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!
Santa Photos at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Spotsylvania Towne Centre, Center Court 3102 Plank Road, Fredericksburg
Place a Flag in the Park at the Marine Corps Museum
National Museum of the Marine Corps 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle
Week of Events
$35.00 Custom Homecoming Spray Tans by Sunless Radiance
Homecoming Spray Tan Special – Sunless Radiance Get ready for Homecoming with a custom spray tan from Sunless Radiance in Spotsylvania! For a…
Flags for Heroes
Bull Run Rotary Club's annual Flags for Heroes fills the Manassas Museum Lawn with a continual display of American flags honoring local heroes.
Santa Photos at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Santa settles into Center Court for photos all season long, from November 7 through Christmas Eve.
Place a Flag in the Park at the Marine Corps Museum
Families can honor veterans and Marines by placing an American flag in Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Veterans Day.
CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS
Christmas Mini Sessions are happening November 8th! Limited spots are available, so grab yours while you can! Price: $125 📍 1008 Prince Edward…
A Christmas Carol: The Musical at Riverside Center
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.
Decorating Cupcakes: Udderly Thankful
Decorate a half dozen Highland cow cupcakes with shaggy buttercream fur, with all supplies, tools and tips provided.
Prince William Model Railroad Traveling Train Show
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.
True Honey Teas Festival
Tea tastings, workshops, live music and local artisan and honey vendors fill the convention center for a day.
Fredericksburg Roller Derby Toys for Tots Double Header
Catch a roller derby double header supporting Toys for Tots at the Fredericksburg Field House.
Holiday Open House Weekend in Downtown Fredericksburg
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.
Monday, November 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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November 10, 2026 -USMC Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremonies
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November 10, 2026Youth Handbuilding- Beg-Inter
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November 10, 2026 -Art Night at Snow Library
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November 10, 2026 -Hunger Games Trivia at Tales and Tails
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November 10, 2026Teen Wheel Throwing & Sculpture (Ages 13–16)
USMC Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremonies
Celebrate the Marine Corps' 251st birthday at one of two cake-cutting ceremonies, at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Youth Handbuilding- Beg-Inter
Class Length: 6 weeks, meets 5pm-6pm each Tuesday, beginning November 10thTuition: $120 (+ $65 materials fee)Class Description: In this fun beginner hand building…
Art Night at Snow Library
Bring the whole family to create art and compete for a trophy, with the winner picked by attendee votes.
Hunger Games Trivia at Tales and Tails
Show off your Panem knowledge at Hunger Games trivia night at Tales and Tails.
Teen Wheel Throwing & Sculpture (Ages 13–16)
Class Length: 6 weeks, meets 6:30pm-8:30pm each Tuesday, beginning November 10thTuition: $170 (+ $65 materials fee)Class Description: Discover the endless possibilities of clay…
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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November 11, 2026 -Woodland Wildflowers Collective Nature & Me Tots Playgroup
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November 11, 2026 -Veterans Day Procession
Woodland Wildflowers Collective Nature & Me Tots Playgroup
Join Justine with your toddler on a nature excursion out in Motts Run every Wednesday morning this Fall! Start with a short hike,…
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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November 12, 2026 -Preschool Palette at Gari Melchers Home and Studio
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November 12, 2026 -Family Movie Night: Hocus Pocus 2
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November 12, 2026 -Teen Stop-Motion Video Contest Viewing Party
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.
Family Movie Night: Hocus Pocus 2
Bring the family to the Snow Branch for a showing of Disney's Hocus Pocus 2 (rated PG).
Teen Stop-Motion Video Contest Viewing Party
See the best entries from the library's teen stop-motion video contest on the big screen and cheer on the winners.
Friday, November 13, 2026
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November 13, 2026 -Homeschool Series: Nature Journaling at Leesylvania State Park
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November 13, 2026 -Fabulous Friday: NovemBear
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November 13, 2026 -Harvest Night Skate Night
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November 13, 2026 -Kid’s Night Out at Veterans Memorial Park (November)
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November 13, 2026 -Family Friday Series: Chopped, No Bake Edition
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November 13, 2026 -Skate Night: Harvest Night at Dixon Park
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November 13, 2026 -The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Stafford High School Theater
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November 13, 2026 -Youth Show: Elf Jr. by Stage Door Productions
Homeschool Series: Nature Journaling at Leesylvania State Park
Homeschoolers learn about science, history, and nature at Leesylvania State Park.
Kid’s Night Out at Veterans Memorial Park (November)
Kids enjoy a supervised evening of games, music, and arts and crafts with snacks provided, while parents get a few hours off.
Family Friday Series: Chopped, No Bake Edition
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.
Skate Night: Harvest Night at Dixon Park
Throw on your favorite flannel and roll into the harvest season at this city skate night.
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Stafford High School Theater
The Stafford High School Theater Department stages The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, an adventure tale that is a fun first play for older kids.
