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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  • Poster for Summer Youth Wrestling program featuring a smiling young wrestler in headgear, bold black text reading 'Summer Youth Wrestling' and 2026, with price circles showing Admission $350 and Pop-in $30, and a dark blue gradient background with orange accents.

    The Dean Hall Youth Summer Wrestling Club

    Nexus AmericanJiu-Jitsu 4924 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg

    This is a technique-based, fundamentals-only wrestling club for beginner, and advanced level wrestlers, ages k-5th grade. The cost is $350 for an eight-week,…

    $350

  • Group of people in vibrant African attire dancing on a lawn in front of a brick campus building (outdoor cultural performance).

    Stratford Halls 2026, First Africans Day

    Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, United States

    You’re invited to First Africans Day, a powerful collaboration of reflection, celebration, and remembrance at Stratford Hall. Together, we honor the lives, stories,…

    Free
  • Children participate in a hands-on archaeology activity at an outdoor Family Archaeology Day, with a large poster advertising events at George Washington's Ferry Farm on the right.

    Family Archaeology Day at Ferry Farm

    George Washington's Ferry Farm Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Uncover the past and explore the science of history during Family Archaeology Day at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! This interactive educational program is…

    $5 – $10

  • Poster for a Preschool & Kindergarten program titled 'Mini Mornings at the Museum: Garden' with smiling cartoon vegetables around the edges; dates and times indicate Thursday, August 6, 10:15–11:15 AM at Ferry Farm.

    Mini Mornings at the Museum: Garden

    George Washington's Ferry Farm Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Join us on Thursday, August 6 at Ferry Farm for a summer walk through our garden! For children ages 3-6, find out what…

    $6

  • Children gather around a hands-on activity table outdoors for a homeschool day; a Ferry Farm poster on the right lists times and activities.

    Homeschool Day at Ferry Farm

    George Washington's Ferry Farm Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Join us at George Washington’s Ferry Farm on Friday, September 18, for a day of archaeological exploration designed for homeschoolers and their families.…

    $4 – $6

  • Community Block Party at Historic Kenmore

    Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg, VA

    Join us for a day of family-friendly festivities and community camaraderie, celebrating both the heritage and the beauty of autumn at Kenmore! Enjoy…

    $5

  • 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)

    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

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