Looking for things to do in Fredericksburg, VA this month? From kid-friendly markets and community events to educational workshops and farmers markets, we’ve rounded up all the best events happening around town.
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2 events,Snead’s Farm is open daily from 9 to 6 (last entry 4:45) through November 1 with hayrides, a corn maze, mountain slides, sunflower picking, a helicopter playhouse, a straw barn with rope swings, the Whispering Pines play forest, sand piles, farm animals, and creekside trails.
$2 – $20
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3 events,
Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,…
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In nature, everything is connected, and this homeschool program shows kids how food webs tie the park’s plants and animals together. |
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Downtown businesses dress up their storefronts with themed scarecrows for the whole month of October.
Free
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Rangers from Leesylvania State Park bring nature stories, games, and crafts to the library, starting with Furs, Feathers, and Skulls at Bull Run.
Free
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Get a head start on the Great Pumpkin Derby at this hands-on build workshop hosted by Stafford Parks and Recreation.
$28
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6 events,Round Hill Farm celebrates 30 years of fall fun with a tractor-drawn hayride to the pumpkin patch, a six-acre corn maze with a scavenger hunt, rides, farm animals, live entertainment, and food.
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In the heart of Downtown Fredericksburg, woven into the tapestry of one of America’s most historic cities, are eight art galleries and studios,…
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Free outdoor live music at Market Square during First Friday weekend, this time with Ladia playing a mix of pop, punk, and country.
Free
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Join us for an evening of drinks and hands-on candle making at Pearlescent Candle Co. Our workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn… |
29 events,Pack a picnic and spend a fall afternoon at the flower farm with live music, pick-your-own blooms, floral workshops, and food.
Free
Messick’s fall festival runs Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm through October 25, with a bonus day on Monday, October 12.
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Braehead Farm’s fall festival runs every Saturday and Sunday through October 25 with hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a sunflower walk, corn pit, swings, farm animals, and a visit with the Great Pumpkin.
$15
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A classic church fall festival with a country store of baked goods, crafts, a flea market, a garden mart, and tours of the historic church.
Free
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The 47th annual Warrenton Fall Festival fills Main, Falmouth, and Winchester Streets with more than 150 artisan and craft booths, strolling entertainment, live music, and festival food.
Free
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5 events,
Homecoming Spray Tan Special – Sunless Radiance Get ready for Homecoming with a custom spray tan from Sunless Radiance in Spotsylvania! For a…
$35.00
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8 events,
Riverside Center’s Children’s Theatre programming brings Shrek the Musical to the stage! Dress up in your Halloween costume* and join the fairytale creatures…
$28
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Join Go Local FXBG Tuesday nights in October at Buffalo Mo’s in Stafford from 6-8PM for trivia, prizes, food, drinks, and giving back!…
Free
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Teens can laugh their way through a so-bad-it’s-good movie with snacks provided by the library’s Teen Council.
Free
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7 events,
Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,…
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A second date for the park’s Spooky Species homeschool series, uncovering the truth behind nature’s creepier creatures. |
9 events,The Spotsylvania County Fair returns October 8 through 11 with midway rides, classic fair food, games, live entertainment, and the Miss Spotsy Fair pageant.
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Kids learn traditional craft techniques by building old-fashioned pioneer toys with Fredericksburg Parks and Rec.
$15
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The Snow Branch screens the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus (PG) for families on a Thursday evening.
Free
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Halloween-themed bingo near the food court with prizes for the whole family.
Free
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25 events,The Culpeper Air Fest returns for its 26th year with aerobatic performers and vintage warbirds, including a P-51 Mustang and an F4U Corsair.
Free
More than 200 artisans fill the convention center with jewelry, textiles, woodwork, candles, and seasonal decor.
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Mary Washington Healthcare’s annual walk benefiting the Breast Cancer Fund follows a 2.2-mile route around the hospital campus.
$35
Bring your preschooler (ages 3-5) out to Motts Run weekly, with monthly field trips to Alum Spring, to explore, play, and embrace the…
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Nine Fauquier farms open their gates for one day of farm animals, hayrides, kids’ activities, and local products.
Free
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Enjoy a themed demonstration, talk, and tasting all about Kenmore’s Famous Gingerbread! Come to Kenmore for a tour of the 1775 house and…
$3 – $6
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The Fredericksburg Fire Department opens its station for an afternoon of interactive learning for all ages. |
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Pick up a trail pamphlet at the Visitor Center, then hike the upper Long Pond Trail past spooky decorations and fun stops about local history and wildlife.
Free with park parking fee
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On Columbus Day Monday, Snead’s Farm runs all of its weekend activities and vendors and welcomes military families at half price.
$10 – $20
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Explore the science of the ultra small with hands-on activities, interactive demos, and short talks from researchers.
Free
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9 events,Load up the car and follow the map to the spookiest decorated houses around Culpeper, best viewed from 7 to 9 pm nightly.
Free
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A free monthly toddler morning at the mall food court with songs, activities, and a chance to meet other parents.
Free
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Make a piece of art with supplies the library provides, then vote for a favorite and see who takes home the trophy.
Free
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8 events,
Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,… |
9 events,
Four days of rides, games, fair food, a petting zoo, pony rides, and a scavenger hunt, plus kids’ favorites like the Power Wheels derby and pedal tractor pull.
