Welcome to your guide to family-friendly things to do in Fredericksburg and beyond this November! From fall activities and holiday markets to festivals and special events, there are plenty of ways to make memories with your family. Browse the calendar below to plan your November adventures.
🍂 Check back often! I’ll continue adding events as more are announced, so be sure to revisit this calendar for the latest family-friendly activities and happenings throughout November.
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 2026
$5 movies at
Hooky Entertainment is offering discounted movies on Tuesdays.
$2.50 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 and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am
$4 for residents and $5 for non-city residents
Punch passes are available!
Until May 21, returning Aug. 19
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
ulpeper 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
Toddler Time is happening every third Saturday from 9 – 10 am at State Climb in Culpeper. This is for kids 3 and under. $5 per family or free for members.
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
What to do with your Halloween Candy
Working on confirming these from 2026. You’ll see a (2026) if they’ve been verified for this year.
Riverby Books Great Candy Buyback! Swap excess Halloween Candy for awesome books! $3.20 in store credit for kids’ books for every pound of candy you’d like to bring in. 805 Caroline St – open every day and most evenings, too. (2025)
Until Nov. 9, Sedona Taphouse in Fredericksburg is collecting Halloween candy for Treats for Troops.
Patient First will be providing FREE X-rays of Halloween Candy from October 27th – November 1st from 6 to 8 p.m. at all of our medical centers. (2025)
Donate any leftover Halloween candy for the Lisa Pitts Eley Cancer Foundation’s Christmas stockings. (2025)
What to do with your Pumpkins!
Haven Hills Farm in Bealeton is accepting pumpkin donations. They use the pumpkins to feed their animals. If you haven’t been to Haven Hills Farm, it’s worth a visit. You can tour the farm or even have a pony experience.
Rikki’s Refuge can use your pumpkins. Just about pumpkin time! Our pigs love ’em! Want to help gather pumpkins for the Refuge? Drop an email to us at Events@RikkisRefuge.org and let us know! We need pickers, loaders and haulers! Know any good pumpkin patches?
Drop your pumpkins off at Downtown Greens in Fredericksburg. Wing and a Prayer Farm in Fredericksburg will also take pumpkins.
Happy Meadows Farm in Unionville will take pumpkins.
Thanksgiving Dinners and Orders
Messick’s Farm Market is taking Thanksgiving preorders. Their dinner is $269.99 and serves up to 10 people. (2025)
The Ole Country Store in Culpeper is taking Thanksgiving orders. They have different price options. Their 10-person meal is $199.99. Follow link for more info. (2025)
Veterans Day Deals
Illuminate Light Show in Doswell, VA, will be FREE for Veterans and Active-duty Military November 20-22, 2026.
HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOWS
Illuminate Light Show: This light show in Doswell, VA, near Kings Dominion will be running Nov. 20, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027. Experience Virginia’s largest drive-thru synchronized light and music show! Tickets are $35 up to 9 people.
🎅BREAKFAST/BRUNCH WITH SANTA
Some tickets are already being sold:
Dec. 5
Eileen’s Bakery and Cafe has a Breakfast with Santa on three different days. These tickets sell out quickly. For Dec. 5, 2026, there are two seatings–8:30 am and 10 am. Each family will have a personal visit with Santa. The breakfast is all-you-can-eat buffet with plates being served by the staff. Tickets are $39.99
The Ron Rosner YMCA will have its Breakfast with Santa on December 5th from 9-11 am. The cost is $12/pp. Proceeds will be used to purchase new items for their Preschool Program. Registration is available Nov. 1 – Dec. 2 at the front desk.
Dec. 6
Eileen’s Bakery and Cafe has a Breakfast with Santa on three different days. These tickets sell out quickly. For Dec. 6, 2026, there are two seatings–8:30 am and 10 am. Each family will have a personal visit with Santa. The breakfast is an all-you-can-eat buffet with plates being served by the staff. Tickets are $39.99
Dec. 12
Grounds Bistro: December 12, 2026. Seatings at 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am.
