August 1
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Weekends 12 noon to 10:00 PM Weekdays 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$$$
“Law Enforcement/First Responders Appreciation Night” – Any person with valid law enforcement or first responder ID will receive one (1) complimentary daily admission ticket
Music on the Steps
7-8 pm, FREE
Front steps of the CRRL Fredericksburg branch
Registration opens for Sept. 24
Paleontology Excursion at Stratford Hall
August 2
National Night Out for Safety
Spotsylvania Towne Centre
5-8 pm, FREE
National Night Out for Safety
King George
5-8 pm, FREE
National Night Out for Safety
Culpeper
5-8 pm, FREE
The Ole Country Store
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Weekends 12 noon to 10:00 PM Weekdays 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$$$
“$5.00 Tuesday”. All general admission tickets in all age groups are $5.00.
Twighlight History for Kids
Aug 2- 4, $75
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Ages 8-12
August 3
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Weekends 12 noon to 10:00 PM Weekdays 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$$$
“College Night” – Any person with a valid college ID will receive one (1) complimentary daily admission ticket valid on Wednesday, August 3 only
August 4
PATH Foundation’s FREE Ice Cream Pop Up Event
1-2 pm
Bright Spot Playground
Aspire Christian Theatre’s The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
6 pm, FREE, bring cash for bake sale
New City Fellowship
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Weekends 12 noon to 10:00 PM Weekdays 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$$$
“Educators Appreciation Night” – Any person with a valid school system/education ID will receive one (1) complimentary daily admission ticket valid on Thursday, August 4 only.
August 5
Junior Ranger: Outdoor Skills (Ages 8-10)
Widewater State Park, $10
9 am – 3 pm
Find Your Spot Book Kick Off Party
Spotsylvania County Museum
10 am – 3 pm, FREE
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Weekends 12 noon to 10:00 PM Weekdays 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$$$
Family First Fridays – Stratford Hall
$15 per adults and $10 per child (ages 6 to 13), children 5 and under are free
Pre-registration is encouraged
Slaughter of the Mountain
Culpeper
Friday Movie Matinees: Jurassic Park
Salem Church Library
2-4 pm
Beginner Crafts: Seed Bead Jewelry
CRRL – Fredericksburg Location
10 am – 12 noon, Registration required, FREE
Virginia is for Adventurers Scavenger Hunt 2022
2 – 4 pm
Fredericksburg Visitor Center
End of Summer Bash – State Climb
4-8 pm
FXBG First Friday
5-9 pm
Aspire Christian Theatre’s The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
6 pm, FREE, bring cash for bake sale
New City Fellowship
Culpeper First Friday
4:00 – 7:30 pm
Sounds of Summer Concert
Market Square, 6:30-8:30 pm
FREE
August 6
Talents FXBG Moana Jr.
Fredericksburg Academy
Shows at 3 pm & 6 pm
$7 + $1.23 convenience fee for online orders/ 3 & Under FREE
Paddles & Palettes
Widewater State Park
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Standard parking fees + $20/person
Back to School Foam & Pool Bash
Dorris Buffet Pool
8-10 pm
$3/pp
August 7
Book Signing & Opussum Festivities at Possum-bilities
1-3 pm
AMF Bowling Kids Fest
1 – 5 pm
1 hour of FREE bowling/shoe rentals for kids under 18
Fredericksburg Food Co-op Bag Bee
2-3:30 pm
Talents FXBG Moana Jr.
Fredericksburg Academy
Shows at 3 pm & 6 pm
$7 + $1.23 convenience fee for online orders/ 3 & Under FREE
August 8
Possum Storytime
10-11 am, 211 William Street
Fun storytime, animal experience and craft
Music on the Steps
7-8 pm, FREE
Front steps of the CRRL Fredericksburg branch
August 9
National Marine Corps Museum Preschool Playdate: Space
10:00am-12:00pm, FREE
Participants can color their own Astronaut Chesty the Bulldog, design their own rocket ship, and more!
