MONTHLY
Possumbilities
Stop by to see a real opossum and more (Biscuit the Pug, Big Mama the tarantula, Merlin the cat, and more). Schedule varies.
They also have a scavenger hunt for kids.
Story times the 2nd Sunday of the month.
All FREE!
Fredericksburg Area Museum
Museum admission is FREE for 2025
$5 movies at
EVO Theaters
All Day Tuesdays, except for school holidays
EVO is no longer in Fredericksburg. It was purchased by Hooky Entertainment. They may still be offering discounted movies on Tuesdays.
$2 double scoops on Tuesdays at Battlefield Country Store
$3 Double Scoops at J’s Pizza Subs and Cafe
Every Wednesday
Reclaim Arcade
Tickets are $5 off on Thursdays and before noon on Saturdays and Sundays!
Ukulele Jamming
Fredericksburg Food Co-op
1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7 pm
Novice or experienced | Everyone is welcome
Indoor Play Park
Dorothy Hart Community Center
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am
$3/resident or $4/non-resident
Aug. 20 – Dec. 17, 2025
MILESTONES PLAY GYM & PEDIATRIC THERAPY
www.milestonesgym.com
Offers child-led play experiences in their indoor play gym for children up to age 5 several times per week, as well as weekly yoga, music, playschool & other small groups. More information, including dates & times on their website.
Cafe Moms
2nd Wednesday of every month
Massad Family YMCA
2-3:30 pm
Open to the community | Meet other moms of all stages and ages
$10 | Refreshments and childcare provided
Registration required for childcare drop-off
Stroll and Roll Thursdays
Cavalier Family Skating Center
10 am – Noon
$4/per child, Parents FREE
Bring your favorite ride on toy or play in the Play Zone.
Preschool Playtime
Culpeper County Fieldhouse
Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-11 am.
Admission is $5.
Urban Air has a Toddler Jump Time on Thursdays from 9 am – 1 pm. The cost is $14.99 plus you must have their socks ($3.49). If you plan to go monthly, you can purchase a membership for $12.99/month. You must commit for a year.
King George Tot Time
King George Citizens Center
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am | Free play, snack, and craft
$3/pp | Ages 0-5, 1 and under are FREE
Paragon Gymnastics has a Preschool Open Gym on Wed, Sat, and Sun.
Times vary | Ages 5 and under | $10/hr
Finding Friends Preschool Playgroup
Massad Family YMCA
Wednesdays, 1-2 pm, FREE
Specifically for children ages 2-5 with special needs and their siblings
Spectrum Sea Turtles – Not currently happening
Massad Family YMCA
Fridays, 4-5 pm, FREE
Aquatics program geared toward people on the autism spectrum.
Rikki’s Refuge
Open the last Saturday of every month for FREE visits
12-2 pm
No reservations
One Dollar Skate Nights at Cavalier Family Skate Center in Stafford.
Wednesdays from 6-9 pm
$1 Admission | $4 skate rental
Admission fee is only for those skating.
Homeschool Skate
Cavalier Family Skating Center
Tuesdays from 1-4 pm
$5-admission, $4 skate rental
Admission charge is only for those skating.
FXBG Hockey offers FREE Learn 2 Skate and Learn 2 Play Hockey classes for the Community EVERY Saturday!
FREE Ticket Tuesday — Tickets are FREE
Museum of the Bible
The last Tuesday of every month is FREE Admission
College Climb Night is at Rapp Rocks Climbing Gym every Thursday evening starting at 4 pm. $19 day passes and free rentals. Must have a valid student ID.
- Lowe’s offers FREE in-store children’s workshops each month (dates vary), but you MUST pre-register for these. There is no painting involved.
- Home Depot offers FREE in-store children’s workshops the first Saturday of the month from 9 am – Noon while supplies last. Pre-registration is offered but not required. Paint is also provided if your children want to paint.
- JcPenney’s Kids Zone offers FREE crafts the 2nd Saturday of each month from 11 am – Noon.
- Micahels offers FREE Craft Sunday Make Break Events. These in-store events happen between 2-4 pm. Check their schedule as they do offer some Saturday events.
- Free books for children (12 and under) at a Rappahannock Goodwill location. Every child aged 12 and under gets any book of their choosing for FREE! Valid every Friday starting 9/6/24. Find a Goodwill near you at http://www.fredgoodwill.org
SPECIAL AUGUST DEALS
Teachers get in FREE during August at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC! Plus, bring up to 6 guests at 30% off. Just show your Teacher ID or pay stub at admissions.
