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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  • 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.

  • Nanotechnology Day at George Mason University

    George Mason University Science and Technology Campus, Life Sciences and Engineering Building 10930 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, United States

    Explore the science of the ultra small with hands-on activities, interactive demos, and short talks from researchers.

    Free
  • Homeschool Nature Class: Nature Sound Lab

    Homeschool Nature Class: Nature Sound Lab

    Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg

    Homeschool families explore the sounds of the forest and lake with the naturalists at Motts Run.

    $8

  • Fabulous Friday: Animal Rescue

    Porter Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd, Stafford, 22554

    Games and activities about animal rescue with help from local animal control and sanctuaries.

    Free

  • Parent-Child Class: Forged Marshmallow Roasting Stick

    War Horse Forge 81 Whispering Pines Ln, Stafford, VA 22556, Stafford, VA, United States

    Parents and kids team up at War Horse Forge to forge a marshmallow roasting stick for the fire pit or fireplace.

    $28.52

  • Hands-on Gardening Workshop for Children

    CRRL Salem Church Branch 2607 Salem Church Rd, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Extension Master Gardeners help kids plant and tend vegetables, herbs, and flowers in the library garden.

    Free

  • Finding Fall Wagon Ride at Caledon

    Caledon State Park 11617 Caledon Rd, King George, Virginia, United States

    Ride a wagon through the woods with a ranger looking for signs of fall, migrating wildlife, and changing leaves, then take a short hike to the cliffs above the river.

    $5 – $20
  • Salubria Oktoberfest and History Faire

    Salubria Oktoberfest and History Faire

    Historic Salubria 19173 Salubria Lane, Stevensburg

    The Germanna Foundation opens historic Salubria for living history demonstrations, colonial dancing, and period games, crafts, and archaeology activities for kids.

    Free
  • Reach the Roots Farm Tour at Kinloch Farm

    Reach the Roots Farm Tour at Kinloch Farm

    Kinloch Farm 5313 Hopewell Rd, The Plains, VA, United States

    Hop on a hayride tour of Kinloch Farm, meet the animals, and visit learning stations about regenerative farming.

  • Downtown Culpeper History Walking Tour

    Downtown Culpeper History Walking Tour

    Downtown Culpeper 111 Commerce St, Culpeper, VA, United States

    Take a 75-minute guided walk through downtown Culpeper and hear how this small town became a crossroads of American history, from early settlement through the Revolution and Civil War.

    $25
  • Playing with Fire: Campfire Skills

    Playing with Fire: Campfire Skills

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

    Kids and grown-ups practice fire safety and different fire-starting techniques by building their own mini campfires with a ranger.

    Free with park parking fee

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