Youth Show: Elf Jr. by Stage Door Productions
Young local performers take the stage in Elf Jr., the junior version of the Broadway musical based on the beloved movie.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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November 14, 2026 -ARTfactory 5K and Fun Run: A Frozen Experience
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November 14, 2026 -Run for Valor at Valor Ranch
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November 14, 2026 -Showtime Sportscards Regional Card Show
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November 14, 2026 -Wild Sprouts Nature Club for Preschoolers
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November 14, 2026 -Anime Fredericksburg
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November 14, 2026 -Wee Christmas Miniature Making Workshop at Historic Kenmore
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November 14, 2026 -Fall Foliage Fun at Caledon State Park
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November 14, 2026 -Build Your Own Isopod Habitat Workshop
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November 14, 2026 -Wee Christmas Miniature Making Workshop
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November 14, 2026 -Second Saturday Kids Story Time at Tales and Tails
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November 14, 2026 -Veterans Day Loop for the Library
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November 14, 2026 -Fall Gallery Walk in Historic Downtown Manassas
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November 14, 2026 -Hike Like a BARK Ranger at Widewater State Park
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November 14, 2026 -CYT Fredericksburg Presents Singin’ in the Rain
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November 14, 2026 -Fredericksburg Tree Lighting
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November 14, 2026 -Moonlight Glow Dance: A Sensory Friendly Event for Kids
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November 14, 2026 -Fall Skate Party at Cavalier Family Skating Center
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November 14, 2026 -Terrarium Lamp Workshop with Green Eyed Vines and Fable & Flour
ARTfactory 5K and Fun Run: A Frozen Experience
Run, walk or jog a winter-themed course full of icy surprises, frosty decorations and family-friendly entertainment, with a costume contest too.
Run for Valor at Valor Ranch
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.
Showtime Sportscards Regional Card Show
Hundreds of tables of sports cards, Pokemon, collectibles and memorabilia fill the fairgrounds for this regional card show.
Wild Sprouts Nature Club for Preschoolers
Bring your preschooler (ages 3-5) out to Motts Run weekly, with monthly field trips to Alum Spring, to explore, play, and embrace the…
Anime Fredericksburg
A one day mini convention celebrating anime, video games, and cosplay, billed for fans of all ages.
Wee Christmas Miniature Making Workshop at Historic Kenmore
Create a holiday-themed room box to display during Kenmore's A Wee Christmas Dollhouse and Miniatures Show or at home.
Fall Foliage Fun at Caledon State Park
Enjoy autumn at Caledon with a relaxing wagon ride, a short hike to see the changing leaves, and a leaf rubbing craft.
Build Your Own Isopod Habitat Workshop
Roly-poly fans, this one's for you: build a bioactive habitat for isopods, the easy-care critters also known as pillbugs and sowbugs.
Wee Christmas Miniature Making Workshop
Create a holiday-themed “room box” that you can display during Kenmore’s A Wee Christmas Dollhouse & Miniatures Show or as part of your…
Second Saturday Kids Story Time at Tales and Tails
Bring the kids to Tales and Tails for a cozy Saturday morning story time in the book cafe.
Veterans Day Loop for the Library
Families can walk a 1.5-mile loop to honor veterans and raise money for the Manassas City Library.
Fall Gallery Walk in Historic Downtown Manassas
Downtown shops host local painters, sculptors and other artists for an afternoon art stroll.
Hike Like a BARK Ranger at Widewater State Park
Bring the family dog to learn the four BARK Ranger rules with a park ranger, then put them into practice on a short hike.
CYT Fredericksburg Presents Singin’ in the Rain
Christian Youth Theater Fredericksburg brings the classic movie musical to the stage with young local performers.
Fredericksburg Tree Lighting
The city lights its holiday tree at Riverfront Park at 5 pm during Holiday Open House Weekend.
Moonlight Glow Dance: A Sensory Friendly Event for Kids
Stafford Parks and Recreation hosts a sensory friendly glow dance with a glow in the dark dance room and a calm sensory room.
Fall Skate Party at Cavalier Family Skating Center
The Stafford Zetas host an evening of roller skating, music, and fall-themed fun for the whole community.
Terrarium Lamp Workshop with Green Eyed Vines and Fable & Flour
Build a one-of-a-kind terrarium lamp in a Green Eyed Vines and Fable & Flour collab.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
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November 15, 2026 -Girls on the Run Piedmont’s Fall 5K
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November 15, 2026 -Mahjongg Social at City Vino
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November 15, 2026Hot Spring Capybara Trinket Dish Workshop
Girls on the Run Piedmont’s Fall 5K
The Girls on the Run season wraps up with a celebratory 5K at the FredNats stadium, open to runners, walkers, and cheering families of all ages and abilities.
Mahjongg Social at City Vino
Learn or play two hours of guided, social Mahjongg with the Dragon 152 Club, from 2 to 4 PM.
Hot Spring Capybara Trinket Dish Workshop
Class Length: One day, 1:30pm-4:30pm on Sunday, November 15thClass Description: Join our fun and interactive family-style clay class and dive into the fascinating…
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