Dec. 13
Eileen’s Bakery and Cafe has a Breakfast with Santa on three different days. These tickets sell out quickly. For Dec. 13, 2026, there are two seatings–8:30 am and 10 am. Each family will have a personal visit with Santa. The breakfast is an all-you-can-eat buffet with plates being served by the staff. Tickets are $39.99
Dec. 15
Brunch with Santa at the Rowser Building in Stafford will be happening 10-11:30 am on Dec. 15, 2026, Ages 18 months – 8 | Registration opens Nov. 4 |$18/resident, $20/non-resident (Registration for each child includes 1 parent/guardian)
HOLIDAY MARKETS
- Follow this LINK to find Holiday Markets in Virginia.
CALENDAR
Nov. 1
🎅Reservations open up for Santa pictures at Bass Pro Shops
Dia De Los Muertos
Stafford Junction
2-5 pm
Nov. 2
Family Bingo Night
Chick-fil-a Fredericksburg
6-7:30 pm
Nov. 3
Guided Bird Walk
Old Mill Park
9-10 am
FREE | Ages 12+
Homeschool History Day
Visit one or all three historic sites: Hugh Mercer Apothecary, Mary Washington House, and Rising Sun Tavern
10 am – 2 pm
Only $2.50/pp per historical site
Nov. 5
A Colonial Virginia Fashion Show
Fredericksburg Library Auditorium
10 – 11 am
Holiday Open House
Pepperberries, Culpeper
5-7 pm
FREE gift for first 60 customers, festive refreshments, plus more
Nov. 6
NovemBear
Howell Branch Library
4:30-5:15 pm
Games, activities, and more for grades K-6
Mom and Daughter Pajama Party
Dorothy Hart Community Center
6-9 pm | $25/pp
Pre-register
Oliver
Aspire Christian Theatre
7 pm
FREE tickets
Nov. 7
$5 All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
803 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg
8 – 10 am
Community Clean Up Day
Meet at Patriot Park Amphitheater
8 am – Noon
Must pre-register: Sept. 14 – Oct. 30
Holiday Gathering Market
Dainty Chic Roadside Stand | Bowling Green
9 am – 1 pm
Animal Rescue Festival
Hurkamp Park
9 am – 2 pm
Walk for the Animals is 9 – 10 am | Festival: 10 am – 2 pm
Fall Craft Fair
Brooke Point High School
9 am – 2:30 pm
$3 entry
Veterans Day Family Day
National Museum of the Marine Corps
10 am – 3 pm
Log Cabin Storytime
Motts Run Reservoir
11 am – Noon
FREE, Pre-registration is encouraged
Heritage Day
Burwell-Morgan Mill
11 am – 4 pm
Fall Festival
Wollam Gardens | Jeffersonton
11 am – 5 pm
FREE admission
Please pre-register
Repair Cafe
Fredericksburg Library
1-4 pm
Oliver
Aspire Christian Theatre
2 pm
Reserve FREE tickets
Concert in Lights Kickoff
The Village at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
4-7 pm
Santa arrives at 6 pm
Santa’s Arrival Party
Bass Pro Shops
5 pm
FREE Christmas activities and treads, plus a FREE mini reindeer plush (while supplies last)
Night in Washington’s Day
Historic Kenmore
6-9 pm
$$
Oliver
Aspire Christian Theatre
7 pm
Reserve FREE tickets
Nov. 8
Gothic Market
Fredericksburg Convention Center
12 – 5 pm
Oliver
Aspire Christian Theatre
3 pm
Reserve FREE tickets
Nov. 10
Dad and Son Daytime Campout
Motts Run Reservoir
2-5 pm
Nov. 12
Preschool Palette
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
10 – 11 am
$12/child, adult pair
Nov. 13
Preschool Palette
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
10 – 11 am
$12/child, adult pair
NovemBear
Fredericksburg Library
4:30-5:15 pm
Games, activities, and more for grades K-6
Harvest Skate Night
Dixon Park Skate Rink
6-8 pm
Oliver
Aspire Christian Theatre
7 pm
Reserve FREE tickets
Nov. 14
Holiday Open House
Downtown Fredericksburg
Official Holiday Kickoff with exclusive deals at downtown shops
Touch a Tractor
Greenline Service Corp
9 am – 2 pm
Second Saturday Story Time
Tales and Tails Bookstore
10 – 11 am
Preschool Palette
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
10 – 11 am
$12/child, adult pair
A Wee Christmas Miniature Making Workshop
Historic Kenmore
10 am – Noon or 1-3 pm (The first is geared towards families with young children.)
