Today is George Washington’s birthday! If you get a chance, visit Ferry Farm in Fredericksburg, VA. Read this post for all the details.
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March Happenings 2022
Here’s a list of upcoming events in the Fredericksburg area for the month of March. New events are added regularly.
February Happenings 2022
Here’s a list of some of the upcoming events in the Fredericksburg area for the month of February.
Sledding at Blackwater Falls State Park, WV
Are you looking for some winter fun? Blackwater Falls State Park has the longest sled run on the East Coast!
Family Adventures VA Crushes FXBG Fun’s 3rd Quarter
We did it! We were able to accumulate 2021 points for FXBG Fun’s 3rd quarter. In fact, we did even better than that. We ended the 3rd quarter with a whopping 4500 points! Boy were we surprised! It really was easier than we thought. If you’re new to FXBG Fun, check out my blog postContinue reading “Family Adventures VA Crushes FXBG Fun’s 3rd Quarter”
Fredericksburg Winter Holiday Event Guide
November 2022 events can be found HERE! December 2022 events can be found HERE! Here’s a list of some of the upcoming holiday events in the Fredericksburg area, including Santa visits, parades, concerts, arts & crafts fairs–and more. Saturday, Nov. 6: Santa’s Wonderland, Bass Pro ShopNovember 6 – December 24, FREE pictures with Santa, ReservationsContinue reading “Fredericksburg Winter Holiday Event Guide”
“Tank Farm” in Nokesville
If you or your kids love tanks and history, the “Tank Farm” in Nokesville is a must. This event happens annually one weekend in the fall. They display over 50 vehicles with an additional dozen demonstrated throughout the weekend. These tanks are from WWI to the modern era. Among the vehicles on display are overContinue reading ““Tank Farm” in Nokesville”
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg
Address: 549 E Rochambeau Dr., Williamsburg, VA 23188 (Less than 2 hours from Fredericksburg area) Website: Resort in Williamsburg Virginia – Waterpark in VA – Great Wolf Lodge If your kids like waterparks, you’ll have to check out Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. It’s open 365 days. There’s so much to do while you’re there.Continue reading “Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg”
Mary Washington House
George Washington bought this white-frame house in 1772 for his mother, Mary Ball Washington, so she would be near her daughter’s home at Kenmore Plantation. Mary Washington was then 64 years old and had been living across the river at Ferry Farm since 1738. George frequently visited his mother here and often slept in anContinue reading “Mary Washington House”
Warrior Challenge Course-Triangle, VA
The Warrior Challenge Course is NOW OPEN! We headed north to check out this exciting new ninja-style obstacle course! My kids couldn’t wait to test their skills. We didn’t stay long as it was very hot and humid. The actual ninja course doesn’t have any shade. There is a special obstacle course for little ones–agesContinue reading “Warrior Challenge Course-Triangle, VA”