Littlest Lab Coats: STEMgiving
November's Littlest Lab Coats is STEMgiving: little scientists make homemade butter, race with turkey basters, and take on a dinner table challenge.
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November's Littlest Lab Coats is STEMgiving: little scientists make homemade butter, race with turkey basters, and take on a dinner table challenge.
Little ones and their grownups celebrate the season of gratitude with crafts, group activities and a cozy snack and story time.
The Museum of Culpeper History sets aside a day just for children, with the museum closed to the general public.
Stafford Parks and Rec's Thanksgiving-themed evening for kids 6 to 8 and a parent or guardian.
An adapted recreation program designed specifically for people with disabilities.
A grown-up night of pottery with a pint at Corgi Clay Art Center.
The beloved story of sisters Anna and Elsa comes to the stage with music and special effects, and costumes are encouraged.
Gobble, gobble! Specially trained library staff present stories, songs, and activities about Thanksgiving, turkeys, and more that help your child get ready to read.
Blast off with spacetastic STEM games, activities, and more for grades K-6 at the Porter Branch.
Games, activities and more with a career day theme for elementary schoolers.
A ranger-led, easy to moderate sunset hike through Blue Ridge forests and meadows as day turns to night.
Kick off the holiday shopping season with an evening celebration at Tater's Corner.
Fredericksburg Parks and Rec hosts an escape room themed Friday Night Rec at the Dorothy Hart Community Center.
Green Eyed Vines celebrates its Plant Club with an evening at the shop on Caroline Street.
Kids can drop a letter to Santa in a North Pole Express mailbox at Occoquan Town Hall or Hitchcock Paper Co.
The 12th annual Thanksgiving-themed race is an event for the whole family to run or wobble.
Kick off Thanksgiving week with a 1 mile fun run at 8:30 a.m. ($15, with medals for finishers) and a chip-timed 5K at 9 a.m. ($40 through Nov. 20).
A morning climbing and play hour just for kids 3 and under.
Shop for holiday gifts at the Holiday Bazaar Craft Fair at the King George Citizens Center, starting at 9 am.
Run or walk off some calories before Thanksgiving at this family-friendly 5K open to every pace.
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