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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  • 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.

  • 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

  • Lake Anna Turkey Trot 5K, 10K and Half

    Lake Anna State Park Visitor Center 6800 Lawyers Rd, Spotsylvania, VA, United States

    Work off Thanksgiving dinner with a trail 5K, 10K or half marathon at Lake Anna, benefiting Project Linus.

    $30

  • 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

  • Mistletoe Market at Hurkamp Park

    Hurkamp Park - 500 William Street Fredericksburg VA 22401

    A holiday market at Hurkamp Park in downtown Fredericksburg on Small Business Saturday, free to browse from 9 am to 1 pm.

    Free

  • 40th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit

    George Washington's Ferry Farm Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    The 40th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit opens November 29 at George Washington's Ferry Farm and is listed daily from 10 am to 4 pm through December.

    $13

  • Breakfast with Santa

    King George Citizens Center 8076 Kings Highway, King George, VA, United States

    BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sponsored by IHOP King George Saturday, December 12 | 9:00–11:00 AM King George Citizens Center | 8076 Kings Highway $10…

    $10

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