Art and Nature for Kids: Woven and Crocheted Tapestries
Kids explore plant-based fibers and learn how plants become useful, creative materials while making their own woven or crocheted tapestry.
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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!
Kids explore plant-based fibers and learn how plants become useful, creative materials while making their own woven or crocheted tapestry.
Wind down the day with stories and songs for the whole family, and pajamas are welcome.
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.
Leesylvania State Park rangers bring a nature program called Hiding in Plain Sight to the library, with reading, games and crafts about animal adaptations.
Stories, songs and activities led by trained staff help toddlers build early reading skills.
Kids gather for an hour of UNO and other card games with the city's recreation staff.
Casual chess for all skill levels, from first-time players to kids who already know their openings.
Casual chess for all skill levels, from first-time players to kids who already know their openings.
Casual chess for all skill levels, from first-time players to kids who already know their openings.
A monthly art class for preschoolers and their grown-ups with a story in the studio, a garden walk, and open-ended art exploration around a new theme each month.
First-time archers learn the basics, from finding their draw length to safe, accurate shooting, with all equipment provided.
🎃👻 Join Us for Our 5th Annual Trunk or Treat! 👻🎃 Bring the whole family out for an evening of fall fun! October…
Watch rangers feed the park's animal ambassadors, Gertie and Birdie, and learn what they eat and how they fit into the ecosystem.
Rangers lead a two-mile evening walk along the Holly Marsh Trail to watch the full moon rise over the Potomac.
Trick-or-treat your way around the entire stadium concourse, then hit the bounce houses, photo booth, barrel train on the warning track, and DJ dance party.
The Winding Creek Elementary PTO hosts its annual trunk or treat with decorated cars and candy.
Gates open at 5:30 pm with vendors, food trucks, music, and activities, then kids hunt for candy by flashlight in age-grouped waves: adaptive field at 6 pm, ages 2 to 5 at 6:30, and ages 6 to 12 at 7:15.
Design a spooky, Halloween-themed closed terrarium at the Green Eyed Vines Propagation Station downtown.
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