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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 23 The Artsy Date Sign up. Show up. Sip up. Paint! Wine and Design of Fredericksburg's virtual classes are a fun way to explore an unconven onal date night ac vity without ever leaving the house. Maybe childcare is an issue, or maybe your SO is too embarrassed to explore their crea ve side in public. Whatever the case, virtual classes are worth trying out on your next at-home date night. Simply reserve your spot online, then pick up your paint kit from the studio prior to your session. In-studio classes are also available. The Nerdy-Sexy Date Take your date to Riverby Books and browse the shelves for your favorite tles—and discover some new ones! A trip to the bookstore with your partner opens up all kinds of topics for conversa on. You might even learn something about each other you hadn't known before. While you're there, pick up a cookbook with recipes you can whip-up together at home, or fi nd a DIY book and plan a project. On its website, Riverby Books recommends grabbing a bite to eat at nearby Sammy T's or Soup and Taco. e Outdoorsy Date Cabin fever is prevalent this me of year, so if you and your SO are feeling a li le restless, strap on those hiking boots and make some tracks on one of Leesylvania State Park's fi ve easy-moderate trails. Pack a picnic and fi nd a private spot to relax a er your hike. The park has a lot to off er the outdoorsy couple. There are canoe and kayak rentals available in-season; there's a 20-sta on fi tness trail; and they off er a universally accessible fi shing pier. The Sporty Date For some people, nothing says love like baseball and beer! Opening day is right around the corner, so score your Fred- Nats ckets now to reserve your seats. A er the game, take a short drive to Red Dragon Brewery where happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday. They also have a trivia night every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Leesylvania State Park The Carefree Date Maybe you're the type of couple that likes to go-with-the- fl ow and enjoy whatever comes your way. If so, head on over to downtown Culpepper for a stroll on the fi rst Friday evening of every month. There's live music, lots of dining op ons and shops stay open late. Be sure to check out up- coming events, like 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series, the 4th of July bike show and the Culpepper Block Party. Red Dragon Brewery