Exploring Manassas

04/26/2025

Beer. Bourbon. BBQ. Say less.
The NOVA Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival returns to Manassas on May 3, bringing smoked meats, craft brews, and smooth sips all in one place. You don’t want to miss this flavor-packed day.

04/22/2025

Super Con 2025 lands in Manassas on Saturday, April 26 at the ARTfactory! Join the fun with cosplay, comics, gaming, vendors, panels, and more. Free to attend and costumes are encouraged—don’t miss it!

04/18/2025

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04/18/2025

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Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

03/05/2025

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early! 🎉✨ Grab your green gear and head to Historic Downtown Manassas for an evening filled with live music, street performances, special promotions from local businesses, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

🚶‍♂️ Streets will be closed to traffic, so bring your friends & family to explore, shop, and support local businesses!
🎶 Enjoy live entertainment!
🍽️ Grab a bite at local favorites!
🛍️ Shop & support small businesses!

Let’s show some and make this First Friday one to remember!

02/26/2025

🍽️ Local Spotlight: Try Katerina's Greek Cuisine for authentic Mediterranean dishes this week!
🛍️ Shop Local: Visit The Things I Love boutique for unique gifts and home décor!
✨ Bonus: Did you know? The Manassas Museum offers free admission and showcases the rich history of the area.
📣 Tag a friend & make plans!

02/01/2025

🎉✊🏽 Happy Black History Month! This February, we celebrate Black Americans' incredible contributions and rich history, including right here in Manassas! Did you know? The city played a role in the journey of civil rights and the preservation of Black heritage, with historic landmarks like the Jennie Dean Memorial, honoring the legacy of Jennie Dean and the Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth. ✨ Let’s honor the past and inspire the future this Black History Month!

❓ What local Black history stories or landmarks inspire you the most? Share your thoughts and celebrate with us!


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01/29/2025

🚂🚉 A City Built on Tracks! Manassas started as a vital railway hub in the mid-1800s! 🚂 Today, you can still visit the historic Manassas Train Depot, a charming symbol of the city's past and present.

❓ Have you visited the Manassas Train Depot? Share your favorite memory or photo from this historic spot!

01/24/2025

🏨✨ Did You Know? Manassas' first major hotel, the Prince William Hotel, opened its doors in 1904, offering modern luxuries like steam heat and gas lighting! 💡 Though it was tragically lost to fire in 1910, its legacy paved the way for landmarks like the Olde Towne Inn, which started as the Manassas Motor Inn in 1964. 🕰️ 🌟 From elegant parlors to swimming pools, Manassas hotels have seen it all!

❓ What’s your favorite memory of staying in or visiting a hotel in Manassas? Share your stories below!

01/22/2025

🎨🌟 A Hub for Art Lovers! Manassas has a thriving arts scene, including the ARTfactory, which offers theater, music, and visual art experiences for all ages! 🎭🖌️ There’s always something creative happening here.

❓ What’s your favorite way to experience the arts in Manassas? Share your must-see spots!

01/21/2025

🎺✨ Get ready for a Mardi Gras-inspired evening of incredible music! 🌟 Join Graham Breedlove and his quintet for an exhilarating mix of New Orleans classics, modern jazz, and original tunes on Saturday, January 25, 2025. 🎷 Perfect for all ages, with food and beverages available for purchase! 🎶🎉

01/19/2025

⚡️🎭 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is here! 🌟 Dive into Percy Jackson’s mythical world as he embarks on an epic quest to recover Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt and save the gods from war! 🎶 Packed with adventure, humor, and show-stopping tunes, this electrifying musical is perfect for fans of the books and lovers of heroic tales. ⚡️