PAWS for Reading at Snow Library
Kids practice reading aloud to friendly therapy dogs from Blue Gray Therapy Dogs, who are trained to be patient listeners.
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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 practice reading aloud to friendly therapy dogs from Blue Gray Therapy Dogs, who are trained to be patient listeners.
Bring the kids dressed in their favorite costumes and celebrate spooky season with us at Ryan Homes at Westlake, our brand-new resort-style community!…
Pokemon fans can bring their cards to trade or play with other kids at the library.
Grab your costume and your candy bucket! Brompton Community School invites families from across the Fredericksburg area to our free Trunk or Treat…
Paddlers dress up their kayaks, canoes, and themselves for a festive float on the Rappahannock from City Dock.
Trick-or-treat among decorated trunks at the horse rescue, make a craft, and meet the friendly horses.
Decorated trunks line up at Sealston Sports Complex for a safe evening of trick-or-treating hosted by King George Parks and Recreation.
Redeemer Lutheran Church hosts a free trunk or treat on Saturday evening, October 24, from 6 to 9 pm.
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Families explore the nocturnal wildlife of the Rappahannock River through activities and crafts meant to take the fright out of creatures some people find scary.
Learn about the owls that call Caledon home, then head out on an evening wagon ride to listen and look for them in the dark.
The Long Family Markets Stafford Farmers Market hosts a "Howl"oween Party with a howling contest, games, and prizes.
The county's new Sunday market brings local farmers and makers to Spotsylvania Courthouse, a relaxed spot to pick up fall produce and treats with the kids.
Little naturalists can touch and smell real Virginia mammal pelts and skulls, then guess which animal each one came from.
The season finale of this festival fills the museum lawn with Thai street food, live performances and crafts.
X-Golf at Spotsylvania Towne Centre hosts a fall afternoon with face painting, in-store trick-or-treating, pumpkin putt-putt, a photo station, and a costume contest.
The Prince William Community Band plays an afternoon of festive Halloween music.
The Rouse Center parking lot fills with decorated trunks for an afternoon of trick-or-treating in North Stafford.
The Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra brings Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf to life, with each instrument playing a character, plus selections from Carnival of the Animals.
A family-friendly night of creative car trunks, candy, games, and more! Costumes are encouraged, and there will be plenty of activities for kids…
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