August 10
Bark in the Park
Fred Nats
7:05 pm, $5 pooch pass
Annual Brandy Station Fireman’s Fair
6 – 10 pm
August 11
Gari Melchers’ Birthday Celebration
10 am – 5 pm, Admission is $2
Cake will be served
Messy Church Hillcrest UMC
6-8 pm, FREE, dinner served
Annual Brandy Station Fireman’s Fair
6 – 10 pm
August 12
Sounds of Summer Concert
Market Square, 6:30-8:30 pm
FREE
Annual Brandy Station Fireman’s Fair
6 – 11 pm
Moonlit Kayaking
Curtis Memorial Park
8-10:30 pm, $$$
Owl Pellet Dissection
Westmoreland State Park
Parking fees + $10
5-6 pm
Full Moon Kayak
Caledon State Park
7:30-10 pm
$5 parking plus $19/solo, $25/tandem
August 13
Kids Fishing Day
Widewater State Park
9-11 am
Parking fees apply
National Marine Corps Museum Family Day: Marines in Space
10 am – 1 pm, FREE
Sunset Kayak
Caledon State Park
7:00-9:30 pm
$5 parking plus $19/solo, $25/tandem
Guided Sunset Paddle
Leesylvania State Park
7-9 pm
$15 per person; $9 per person for a group of 4 or more
Annual Brandy Station Fireman’s Fair
1 – midnight
August 15
Music on the Steps
7-8 pm, FREE
Front steps of the CRRL Fredericksburg branch
Pony Riding Camp
Haven Hill Farm
10 – 11:30 am
Ages 5-12, $20
August 16
Hands on History Museum of Culpeper History
10:30 am
FREE, ages 2-5
August 17
Pony Riding Camp
Haven Hill Farm
10 – 11:30 am
Ages 5-12, $20
August 18
Fredericksburg Concert Band in Hurkamp Park
7 pm, FREE
August 19
Pony Riding Camp
Haven Hill Farm
10 – 11:30 am
Ages 5-12, $20
Sounds of Summer Concert
Market Square, 6:30-8:30 pm
FREE
Salem Fields Community Church Outdoor Movie
7:30-9:30 pm
FREE, bring your own snacks or purchase at event
Marsh Kayak Tour
Caledon State Park
10 am – 12:30 pm
$5 parking plus $19/solo, $25/tandem
WPER Summer Movie Night
Merchant Square
5:30 pm, FREE
August 20
Hot Air Balloon Festival and Barnstorming Airshow
6 am – 7 pm, $$
Log Cabin Storytime at Motts Run Reservoir
Motts Run Reservoir
11 am, FREE
POPSICLES with Ponies, Pigs & Puppies
Haven Hills Farm
$5 donation per family
Come between 10 am – 2 pm
Back to School Bash
King George
12 – 5 pm
7th Annual Colonial Beach Water Fest
10 am – 4 pm
Eagle Kayak Tour
Caledon State Park
9 – 11:30 am
$5 parking plus $19/solo, $25/tandem
Fredericksburg Foam Flingers
12:30 pm, $10 to play
3411 Shannon Park Drive, Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Porch Fest
10 am – 4 pm
$5 per adult and child over 10
August 21
Wildlife Wagon Ride
Caledon State Park
2-4 pm
$5 parking plus $3/person, $8/family
August 22
Music on the Steps
7-8 pm, FREE
Front steps of the CRRL Fredericksburg branch
August 23
Belmont’s Preschool Palette
10-11 am, 2-5 years old with adult
$12/per pair
August 24
Belmont’s Preschool Palette
10-11 am, 2-5 years old with adult
$12/per pair
Ice Cream with the Spotsylvania Sheriff
Jimmy T’s
5:30 – 7:30 pm
August 25
Belmont’s Preschool Palette
10-11 am, 2-5 years old with adult
$12/per pair
Menokin Summer Hangout
5-7 pm
August 26
Sounds of Summer Concert
Market Square, 6:30-8:30 pm
FREE
Paleontology Excursion at Stratford Hall
9 am – 3 pm
Cost: $35 per adults and $30 per child (ages 8 to 13)
Limited spots available and pre-registration is required
August 27
Belmont’s Preschool Palette
10-11 am, 2-5 years old with adult
$12/per pair
Shoreline Kayak
Caledon State Park
3-5:30 pm
$5 parking plus $19/solo, $25/tandem
August 28
Guided Woodland Hike
2-3:30 pm
FREE
FREE Community Celebration
Wilderness Presidential Resort
Pre-register
Sunset Kayak
Caledon State Park
6-8:30 pm
$5 parking plus $19/solo, $25/tandem
August 29
Marsupial Mondays
Possum-bilities Store
211 William Street
12-5 pm
Wear anything with a marsupial on it and receive 15% off store purchase
Meet a possum from Awesome Possumz!
Music on the Steps
7-8 pm, FREE
Front steps of the CRRL Fredericksburg branch
August 31
Learn with me Day: Boy Before Legend
Ferry Farm
Ages 5-12 and caregiver
$10 per child/$5 caregiver
Family Adventures VA 