt, a commemorative finisher medal and more.
Step into a one-horse open sleigh for a ride through Historic Downtown Manassas.
Carriages will be parked at the Manassas Railroad Depot waiting to give passengers free Holiday Carriage Rides for the next two Sundays: December 11 and 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. No reservations needed. Rides are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Updated December 14, 2022 — The ARTfactory is pleased to present the 19th Annual Off the Wall High School Art Exhibit & Competition. This year’s exhibition features 39 student artists.
Each year the area high school students are invited to share their talent by participating in a high school art exhibit and competition sponsored by Lockheed Martin. The competition encourages student expression and creativity in a professional setting.
Thank you to those who came to hear our concert in Occoquan this past Saturday. It was great fun and the perfect way to start the Christmas season.
There are two more opportunities to join us for Songs of the Season! The main concert will be at 8:00 pm this coming Friday, December 9th, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 13506 Minnieville Rd., Woodbridge (corner of Minnieville and Smoketown).
Embrey Mill, an 831-acre community located off Interstate 95 in North Stafford, will host its sixth annual holiday race series, the Frosty 3-Miler and Reindeer Run, Saturday, December 10, 2022.
The start time is 9 a.m. Participants must be in the starting area by 8:50 a.m.Prizes will be awarded in each age group, including a cash prize for the top three male and female runners. The one-mile Reindeer Run is for children 12 and under.
The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade is 10 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022.
The two-hour event is one of the largest Christmas parades in the Washington area and is Northern Virginia’s largest. It features floats, balloons, bands, marching units, dance units, community groups, and more.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will return to light the Manassas City Christmas Tree on the lawn of the Manassas Museum.
The event will begin at 5:15 p.m. with musical performances. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive shortly after 6 p.m. after Santa lights the tree, head over for Santa and Mrs. Claus to greet all of the children and listen to their holiday wishes.
Stafford County will hold its second-annual tree lighting on Friday, December 2, at 6 p.m.
A European-style Christmas market will accompany the event at the county courthouse, 1300 Courthouse Road in Stafford.
