By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living
This Thursday is Christmas, and Prince William is celebrating all week long. From timeless holiday performances and winter break fun to programs that support students and families, the season continues to shine through joy, giving, and community connection. Whether you are cooking with the kids, catching The Nutcracker, or planning how to start the New Year strong, there is plenty happening around town as we close out 2025.
Events
Manassas Ballet Theatre Brings Holiday Magic to Life with “The Nutcracker”
A seasonal favorite returns! Experience Clara, the Prince, and the Sugar Plum Fairy as Manassas Ballet Theatre stages this spectacular holiday tradition.
Winter Break at Skate N’ Fun Zone
Roll into winter vacation with family-friendly skating, themed sessions, and activities perfect for keeping kids active during the school break.
“Cool”inary Cooking Winter Camp with Sticky Fingers Cooking
Young chefs can stir, chop, and taste their way through winter break in this playful cooking camp that blends creativity with confidence in the kitchen.
Stories
NOVEC Offers Free Christmas Tree Recycling
When the holiday lights come down, NOVEC is offering an easy, environmentally friendly way to recycle your Christmas tree at no cost.
Nominate a Local Influential Woman by Jan. 4!
There’s still time to recognize the women who lead, inspire, and elevate our community—submit your nomination before the January 4 deadline.
Driving Opportunity Forward: How the Manassas Park Education Foundation Turns Community Support into Student Success
Discover how donors, volunteers, and champions of education are transforming opportunities for Manassas Park students.
Christmas week reminds us that celebration and generosity go hand-in-hand. However you mark the holiday—on stage, in the kitchen, or in service to others—thank you for being part of a community that shows up, gives back, and keeps moving forward.
That’s your Prince William Living: Monday Moment for the week of December 22, 2025.
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Rebecca Barnes is the Publisher of Prince William Living magazine and Brides & Weddings magazine. She is a lifelong resident of Prince William and a volunteer with OWL VFD. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her blended family, being a Grandma, visiting Walt Disney World, reading, and sleeping.