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26 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • Winter 2019 continued from pg 25 out & about wed 5 (continued) Whooo are You? Owl Pellets For ages 7 - 17: Discover the fascinating world of owl puke! Listen to owl calls and more! When: 6 - 7:30 pm Where: Dorothy Hart Community Ctr, F'burg Cost: $10. Preregistration required. www.FredParksRec.com FRI 7 Lunch with Santa Santa will provide plenty of good cheer and goodies! When: 10:30 am - 12 pm Where: Rowser Building, Stafford Cost: $15. Register at www.StaffordParks.com Christmas Open House at the Tavern Tour this historic property, beautifully decorated for the season! Refreshments and 18th century Christmas music! When: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Where: Rising Sun Tavern, 1304 Caroline St, F'burg Cost: Free! Holly Ball This is a special night out for children and grown- ups! Music, snacks, photo booth and more! When: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Where: Dorothy Hart Community Center, Canal St, F'burg Cost: Varies. visit FredParksRec.com Sat 8 HFFI Candlelight Tour njoy docent-led tours of historic F'burg houses decorated for the holidays. When: Dec 8 or Dec 9; 11 am - 5 pm Where: Prince Edward St, Hanover St and Jackson St. Cost: For ticket info and parking info: www.hffi.org/holiday-candlelight-tour Christmas on the Field Vendors, activity area for kids, mini market for kids to shop, sports stations and more! When: 9 am - 4 pm Where: F'burg Field House Cost: Admission is free. Kids area is $5. Kris Kringle Market This traditional German-style holiday outdoor market will feature over 20 vendors representing the food, arts, and retail industry. When: 10 am - 9 pm Where: In Historic Market Square Cost: Free admission! www.FAMVA.org Stafford Candy Cane Hunt Search for candy canes in the woods while com- pleting tasks as a family! Hot cocoa and cookies! When: 1- 3 pm Where: Government Island Cost: $5/person or $15/family. Must pre-register: www.StaffordParks.com Visit with Santa Bring your list and wear your best outfit because Santa and Mrs. Claus are here! When: 2 - 4 pm (Also on Tues Dec 11) Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseum.com Stratford Hall Christmastide Live music, holiday stories, refreshments, jingle bell wagon ride, cider by yuletide bonfire. When: 4:30 - 8:30 pm Where: Stratford Hall Cost: $15/Adults $10/Children and free for 5 and under www.stratfordhall.org tueS 11 Preschool Playdate: Holiday Fun with Chesty Holiday fun for ages 0-5 with festive hands on activities, story time and sing-a-long songs! When: 10 - 11:30 am Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseum.com Nature Ornaments and Pine Cone Critters Repurpose recycled items and use natural mate- rials to create festive holiday decorations! When: 6 - 7:30 pm Where: Dorothy Hart Community Ctr, F'burg Cost: $12. Pre-registration required. www.FredParksRec.com Graham Cracker House Workshop Use frosting and other holiday goodies to learn how to make a graham cracker house. When: 6 pm Where: Rowser Building, Stafford Cost: $10. Must register: www.StaffordParks.com Sat 15 YMCA Holiday Craft Fair Browse handmade gifts with free child care! When: 9 am - 1 pm Where: Massad Family YMCA - 212 Butler Rd, F'burg, 22405 Cost: Free Admission Christmas in Stafford Snowless Toboggan Rides, Christmas Putt Putt; Arts & Crafts, Free Photos with Santa; Candy Land Crafts; Tree Lighting in Christmas Village and Annual Christmas Parade! When: 12 - 8 pm Where: Jeff Rouse Center, Stafford Cost: Free! www.tourstaffordva.com/christmas-in-stafford Wreaths Across America: Oak Hill Honor our fallen veterans by laying a wreath in remembrance of their dedication and sacrifice for our country. When: 12 - 2 pm Where: Oak Hill Cemetery, 1902 Plank Rd, F'burg Cost: Free!