Teen Trail Walk at Motts Run
Fredericksburg Parks and Rec leads teens on a guided walk exploring a different trail at Motts Run each week.
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!
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Events for October 3, 2026
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
Log Cabin Storytime at Motts Run
Nature stories, a related craft, and free nature play inside the cozy log cabin at the Motts Run Nature Center.
Free
October Homeschool Overview at Widewater State Park
Homeschool families of every grade level get October's spooky nature lessons rolled into one hour: snake secrets, bone-yard puzzles, and bat myth-busting.
Parking fee only
Spooky Spiders at Motts Run
Head out on a spider hunt with the naturalists at Motts Run and learn why these eight-legged neighbors are actually helpful.
$6
Youth Archery 101
Beginners are welcome at this intro to bow and arrow basics with Fredericksburg Parks and Rec.
$12
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