28 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • June 2021
JUNE
TUE 1
Preschool Palatte
Join us for stories, art looking and discussion, and colorful garden
walks.
When: June 1, 2 and 3; 10 am
Where: Gari Melcher's Studio
Cost: $12 ($10 for Friends of Belmont)
Info: garimelchers.org
Picnic in the Park
Enjoy live music, free arts and crafts and activities for kids!
When: Tuesdays (June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29),
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Kenmore Park
Cost: Free
Info: fredericksburgva.gov
FRI 4
Friday Night Music
Enjoy vineyard views, live music, wonderful wines and delicious
food. Reservations required.
When: Fridays (June 4, 11, 18, 25); 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Potomac Point Winery, Stafford
Info: potomacpointwinery.com
SAT 5
Kids Fishing Derby
Fishing, boat rentals, games, prizes, vendors, hiking, picnicking, and
fun for the entire family!
When: 7:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Motts Run Reservoir
Cost: Free; registration required
Info: fredericksburgva.gov
National Trails Day
Celebrate National Trails Day by taking a "hike" on one of Northern
Virginia's blueways. Hop in a Kayak and paddle Aquia Creek with a
ranger.
When: 12 pm
Where: Widewater State Park
Cost: Free
Info: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/widewater
SUN 6
The Great Train Race
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Annual Great Train Race, 1-mile, ½-mile and ¼-mile run for kids
Where: Sophia Street, Fredericksburg
Cost: $18, Preregistration required
Info: gtr.runfarc.com
Rappahannock Regional Soapbox Derby
Soap Box Derby racing is a sport that educates and inspires youth
through fair and honest competition.
Where: Dominion Raceway
Cost: $75
Info: soapboxderby.org/spotsylvania
SAT 12
Kids Market
The City of Fredericksburg's Farmers Market offers children ages
8-15 the opportunity to sell homemade items at our annual Kids'
Market.
When: 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Hurkamp Park
Cost: Free
Info: fredericksburgva.org
