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!

  • Homeschool Food Web Series at Widewater State Park

    101 Widewater State Pk Rd 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA, United States

    In nature, everything is connected, and this homeschool program shows kids how food webs tie the park's plants and animals together.

  • Little Rangers at Prince William Libraries

    Bull Run Library 8051 Ashton Ave, Manassas, VA, United States

    Rangers from Leesylvania State Park bring nature stories, games, and crafts to the library, starting with Furs, Feathers, and Skulls at Bull Run.

    Free
  • Teen Trail Walk at Motts Run

    Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg

    Fredericksburg Parks and Rec leads teens on a guided walk exploring a different trail at Motts Run each week.

    Free
  • Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival

    Riverfront Park - 701 Sophia Street Fredericksburg VA 22401

    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

    Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg

    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

    101 Widewater State Pk Rd 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA, United States

    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

    Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg

    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

    Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg

    Beginners are welcome at this intro to bow and arrow basics with Fredericksburg Parks and Rec.

    $12
  • Homeschool Spooky Species Series at Widewater (Oct 7)

    101 Widewater State Pk Rd 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA, United States

    A second date for the park's Spooky Species homeschool series, uncovering the truth behind nature's creepier creatures.

  • American Heritage Craft Series: Pioneer Toy Workshop

    Dorothy Hart Community Center - 408 Canal Street Fredericksburg VA 22401

    Kids learn traditional craft techniques by building old-fashioned pioneer toys with Fredericksburg Parks and Rec.

    $15
  • Urban Astronomy at Widewater State Park: New Moon Folklore

    Widewater State Park, Aquia Picnic Area 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA, United States

    Look through a Celestron telescope with park rangers and learn how to photograph the night sky with your phone.

    Free
  • Kids Story Time at Tales & Tails

    Tales & Tails Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Kids Story Time happens every second Saturday at 10 am at Tales & Tails in Fredericksburg.

    Free
  • Fauquier Fall Farm Tour

    Nine farms across Fauquier County Warrenton, VA, United States

    Nine Fauquier farms open their gates for one day of farm animals, hayrides, kids' activities, and local products.

    Free
  • Pelts and Skulls Discovery Wall

    Lake Anna State Park Visitor Center 6800 Lawyers Rd, Spotsylvania, VA, United States

    Drop by the Visitor Center to touch, smell, and explore real animal pelts and skulls and guess which Virginia animals they belong to.

    Free with park parking fee
  • Barnyard Buddies: Feeding Time on the Farm

    Sky Meadows State Park, Historic Area 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA, United States

    Kids can step into the role of a 19th-century farmer and help a ranger care for the park's heritage breed chickens and goats.

    Free
  • Revolution on the Rappahannock

    John Lee Pratt Park 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Living history comes alive at Pratt Park as the Freedom Forge Foundation marks the Revolutionary War era with reenactors, demonstrations, and historic site tours at 3 pm.

    Free
  • Taste Through Time: Gingerbread

    Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg, VA

    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
  • Fredericksburg Fire Department Open House

    Fredericksburg Fire Station 1 601 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    The Fredericksburg Fire Department opens its station for an afternoon of interactive learning for all ages.

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