Wildlife Watch at Lake Ridge Park
Young explorers discover the wildlife of the forest, from buzzing bugs and slithering reptiles to curious mammals and soaring birds.
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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!
Young explorers discover the wildlife of the forest, from buzzing bugs and slithering reptiles to curious mammals and soaring birds.
Learn the art of grafting and propagating cacti in a Saturday morning workshop downtown.
The 21st annual festival brings local artists, wineries, food trucks and live music to the lawn at Caledon, Nov 7 (10 to 5) and Nov 8 (10 to 4).
Bring the family dog for a short, flat, paved ranger-led walk with plenty of sniffing stops.
Bring a favorite stuffy and snuggle up for nature stories in the log cabin nature center at Motts Run.
The 18th annual Northern Virginia Veterans Parade honors all service members past, present, and future.
Step back in time with tours of the 1840s Mount Bleak House, hearth cooking and blacksmithing demonstrations, and a farm animal feeding at 1 p.m.
The evening starts with a half-hour Junior Astronomer program for kids, followed by a talk on dark skies and space news from NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Ambassadors.
Homeschoolers learn about science, history, and nature at Leesylvania State Park.
Run, walk or jog a winter-themed course full of icy surprises, frosty decorations and family-friendly entertainment, with a costume contest too.
The fourth annual Run for Valor offers trail 5K and 10K races, a ruck, and an untimed 1 mile fun run on gravel roads that is perfect for families.
Enjoy autumn at Caledon with a relaxing wagon ride, a short hike to see the changing leaves, and a leaf rubbing craft.
Bring the family dog to learn the four BARK Ranger rules with a park ranger, then put them into practice on a short hike.
The city lights its holiday tree at Riverfront Park at 5 pm during Holiday Open House Weekend.
The Girls on the Run season wraps up with a celebratory 5K at the FredNats stadium, open to runners, walkers, and cheering families of all ages and abilities.
A ranger-led, easy to moderate sunset hike through Blue Ridge forests and meadows as day turns to night.
Run or walk off some calories before Thanksgiving at this family-friendly 5K open to every pace.
A festive Saturday market at Hurkamp Park in downtown Fredericksburg, free to browse from 9 am to 1 pm.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month on a boardwalk tour about the Doeg people and the Algonquian Nation who lived here before European settlement.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month on a boardwalk tour about the Doeg people and the Algonquian Nation who lived here before European settlement.
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