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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  • Wildlife Watch at Lake Ridge Park

    Lake Ridge Park 12350 Cotton Mill Dr, Lake Ridge, VA, United States

    Young explorers discover the wildlife of the forest, from buzzing bugs and slithering reptiles to curious mammals and soaring birds.

  • Caledon Art and Wine Festival

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

    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).

    $30

  • B.A.R.K. Ranger Pack Walk at Lake Anna State Park

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

    Bring the family dog for a short, flat, paved ranger-led walk with plenty of sniffing stops.

  • Log Cabin Storytime at Motts Run

    Motts Run Nature Center 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Bring a favorite stuffy and snuggle up for nature stories in the log cabin nature center at Motts Run.

    Free

  • Northern Virginia Veterans Parade

    Historic Downtown Manassas 9431 West St, Manassas, VA, United States

    The 18th annual Northern Virginia Veterans Parade honors all service members past, present, and future.

    Free

  • First Saturdays at Sky Meadows

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

    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.

    Free

  • Astronomy for Everyone at Sky Meadows

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

    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.

    Free

  • ARTfactory 5K and Fun Run: A Frozen Experience

    Evergreen Community Club 15900 Berkeley Dr, Haymarket, VA, United States

    Run, walk or jog a winter-themed course full of icy surprises, frosty decorations and family-friendly entertainment, with a costume contest too.

  • Run for Valor at Valor Ranch

    Valor Ranch 15360 Sunset Lane, King George, VA, United States

    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.

    $30

  • Fall Foliage Fun at Caledon State Park

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

    Enjoy autumn at Caledon with a relaxing wagon ride, a short hike to see the changing leaves, and a leaf rubbing craft.

    $8 – $20

  • Hike Like a BARK Ranger at Widewater State Park

    Widewater State Park Visitor Center 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA, United States

    Bring the family dog to learn the four BARK Ranger rules with a park ranger, then put them into practice on a short hike.

    Free

  • Fredericksburg Tree Lighting

    Riverfront Park - 600 Sophia St Fredericksburg VA 22401

    The city lights its holiday tree at Riverfront Park at 5 pm during Holiday Open House Weekend.

    Free

  • Girls on the Run Piedmont’s Fall 5K

    Virginia Credit Union Stadium (FredNats) 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    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.

    $+40

  • Twilight Hike at Sky Meadows State Park

    Sky Meadows State Park, Lost Mountain Trailhead Kiosk 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA, United States

    A ranger-led, easy to moderate sunset hike through Blue Ridge forests and meadows as day turns to night.

    Free

  • Remington Turkey Trot 5K Race and Walk

    MM Pierce Elementary School 12074 James Madison St, Remington, VA, United States

    Run or walk off some calories before Thanksgiving at this family-friendly 5K open to every pace.

    $25

  • Merry Market at Hurkamp Park

    Hurkamp Park - 500 William Street Fredericksburg VA 22401

    A festive Saturday market at Hurkamp Park in downtown Fredericksburg, free to browse from 9 am to 1 pm.

    Free

  • Potomac People: Indigenous Tribes of Eastern Prince William

    Neabsco Creek Boardwalk 15125 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge, VA, United States

    Celebrate Native American Heritage Month on a boardwalk tour about the Doeg people and the Algonquian Nation who lived here before European settlement.

    $5

  • Potomac People: Indigenous Tribes of Eastern Prince William

    Neabsco Creek Boardwalk 15125 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge, VA, United States

    Celebrate Native American Heritage Month on a boardwalk tour about the Doeg people and the Algonquian Nation who lived here before European settlement.

    $5

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