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Pictures with Santa
Pictures with Santa
Reserve a time slot for pictures with Santa in front of a festive holiday Fredericksburg backdrop. Bring your own camera for your pictures! Volunteers will available to help you take family photos. Kids will have time to chat with Santa. Tickets are $5. One ticket is needed per family. In the time slot reserved, you will […]
Eighth Annual Merry Trees Exhibit Open House
Eighth Annual Merry Trees Exhibit Open House
The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce the eighth annual Merry Trees exhibit in partnership with Fredericksburg City Public Schools. FAM’s gallery spaces will be filled with fourteen miniature trees decorated by second-grade students at Hugh Mercer and Lafayette Elementary Schools. In honor of FAM’s 2023 exhibit SEEN: Viewing the Work of African […]
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Orange Christmas Parade
Orange Christmas Parade
Orange Rotary Christmas Parade Saturday, December 2, 2023, 4:30PM Theme: Winter Wonderland
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37th Annual Gingerbread House Exhibit
Enjoy the whimsical sights and delicious smells of wondrously festive gingerbread creations during the 37th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! See the contest-winning entries, cast a vote for People’s Choice, and play iSpy Gingerbread. This year’s theme is “A Critter Christmas.” December 3-30, during museum hours. ADMISSION FEES Exhibit […]
9th Annual Wee Christmas Exhibit Opening
9th Annual Wee Christmas Exhibit Opening
Visit a delightful neighborhood of dollhouses and miniatures this holiday season at the 9th Annual Wee Christmas Dollhouses & Miniatures Show at Historic Kenmore! Admire and awe over highly-detailed replica dollhouses – including one of Kenmore itself – and miniatures in the Crowninshield Museum. Share memories of your dollhouse with your family as you explore […]
Mary Washington House Holiday Open House
Mary Washington House Holiday Open House
Tour the Mary Washington House in the spirit of the 18th- century Christmas. Shop for unique gifts in the museum store while sipping hot cider and sampling Mary Washington’s famous gingerbread. The museum store will be hosting a special holiday sale for this one day only. With a delightfully curated selection of gifts, getting a […]
Santa’s Gift of Music
Santa’s Gift of Music
A family-friendly concert featuring the storybook ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas set to music…and a special visit from Santa.
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Puss ‘N Boots Performed by Stafford Players and OZ by Dixon-Smith Middle School
Stafford High School will present the Stafford Players in "Puss 'N Boots," a 45-minute play geared to elementary school-aged audiences, followed by "Oz" for middle school-aged audiences and up. There will be a break between the two performances. With ogres, cats and queens tangled in the pursuit of staying true to one's heart, "Puss 'N […]
Celebration of Christ
Celebration of Christ
Enjoy an environment that celebrates the girt of our Savior. Start the holidays with your focus on Christ. Nativity displays, artwork of our savior, live music and activities for kids.
Happy “Paw”lidays
Happy “Paw”lidays
Bring your furry friend to visit Santa and make an ornament. $5 per pup for City of Fredericksburg residents. $6 per pup for non-city residents. For information contact Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events, 540-372-1086, FXBGParks.com.
Stafford County Tree Lighting
Stafford County Tree Lighting
Evening Highlights Musical Performances by School Choirs/Bands throughout the evening Parade featuring marching band, floats, and other entertainment Santa on site for photos and visits Tree Lighting 3rd Annual Tree Lighting Welcome the holiday season with Stafford County’s 3rd annual Tree Lighting Festival held at the George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center on Friday, December […]
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Rappahannock Model Railroaders Annual Christmas Train Show
Please join us at our 26th Annual Christmas Train Show. The show will feature operating train layouts, model train vendors, and activities for the young. Dates: Saturday - December 09, 2023 - 9am to 5pm and Sunday - December 10, 2023 - 10am to 4pm. Cost of admission: Adults $10; Youth aged 13-17, $5; Children […]
Winter Kids Market
Winter Kids Market
The Winter Kids Market will be held at the Dorothy Hart Community Center. This market is for children from 8-15yrs old to sell their homemade items in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Farmers Market. Admission is FREE.
Holiday Open House
Holiday Open House
The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation hosts a free Holiday Open House at The Lewis Store on Caroline Street.
Pictures with Santa
Pictures with Santa
Reserve a time slot for pictures with Santa in front of a festive holiday Fredericksburg backdrop. Bring your own camera for your pictures! Volunteers will available to help you take family photos. Kids will have time to chat with Santa. Tickets are $5. One ticket is needed per family. In the time slot reserved, you will […]
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Pictures with Santa
Pictures with Santa
Reserve a time slot for pictures with Santa in front of a festive holiday Fredericksburg backdrop. Bring your own camera for your pictures! Volunteers will available to help you take family photos. Kids will have time to chat with Santa. Tickets are $5. One ticket is needed per family. In the time slot reserved, you will […]
Holiday Pops “Home for the Holidays”
Holiday Pops “Home for the Holidays”
Experience the warmth and excitement of a hometown holiday that only the Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra (FSO) can provide! Enjoy classics such as "Sleigh Ride" and "Jingle Bells", traditional Strauss waltzes, and even a new version of "O Come, O Come Emanuel" for electric guitar and orchestra! As a special treat, the FSO will be joined […]
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Turkeys & Toys
Turkeys & Toys
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank will be holding its third annual Turkeys & Toys holiday drive-through food distribution on Saturday, December 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. Those who can benefit from free turkeys, toys, and other foods for the holidays are welcome to attend. Turkeys and toys will […]
Live Nativity
Live Nativity
Grace United Methodist Church on Elk Ridge Road in Hartwood is hosting a Live Nativity on Saturday Dec 16 from 1-3pm. Fun and Free for the whole family. Come pet the animals, make some crafts, and enjoy cookies and Hot Cocoa before the Stafford Christmas parade. For more information call, 540-684-3535
Stafford County Christmas Parade
Stafford County Christmas Parade
Time to sign up to be part of the Stafford County Christmas Parade on December 16, 2023 at 3 PM, rain or shine. The location is GEICO Boulevard on Rt. 17. All proceeds benefit the Stafford Sheriff's Department, Shop with a Cop program. Please see the StaffordChristmasParade.com website for sign-up information. All local businesses, groups, […]
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Fredericksburg’s Santa Run
Bring your family to see Mr. & Mrs. Claus spread holiday cheer throughout the city!
KidzChristmas at Ebenezer Church
KidzChristmas at Ebenezer Church
Start Christmas week with KidzChristmas - a special event for the whole family at Ebenezer Church in Stafford. Join us on Monday, December 18 at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary for a program of Christmas music and scripture featuring the Ebenezer KidzChoir. Afterward, step outside to experience our Living Nativity. Meet Mary and Joseph, visit […]
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Christmas Eve with Ebenezer Church
Christmas Eve with Ebenezer Church
You’re invited to celebrate Christmas Eve at Ebenezer Church in Stafford on Sunday, December 24! Traditional services will be held at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM with music from the Ebenezer Choir. A Modern service will be held at 4:00 PM with music from the Ebenezer Band. Nursery will be available for children ages 0-3. […]
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First Day Hike
First Day Hike
Start the New Year off right by spending the first day out in nature! Bring out the whole family to take a hike on one of the many trails at Motts Run Reservoir. Come out to this event anytime between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The First Day Hike at Motts Run is completely free! […]
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