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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  • Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival

    Riverfront Park - 701 Sophia Street Fredericksburg VA 22401

    The Independent Book Festival turns ten this year with dozens of local and regional authors, including children's and young adult writers, set up along the river.

    Free

  • Dog Days at Ferry Farm

    George Washington's Ferry Farm 268 George Washington Way, Fredericksburg, VA

    George Washington sure loved his hounds, and so do we! Bring your furry friend to Ferry Farm for a day of fun and…

    $5

  • Manassas Fall Jubilee

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

    The 43rd annual Fall Jubilee brings craft booths, live music, entertainment, and food to the streets of Historic Downtown Manassas.

    Free

  • Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch Opening Day

    Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch 11812 Bristow Rd, Bristow, VA 20136, Bristow, VA, United States

    The pick-your-own pumpkin patch in Bristow opens Saturday, October 3, and runs through October 31: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays noon to 6 pm.

    $8

  • Messick’s Farm Market Fall Festival

    Messick's Farm Market 6025 Catlett Rd, Bealeton, VA 22712, Bealeton, VA, United States

    Messick's fall festival runs Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm through October 25, with a bonus day on Monday, October 12.

  • Log Cabin Storytime at Motts Run

    Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg

    Nature stories, a related craft, and free nature play inside the cozy log cabin at the Motts Run Nature Center.

    Free

  • October Homeschool Overview at Widewater State Park

    101 Widewater State Pk Rd 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA, United States

    Homeschool families of every grade level get October's spooky nature lessons rolled into one hour: snake secrets, bone-yard puzzles, and bat myth-busting.

    Parking fee only

  • Stafford Fall Family Festival

    John Lee Pratt Park 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Stafford Parks and Recreation's big fall party at Pratt Park features the Great Pumpkin Derby, hayrides, a petting zoo and pony rides, mechanical bull rides, craft vendors, food trucks, and live music.

    Free

  • Hero’s Bridge Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off

    Warrenton United Methodist Church 341 Church St, Warrenton, VA, United States

    Taste your way through chili and cornbread entries while supporting aging veterans through Hero's Bridge.

    $5

  • Spooky Spiders at Motts Run

    Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg

    Head out on a spider hunt with the naturalists at Motts Run and learn why these eight-legged neighbors are actually helpful.

    $6

  • Youth Archery 101

    Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg

    Beginners are welcome at this intro to bow and arrow basics with Fredericksburg Parks and Rec.

    $12

  • UVA vs Virginia Tech Fall Exhibition Baseball Game

    Virginia Credit Union Stadium Virginia Credit Union Stadium, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    The Commonwealth's biggest college rivalry comes to the FredNats' ballpark for a fall exhibition game with first pitch at 4 pm.

  • Saturday Night Polo at Great Meadow

    Great Meadow Veterans Stadium 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198, The Plains, VA, United States

    Bring blankets and chairs, spread out on the berm, and let the kids watch the horses race up and down the field under the lights.

  • Kids’ Galaxy Glow Run and Dance Party

    Patriot Park 5710 Smith Station Rd, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Spotsylvania Parks and Rec lights up Patriot Park for a glow-in-the-dark fun run with a quarter-mile dash for ages 5 and under and a Meteor Mile for ages 5 to 13, followed by a dance party on the amphitheater stage.

    $30

  • Barks & Recreation

    Fredericksburg Dog Park  - 1448 Kenmore Ave Fredericksburg VA 22401

    https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3837

  • Monster Roll Skate Night

    Dixon Park - Fredericksburg VA 22401

    https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3910

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