🎄🩰 THE NUTCRACKER BALLET: 2026 HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE GUIDE!

One of the sweetest holiday traditions is seeing The Nutcracker come to life on stage! From the beautiful costumes and dancing snowflakes to the Sugar Plum Fairy and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music, it’s a wonderful way to make holiday memories with the family. If you’re looking to enjoy a Nutcracker performance this holiday season, here areContinue reading “🎄🩰 THE NUTCRACKER BALLET: 2026 HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE GUIDE!”

2026 Holiday & Christmas Markets in Virginia: Dates, Locations & Events

Looking for the best Virginia Christmas markets in 2026? Whether you’re searching for holiday markets near Fredericksburg, festive shopping in Northern Virginia, or unique Christmas shopping events in Virginia, there are plenty of opportunities to shop local, find one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoy the magic of the holiday season. I’ve gathered holiday markets and Christmas eventsContinue reading “2026 Holiday & Christmas Markets in Virginia: Dates, Locations & Events”

Family-Friendly Activities in Fredericksburg and Beyond for December 2025

PossumbilitiesStop 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 MuseumMuseum admission is FREE for 2025 $5 movies at EVO TheatersAll Day Tuesdays, except forContinue reading “Family-Friendly Activities in Fredericksburg and Beyond for December 2025”

December 2023 Happenings

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Window WonderlandRuns Nov. 11- Dec. 30Fredericksburg, VAChance to win $1000 in downtown gift cards Concert in LightsThe Village | Spotsylvania Towne CentreNov. 12 – Dec. 24 | 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, and 9 pm Illuminate Light Show and Santa’s VillageVirginia’s Largest Drive-thru Synchronized Christmas Light and Music ShowNov. 17 – Dec.Continue reading “December 2023 Happenings”

Top Christmas Live Nativity Experiences Near You

**Many have been updated for 2026. If you find a 2025 date, look online for an update. December is a busy time, but it’s also a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus. Many area churches take the holiday season as a time to share Christ’s birth through Live Nativities or Walks through Bethlehem.Continue reading “Top Christmas Live Nativity Experiences Near You”

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”