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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  • Santa Photos at Spotsylvania Towne Centre

    Spotsylvania Towne Centre, Center Court 3102 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Santa settles into Center Court for photos all season long, from November 7 through Christmas Eve.

  • A Christmas Carol: The Musical at Riverside Center

    Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, 22406, United States

    The musical version of the Dickens classic, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, follows Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts who visit him on Christmas Eve.

  • Decorating Cupcakes: Udderly Thankful

    Culpeper County Fieldhouse 16388 Competition Drive, Culpeper, VA, United States

    Decorate a half dozen Highland cow cupcakes with shaggy buttercream fur, with all supplies, tools and tips provided.

    $45

  • Youth Show: Elf Jr. by Stage Door Productions

    Stage Door Productions 810 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Young local performers take the stage in Elf Jr., the junior version of the Broadway musical based on the beloved movie.

  • Holiday Open House Weekend in Downtown Fredericksburg

    Downtown Fredericksburg

    Downtown Fredericksburg kicks off the holiday season with Holiday Open House Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, from 9 am to 7 pm.

    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

  • Gather and Create: Adapted Wreath Making

    Birchdale Recreation Center 14730 Birchdale Ave, Dale City, VA, United States

    An adapted recreation program designed specifically for people with disabilities.

    $20

  • Grow a Reader Special: Happy Thanksgiving!

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

    Gobble, gobble! Specially trained library staff present stories, songs, and activities about Thanksgiving, turkeys, and more that help your child get ready to read.

    Free

  • Letters to Santa in Historic Occoquan

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

    Kids can drop a letter to Santa in a North Pole Express mailbox at Occoquan Town Hall or Hitchcock Paper Co.

  • 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

  • Remington Turkey Trot 5K Race and Walk

    MM Pierce Elementary School 12074 James Madison St, Remington, VA, United States

    Run or walk off some calories before Thanksgiving at this family-friendly 5K open to every pace.

    $25

  • Merry Market at Hurkamp Park

    Hurkamp Park - 500 William Street Fredericksburg VA 22401

    A festive Saturday market at Hurkamp Park in downtown Fredericksburg, free to browse from 9 am to 1 pm.

    Free

  • Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party

    Fredericksburg International Christian Church 1915 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Families can help pack shoeboxes of toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world through Operation Christmas Child, with a goal of 100 to 150 boxes.

  • Cook an Old Time Thanksgiving Meal Workshop

    Ben Lomond Historic Site 10321 Sudley Manor Dr, Manassas, VA, United States

    Help prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast the 19th century way, roasting meat and dressing in a reflector oven, baking bread and desserts, and boiling vegetables in cast-iron pots from Victorian recipes.

    $20

  • Outdoor Holiday Market at Virginia Gateway

    Virginia Gateway, The Promenade 7575 Linton Hall Road, Gainesville, VA, United States

    Local makers, artisans and small businesses fill the Promenade with gifts and seasonal finds.

  • 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.

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