Rock the Potomac at Caledon
Take a wagon ride through the forest, then explore the Potomac shoreline collecting treasures and learning about the geology under your feet.
$5 – $20
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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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Caledon State Park 11617 Caledon Rd, King George, Virginia, United States -
Shrek the Musical: Theatre for Young Audiences
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, 22406, United StatesRiverside Center's Children's Theatre programming brings Shrek the Musical to the stage! Dress up in your Halloween costume* and join the fairytale creatures…
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Shiver by the River
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters 3219 Fall Hill Ave, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesFamilies explore the nocturnal wildlife of the Rappahannock River through activities and crafts meant to take the fright out of creatures some people find scary.
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Owl Prowl at Caledon State Park
Caledon State Park 11617 Caledon Rd, King George, Virginia, United StatesLearn about the owls that call Caledon home, then head out on an evening wagon ride to listen and look for them in the dark.
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Littlest Lab Coats: Spooky STEM
Dorothy Hart Community Center - 408 Canal Street Fredericksburg VA 22401Preschoolers dive into hands-on spooky science experiments and sensory play with Fredericksburg Parks and Rec.
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Halloween Hoopla at Warrenton Central Library
Fauquier Public Library, Warrenton Central Library 11 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA, United StatesLittle ones up to age 5 and their families are invited for not-too-spooky stories, songs, and rhymes.
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Grow a Reader Special: Halloween Hoopla! at Salem Church
CRRL Salem Church Branch 2607 Salem Church Rd, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe library's storytime staff share spooky and silly Halloween stories, songs, and activities that build early reading skills.
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12th Annual Harvest Festival Fly-In
Shannon Airport and Air Museum 3380 Shannon Airport Cir, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesHistoric aircraft, exhibits, food vendors, and aviation-style trick-or-treating with candy drops for kids 12 and under in costume.
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Halloween Open House at the Fredericksburg Area Museum
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe museum opens its doors for a free, family-friendly Halloween Open House on Halloween day.
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Homeschool Agriculture Series at Widewater State Park
Widewater State Park Visitor Center 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA, United StatesWeekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, November 2 through 18.
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Grow a Reader Special: Diwali
CRRL Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesSpecially trained library staff present stories, songs, and activities about the Indian holiday Diwali that help lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read.
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Invisalign Smile Event
Beecroft Orthodontics 11113 Leavells Rd, FredericksburgReady to start smiling more? Join us for our Invisalign Smile Event in Fredericksburg on Thursday, November 5, from 4:30–7:30 PM! (Free food…
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Sensory Explorers’ Trail Series: Fall Tree-mendous Hike
Sky Meadows State Park, Sensory Explorers' Trail (picnic area) 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA, United StatesJoin a Virginia Master Naturalist for a gentle, guided walk of about three-tenths of a mile on the Sensory Explorers' Trail.
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Wildlife Watch at Lake Ridge Park
Lake Ridge Park 12350 Cotton Mill Dr, Lake Ridge, VA, United StatesYoung explorers discover the wildlife of the forest, from buzzing bugs and slithering reptiles to curious mammals and soaring birds.
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Log Cabin Storytime at Motts Run
Motts Run Nature Center 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesBring a favorite stuffy and snuggle up for nature stories in the log cabin nature center at Motts Run.
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Astronomy for Everyone at Sky Meadows
Sky Meadows State Park, Historic Area 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA, United StatesThe evening starts with a half-hour Junior Astronomer program for kids, followed by a talk on dark skies and space news from NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Ambassadors.
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Night in Washington’s Day at Historic Kenmore
Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg, VAExplore what life was like after dark in the 1700s at Historic Kenmore.
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Preschool Palette at Gari Melchers Home and Studio
Fannie Roots House, Gari Melchers Home and Studio 224 Washington St, Falmouth, VA 22405, Falmouth, VA, United StatesA monthly art class for preschoolers and their grown-ups with a story in the studio, a garden walk, and open-ended art exploration around a new theme each month.
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Homeschool Series: Nature Journaling at Leesylvania State Park
Leesylvania State Park Visitor Center 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge, VA, United StatesHomeschoolers learn about science, history, and nature at Leesylvania State Park.
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Wee Christmas Miniature Making Workshop at Historic Kenmore
Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg, VACreate a holiday-themed room box to display during Kenmore's A Wee Christmas Dollhouse and Miniatures Show or at home.
$20
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