Advance registration required. Space is limited. $20.00 per person-plus processing fee
Lowe’s Kids’ Workshop – Holiday Engine
Any Lowe’s
10 am – 1 pm
Must pre-register | Registration opens 10/10/26
Holiday Market
Ole Roosting Box | Spotsylvania
10 am – 3 pm
Veterans Appreciation Celebration
Morton’s Power Equipment
11 am – 3 pm
All veterans will receive a BBQ free sandwich
A Wee Christmas Miniature Making Workshop
Historic Kenmore
1-3 pm or an earlier session 10 am – noon (The first is geared towards families with young children.)
Advance registration required. Space is limited. $20.00 per person-plus processing fee
Oliver
Aspire Christian Theatre
2 pm
Reserve FREE tickets
Tree Lighting
Riverfront Park | Fredericksburg
4-7 pm
Santa and Mayor light the tree at 6:45 pm
Oliver
Aspire Christian Theatre
7 pm
Reserve FREE tickets
Nov. 15
Holiday Open House
Downtown Fredericksburg
Official Holiday Kickoff with exclusive deals at downtown shops
Oliver
Aspire Christian Theatre
3 pm
Reserve FREE tickets
Nov. 17
Guided Bird Walk
Old Mill Park
9-10 am
FREE | Ages 12+
Nov. 18
Grow and Giggle (Giving Thanks)
Lee Hill Community Center
10 – 11:30 am
$10/child | Ages 2 – 5
Pre-registration is required | Registration deadline is Nov. 13
Turkey Bowl
Rowser Building | Stafford
5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 6-8 with parent/guardian
$15 resident/$17 non-resident
Register Oct 13-Nov. 13
Nov. 20
Grow a Reader Special: Happy Thanksgiving!
Salem Church Branch
10-10:30 am
Merry and Bright: Holiday Kickoff Celebration
Tater’s Corner
5-8 pm
FREE Admission for Veterans and Active-duty Military
Illuminate Light Show
5:30 – 10 pm
Show Military ID
Nov. 21
Merry Market
Hurkamp Park
8 am – 1 pm
Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival
Riverfront Park
10 am – 4 pm
Paranormal Investigations
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Masonic Lodge
8 pm – 4 pm
$25/pp | 18+
FREE Admission for Veterans and Active-duty Military
Illuminate Light Show
5:30 – 10 pm
Show Military ID
Nov. 22
The Artist’s Garden Film Screening
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
2-3:30 pm
Free with registration
FREE Admission for Veterans and Active-duty Military
Illuminate Light Show
5:30 – 10 pm
Show Military ID
Nov. 26
Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary’s Donation Drop-off Days
21410 Constitution Highway
12 – 2 pm
Take a self-guided tour of the sanctuary
Nov. 28
Mistletoe Market
Hurkamp Park
8 am – 1 pm
🎅Meet and Greet with Santa Claus
Amy Lou’s Apothecary
10 am – 1 pm
$$
Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary’s Donation Drop-off Days
21410 Constitution Highway
12 – 2 pm
Take a self-guided tour of the sanctuary
Nov 29
Free Woodland Hike
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
2-3 pm