Back-to-School Special at HCK Hot Chicken for the month of August. Free kids’ meal with any combo purchase. Plus, students and teachers with valid ID get a FREE cookie or brookie.
CALENDAR
Aug. 1
Wright Way Productions Women and Kids Expo
Spotsylvania Towne Centre
10 am – 6 pm
Fun Fest
Porter Branch Library
10:30 am – Noon
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
5-10 pm
First Friday
Downtown Frederickburg
5-8:30 pm
(Meet 2 owls at LibertyTown Arts Workshop from 6-8 pm)
Sounds of Summer Concerts
FAM Market Square
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Aug. 2
Paul’s Bakery Doughnut Giveaway
Morton’s Power Equipment
9 – 11 am
Home Depot Kids Workshop
9 am – Noon | FREE
Summer Scholastic Chess Tournament
Fredericksburg Academy
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
$7 registration
Open to all Spotsylvania K-12 students
80th Anniversary of Doris Mae
Culpeper Regional Airport
9:30 am
The ceremony begins at 10:15 am. Free food and cake.
Hope Experience
120 Auction Dr., Fredericksburg
10 am
Shoes, Groceries, Family Portraits, Haircuts, Hot Meals, and more!
Family Field Day
Massad YMCA
10 am – 2 pm
Kickoff to Classroom Event
Messick’s Farm Market
10 am – 2 pm
FREE Event
Back 2 School Summit
Zion Fredericksburg
10 am – 2 pm
Pre-register
Spotsy Summer Classic Car Show and Vendor Market
7100 Steckler Way, Fredericksburg
10 am – 2 pm
Historic Germanna Public Open House
Historic Germanna, Public archaeology day
10 am – 3 pm
Ready 4 Class Back to School Event
Fred Nats Stadium
10 am – 3 pm
Pre-register for K-12
BrickFair
Dulles Expo Center
10 am – 5 pm
Wright Way Productions Women and Kids Expo
Spotsylvania Towne Centre
10 am – 6 pm
Back to School Giveaway
She Lease A Party | 504 Westwood Office Park
11 am – 1 pm
Limit one backpack per student
Back to School Bash
E Davis St. Parking Lot in Culpeper
11 am – 2 pm
FREE admission | Open to all surrounding counties
Back-to-School Event
Target
11 am – 4 pm
2nd Chance Reptile Expo
Possum-bilities
12 – 4 pm
FREE
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
1-10 pm
Aug. 3
BrickFair
Dulles Expo Center
10 am – 4 pm
Wright Way Productions Women and Kids Expo
Spotsylvania Towne Centre
10 am – 6 pm
Back-to-School Event
Target
11 am – 4 pm
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
1-10 pm
Back to School Party
Culpeper Baptist Church
4-6 pm
Pizza, playground, moon bounce
Aug. 4
FREE National Park Day
Entrance fee to National Parks is waived today
Great American Outdoors Act Signing Day
FREE Pop-Up Demo
The Bunny Hive Fredericksburg
At A and B Creative Events Center
10 am – Noon
Limited to 10 families | Must pre-register
Haircuts in the Library
Fredericksburg Branch
10 am – Noon
FREE Ice Cream Day
Flare Restaurant and Lounge
4-9 pm
First 100 guests get a free scoop
No purchase necessary
Music on the Steps
Fredericksburg Branch Library
6:30-7:30 pm
Aug. 5
Reading with a Ranger
Chancellorsvile Battlefield Visitor Center
10 am
Storytime and craft | FREE
National Night Out
Culpeper, 16358 Competition Dr.
5-7:30 pm
National Night Out for Safety
Spotsylvania Towne Centre
5-8 pm
Family Night at Freddy’s
5-8 pm
Free Kids Meal with an Adult Combo Meal Purchase, raffles and giveaways, fun activities and more!
Aug. 6
Your Hometown Pop-up Stop
WPER Station
Papa John’s
12 – 2 pm
Fun Fest
Cooper Branch
2-3 pm
Aug. 7
Come Meet Clover the Cow!
Brooke Farms, 33285 Mason Road, Locust Grove
7:30 am – 2 pm
Free admission and Free parking
Fred Books Teacher Pop-up
10 am – 4 pm
FREE
Art After Hours
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
6-8 pm
Aug. 8
Sounds of Summer Concerts
FAM Market Square
6:30 – 8:30 pm
August 9
Get a FREE Krispy Kreme donut when you wear Crocs.
