Sensory Explorers’ Trail Series: Transition to Winter Walk
Two Virginia Master Naturalists lead a gentle three-tenths of a mile walk on the Sensory Explorers' Trail, showing how plants and animals get ready for winter.
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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!
Two Virginia Master Naturalists lead a gentle three-tenths of a mile walk on the Sensory Explorers' Trail, showing how plants and animals get ready for winter.
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…
Meet Lake Anna's reptile ambassadors, learn how Virginia reptiles help the environment, and pick up snake safety tips.
Trick-or-treat among decorated trunks at the horse rescue, make a craft, and meet the friendly horses.
Decorated trunks line up at Sealston Sports Complex for a safe evening of trick-or-treating hosted by King George Parks and Recreation.
Redeemer Lutheran Church hosts a free trunk or treat on Saturday evening, October 24, from 6 to 9 pm.
Learn about the owls that call Caledon home, then head out on an evening wagon ride to listen and look for them in the dark.
The Long Family Markets Stafford Farmers Market hosts a "Howl"oween Party with a howling contest, games, and prizes.
Little naturalists can touch and smell real Virginia mammal pelts and skulls, then guess which animal each one came from.
The season finale of this festival fills the museum lawn with Thai street food, live performances and crafts.
X-Golf at Spotsylvania Towne Centre hosts a fall afternoon with face painting, in-store trick-or-treating, pumpkin putt-putt, a photo station, and a costume contest.
The Rouse Center parking lot fills with decorated trunks for an afternoon of trick-or-treating in North Stafford.
The Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra brings Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf to life, with each instrument playing a character, plus selections from Carnival of the Animals.
Kids and grown-ups can learn basic crochet and knitting stitches together using materials the library provides.
Kids and their grown-ups can spend an evening making art together at the library.
The 18-hole mini golf course at Locust Shade gets a spooky makeover for Halloween weekend, Thursday through Saturday.
🎃 TOT TIME PUMPKIN PATCH ADVENTURE! 🍂 Kick off Halloween weekend with a fun-filled morning at Snead’s Farm! Little ones will enjoy exploring…
Fredericksburg Police host a car show and Halloween trunk or treat at the ballpark.
Enjoy the woods at night with a not-so-haunted wagon ride, a spooky Skeleton Zoo, and trick-or-treat s'mores around the campfire.
Bring the family dog for a Halloween themed, ranger-led hike on the Smoot Trail.