32 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • October 2021
out & about
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TUES 5
National Night Out
National Night Out is a family-fun and child-
friendly event hosted by the Stafford Sheriff's
Office.
When: October 5, 2021, 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: Stafford Marketplace
Cost: Free
staffordsheriff.com
FRI 8
Nerf Mania
Come to the Fredericksburg Nationals
Stadium for a night of action-packed fun as
we transform the stadium into a Nerf battle-
field. Nerf Mania will feature play for all
ages. Bring your own Nerf gun(s) and protec-
tive eye wear. We will supply the basic Nerf
bullets. Pre-registration required.
When: October 8, 2021, 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: Fredericksburg Nationals Ballpark
Cost: $10/person
Parks.fxbg.com
THUR 14
Stafford County Fair
Oldest Fair in Stafford County. There will
be vendors, food trucks, truck and tractor
pull, antique tractor pull, demolition derby,
Drag Racing and a power wheels derby for
kids. Petting Zoo and 4H and homemaking
competitions.
When: October 14 – 17
Where: Stafford County Fairgrounds,
Celebrate Virginia, Stafford
Cost: $15 per person per day, age 12 and
under free.
staffordfair.com
SAT 16
Annual Harvest Festival in Bowling Green
Join us on Main Street for over 150 vendors,
artisan crafts, food trucks, live entertainment
all day, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, car
show, antique tractors, beer garden and more!
When: October 16, 9am – 5:30 pm
Where: Bowling Green, VA
Cost: Free
townofbowlinggreen.com
FRI 22
Park After Dark
Gather under the trees at Alum Springs Park
after dark for an evening of spooky, family-
friendly stories. We will be led by a storyteller
through tall tales of all kinds. Bring a chair
and maybe a blanket for this spookily fun
evening. Family friendly for ages 5 and up.
Registration required.
When: October 22, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Where: Alum Springs Park, Fredericksburg
Cost: Free
parks.fxbg.com
SAT 23
Fred Parent Fun at Freddy Donuts
Awesome Possumz, Fredericksburg Parent
and Freddy Donuts are creating an awesome
outdoor good time for families filled with
crafts, giveaways, donuts, possums and the
Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
When: October 23, 2021, 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Freddy Donuts, F'burg
Cost: Free
www.fredericksburgparent.net
FRI 29
FXBG Fall Movie Series
Come join us for a FREE family movie night
in the park. Food truck available for dinner.
Bring your chairs and blankets.
When: October 29, 2021, 5 pm
Where: Dixon Park
Cost: Free
parks.fxbg.com
SAT 30
Harvest Festival Fly-In
Enjoy a day of flying, food, games, a candy
drop from an airplane for kids, trick-or-treat
aviation style, and more!
When: October 30, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Shannon Airport, Fredericksburg
shannonezf.com
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