Hero’s Bridge Prince William 5K Turkey Trot and Mashed Potato Mile
Start Thanksgiving morning with a timed 5K at 8:30 a.m.
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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!
Start Thanksgiving morning with a timed 5K at 8:30 a.m.
Work off Thanksgiving dinner with a trail 5K, 10K or half marathon at Lake Anna, benefiting Project Linus.
Skip the stores and hunt for shark teeth instead: learn how fossils form, then ride a wagon and hike to the Potomac shoreline to search.
A ranger helps you turn Potomac River shark teeth into a necklace or earrings, using your own finds or teeth from the Fossil Find right before.
Virginia National Ballet's family-friendly Nutcracker returns the day after Thanksgiving with spectacular backdrops and scenery, beautiful costumes, and world class choreography.
Work off the pie at this post-Thanksgiving run along the Rappahannock River on a paved path, with walkers and strollers welcome.
Young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 run their own booths in this farmers market style event alongside the Spotsylvania Farmers Market on Small Business Saturday.
A holiday market at Hurkamp Park in downtown Fredericksburg on Small Business Saturday, free to browse from 9 am to 1 pm.
Bring your preschooler (ages 3-5) out to Motts Run weekly, with monthly field trips to Alum Spring, to explore, play, and embrace the…
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.
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.
Class Length: One day, 1:30pm-3pm on Sunday, November 29thClass Description: Join our fun and interactive family-style clay class and dive into the fascinating…
A new homeschool series kicks off with Solar Power, exploring how people and animals use the sun, with later sessions on wind, rain and winter weather.
Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,…
Swap and steal your way to a new book and plant at this Green Eyed Vines and Tales & Tails gift swap.
In the heart of Downtown Fredericksburg, woven into the tapestry of one of America’s most historic cities, are eight art galleries and studios,…
Bring your preschooler (ages 3-5) out to Motts Run weekly, with monthly field trips to Alum Spring, to explore, play, and embrace the…
Join us for the WINTER WINE FESTIVAL featuring the perfect blend of wine tastings, local vendors, and winter vibes! INDOOR EVENT!Saturday, December 5,…
There's no better time to visit Stratford Hall than during Christmastide. New this year, we're excited to welcome Mr. & Mrs. Claus from…
A Fredericksburg holiday tradition! Saturday, December 5th starting at 5:30pm in Downtown Fredericksburg. This year's theme is "A Timeless Christmas." Event information and…
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