Scarecrow Fest Scarecrow Contest
Downtown businesses dress up their storefronts with themed scarecrows for the whole month of October.
Free
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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!
Community Events
Events for October 3, 2026
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Fall Fest at Aquia Church
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
Old Town Warrenton Fall Festival
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
Haunted Hustle 5K and Spooky Sprint
Kids dash through a free pumpkin patch run in costume and earn a prize while grown-ups tackle the 5K.
Free after-party; race registration required
Art Attack Downtown Fredericksburg
Local artists paint, perform, and display their work out on Caroline Street for a full Saturday of creativity.
Free
Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival
The Independent Book Festival turns ten this year with dozens of local and regional authors, including children's and young adult writers, set up along the river.
Free
Dog Days at Ferry Farm
George Washington sure loved his hounds, and so do we! Bring your furry friend to Ferry Farm for a day of fun and…
$5
Manassas Fall Jubilee
The 43rd annual Fall Jubilee brings craft booths, live music, entertainment, and food to the streets of Historic Downtown Manassas.
Free
Stafford Fall Family Festival
Stafford Parks and Recreation's big fall party at Pratt Park features the Great Pumpkin Derby, hayrides, a petting zoo and pony rides, mechanical bull rides, craft vendors, food trucks, and live music.
Free
Hero’s Bridge Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off
Taste your way through chili and cornbread entries while supporting aging veterans through Hero's Bridge.
$5
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