Christmas Weekend Activities

Here are five things you can do around town to celebrate Christmas if you're looking for a way to embrace the last few moments of 2011:

Go Ice Skating!

Ice skating is the perfect way to enjoy the winter holiday. What can be more fun than skating hand in hand with the one you love or grabbing a bunch of friends for giggles and kicks.

Details: The rink is located at the Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas. It is open Christmas Eve from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the day after Christmas through the end of the year every day from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adults are $7 and children 10 and under are $6. Skate rental is $3.

Enjoy Christmas Sunday service at a local church.

There are many local churches that are still holding service even though Christmas falls on a Sunday this year.

Details: Clear River Community Church in Centreville, VA starts at 10:00 a.m. There are several masses at All Saints Church. Click here for times. Manassas Assembly of God in Bristow is holding a worship service at 10:30 a.m.

Go see the Bull Run Festival of Lights - OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY!

Take advantage of the two plus miles of beautiful light displays and afterwards visit the Holiday Village featuring food, gifts, and rides.

Details: The Festival of Lights is located on Bull Run Drive in Centreville, VA. They are open the entire weekend Friday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Catch a Flick!

Yes, the theaters are open on Christmas, too! Catch movies like The Adventures of Tintin, Arthur Christmas, and War Horse, which opens Christmas Day.

Details: Regal Cinemas is located on Bulloch Drive near Uno Chicago Grill and they are open every holiday this season.

Newly opened, The Things I Love has lots in store for those left to shop for the holidays and it is decorated elegantly for Christmas.

Details: The store is located in Old Town Manassas on Center Street