Frontlines at the Foothills at Culpeper Battlefields State Park
A ranger-led half-mile orientation hike tells the story of the 1862 Battle of Cedar Mountain, the largest Civil War fight in Culpeper County.
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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 ranger-led half-mile orientation hike tells the story of the 1862 Battle of Cedar Mountain, the largest Civil War fight in Culpeper County.
A slow, family-friendly ranger walk on the short paved Old Pond Trail about sharing the outdoors kindly with wildlife and other hikers.
A gentle, hour-long guided walk that uses all five senses to show how plants and animals depend on each other in the fall forest.
Stroll Center Street in costume and trick-or-treat at participating downtown shops during this annual Historic Manassas tradition.
Take a wagon ride through the forest, then explore the Potomac shoreline collecting treasures and learning about the geology under your feet.
Free fall festival with games, crafts, a petting zoo, bounce house, hayrides, caramel apples, popcorn, and food vendors.
Kids can trick-or-treat at tables run by local environmental and community groups while learning how wastewater gets cleaned.
A weekend Grow a Reader storytime for families who cannot make weekday sessions.
Leesylvania's annual fall festival brings hayrides, crafts, trunk or treat, and vendors to the shore of the Potomac.
Come join the spooky fun at Patawomeck Halloween Festival—costume contests, treats, and shopping await!PATAWOMECK HALLOWEEN FESTIVALGet ready for a spooktacular time at the…
A full day of pickle and grilled cheese fun at the fairgrounds, with pickle tastings, vendors, food trucks, and a pickle mocktail and cocktail bar.
Tour a Civil War cavalry camp with wedge tents, replica gear and live horses, then watch narrated horseback training demonstrations.
Classic cars decked out for Halloween hand out candy to costumed kids, with the best decorated vehicle announced at 1 p.m.
FAME Allstars Stafford teams up with The Social FXBG for a Trunk or Treat Festival.
Two Virginia Master Naturalists lead a gentle three-tenths of a mile walk on the Sensory Explorers' Trail, showing how plants and animals get ready for winter.
Riverside Center's Children's Theatre programming brings Shrek the Musical to the stage! Dress up in your Halloween costume* and join the fairytale creatures…
Meet Lake Anna's reptile ambassadors, learn how Virginia reptiles help the environment, and pick up snake safety tips.
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.
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