James River Park Pipeline Walkway-Richmond

For several years now, I’ve been wanting to visit this location. I’ve never been brave enough to find it on my own. But, when we decided to head to Richmond for one of our spring break day trips, I knew this was my chance. This isn’t the prettiest hike (lots of graffiti), but it isContinue reading “James River Park Pipeline Walkway-Richmond”

Charming Hill Farm-Brandy Station

This farm! Such a great place! We headed to Charming Hill Farm for the goats! And, this farm has a lot of them! They have approximately 40 goats and are expecting 20-30 kids this spring! Sounds like baby goat heaven! We were able to spend time with the first two goats of 2023–born less thanContinue reading “Charming Hill Farm-Brandy Station”

March 2023 Happenings

Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt — March 11 – 19, 2023Loriella Park Walking Trail (Trail entrance is near the tennis court parking lot.)Pick up a worksheet on side porch of office. Find leprechauns along the trail and mark down what they are holding. Return worksheet to be entered into a drawing. Park is open from Dawn toContinue reading “March 2023 Happenings”

February 2023 Happenings

All Month Our Hearts Sparkle for These Veterans50 downtown Fredericksburg business will highlight local veteransVisit their store windows from Feb. 4-26Maps of participating business will be at the FXBG Visitor Center Indoor Play Park – Dorothy Hart Community Center – Fredericksburg Wednesdays from Feb. 1 – May 319:30-11:30 am$3/child for resident, $4/child for non-resident, punchContinue reading “February 2023 Happenings”

Santa Photos

Photos with Santa is an annual tradition. This post will break down all the best spots around Fredericksburg to grab a picture with the big guy without breaking the bank. Fredericksburg: Culpeper: Richmond: Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is one of the best places to go to get FREE pictures with Santa.Continue reading “Santa Photos”

Belvedere Plantation

Fall fun at Belvedere Plantation: You’ll find a variety of fall activities here plus a huge pumpkin patch. Belvedere Plantation is a popular place for people in the Fredericksburg area to not only purchase pumpkins but to participate in so much more. They really do offer more than most farms in the area, but thatContinue reading “Belvedere Plantation”

Round Hill Farm

Round Hill Farm is a 700 acre crop and cattle farm located in beautiful Orange County Virginia. A tractor-drawn hayride carries your group to the Pumpkin Patch where you can pick-your-own pumpkin. There are also pre-picked pumpkins at the farm’s open-air market which also sells colored mums, apples, and corn stalks. Their barnyard petting zooContinue reading “Round Hill Farm”

Snead’s Asparagus Farm

There’s not another play area in central Virginia quite like Snead’s Asparagus Farm. This is such a fun spot; your kids won’t want to leave. Snead’s is a family farm located about 11 miles from Fredericksburg. It is a child’s paradise with animals, trails, play areas, a small log cabin and creeks. Your children can letContinue reading “Snead’s Asparagus Farm”