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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  • Hike Like a BARK Ranger at Widewater State Park

    Widewater State Park Visitor Center 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA, United States

    Bring the family dog to learn the four BARK Ranger rules with a park ranger, then put them into practice on a short hike.

    Free

  • Fredericksburg Tree Lighting

    Riverfront Park - 600 Sophia St Fredericksburg VA 22401

    The city lights its holiday tree at Riverfront Park at 5 pm during Holiday Open House Weekend.

    Free

  • Girls on the Run Piedmont’s Fall 5K

    Virginia Credit Union Stadium (FredNats) 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    The Girls on the Run season wraps up with a celebratory 5K at the FredNats stadium, open to runners, walkers, and cheering families of all ages and abilities.

    $+40

  • ARTfactory Presents Frozen

    Hylton Performing Arts Center, Gregory Family Theater 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, United States

    The beloved story of sisters Anna and Elsa comes to the stage with music and special effects, and costumes are encouraged.

    $25 – $30

  • Twilight Hike at Sky Meadows State Park

    Sky Meadows State Park, Lost Mountain Trailhead Kiosk 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA, United States

    A ranger-led, easy to moderate sunset hike through Blue Ridge forests and meadows as day turns to night.

    Free

  • Friday Night Rec: Escape Room Night

    Dorothy Hart Community Center - 408 Canal Street Fredericksburg VA 22401

    Fredericksburg Parks and Rec hosts an escape room themed Friday Night Rec at the Dorothy Hart Community Center.

  • Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble 5K and Kids Dash

    Courthouse on Main Street, Old Town Warrenton Main Street, Warrenton, VA, United States

    The 12th annual Thanksgiving-themed race is an event for the whole family to run or wobble.

    $10 – $35

  • Potomac People: Indigenous Tribes of Eastern Prince William

    Neabsco Creek Boardwalk 15125 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge, VA, United States

    Celebrate Native American Heritage Month on a boardwalk tour about the Doeg people and the Algonquian Nation who lived here before European settlement.

    $5

  • Potomac People: Indigenous Tribes of Eastern Prince William

    Neabsco Creek Boardwalk 15125 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge, VA, United States

    Celebrate Native American Heritage Month on a boardwalk tour about the Doeg people and the Algonquian Nation who lived here before European settlement.

    $5

  • Puzzlooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

    Dorothy Hart Community Center - 408 Canal Street Fredericksburg VA 22401

    Gather a team of up to four and race to finish a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, then take it home.

    $30

  • Mutts Gone Nuts

    Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, United States

    This comedy dog show stars a half dozen talented four-legged performers, including a Guinness World Record holder, in a mix of dancing, acrobatics, and laughs.

    $25

  • Fredericksburg Childcare Resource Fair

    Virginia Credit Union Stadium (FredNats) 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    A childcare resource fair at the Fredericksburg Nationals stadium, free for parents, from noon to 4 pm.

    Free

  • Stafford County Holiday Market and Tree Lighting

    George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA, United States

    Stafford County's annual tree lighting adds a new Holiday Market this year, with vendor booths decked out in holiday lights and decor selling gifts and specialty products.

  • Occoquan Annual Tree Lighting

    Occoquan Town Hall 314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA, United States

    Historic Occoquan lights its town tree at 6 p.m.

    Free

  • 34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot

    James Monroe High School Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    A Thanksgiving morning tradition: the 34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot starts at James Monroe High School, with a listed start of 7 am.

    $+15

  • Virginia National Ballet: The Nutcracker

    Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, United States

    Virginia National Ballet's family-friendly Nutcracker returns the day after Thanksgiving with spectacular backdrops and scenery, beautiful costumes, and world class choreography.

    $54.50 – $80

  • FredVegas Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, and Kids 1 Miler

    Old Mill Park  - 2201 Caroline st Fredericksburg VA 22401

    Work off the pie at this post-Thanksgiving run along the Rappahannock River on a paved path, with walkers and strollers welcome.

    $20 – $50

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