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Dog Days at Ferry Farm

George Washington's Ferry Farm 268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

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. ADMISSION$5 for adultsFree for children 17 & under Tickets can be […]

$5

Fall Family Fun Day

Featuring Hay Rides, a Pumpkin Carving Contest, Turkey Squat Bingo, a Barn Dance… and much more!

Annual Old Dominion Humane Society Fall Festival

Old Dominion Humane Society 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksksburg, VA

  Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) will have plenty of treats at the Annual ODHS Fall Festival from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 12. The rescue dogs will get in on the fun with costumes and a chance to mingle with visitors. The event is free to the public and located outside […]

Mini Mornings at the Museum: Halloween Fun!

Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Mini Mornings at the Museum: Halloween Fun! 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 […]

$12

The Fredericksburg Area Museum Evening with an Expert: Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad Historical Society

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

The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce our fall Evening with an Expert Lecture Series presented by Lewis Insurance Associates. This season’s series discusses topics closely related to FAM’s current exhibitions: A Monumental Weight: The Auction Block in Fredericksburg Virginia Linking North and South: Fredericksburg’s Historic Railroad and Out and About: Fredericksburg’s Walk […]

$20

Western North Carolina Relief Opportunity

Northern Neck Auto Parts 9003 Kings Highway, King George, VA, United States

-WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RELIEF OPPORTUNITY- Attention all who are able to help - Please bring any canned food & water donations you can contribute to the trailer located at: NORTHERN NECK AUTO PARTS 9003 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 We'll be continuously replacing this trailer with an empty one when full and conveying the […]

Rabies Clinic

9104 courthouse road

Spotsylvania County is hosting its annual Rabies Clinic on Saturday, October 19th from 8AM-12PM at the Holbert Building! This is a great opportunity to get your pets vaccinated and their dog tag(s) all at the same time! You can pre-register today at the Spotsylvania Treasurer's Office to avoid waiting in any lines the day of […]

FXBG Pet Palooza

Fredericksburg Convention Center 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

We will have plenty for the whole family – bring your fur babies out to Pet Palooza to see the latest and greatest in merchandise, treats, toys and more. We’ll have activities for your pets as well as meet & greet areas for your pups to socialize. Meet and greet other pets, stretch those legs […]

Preschool Palette

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

These thoughtfully curated classes celebrate the experience of discovery. Preschool Palette nurtures your child’s creative spirit through engaging books, colorful garden walks, and open-ended art exploration. Year-round program; themes change monthly.

Finding Fall at Caledon State Park

Caledon State Park 11617 Caledon Road, King George, VA, United States

Where Caledon State Park, 11617 Caledon Rd., King George, VA 22485. Visitor Center When Oct. 19, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Enjoy a pleasant wagon ride through the park as we look for signs of fall. Relax in the splendor of the woods as migrations commence and leaves begin to change. We'll take a short hike […]

Sunken Road Walking Tour

Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitors Center 1013 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA

Sunken Road Walking Tours; Saturdays & Sundays through October, 10:30 am & 2 pm, 45 minutes Meet at the battle painting outside the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center (1013 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA) Why did the Battle of Fredericksburg happen in December 1862? Join a guided tour of the one of the most iconic and recognized […]

Brock Road PTA Fall Festival

Brock Road Elementary School 10207 Brock Road, Spotsylvania, VA, United States

Games, bounce houses, food trucks, emergency vehicles to explore and more! Open to the public! Get your tickets early and save!

$12

Greater Fredericksburg Out of the Darkness Walk

Pratt Park 120 River Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Fredericksburg Out of the Darkness Walk is 19 October 2024 at John J. Pratt Park in Stafford, VA.  The walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in raising awareness for suicide prevention and helps raise funds and provide resources for suicide prevention.

Free

Downtown Movies in the Park

Riverfront Park

Fredericksburg Main Street is excited to present the Downtown Movies in the Park series at Riverfront Park! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for this fun, family-friendly event. Hocus Pocus Saturday, October 19, 5:30pm 701 Sophia st FREE!

Creepy Crawly Carnival

Rappahannock YMCA 10545 Kings Hwy, King George

Join us for a spine-tingling day of fun at the YMCA’s Creepy Crawly Carnival! Perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike, this annual event features a variety of games, spooky activities, and delightful surprises that will keep everyone entertained. From thrilling haunted houses, trunk or treats, to festive fall games, there’s something for the whole family! […]

Gothic Ghosts

Rising Sun Tavern 1304 Caroline St,, Fredericksburg, VA

Join us for Gothic Ghosts at the Rising Sun Tavern as we take a glimpse into how a friendly challenge gave us two of the biggest influences on modern horror writing. With live readings of the Fantasmagornia, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and John Polidori’s The Vampyr, this event is sure to bring chills and thrills. In […]

$30

Loisann’s Day

Maury Park Corner of William St and Kenmore Ave, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

Join Loisann’s Hope House and Olde Towne Butcher for a delicious event that supports local families in need! Enjoy sliders crafted by your favorite downtown chefs from Casey’s, Eats, Harry’s Alehouse, Mason Dixon, Sammy T’s, and Rebellion! This family-friendly festival will feature local vendors, a moon bounce, a DJ, and plenty of fun for all […]

$25

Caroline Community Theatre Presents – Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE

Caroline Community Theatre 7278 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA, United States

An evening of three acts set in the Plaza Hotel. In Visitor from Mamaroneck, a middle-aged married couple tries to rekindle their dying spark. In Visitor from Hollywood, a film producer invites his childhood sweetheart to a hotel for sex. In Visitor from Forest Hills, a bride has locked herself in the bathroom on her wedding day, with […]

$20.00 – $40.00

Drag Me to the Museum: Fredericksburg Ghost Stories

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

The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce Drag Me to the Museum: Fredericksburg Ghost Stories. Come join local drag performer, Shenandoah, as she retells some of Fredericksburg’s spookiest ghost stories with a twist. Discover local specters such as Chatham Manor’s Lady in White. Who knew that ghosts could be this glamorous! Shenandoah (she/her) […]

Downtown Costume Stroll to Kick Off Treats on the Streets

Downtown VRE Caroline Street & Frederick Street, Fredericksburg, United States

Meet up in the VRE Park and Ride Lot B for donuts, photo opps, games, and family fun before we line up in our costumes to "stroll" down Caroline Street. Families and friends of all ages will leisurely stroll from the VRE parking lot and end at Market Square. Strollers and wagons are welcome (bikes […]