Revolution on the Rappahannock
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.
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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!
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.
Enjoy a themed demonstration, talk, and tasting all about Kenmore’s Famous Gingerbread! Come to Kenmore for a tour of the 1775 house and…
The Fredericksburg Fire Department opens its station for an afternoon of interactive learning for all ages.
Explore the science of the ultra small with hands-on activities, interactive demos, and short talks from researchers.
Homeschool families explore the sounds of the forest and lake with the naturalists at Motts Run.
A traveling animatronic zoo sets up in the Lowe's parking lot at Southpoint for one afternoon.
Games and activities about animal rescue with help from local animal control and sanctuaries.
Parents and kids team up at War Horse Forge to forge a marshmallow roasting stick for the fire pit or fireplace.
Extension Master Gardeners help kids plant and tend vegetables, herbs, and flowers in the library garden.
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.
The Germanna Foundation opens historic Salubria for living history demonstrations, colonial dancing, and period games, crafts, and archaeology activities for kids.
Hop on a hayride tour of Kinloch Farm, meet the animals, and visit learning stations about regenerative farming.
Riverside Center's Children's Theatre programming brings Shrek the Musical to the stage! Dress up in your Halloween costume* and join the fairytale creatures…
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.
Kids and grown-ups practice fire safety and different fire-starting techniques by building their own mini campfires with a ranger.
A day-off-school program packed with crafts, myths, and performing arts all about constellations and the moon.
The library supplies the bricks and kids supply the imagination at this drop-in STEM build session.
A Grow a Reader storytime full of stories, songs and activities that build early literacy skills.
Riverside Center's Children's Theatre programming brings Shrek the Musical to the stage! Dress up in your Halloween costume* and join the fairytale creatures…
Kids explore plant-based fibers and learn how plants become useful, creative materials while making their own woven or crocheted tapestry.