PorchFest Fredericksburg 2026
RappArts turns the porches and front yards around Marye and Littlepage Streets into pop-up stages for a day of live music, community, and creativity.
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!
RappArts turns the porches and front yards around Marye and Littlepage Streets into pop-up stages for a day of live music, community, and creativity.
A downtown block party built around a people's choice barbecue competition, with live music, artisan vendors, and family activities all afternoon.
Step into a day of chivalry and cheer with a maypole dance, jousting, live music, sword fighting, and blacksmithing demos.
Riverside Center's Children's Theatre programming brings Shrek the Musical to the stage! Dress up in your Halloween costume* and join the fairytale creatures…
A free fall festival on the river with carnival rides, fall activities, vendors, live music, and food.
FOUR DARK DOORS is an original horror/thriller theatre festival featuring four original one-act plays by local playwrights. Each story offers a different journey…
Stay after Quacktoberfest for a Darkwing Duck episode followed by Hocus Pocus on the big screen along the Rappahannock.
FOUR DARK DOORS is an original horror/thriller theatre festival featuring four original one-act plays by local playwrights. Each story offers a different journey…
Take a 75-minute guided walk through downtown Culpeper and hear how this small town became a crossroads of American history, from early settlement through the Revolution and Civil War.
Get ready for trick or treating to our vendors, costume contests, and shopping adventures at the coolest Halloween bash in the wilderness!WILDERNESS HALLOWEEN…
A free outdoor vintage market with one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry, home goods, antiques, and art, plus candy for little trick-or-treaters.
A Sunday afternoon archery session designed for parents and kids to learn together at Veterans Memorial Park.
Kids and grown-ups practice fire safety and different fire-starting techniques by building their own mini campfires with a ranger.
FOUR DARK DOORS is an original horror/thriller theatre festival featuring four original one-act plays by local playwrights. Each story offers a different journey…
The library supplies the bricks and kids supply the imagination at this drop-in STEM build session.
Riverside Center's Children's Theatre programming brings Shrek the Musical to the stage! Dress up in your Halloween costume* and join the fairytale creatures…
Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,…
Meet Honey the therapy dog and learn how to greet and respect animals safely.
Homeschool families gather at Memorial Park for free games and activities, then stay for a picnic lunch.
🎃👻 Join Us for Our 5th Annual Trunk or Treat! 👻🎃 Bring the whole family out for an evening of fall fun! October…