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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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A Christmas Carol: The Musical at Riverside Center
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, 22406, United States
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Homeschool Forces of Nature Series at Widewater State Park
Widewater State Park Visitor Center 101 Widewater State Park Road, StaffordWeek of Events
Santa Photos at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Santa settles into Center Court for photos all season long, from November 7 through Christmas Eve.
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…
$125.00
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.
Letters to Santa in Historic Occoquan
Kids can drop a letter to Santa in a North Pole Express mailbox at Occoquan Town Hall or Hitchcock Paper Co.
Holiday Craft Show at the Fredericksburg Convention Center
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).
49th Annual Spotsylvania Christmas Parade
Spotsylvania's hometown Christmas parade returns for its 49th year.
Free
Occoquan Holiday Artisan Market with Santa’s Boat Arrival
Santa arrives by boat at the Town Dock around 10:30 am Saturday, then poses for free photos in Market Square.
Free
Monday, November 30, 2026
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November 30, 2026 -Homeschool Forces of Nature Series at Widewater State Park
Homeschool Forces of Nature Series at Widewater State Park
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.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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December 2, 2026 -Woodland Wildflowers Collective Nature & Me Tots Playgroup
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, December 3, 2026
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December 3, 2026 -Blind Date with a Book & Plant Swap at Tales & Tails
Blind Date with a Book & Plant Swap at Tales & Tails
Swap and steal your way to a new book and plant at this Green Eyed Vines and Tales & Tails gift swap.
Friday, December 4, 2026
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December 4, 2026 -Holidays through the Ages at Rippon Lodge
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December 4, 2026 -Storytime Special: Happy Hanukkah! at Porter Library
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December 4, 2026 -Gingerbread Houses at Rippon Lodge
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December 4, 2026 -Santa Lights Christmas and Holiday Market in Manassas
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December 4, 2026 -Fabulous Friday: Holiday Book Bingo
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December 4, 2026 -First Friday
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December 4, 2026 -Warrenton Christmas Parade
Holidays through the Ages at Rippon Lodge
See Rippon Lodge decked out inside and out and learn how the holidays were celebrated across the centuries.
$5
Storytime Special: Happy Hanukkah! at Porter Library
A special storytime celebrating Hanukkah with stories and songs.
Free
Gingerbread Houses at Rippon Lodge
View gingerbread houses made by local pros, hobbyists and families, then vote for your favorites.
Free
Santa Lights Christmas and Holiday Market in Manassas
The holiday market opens at 4 pm and Santa arrives by train shortly after 6 for the city tree lighting.
Free
Fabulous Friday: Holiday Book Bingo
School-age kids play a festive round of holiday book bingo after school.
Free
First Friday
In the heart of Downtown Fredericksburg, woven into the tapestry of one of America’s most historic cities, are eight art galleries and studios,…
Warrenton Christmas Parade
Old Town Warrenton lights up Main Street for its evening Christmas parade.
Free
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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December 5, 2026 -Musical Mornings: Sleigh Ride at Culpeper County Library
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December 5, 2026 -Breakfast with Santa at the Ron Rosner YMCA
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December 5, 2026 -Wild Sprouts Nature Club for Preschoolers
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December 5, 2026 -Holiday Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol at the Fredericksburg Library
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December 5, 2026 -80th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade
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December 5, 2026 -FXBG Winter Wine Festival
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December 5, 2026 -Christmastide- Celebrate a Colonial Christmas at Stratford Hall
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December 5, 2026 -Holiday Market with Santa and Baby Goats at Old Bust Head
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December 5, 2026 -Winter Nature Crafts at Ben Lomond
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December 5, 2026 -Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
Musical Mornings: Sleigh Ride at Culpeper County Library
Kids listen to the classic "Sleigh Ride," ring bells, play a mini slapstick, sing and dance.
Breakfast with Santa at the Ron Rosner YMCA
Enjoy a holiday breakfast and a visit with Santa at the Y.
$12
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…
Holiday Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol at the Fredericksburg Library
Settle in for a Saturday morning showing of the G-rated holiday classic The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Free
80th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade
The 80th annual parade, themed "80 Years. Still Sleighin'," brings marching bands, floats and giant balloons through Historic Downtown Manassas.
Free
FXBG Winter Wine Festival
Join us for the WINTER WINE FESTIVAL featuring the perfect blend of wine tastings, local vendors, and winter vibes! INDOOR EVENT!Saturday, December 5,…
Christmastide- Celebrate a Colonial Christmas at Stratford Hall
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
Holiday Market with Santa and Baby Goats at Old Bust Head
A weekend holiday market (Dec 5 and 6, noon to 5) with Santa photos from 1 to 3 pm both days.
Winter Nature Crafts at Ben Lomond
Make wreaths, collages, natural dye art and more at craft stations stocked with materials gathered from the park.
Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
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…
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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December 6, 2026 -Free Christmas Carriage Rides in Historic Manassas
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December 6, 2026 -Culpeper Downtown Holiday Sunday Funday for Kids
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December 6, 2026Families Make a Holiday Tree Workshop
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December 6, 2026 -King George Christmas Tree Lighting
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December 6, 2026 -Culpeper Christmas Parade
Free Christmas Carriage Rides in Historic Manassas
Take a free horse-drawn carriage ride past the holiday decorations in Historic Downtown Manassas.
Free
Culpeper Downtown Holiday Sunday Funday for Kids
Downtown Culpeper fills a whole Sunday with kid-friendly specials and activities at local shops.
Free
Families Make a Holiday Tree Workshop
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
King George Christmas Tree Lighting
🎄✨ KING GEORGE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING ✨🎄 Presented by Four Elements Electric Sunday, December 6 | 4:00–6:00 PM Historic King George Courthouse |…
Free
Culpeper Christmas Parade
Floats, lights, marching bands and Santa himself roll down Main Street in historic downtown Culpeper.
Free
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