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Homeschool families explore the sounds of the forest and lake with the naturalists at Motts Run.
$8
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Hundreds of pumpkins and gourds of every size fill Cloe Field from October 16 through 24, open weekdays 3 to 7 pm and weekends 10 am to 6 pm.
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A ranger leads families along the decorated Long Pond Trail with stops to learn about the park’s history and wildlife, then treats back at the Visitor Center.
Free with park parking fee
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Games and activities about animal rescue with help from local animal control and sanctuaries.
Free
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Drop the kids off for a Friday evening of supervised fun at Veterans Memorial Park while you enjoy a few hours to yourself. |
28 events,The Greenberg Train & Toy Show comes to the Fredericksburg Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18. Celebrate autumn with two days of wagon rides, scenic hikes, live music, community partners, and fall treats, all with views of the changing leaves.
Free
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Join Friends of the Rappahannock for a morning of litter cleanup along the river.
Free
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Parents and kids team up at War Horse Forge to forge a marshmallow roasting stick for the fire pit or fireplace.
$28.52
Bring your preschooler (ages 3-5) out to Motts Run weekly, with monthly field trips to Alum Spring, to explore, play, and embrace the… |
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Get ready for trick or treating to our vendors, costume contests, and shopping adventures at the coolest Halloween bash in the wilderness!WILDERNESS HALLOWEEN…
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Take a 75-minute guided walk through downtown Culpeper and hear how this small town became a crossroads of American history, from early settlement through the Revolution and Civil War.
$25
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A free outdoor vintage market with one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry, home goods, antiques, and art, plus candy for little trick-or-treaters.
Free
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The library supplies the bricks and kids supply the imagination at this drop-in STEM build session.
Free
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9 events,
Riverside Center’s Children’s Theatre programming brings Shrek the Musical to the stage! Dress up in your Halloween costume* and join the fairytale creatures…
$28
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11 events,
Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,…
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Homeschool families gather at Memorial Park for free games and activities, then stay for a picnic lunch.
Free
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Meet Honey the therapy dog and learn how to greet and respect animals safely.
Free
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A monthly art class for preschoolers and their grown-ups with a story in the studio, a garden walk, and open-ended art exploration around a new theme each month.
$12
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🎃👻 Join Us for Our 5th Annual Trunk or Treat! 👻🎃 Bring the whole family out for an evening of fall fun! October… |
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Trick-or-treat your way around the entire stadium concourse, then hit the bounce houses, photo booth, barrel train on the warning track, and DJ dance party.
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Gates open at 5:30 pm with vendors, food trucks, music, and activities, then kids hunt for candy by flashlight in age-grouped waves: adaptive field at 6 pm, ages 2 to 5 at 6:30, and ages 6 to 12 at 7:15.
Free
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28 events,Dress up, grab your treat bags, and visit the participating trick-or-treat spots around Spotsylvania Towne Centre, including Success Space, JD Sports, Planet Novak, Arhaus, Pace ‘n Grace, Scrub’s, Helzberg, and Perfumania.
Free
Grab your costume and your candy bucket! Brompton Community School invites families from across the Fredericksburg area to our free Trunk or Treat…
Bring your preschooler (ages 3-5) out to Motts Run weekly, with monthly field trips to Alum Spring, to explore, play, and embrace the…
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Free fall festival with games, crafts, a petting zoo, bounce house, hayrides, caramel apples, popcorn, and food vendors.
Free
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11 events,The Long Family Markets Stafford Farmers Market hosts a “Howl”oween Party with a howling contest, games, and prizes.
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X-Golf at Spotsylvania Towne Centre hosts a fall afternoon with face painting, in-store trick-or-treating, pumpkin putt-putt, a photo station, and a costume contest.
$5
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The Rouse Center parking lot fills with decorated trunks for an afternoon of trick-or-treating in North Stafford.
Free
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A family-friendly night of creative car trunks, candy, games, and more! Costumes are encouraged, and there will be plenty of activities for kids…
Free
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9 events,
Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,…
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Preschoolers dive into hands-on spooky science experiments and sensory play with Fredericksburg Parks and Rec.
$12
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Little ones up to age 5 and their families are invited for not-too-spooky stories, songs, and rhymes. |
7 events,The 18-hole mini golf course at Locust Shade gets a spooky makeover for Halloween weekend, Thursday through Saturday.
Mini golf pricing applies
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The library’s storytime staff share spooky and silly Halloween stories, songs, and activities that build early reading skills.
Free
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🎃 TOT TIME PUMPKIN PATCH ADVENTURE! 🍂 Kick off Halloween weekend with a fun-filled morning at Snead’s Farm! Little ones will enjoy exploring…
$15
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Enjoy the woods at night with a not-so-haunted wagon ride, a spooky Skeleton Zoo, and trick-or-treat s’mores around the campfire.
Free
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It is the final market of the regular season, and vendors will have treats for little princesses and ghouls to celebrate Halloween.
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The Fredericksburg Farmers Market goes full Halloween with family games, crafts, a spooky maze, and trick-or-treating among the vendor stalls.
Free
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East Coast Card Shows brings more than 300 vendor tables of Pokemon cards, sports cards, sealed products, and collectibles to the Fredericksburg Field House.
Free
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