Movie in the Park: Minions and Monsters
Prince William County Parks screens Minions and Monsters under the stars at Veterans Memorial Park.
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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!
Prince William County Parks screens Minions and Monsters under the stars at Veterans Memorial Park.
The Culpeper Air Fest returns for its 26th year with aerobatic performers and vintage warbirds, including a P-51 Mustang and an F4U Corsair.
Miller Farms Market hosts its fall festival weekly on Saturdays in October, starting at 10 a.m.
Turn trash into treasure with a ranger at Caledon.
Nine Fauquier farms open their gates for one day of farm animals, hayrides, kids' activities, and local products.
Stafford Parks and Recreation hides candy across the park for a Halloween hunt split by age group.
Fauquier County Parks and Recreation hosts this family-friendly outdoor celebration of Marshall.
Kids can step into the role of a 19th-century farmer and help a ranger care for the park's heritage breed chickens and goats.
Living history comes alive at Pratt Park as the Freedom Forge Foundation marks the Revolutionary War era with reenactors, demonstrations, and historic site tours at 3 pm.
Pick up a trail pamphlet at the Visitor Center, then hike the upper Long Pond Trail past spooky decorations and fun stops about local history and wildlife.
On Columbus Day Monday, Snead's Farm runs all of its weekend activities and vendors and welcomes military families at half price.
Homeschool families explore the sounds of the forest and lake with the naturalists at Motts Run.
A ranger leads families along the decorated Long Pond Trail with stops to learn about the park's history and wildlife, then treats back at the Visitor Center.
Celebrate autumn with two days of wagon rides, scenic hikes, live music, community partners, and fall treats, all with views of the changing leaves.
Join Friends of the Rappahannock for a morning of litter cleanup along the river.
Extension Master Gardeners help kids plant and tend vegetables, herbs, and flowers in the library garden.
Ride a wagon through the woods with a ranger looking for signs of fall, migrating wildlife, and changing leaves, then take a short hike to the cliffs above the river.
Families are invited to a free morning of music, games, crafts, and a bounce house at Yowell Meadow Park, hosted by the Early Childhood Workgroup for Healthy Culpeper.
The Germanna Foundation opens historic Salubria for living history demonstrations, colonial dancing, and period games, crafts, and archaeology activities for kids.
Hop on a hayride tour of Kinloch Farm, meet the animals, and visit learning stations about regenerative farming.
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