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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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A Christmas Carol: The Musical at Riverside Center
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, 22406, United StatesWeek of Events
Santa Photos at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Santa settles into Center Court for photos all season long, from November 7 through Christmas Eve.
A Christmas Carol: The Musical at Riverside Center
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.
Letters to Santa in Historic Occoquan
Kids can drop a letter to Santa in a North Pole Express mailbox at Occoquan Town Hall or Hitchcock Paper Co.
Monday, November 23, 2026
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Tuesday, November 24, 2026
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Wednesday, November 25, 2026
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Thursday, November 26, 2026
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November 26, 2026 -34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot
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November 26, 2026 -Powell Wellness Center 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run
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November 26, 2026 -Hero’s Bridge Prince William 5K Turkey Trot and Mashed Potato Mile
34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot
A Thanksgiving morning tradition: the 34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot starts at James Monroe High School, with a listed start of 7 am.
$+15
Powell Wellness Center 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run
Runners and walkers can start Thanksgiving Day with this family-oriented 5K and kids fun run.
Hero’s Bridge Prince William 5K Turkey Trot and Mashed Potato Mile
Start Thanksgiving morning with a timed 5K at 8:30 a.m.
$27.50 – $47.50
Friday, November 27, 2026
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November 27, 2026 -Lake Anna Turkey Trot 5K, 10K and Half
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November 27, 2026 -Virginia National Ballet: The Nutcracker
Lake Anna Turkey Trot 5K, 10K and Half
Work off Thanksgiving dinner with a trail 5K, 10K or half marathon at Lake Anna, benefiting Project Linus.
$30
Virginia National Ballet: The Nutcracker
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
Saturday, November 28, 2026
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November 28, 2026 -FredVegas Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, and Kids 1 Miler
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November 28, 2026 -Mistletoe Market at Hurkamp Park
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November 28, 2026 -The Nutcracker by Academy of Russian Ballet and Northern Virginia Ballet
FredVegas Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, and Kids 1 Miler
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
A holiday market at Hurkamp Park in downtown Fredericksburg on Small Business Saturday, free to browse from 9 am to 1 pm.
Free
The Nutcracker by Academy of Russian Ballet and Northern Virginia Ballet
Follow Clara through the snowfall and into the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy in this traditional Nutcracker with hand-painted European sets and costumes.
$40
Sunday, November 29, 2026
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November 29, 2026 -40th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit
40th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit
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
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