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Fredericksburg Moms Event Calendar
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!
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Christmas Mini Sessions are happening November 8th! Limited spots are available, so grab yours while you can! Price: $125 📍 1008 Prince Edward…
$125.00
The musical version of the Dickens classic, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, follows Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts who visit him on Christmas Eve. Kids can drop a letter to Santa in a North Pole Express mailbox at Occoquan Town Hall or Hitchcock Paper Co.
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A new homeschool series kicks off with Solar Power, exploring how people and animals use the sun, with later sessions on wind, rain and winter weather. |
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Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,… |
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Swap and steal your way to a new book and plant at this Green Eyed Vines and Tales & Tails gift swap. |
12 events,Shop hundreds of vendors for handmade holiday gifts over three days (Fri and Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 10 am to 4 pm).
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See Rippon Lodge decked out inside and out and learn how the holidays were celebrated across the centuries.
$5
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A special storytime celebrating Hanukkah with stories and songs.
Free
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View gingerbread houses made by local pros, hobbyists and families, then vote for your favorites.
Free
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The holiday market opens at 4 pm and Santa arrives by train shortly after 6 for the city tree lighting.
Free
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School-age kids play a festive round of holiday book bingo after school.
Free
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In the heart of Downtown Fredericksburg, woven into the tapestry of one of America’s most historic cities, are eight art galleries and studios,…
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Old Town Warrenton lights up Main Street for its evening Christmas parade.
Free
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17 events,Spotsylvania's hometown Christmas parade returns for its 49th year.
Free
Santa arrives by boat at the Town Dock around 10:30 am Saturday, then poses for free photos in Market Square.
Free
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Kids listen to the classic "Sleigh Ride," ring bells, play a mini slapstick, sing and dance.
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Enjoy a holiday breakfast and a visit with Santa at the Y.
$12
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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Settle in for a Saturday morning showing of the G-rated holiday classic The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Free
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The 80th annual parade, themed "80 Years. Still Sleighin'," brings marching bands, floats and giant balloons through Historic Downtown Manassas.
Free
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Join us for the WINTER WINE FESTIVAL featuring the perfect blend of wine tastings, local vendors, and winter vibes! INDOOR EVENT!Saturday, December 5,…
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There's no better time to visit Stratford Hall than during Christmastide. New this year, we're excited to welcome Mr. & Mrs. Claus from…
Free – $140
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A weekend holiday market (Dec 5 and 6, noon to 5) with Santa photos from 1 to 3 pm both days.
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Make wreaths, collages, natural dye art and more at craft stations stocked with materials gathered from the park.
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A Fredericksburg holiday tradition! Saturday, December 5th starting at 5:30pm in Downtown Fredericksburg. This year's theme is "A Timeless Christmas." Event information and… |
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Take a free horse-drawn carriage ride past the holiday decorations in Historic Downtown Manassas.
Free
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Downtown Culpeper fills a whole Sunday with kid-friendly specials and activities at local shops.
Free
Class Length: One day, 1:30pm-3pm on Sunday, December 6thClass Description: Join our fun and interactive family-style clay class and dive into the fascinating…
Free
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🎄✨ KING GEORGE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING ✨🎄 Presented by Four Elements Electric Sunday, December 6 | 4:00–6:00 PM Historic King George Courthouse |…
Free
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Floats, lights, marching bands and Santa himself roll down Main Street in historic downtown Culpeper.
Free
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Celebrate the season with crafts, activities and refreshments inspired by different winter holidays.
Free
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Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,… |
9 events,Set in 1970s Texas, the Futrelle sisters try to pull off their town's biggest Christmas show in this holiday comedy.
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Little ones count down to Christmas with holiday stories, songs and a visit from Santa.
Free
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Drop the kids off for a supervised night of games, music, crafts and snacks.
$25
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Kids build their own ice cream sundaes, make Christmas crafts and take a photo with Santa.
$10
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Step inside six distinctive Fredericksburg homes during the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation’s 56th Annual Candlelight Tour. This year’s tour celebrates the work of local…
$35 – $40
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Ride a VRE round-trip Santa Train from Historic Downtown Manassas, with departures at 8:30, 10, 11:30 and 1.
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Shop from 100+ talented craft vendors featuring unique handmade gifts, holiday décor, artwork, jewelry, home goods, and more!
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sponsored by IHOP King George Saturday, December 12 | 9:00–11:00 AM King George Citizens Center | 8076 Kings Highway $10…
$10
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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An outdoor holiday market fills Market Square while kids head inside the museum for crafts and face painting.
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A holiday vendor market in King George with a Santa visit from 1 to 3 pm.
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About 30 local vendors sell handmade and homegrown gifts while families warm up by the bonfire, enjoy live music and pet the farm's sheep.
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A farm Christmas market in Midland with Santa visiting from noon to 2 pm.
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Celebrate the season with the Chamber Chorale in a program that pairs the brilliance of Bach’s Magnificat with the comfort and familiarity of…
Free
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Shop from 100+ talented craft vendors featuring unique handmade gifts, holiday décor, artwork, jewelry, home goods, and more! 
Class Length: One day, 1:30pm-3pm on Sunday, December 13thClass Description: Join our fun and interactive family-style clay class and dive into the fascinating…
Free
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Holiday stories and songs for little ones, followed by a visit from Santa.
Free
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Stafford County Parks and Rec hosts a weekday brunch with Santa for little ones.
$18
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An evening of holiday crafts, activities and refreshments for the whole family.
Free
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Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,…
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An adapted program where kids decorate holiday cookies with icing and sprinkles over hot cocoa.
$20
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Preschool Palette offers thoughtfully curated art classes that nurture young children's creativity. |
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THE SANTA SOCIAL A Festive Family Brunch & Christmas Experience A LITTLE BRUNCH. A LOT OF CHRISTMAS MAGIC. The most wonderful time of…
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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Each registered participant gets five holiday ornaments to decorate and take home.
THE SANTA SOCIAL A Festive Family Brunch & Christmas Experience A LITTLE BRUNCH. A LOT OF CHRISTMAS MAGIC. The most wonderful time of…
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Santa visits the Chinn center so kids can have their picture taken with him.
Free
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Class Length: One day, 1:30pm-3pm on Sunday, December 20thClass Description: Join our fun and interactive family-style clay class and dive into the fascinating…
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Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,… |
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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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In the heart of Downtown Fredericksburg, woven into the tapestry of one of America’s most historic cities, are eight art galleries and studios,… |
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