Celebrate the Commonwealth Day of Play
Download the Day of Play activity sheet–follow link
Complete at least 3 activities
Bring the completed sheet to the Park Office/Visitor Center and receive a FREE parking pass to use at your next visit.
Cars and Coffee
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
8 – 11 am
Free Haircuts for Kids K-12
Pete’s Barbershop at Sheehy of Fredericksburg
8 am – 4 pm
Plus, enjoy a FREE meal
Plein Air Days
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
8 am – 5 pm
FREE
FREE Game of Bowling and Shoes
National Bowling Day
Uptown Alley Manassas and Uptown Alley Richmond
10 – 11 am
Back to School Event
Taters Corner
10 am – 6 pm
Kids can decorate a pencil bag | FREE
Kids Craft Corner
JcPenney
11 am – Noon
Patawomeck Back to School Bash
Patawomeck Museum and Cultural Center
11 am – 4 pm
Watermelon Bash!
Eden Try Winery
12 – 5 pm
FREE entry
Authentic Force on Force Re-enactment
Nine Hours in Hell
Cedar Mountain Battlefield, Rapidan, VA
Battle at 1 pm
For Birthday Snakes!
Motts Run Reservoir
2-4 pm
FREE
Ninja Challenge Stafford Ninjaversary Celebration
Ninja Challenge Stafford
2 – 5 pm
FREE to attend
End of Summer Carnival
515 Pratt Street, Fredericksburg
2-6 pm
$5 admission/family
Western Day
Mountain Run Winery
2-7:30 pm
FREE
3 Years of Climbing Chaos
Rapp Rocks
4-10 pm
Aug. 10
Haircuts in the Library
Fredericksburg Branch Library
10 am – 1 pm
Back to School Event
Taters Corner
10 am – 4 pm
Kids can decorate a pencil bag | FREE
2nd Annual Back to School Event
The Mane Attraction
12-3 pm
Free backpacks, free school supplies, free haircuts
For all students grades K-12
Authentic Force on Force Re-enactment
Nine Hours in Hell
Cedar Mountain Battlefield, Rapidan, VA
Battle at 12:30 pm
Aug. 11
Music on the Steps
Fredericksburg Branch Library
6:30-7:30 pm
Aug. 12
Homeschool Tuesday
Chuck E. Cheese
Open – 4 pm
90-minutes of gameplay, soft drinks & E-Tickets for just $11.99
Tuesday is for Toddlers
Spotsylvania Towne Centre Food Court
10 – 11 am
Interactive story time, crafts, + snacks
Aug. 13
Your Hometown Pop-up Stop
WPER Station
12 – 4 pm
Aug. 14
Grow and Giggle
Camping!
Lee Hill Community Center
10 -11:30 am
Ages 2-5 | $10 per child
Register May 5 – Aug. 8
Aug. 15
FOX5 Zip Trip Stafford
Embrey Mill Town Center
7 – 11 am
Meet and Greet with Honey
Always Flavored | Fredericksburg
6:30 pm
Sounds of Summer Concerts
FAM Market Square
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Honey on Duty: The First Meetup
Always Flavored | Fredericksburg
6:30 pm
FREE
Aug. 16
Victory and Valor: WWII 80th Anniversary Open House
Dorothy Hart Community Center
10 am – 1 pm
FREE
Water Fest 10th Anniversary
Colonial Beach
10 am – 4 pm
The Snack Shack Turns 50
Snack Shack
11 am – 2 pm
Fredericksburg PorchFest
Bunker Hill Street
11 am- 5 pm
Bring a chair
Play Palooza
Springfield Plaza
12-4 pm
FREE
Pre-register
Petco’s 60th Birthday Bash
Local Petco’s
2-4 pm
Aug. 17
Water Fest 10th Anniversary
Colonial Beach
10 am – 3 pm
Aug. 18
Haircuts in the Library
Fredericksburg Branch
10 am – Noon
Local Heroes at Chick-fil-a Celebrate
Fries with Firefighters
1094 International Pkwy., Stafford County
5-7 pm
Meet the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Team
Enjoy complimentary fries
Music on the Steps
Fredericksburg Branch Library
6:30-7:30 pm
Aug. 20
Fred Books August Sale Begins
2629 Wheatland Woods Drive, Fredericksburg
10 am – 6 pm
Concerts by Canoe
Motts Run Reservoir
6-8 pm
$10/pp, Additional fees for boat rentals
Aug. 21
Fred Books August Sale
2629 Wheatland Woods Drive, Fredericksburg
10 am – 6 pm
All Music, Movies, and Fred’s Fabulous Finds – 20% off
Aug. 22
Fred Books August Sale
2629 Wheatland Woods Drive, Fredericksburg
10 am – 6 pm
FREE Kids Book Friday
Weecycled Wardrobe
Fredericksburg Field House
10 am – 8 pm
Puppies and PJs
Old Dominion Humane Society
6-8 pm
FREE
Sounds of Summer Concerts
FAM Market Square
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Aug. 23
Marquis de Lafayette Celebration
Jeffersonton Community Center
9 am – Noon
Free family fun
Sports Card, Pokemon, and Collectibles Show
American Legion Post 320
9 am – 3 pm
FREE Admission
Culpeper Lafayette Days
Downtown Culpeper
10 am – 5 pm
Dog Days of Summer
Tater’s Corner, Stafford
10 am – 6 pm
Treat station for dogs. Watermelon pup cup. Treats for humans.
