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Your one stop resource for all things family in and around FXBG! Calendar of events, contests, resource guides, blogs, and more! www.fredericksburgparent.net
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10/17/2024

Featuring carnival rides, games, a petting zoo, sheriff demonstrations, vendors, food trucks, and more. Vendor registration and sign-ups for the Miss Stafford County Pageant are open online, Free admission and parking!

Oct 17, 2024 through Oct 18, 2024
5:00PM - 10:00PM
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10/17/2024

Thursday- Saturday nurture your child’s creative spirit through engaging books, colorful garden walks, and open ended art exploration
Time: 10 -11 a.m.

Location: Meet in Museum Shop

Ages: 2-5 years; children are accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $12 per child/adult(s) pair (Friends of Belmont $10)

Questions? Contact Education and Communications Manager Michelle Crow-Dolby, 540/654-1851.

Picnicking, scavenger hunts, and exploring our wooded nature paths are fun and engaging activities families can enjoy after class. Our restrooms are equipped with baby-changing stations. Strollers are not advised owing to stairs and uneven terrain.

10/16/2024

Join us at Historic Kenmore to read This is the Pumpkin by Abby Levine in preparation for Halloween fun! Children will decorate their own mini pumpkin and paper tricorn hat to take home. Following the program, children and their caregivers are invited to take an abbreviated tour through the historic house or explore the visitor center gallery.

The Mini-Mornings program series introduces young learners (ages 3-6) to our museum spaces! Children and their caregivers participate in a story time and related craft and activity while exploring George Washington’s Ferry Farm or Historic Kenmore.

Attendees should check in at the Kenmore Visitor Center’s front desk. When entering through the front gate, turn left at the path near the flagpole to access the underground Visitor Center. Free for children with adult admission. Note: all children participating in the activity must be registered so that our staff has an accurate headcount.

ADMISSION $12 per adult, children free

10/16/2024

🚒Meet one of Fredericksburg's very own firefighters. Preschoolers will be introduced to basic fire safety and learn what a firefighter looks like in all their gear. Pr-registration is required.🚒

🚒 11:00AM - 11:45AM🚒
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10/16/2024

A Free Thanksgiving Meal, No Questions Asked, a Downtown Fredericksburg Restaurant is delivering Free meals read full story in bio

10/15/2024

Its trunk or treat time check out our trunk or treat guide here

https://www.fredericksburgparent.net/2024/10/01/507508/2024-trunk-or-treat-events-in-the-fredericksburg-and-surrounding-areas

Show us pictures of your trunk or treat costumes

10/13/2024

All schools in the surrounding areas
Stafford County Schools
Spotsylvania County Schools
Fredericksburg City Schools

Will be closed in respect of Columbus Day / indigenous Peoples’ day

10/13/2024

Participants can tour the Washington House interpreted with American Sign Language.

Before or after the tour, participants are encouraged to explore the grounds, garden, and Visitor Center galleries.

Tour times are 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Advanced registration is strongly recommended as space is limited. Tickets $12 for adults; $6 students (ages 6-17); Free for children under 6. 🍁

10/13/2024

Join Fredericksburg Parent and Possum-bilities in the Burg for a Possum filled storytime each month!

10/12/2024

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
The Fall Arts & Craft Festival will feature

an exclusive blend of over 200 handmade crafters, designers, home décor, and custom jewelry.
Browse the aisle for new jewelry, home decorations, or simply that art piece that draws your eye.

10/12/2024

ITS CAT TOUR DAY

CANT WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE ❤️ ❤

10/11/2024

🐶George Washington sure loved his hounds, and so do we!🐶

🐶Bring your furry friend to Ferry Farm for a day of fun. Explore the nature trails that lead around the fields and Rappahannock River with discounted admission to Ferry Farm’s grounds for the day.🐶

🐶$5 for adults; Free for children 17 & under. Tickets can be purchased in the Visitor Center upon arrival.🐶

🐶*Admission to Ferry Farm’s grounds only. Animals are not permitted in any buildings on the property, except for the Ferry Farm Visitor Center upon Check in. All well-mannered pooches on leashes welcome.🐶

🐶Please see Dog Days Rules on our website for guidelines about this event🐶.

10/11/2024

🎂🥳🎈 HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ART CART KIDS🎈🥳🎂
This weekend come celebrate and support Art Cart Kids at their creative play session..
5$ donation per child

10/11/2024

🚨ATTENTION PARENTS ANS STUDENTS🚨

📚No school Today 📚

10/10/2024

🎸🚨. WE ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR MEMBERS OF OUR KAZOO BAND🎸🚨

October 26 we want you to march with us in our kazoo band during the costume stroll
Kazoos provided

LETS HAVE SOME FUN
EMAIL:[email protected] 🎃

10/10/2024

DON’T forget to participate in our Halloween home decorating contest.
Summit your photos here or via our website…. For a chance to win some pretty spooky prizes, and bragging rights of course.
https://www.fredericksburgparent.net/2024/09/20/505653/show-off-your-halloween-spirit-decor-contest-starts-now-

10/10/2024

🚨ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS 🚨

Stafford County schools will not have class on Friday October 11 2024

📚parent teacher conferences will be held this day📚

10/09/2024

🌽Have you been to a corn maze this year ?🌽

🌽do you want to go to a corn maze ?🌽

🌽check out our list and map and find the best corn maze near you🌽

https://www.fredericksburgparent.net/2024/09/25/506280/explore-the-best-corn-mazes-from-fredericksburg-va-to-maryland-your-ultimate-fall-adventure-guide
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10/09/2024

Join the Lee Hill Community Center for crafts, activities , and fun. This event is geared for children aged 2-5
Register here https://parksandrec.spotsylvania.va.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html

10/08/2024

10/07/2024

💕Fredericksburg Gives is working hard to restart the Dolly Parton’s imagination library for the area…. And we need your help.

Email or call to find out ways to help
[email protected]
[email protected]

A word from the publisher

“ just recently I have fought a battle against Breast Cancer, and it took a lot from me, but one thing I will not let cancer take from me is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.” -Leigh Anne Van Doren (publisher and founder of Fredericksburg Parent and family magazine, Fredericksburg Parent Gives, and the FXBG advance. 💕
♥️ 🎨

10/06/2024

Join the Fredericksburg Fire Department at their open house event. This event will feature firefighter challenges, demos, rescue displays, and so much more. Come enjoy this free family friendly hands on event

10/04/2024

FIRST FRIDAY, this Friday let’s paint the town and celebrate all of downtown Fredericksburgs art and community

10/04/2024

This family friendly festival offers a unique opportunity to meet and speak with various artist while shopping for photography,sculptures, paintings,and more 🍁

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