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Holiday Open House at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
Holiday Open House at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
We're kicking off the opening of the holiday season inside the museum and Keeper’s Quarters here at Piney Point Lighthouse with family activities, refreshments and more. This event is a special opening that encourages the public of all ages to come experience this unique Christmas setting in the museum. Free admission & refreshments available for […]
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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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Hope Presbyterian Church Craft and Vendor Fair
Hope Presbyterian Church Craft and Vendor Fair
Come out and shop for Christmas at our 8th annual Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair. We have both hand-crafted items and direct sales companies represented with jewelry, handbags, blankets, woodcrafts, food items, knitted and crocheted gifts, and more! Food truck on site for lunch, and door prizes available.
Orange Holiday Village
Orange Holiday Village
There will be baked goods, craft vendors, artisans, and Santa at the Train Station in Orange, 122 E Main St, on December 2 and 16 from 12:00-4:00 pm. Come enjoy the day and support our local vendors and shops.
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 Exhibit
37th Annual Gingerbread Exhibit
It's opening weekend of the 37th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! Enjoy the whimsical sights and delicious smells of wondrously festive gingerbread creations, see the contest-winning entries, cast a vote for People’s Choice, and play iSpy Gingerbread. This year’s theme is “A Critter Christmas.” ADMISSION FEES Exhibit Only, Purchase […]
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 […]
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Wee Christmas Dollhouse & Minatures Exhibit
DECEMBER 3-30 DURING MUSEUM HOURS 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 […]
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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 […]
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol Presented by Stage Door Productions Ebenezer Scrooge, obsessed with solitude and greed, collides in a nightmare with his own youth and his lost love. In this traditional theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens’s story, Scrooge is visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come in A Christmas […]
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 […]
The Nutcracker
Start a new holiday tradition... Come and enjoy the magic of "The Nutcracker" from the areas longest running Ballet Company. The Fredericksburg Ballet Centre's annual Nutcracker performance will be held at James Monroe High School on Saturday, December 9th at 2:00pm and Sunday, December 10th at 2:00pm. Tickets may be purchased at FBC. Monday-Thursday 4-9, […]
161st Anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg
161st Anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg
The National Park Service commemorates the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg with guided programs on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. The programs will examine the battle, and will discuss how these events affect and translate to modern day. All programs are free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, programs may be altered […]
Chrismond Party
Chrismond Party
Share in the story of the Chrismond Christmas tree. Make a Chrismond decoration to take home. Share in fun, games and a snack. This is for all ages.
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 […]
Orange Holiday Village
Orange Holiday Village
There will be baked goods, craft vendors, artisans, and Santa at the Train Station in Orange, 122 E Main St, on December 16 from 12:00-4:00 pm. Come enjoy the day and support our local vendors and shops.
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
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Christmas Concert: Behold, A New Joy!
Christmas Concert: Behold, A New Joy!
Experience the ultimate holiday event of the season! Soundwaves Chorale proudly presents "Behold, A New Joy!" - an unforgettable celebration of Christmas, new beginnings and perseverance. Featuring captivating choral performances, immerse yourself in the uplifting spirit of the holiday season. Colonial Beach Baptist Church, 10 Garfield Ave, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
Christmas Music at St. George’s Church
Christmas Music at St. George’s Church
The St. George Chamber Music Series continues its tradition of fine music in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. The popular series brings a variety of talented regional and national performers to the beautiful nave of St. George’s Episcopal Church in historic Old Town Fredericksburg for an afternoon of “beautiful music in a beautiful space”. Admission for all events in […]
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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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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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