Santa Photos at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Santa settles into Center Court for photos all season long, from November 7 through Christmas Eve.
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Fredericksburg Moms Event Calendar
Looking for fun things to do in Fredericksburg, VA with kids? Our event calendar is your guide for family-friendly events, local activities, and community happenings in Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania. From festivals and outdoor concerts to library storytimes and weekend events, there’s always something happening. Check back often because we’re constantly updating with new local events for families!
Events for November 21, 2026
All Day
A Christmas Carol: The Musical at Riverside Center
The musical version of the Dickens classic, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, follows Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts who visit him on Christmas Eve.
ARTfactory Presents Frozen
The beloved story of sisters Anna and Elsa comes to the stage with music and special effects, and costumes are encouraged.
$25 – $30
Letters to Santa in Historic Occoquan
Kids can drop a letter to Santa in a North Pole Express mailbox at Occoquan Town Hall or Hitchcock Paper Co.
Ongoing
CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS
Christmas Mini Sessions are happening November 8th! Limited spots are available, so grab yours while you can! Price: $125 📍 1008 Prince Edward…
$125.00
Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble 5K and Kids Dash
The 12th annual Thanksgiving-themed race is an event for the whole family to run or wobble.
$10 – $35
Dominion Valley Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Kick off Thanksgiving week with a 1 mile fun run at 8:30 a.m. ($15, with medals for finishers) and a chip-timed 5K at 9 a.m. ($40 through Nov. 20).
$15
Toddler Time at State Climb
A morning climbing and play hour just for kids 3 and under.
$5
Holiday Bazaar Craft Fair at King George Citizens Center
Shop for holiday gifts at the Holiday Bazaar Craft Fair at the King George Citizens Center, starting at 9 am.
Free
Remington Turkey Trot 5K Race and Walk
Run or walk off some calories before Thanksgiving at this family-friendly 5K open to every pace.
$25
Merry Market at Hurkamp Park
A festive Saturday market at Hurkamp Park in downtown Fredericksburg, free to browse from 9 am to 1 pm.
Free
RICHMOND HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
Get ready for a festive shopping spree at the RICHMOND CRAFT SHOW - Holiday Edition, where you'll find unique gifts for everyone this…
Potomac People: Indigenous Tribes of Eastern Prince William
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month on a boardwalk tour about the Doeg people and the Algonquian Nation who lived here before European settlement.
$5
Potomac People: Indigenous Tribes of Eastern Prince William
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month on a boardwalk tour about the Doeg people and the Algonquian Nation who lived here before European settlement.
$5
Wild Sprouts Nature Club for Preschoolers
Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg +1 moreBring your preschooler (ages 3-5) out to Motts Run weekly, with monthly field trips to Alum Spring, to explore, play, and embrace the…
Sensory Explorers’ Trail Series: A Walk Through Geologic Time
A Virginia Master Naturalist leads a short walk through 4.6 billion years of Earth's history, from the first life to drifting continents.
Free
Puzzlooza
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Puzzlooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Gather a team of up to four and race to finish a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, then take it home.
$30
Eagle Tour at Caledon State Park
Learn why so many bald eagles gather at Caledon, then take a wagon ride to the Potomac and walk the beach to spot them soaring and perching.
$8
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party
Families can help pack shoeboxes of toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world through Operation Christmas Child, with a goal of 100 to 150 boxes.
Louisa Humane Society Adoption Event at Tales and Tails
Meet adoptable pets from the Louisa Humane Society at Tales and Tails.
Mutts Gone Nuts
This comedy dog show stars a half dozen talented four-legged performers, including a Guinness World Record holder, in a mix of dancing, acrobatics, and laughs.
$25
Cook an Old Time Thanksgiving Meal Workshop
Help prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast the 19th century way, roasting meat and dressing in a reflector oven, baking bread and desserts, and boiling vegetables in cast-iron pots from Victorian recipes.
$20
Outdoor Holiday Market at Virginia Gateway
Local makers, artisans and small businesses fill the Promenade with gifts and seasonal finds.
Fredericksburg Childcare Resource Fair
A childcare resource fair at the Fredericksburg Nationals stadium, free for parents, from noon to 4 pm.
Free
Junior Duck Stamp Education Program at Widewater
Students learn about native waterfowl, wetlands and conservation on the Widewater peninsula.
Free
Christmas Comes to the Village at Spotsylvania Courthouse Village
Spotsylvania Courthouse Village gets into the holiday spirit with a Christmas-themed community celebration from 3:30 to 7 pm.
Stafford County Holiday Market and Tree Lighting
Stafford County's annual tree lighting adds a new Holiday Market this year, with vendor booths decked out in holiday lights and decor selling gifts and specialty products.
Occoquan Annual Tree Lighting
Historic Occoquan lights its town tree at 6 p.m.
Free
Beaded Plant Workshop at Green Eyed Vines
Make a beaded plant that never needs watering, a great project for any skill level.
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