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Christmas Eve Services

Andrew Chapel UMC 1732 Brooke Road, STAFFORD, VA

Christmas Eve Services:  10 a.m. and Candlelight at 7:30 p.m.

Free

Small Business Saturday Craft Show

Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge 803 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

Craft Show featuring local Artisans with hand crafted items.

Bowling Green’s Tinsel Town Market

All ABOARD! Join us this year for Tinsel Town Market from Town Hall to Chase Street for a unique open-air market and enjoy the festivities as the entire Town turns into a Christmas Village. The Market will feature the best of the best vendors to help find gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Handmades, […]

160th Anniversary Mine Run Program

Three different events at three locations! All are free and open to the public! 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Author Signing: Eastern National is hosting an author signing at the Chancellorsville Visitor Center from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Author Chris Mackowski is signing his Emerging Civil War book, The Greatest Battle Never Fought: The Mine Run Campaign, November […]

Free

The Enslaved Community Tour at James Madison’s Montpelier

James Madison's Montpelier 11407 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station

Long considered a taboo subject, slavery is a paradox of America: a slave-holding nation that declared to the world that “all men are created equal.” On this outdoor walking tour, visit the sites where multiple generations of Montpelier’s enslaved community lived, loved, and labored, and learn about the varied experiences of those individuals who endured […]

Prices vary

Holiday Open House at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD, United States

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 […]

Free

Northern Neck Free Admission Day at Stratford Hall

Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA

Northern Neck Free Day & Museum Store Sunday returns to Stratford Hall! For the residents of the Northern Neck (Westmoreland, King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, & Essex counties), enjoy free admission for a self-guided audio tour of the Great House and to explore the historic grounds. Explore the over 1,800 acres with access to the […]

Woodland Hike

Gari Melchers Home 224 Washington St, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

Woodland Hike Held the last Sunday of every month. Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these hikes explore the site's beautiful woodland trails. Terrain is varied and can be wet; sturdy footwear is recommended. Dogs not permitted.

The Brisben Center Jazz Jam

Central Rappahannock Regional Library 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

Join us at Brisben Jazz Jam, an evening of music and compassion, raising funds for the largest regional homeless shelter in the area, the Brisben Center, dedicated to providing essential support to members within your community.

Free

SantaCon

Water's End Brewery @ Fredericksburg Square 525 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

Register to join us on a pub crawl to multiple restaurants/bar stops. Dress in your most festive holiday outfits and enjoy drinks, appetizers, raffle prizes, and live music! Complimentary Santa hats gifted to all who participate, along with munchies and a complimentary drink at each location. Must be 21+ to participate. Date: December 1st, 2023 Time: 3:00pm […]

$50

Pictures with Santa

Fredericksburg Visitor Center 706 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

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 […]

$5

Eighth Annual Merry Trees Exhibit Open House

Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

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 […]

Fredericksburg First Friday

FXBG First Friday is an event that happens on the first Friday of every month that celebrates the amazing art, community, and vibrancy of Downtown Fredericksburg. It is a collaboration between galleries and art events, retailers, restaurants, and nonprofits in the downtown district that works to showcase the art in all we do. Visit Downtown […]

The String Queens

Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg

The String Queens (TSQ), A DC-based Trio will perform at the University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium. This event is Free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Free

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.

Free

Adoption Event

Petsmart Cosner's Corner 9751 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, United States

Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue will host an Adoption Event on 12/2 at Petsmart.

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.

46th Annual Spotsylvania Christmas Parade

Spotsylvania Courthouse Village 9010 Old Battlefield Blvd , Spotsylvania, VA, United States

Free event at the Spotsylvania Courthouse District. Contact Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation to participate by November 9th.

Orange Christmas Parade

Main Street & Taylor Park, Orange, W Main St, Orange, VA, United States

Orange Rotary Christmas Parade Saturday, December 2, 2023, 4:30PM Theme: Winter Wonderland

Fredericksburg Christmas Parade

Downtown Fredericksburg 600-900 Block of Caroline Street, Fredericksburg

The Fredericksburg Christmas Parade will be held rain, shine or snow in downtown Fredericksburg on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 5:30pm. In the highly unusual event that severe weather requires a cancellation, we will notify people through our Fred Alerts “Events Notification” list. We would also post notifications on Facebook @FredParksRec. The parade will not […]