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32 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • August 2021 out & about SAT 7 Sunset Yoga at Stratford Hall Unwind and experience the mindfulness of yoga and the natural beauty of Stratford Hall on the banks of the Potomac River at sunset. When: 6:30 pm Vinyasa Flow (Intermediate), 7:15 Restorative (beginner) Where: Stratford Hall, Stratford, VA Cost: $15 Info: Potomac River Sunset Yoga | Facebook Art in the Park The City of Fredericksburg's Farmers Market hosts Art in the Park where local artists and crafters are welcome to share their creativity with the community in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Farmers Market. When: August 7 & 21, 9 am - 1 pm Where: Hurkamp Park Info: www.fxbgfarmersmarket.com Summer Walking Tours - Historic Fredericksburg Foundation The tours will cover about one mile and last 1.5 to 2 hours. We will take a short break halfway through each tour to sit down and drink water (provided) in air-conditioning. When: August 7, 21, 10 am - 12 pm Where: Downtown Fredericksburg Cost: $10/$7 members Info: hffi.org/events Paddle with a Ranger Join rangers as they share facts and stories from a kayak. Voyage along Aquia Creek and learn about topics related to the diverse history, ecol- ogy, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula. Travel in a solo kayak or grab a partner and paddle in a tandem. Registration Required When: 10 am - 12 pm, August 7, 21 Where: Widewater State Park Cost: $20/person includes equipment and parking Info: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/park-event- info?id=WW210023-00 End of Summer Bash Night swim at Loriella Pool with a DJ and pool- side dance party! Enjoy games, prizes and a food truck too! When: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Where: Loriella Park Pool Cost: $3 adults/$2 children (5-12) Info: spotsylvania.va.us/2182/End-of-Summer- Bash-8072021 SUN 8 Runners Start Your Engines Runners will run around the oval race car track at Dominion Raceway to a checkered flag finish. For ages 18 & under. When: 8 - 11 am Where: Dominion Raceway Cost: $15 - $20 Info: runsignup.com/Race/VA/Woodford/ RunnersStartYourEngines MON 9 Rainbow Puppets: Creatures Great and Small There's an acrobatic flea, a giant stegosau- rus and practically everything in between in Rainbow Puppet Productions' "Creatures Great and Small." When: 10 am Where: Virtual Cost: Free Info: librarypoint.org WED 11 FredParent Fun at Freddy's Donuts Join Fredericksburg Parent, Awesome Possumz and Freddy's Donuts for an awesome outdoor good me with cra s, giveaways, possums, donuts, and the Dolly Parton Imagina on Library. When: 3 - 4:30 pm Where: Freddy's Donuts, Fredericksburg Cost: FREE! Info: Registration required: www.fredericksburgparent.net/fpevents FRI 13 Sounds of Summer Concert The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce the return of Sounds of Summer concert series in historic Market Square. August features Bruce Middle. When: 6 - 8 pm Where: Market Square, Fredericksburg Cost: $5/ $3 museum members Info: famva.org SAT 14 Spotsylvania Arts Festival A Juried arts festival featuring the best local artists. When: August 14, 10 am - 6 pm, August 15, 10 am - 4 pm Where: Spotsylvania Courthouse Info: spotsyartsfestival.com Kids Fishing Clinic Ever wondered what it would be like to pull in a huge bass or want to learn how to cast? Join the rangers and learn how to tie a knot, bait a hook, cast your rod and hopefully reel in the big one. Equipment available to borrow. When: 9 - 11 am Where: Widewater State Park Cost: Free Info: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ Yoga in the Park Combine the healing powers of nature and yoga. Instructors from Latitude Yoga Co. lead an hour-long yoga class as you take in the beauty of the Aquia Creek. Dress in your yoga best and bring your own mat and water bottle. Children aged 13 and older are welcome. When: 10- 11 am, August 14 & 28 Where: Widewater State Park Cost: Free Info: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/

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