Preschool Palette at Gari Melchers Home and Studio
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.
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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!
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.
Bring the family to the Snow Branch for a showing of Disney's Hocus Pocus 2 (rated PG).
See the best entries from the library's teen stop-motion video contest on the big screen and cheer on the winners.
Decorate a half dozen Highland cow cupcakes with shaggy buttercream fur, with all supplies, tools and tips provided.
Homeschoolers learn about science, history, and nature at Leesylvania State Park.
The Prince William Model Railroad Crew sets up a modular HO scale layout where kids can watch a variety of trains chug down the tracks and chat with model train fans.
Games, Activities, and More! Grades K-6.
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Culpeper County Parks and Recreation hosts a once-a-month evening for families to connect, play, and create, and November's theme is a no-bake take on Chopped.
Throw on your favorite flannel and roll into the harvest season at this city skate night.
Kids enjoy a supervised evening of games, music, and arts and crafts with snacks provided, while parents get a few hours off.
The Stafford High School Theater Department stages The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, an adventure tale that is a fun first play for older kids.
Young local performers take the stage in Elf Jr., the junior version of the Broadway musical based on the beloved movie.
Tea tastings, workshops, live music and local artisan and honey vendors fill the convention center for a day.
Catch a roller derby double header supporting Toys for Tots at the Fredericksburg Field House.
Run, walk or jog a winter-themed course full of icy surprises, frosty decorations and family-friendly entertainment, with a costume contest too.
The fourth annual Run for Valor offers trail 5K and 10K races, a ruck, and an untimed 1 mile fun run on gravel roads that is perfect for families.
Hundreds of tables of sports cards, Pokemon, collectibles and memorabilia fill the fairgrounds for this regional card show.
Downtown Fredericksburg kicks off the holiday season with Holiday Open House Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, from 9 am to 7 pm.
Bring your preschooler (ages 3-5) out to Motts Run weekly, with monthly field trips to Alum Spring, to explore, play, and embrace the…
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