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🌱 Patch AM: New Year's Eve Events: Where To Ring In 2026 Around Manassas
And on the Manassas Patch calendar - Glow Skate Night (8-9:30PM Only)
Cheers Manassas! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Pick your perfect Manassas spot to welcome 2026
- New Tempo by Hilton brings more rooms and nightlife to Manassas
- What police say happened in that Manassas shopping center robbery
Also on today's calendar: Glow Skate Night (8-9:30PM Only) and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Manassasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Manassasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: An a.m. flurry; partly sunny, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, flurries; colder, temps: high: 34, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New Year's Eve Events: Where To Ring In 2026 Around Manassas (patch.com) — Residents around Manassas have several ways to welcome 2026, from family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebrations at Manassas Mall and local fitness centers to evening parties at area breweries, pubs, and a bowling alley. The roundup highlights options in and near Manassas for different ages and interests, helping locals choose how to celebrate close to home. 
2. New Hotel Opens Near NOVA Live Campus In Manassas (patch.com) — Manassas gains a new lodging option with the opening of Tempo by Hilton Manassas near the NOVA Live campus, offering 92 rooms and several on-site dining and social spaces. Local leaders see the four-story hotel as supporting tourism to Old Town Manassas, nearby entertainment venues, and historic sites while adding modern amenities for visitors.
3. Armed Robbery in Manassas Shopping Center (potomaclocal.com) — Police are investigating an armed robbery in a Manassas shopping center parking lot near Balls Ford Road and Stream Walk Lane, where a 59-year-old man was forced into his vehicle, assaulted, and robbed. The same police release also details separate burglary, vandalism, and child pornography cases in Woodbridge and Bristow that may concern Prince William County residents.
4. Ringing in the new year with four decades of service at UVA Health (insidenova.com) — Longtime UVA Health staffers, including “Miss Manassas” Linda Green, are marking 40-plus years serving patients at Prince William Medical Center in Manassas and sister hospitals in Haymarket and Culpeper. They reflect on decades of change, pandemic challenges, and the deep community ties that keep them caring for local families year after year.
5. Multiple VA Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — Several major chains that have locations in Manassas, including Harris Teeter, Macy’s, and Walgreens, are planning nationwide store closures through 2026, though specific Virginia sites aren’t named yet. The article outlines which brands are downsizing, how many Virginia locations they currently operate, and notes that some Northern Virginia stores have already closed, signaling possible changes ahead for local shoppers.
📸 Around Manassas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manassas
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Glow Skate Night (8-9:30PM Only)
Harris Pavilion , 9201 Center St , Manassas
8:30 pm - Happy New Career!
8801 Sudley Rd , Manassas
10:00 am - Sip & Sketch with Jortt (Jan 9)
Laconiko , 11301 Braden Dr , Manassas
5:30 pm - Call for Candidates 2026
Manassas and Manassas Park, VA
1:23 pm - Lifelong Learning Institute Registration Begins
, Manassas
9:00 am
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- K-Pop Crafts
Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
2:00 pm - Hooked on Craft Kits
Central Library - - Bull Run Ukulele Players
Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
1:00 pm - 8-Bit Art with Perler Beads
Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
10:30 am - Sunday Afternoon
Bull Run Library - Hive 8051 Makerspace
1:00 pm - Open Enrollment for Virginia Marketplace
Central Library , Group Study Room A , Manassas Park
5:00 pm - Workplace English
Bull Run Library - Group Study Room B
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- LOST DOG – LOGAN
Logan got lost while being walked and still has his leash on. Please contact me if you’ve seen him or have any information. (Nextdoor Cavalry Run) - Our grey female cat has been missing since Friday night.
Did anyone see her? We have been very worried. MISSING - Last seen near Yates Ford Rd and Bear Creek Drive area. (Nextdoor Hanback Drive)
- Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Data Center Shift Supervisor in Manassas. Apply here.
- US Foods Holding Corp. posted a job opening for DoD SkillBridge: Transportation Manager in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manassas here.
Ok Manassas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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