Around the World Cultural Food Festival
Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria
11 am – 7 pm
8th Annual Car Show
Cooking with Autism at Stafford Regional Airport
9 am – 3 pm
Northern Virginia Reptile Expo
2400 Airport Ave.
9 am – 3 pm
$$
Weecycled Wardrobe
Fredericksburg Field House
10 am – 4 pm
Fred Books August Sale Begins
2629 Wheatland Woods Drive, Fredericksburg
10 am – 6 pm
Pokemon Day
Read Between the Grinds
Hanover Place, Fredericksburg
11 am – 6 pm
Bring a book to swap.
LEGO Bluey “Duck Cake” Build Event
Barnes and Noble Fredericksburg (Other locations are doing as well. Check online for info.)
1 pm
FREE | Call to reserve a spot
Family Fun Day
WPER at Shannon Airport
4-10 pm | Movie starts at 8:30 pm
Aug. 24
Weecycled Wardrobe
Fredericksburg Field House
10 am – 3 pm
Dog Days of Summer
Tater’s Corner, Stafford
10 am – 6 pm
Treat station for dogs. Watermelon pup cup. Treats for humans.
Fred Books August Sale
2629 Wheatland Woods Drive, Fredericksburg
10 am – 6 pm
50/50 Day and Teacher Appreciation Day
End of Summer Car Show and Craft Fair
Wilderness Presidential Resort
11 am – 4 pm
FREE
Birthday Party for Gus
Fred Nats Stadium
Fun starts at 5 pm
Follow link for tickets
Aug. 25
Fred Books August Sale
2629 Wheatland Woods Drive, Fredericksburg
10 am – 6 pm
$25 Box Day (Limit 2 boxes per family)
Music on the Steps
Fredericksburg Branch Library
6:30-7:30 pm
Aug. 26
Fred Books August Sale
2629 Wheatland Woods Drive, Fredericksburg
10 am – 6 pm
$10 Box Day (Limit 2 boxes per family)
Aug. 27
Little Learners
Museum of Culpeper History
10:30 -11:15 am or 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Ages 2 – 5
Pre-registration
Jobs!
Concerts by Canoe
Motts Run Reservoir
6-8 pm
$10/pp, Additional fees for boat rentals
Aug. 28
Elementary Explorers
Museum of Culpeper History
10:30 -11:30 am
Pre-register
Careers
Aug. 29
Puppies and PJs
Old Dominion Humane Society
6-8 pm
FREE
Sounds of Summer Concerts
FAM Market Square
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Aug. 30
Last day of the FREE summer Around the Town Trolley in Fredericksburg
Labor Day Living History Event
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center near Sunken Road
10 am – 4 pm
Programs at 10:30 am and 2 pm
Children can complete Jr. Ranger activities
FREE
Gus’ Birthday
Funland Fredericksburg
12 – 2 pm
FREE cake + more
Storytime and Signing
Barnes and Noble Fredericksburg
1 pm
FREE Family Read-Aloud Event
Wegmans in Central Park
3-3:45 pm
Must pre-register | Space is limited
4th Annual Culpeper Rodeo
Culpeper Agricultural Enterprise Center
Gates open at 2:30 pm | Showtime at 6 pm
August 31
Guided Woodland Hike
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
2-3:30 pm | FREE
Annual Community Fireworks Event
Salem Fields Church
5:30 pm – Dark
FREE
Games, food, activities, and more