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!
Week of Events
Scarecrow Fest Scarecrow Contest
Downtown businesses dress up their storefronts with themed scarecrows for the whole month of October.
Monday, September 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -First Friday
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October 2, 2026 -Downtown Sounds: Ladia
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October 2, 2026 -Shimmer Pumpkin Sip & Pour Candle Making Workshop at Pearlescent Candle
First Friday
In the heart of Downtown Fredericksburg, woven into the tapestry of one of America’s most historic cities, are eight art galleries and studios,…
Downtown Sounds: Ladia
Free outdoor live music at Market Square during First Friday weekend, this time with Ladia playing a mix of pop, punk, and country.
Shimmer Pumpkin Sip & Pour Candle Making Workshop at Pearlescent Candle
Join us for an evening of drinks and hands-on candle making at Pearlescent Candle Co. Our workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn…
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -Fall Fest at Aquia Church
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October 3, 2026 -Old Town Warrenton Fall Festival
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October 3, 2026 -Dog Days at Ferry Farm
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October 3, 2026 -Art Attack Downtown Fredericksburg
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October 3, 2026 -Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival
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October 3, 2026 -Haunted Hustle 5K and Spooky Sprint
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October 3, 2026 -Manassas Fall Jubilee
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October 3, 2026 -Stafford Fall Family Festival
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October 3, 2026 -Hero’s Bridge Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off
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.
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.
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…
Art Attack Downtown Fredericksburg
Local artists paint, perform, and display their work out on Caroline Street for a full Saturday of creativity.
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.
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.
Manassas Fall Jubilee
The 43rd annual Fall Jubilee brings craft booths, live music, entertainment, and food to the streets of Historic Downtown Manassas.
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.
Hero’s Bridge Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off
Taste your way through chili and cornbread entries while supporting aging veterans through Hero's Bridge.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
No events on this day.
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