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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  • Rock the Potomac at Caledon

    Rock the Potomac at Caledon

    Caledon State Park 11617 Caledon Rd, King George, Virginia, United States

    Take a wagon ride through the forest, then explore the Potomac shoreline collecting treasures and learning about the geology under your feet.

    $5 – $20
  • Fall Festival at Leesylvania State Park

    Fall Festival at Leesylvania State Park

    Leesylvania State Park, Boat Launch 2 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr, Woodbridge, VA, United States

    Leesylvania's annual fall festival brings hayrides, crafts, trunk or treat, and vendors to the shore of the Potomac.

    Free with park parking fee

  • Union Cavalry Living History Weekend at Sky Meadows

    Sky Meadows State Park, Historic Area 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA, United States

    Tour a Civil War cavalry camp with wedge tents, replica gear and live horses, then watch narrated horseback training demonstrations.

    Free

  • Sensory Explorers’ Trail Series: Transition to Winter Walk

    Sky Meadows State Park, Sensory Explorers' Trail 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA, United States

    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.

  • Reptiles Alive! at Lake Anna State Park

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

    Meet Lake Anna's reptile ambassadors, learn how Virginia reptiles help the environment, and pick up snake safety tips.

    Free
  • 5th Annual Halloween Paddle

    5th Annual Halloween Paddle

    Fredericksburg City Dock Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Paddlers dress up their kayaks, canoes, and themselves for a festive float on the Rappahannock from City Dock.

  • Shiver by the River

    Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters 3219 Fall Hill Ave, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Families explore the nocturnal wildlife of the Rappahannock River through activities and crafts meant to take the fright out of creatures some people find scary.

    Free
  • Owl Prowl at Caledon State Park

    Owl Prowl at Caledon State Park

    Caledon State Park 11617 Caledon Rd, King George, Virginia, United States

    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.

    $5 – $20

  • Pelts and Skulls Discovery Wall at Lake Anna State Park

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

    Little naturalists can touch and smell real Virginia mammal pelts and skulls, then guess which animal each one came from.

    Free

  • Haunted Mini Golf at Locust Shade Park

    Locust Shade Park 4701 Locust Shade Dr, Triangle, VA, United States

    The 18-hole mini golf course at Locust Shade gets a spooky makeover for Halloween weekend, Thursday through Saturday.

    Mini golf pricing applies

  • Tot Time Pumpkin Patch Adventure

    Snead's Farm 18294 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg

    🎃 TOT TIME PUMPKIN PATCH ADVENTURE! 🍂 Kick off Halloween weekend with a fun-filled morning at Snead’s Farm! Little ones will enjoy exploring…

    $15
  • Halloween Howl at Caledon State Park

    Halloween Howl at Caledon State Park

    Caledon State Park 11617 Caledon Rd, King George, Virginia, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Farm Fest: Fall Edition at Gardening Gays Farm

    Gardening Gays Farm 15267 James Madison Pkwy, King George, VA, United States

    A fall weekend festival at a 27-acre King George farm with local vendors and on-site food trucks.

  • Halloween B.A.R.K. Hike at Caledon State Park

    Caledon State Park Visitor Center 11617 Caledon Road, King George, VA, United States

    Bring the family dog for a Halloween themed, ranger-led hike on the Smoot Trail.

    Free

  • Aquia Harbour Preschool Costume Fun Run

    Aquia Park to Briarpatch Park, Aquia Harbour 1103 Aquia Drive, Stafford, VA, United States

    Aquia Harbour Preschool hosts a costume-optional run and walk through the neighborhood with photo booths, trick-or-treating stops, dancing, and games.

  • Old Bust Head Benefit 5K Walk and Run

    Old Bust Head Brewing Company 7134 Farm Station Rd, Warrenton, VA, United States

    A family-friendly Halloween 5K on a rolling course through Vint Hill, benefiting Finley's Green Leap Forward.

    $36

  • Come Fly With Me: Model Rockets at Sky Meadows

    Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA, United States

    Members of the Northern Virginia Association of Rocketry launch model rockets and explain the science and math behind them.

  • Fireside Folklore: S'mores, Spirits, and Sweets

    Fireside Folklore: S’mores, Spirits, and Sweets

    101 Widewater State Pk Rd 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA, United States

    Wrap up Halloween around the campfire with rangers, roasting s'mores and sharing sweets while hearing the seasonal lore behind the park's native wildlife.

    Free with park parking fee

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