Fall Festivals for the Whole Family in Manassas, VA

The days are getting shorter and the leaves are changing colors…it must be fall at Arcadia Run! Now that classes have started and the kids are back in school, it’s time to think of some fun activities to get you through those tough first few weeks. Luckily, Arcadia Run is just minutes from some of the best fall events and activities in the area! Check out some of our top picks for local events happening this fall near Arcadia Run.

 

2017 Manassas Latino Festival– September 24, Harris Pavilion, Manassas

Discover the rich culture of the area’s Latin American communities at the Manassas Latino Festival! The festival will highlight food, music, and art, and will even have activities for kids, such as piñatas! Eat delicious food and listen to live entertainment all afternoon at this free event in Old Town Manassas.

 

Manassas Steins, Wines & Spirits Festival– September 30, Harris Pavilion, Manassas

Rain or shine, its time for a glass of wine! Or craft beer, or local distilled spirits…the choice is yours at the Manassas Steins, Wines, and Spirits Festival. Listen to live music while discovering your new favorite local brew or wine. This year is sure to be one for the books, as the event is introducing the Oyster Tent, with delicious freshly shucked oysters.

 

35th Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee– October 7, Manassas

Whether you’re going for the first time this year or have been going for years, the Fall Jubilee is a Manassas staple! There’s fun for both kids and adults with over 100 crafter and community booths, live music and entertainment, AND it’s free. For the competitive souls out there, not only is there a pumpkin pie baking contest, but there is a pumpkin pie eating contest. If you’re over 21, be sure to check out the Beer & Wine Garden on the lawn for local beer and wine samplings.

 

Bad Wolf Brewing 4th Annual Fall Festival– October 7, Manassas

Kick off pumpkin beer season with a trip to Bad Wolf Brewing’s 4th Annual Fall Festival! With live music, food trucks, local vendors, and of course plenty of beer, you won’t want to miss this party. Even better, Bad Wolf will be releasing the coveted BadWolf Pumpkin Saison and a specialty cask just for the event. Kids are also welcome, so get your tickets now.

 

WMZQ Fall Fest– October 7, Jiffy Lube Live

You’ll be able to die a happy man (or woman) after seeing Thomas Rhett at WMZQ Fall Fest! Jam along to all of Thomas Rhett’s hits, plus hear music from opening acts Dan + Shay, and Walker Hayes. Jiffy Lube Live is right down the road from Arcadia Run, making it easy to Uber home after a day of tailgating.

 

Which event are you looking forward to this fall? Check out everything Arcadia Run has to offer by visiting us online at arcadiarun.com.

 

 

 

 

October Events in Manassas

In downtown Manassas, Virginia there are always so many events to attend, especially now that fall is here! Take advantage of these great seasonal events just a few miles from Arcadia Run and embrace the haunted history of Manassas just in time for Halloween! Here are all of the events coming up for the rest of October.

 

 

 

Manassas Farmer’s Market

October 22, 29 – Loy E. Harris Pavillion

October 24, 31—Lot B

7:30 am – 1:00 pm

Head on over to the farmer’s market for locally grown produce, meat, baked goods and artisan crafts! This market runs all the way through the fall season, so make sure to stop by while you can!

Old Town Walking Tours

October 22, 29 – Manassas Museum

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The Old Town walking tours will give you insight into the rich history that Manassas offers.

33rd Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee

October 24, 2015 – Downtown Manassas

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join Downtown Manassas for the 33rd Annual Fall Jubilee! There will be lots of fun and activities for the entire family!

Bike Tour

October 24, 2015 – Manassas Museum

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Haunted Happenings

October 24, 2015 – Old Town Manassas

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Go trick-or-treating throughout the Fall Jubilee and attend other fun events in the Center for the Arts parking lot.

Spirits of Manassas

October 24, 2015 – Manassas Museum

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

“Follow costumed guides by lantern light through the streets of Historic Downtown Manassas, hear about weird, sublime and strange happenings from the past and present, and meet some spirited characters along the way.”

Pied Piper Theatre’s SLEEPY HOLLOW

October 24th at 2pm & 7pm – Metz Middle School

October 25th at 3pm

Jazz in Motion

October 24, 2015—Hylton Performance Center

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Cemetery Tours

October 30, 2015 

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

In Manassas, VA there are events for everyone! For more details on any of the events above, or for more information about Manassas, go to www.visitmanassas.org.

Source: visitmanassas.org