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out & about
2023
october
TUES 3
Stafford National Night Out
Join Stafford's National Night Out on
Tuesday, October at Stafford Marketplace.
Fun for all ages!
WHEN: 5 – 8 pm
WHERE: Stafford Marketplace
FRI 6
FXBG First Friday
Visit Downtown Fredericksburg on the first
Friday of each month and join us to cele-
brate all of downtown's art and community.
WHEN: 5 – 9 pm
WHERE: Downtown F'burg
fxbgfirstfriday.com
SAT 7
Stafford Fall Festival
The City of Fredericksburg's Farmers
Market is pleased to offer an opportunity
for local non-profit groups/organizations to
share their mission with the community at
our annual Community Day, in conjunction
with the Fredericksburg Farmers Market.
WHEN: 7 am – 1 pm
WHERE: Hurkamp Park
COST: Free
fxbg.com/calendar-item/community-at-
the-fxbg-farmers-market/
Kids Galaxy Glow Run
This race is out of this world! Join us as we
LIGHT UP the night with this galactic fun
run. Then after everyone has crossed the
finish line, race on over to grab your space
for a family-friendly GLOW DANCE PARTY
on the Amphitheater stage!
WHEN: 6:30 pm
WHERE: Patriot Park
COST: $30/child
SAT 21
Halloween Family Movie Night
Grab a blanket and head to Riverfront Park
for fun activities and a FREE movie! Snacks
will be available for purchase.
WHEN: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
WHERE: Riverfront Park
COST: Free
fredericksburgparent.net
Dog Days at Ferry Farm
Bring your furry friend to Ferry Farm
and experience the nature trails that
lead around the fields and along the
Rappahannock River with a discount on
Ferry Farm's grounds for the day.
WHEN: 10 am – 5 pm
WHERE: Historic Ferry Farm
COST: $5/adult, Free for children under 17
kenmore.org/events/
Preschool Palatte
Nurture your child's creative spirit through
engaging books, colorful garden walks and
open-ended art exploration.
WHEN: 10 – 11 am
WHERE: Gari Melcher's Home and Studio
COST: $12 per child/adult pair
garimelchers.org/learn/preschool-palette/
SUN 22
Snakes Alive!
Come meet two very special snakes from
Lake Anna State Park. You'll have an oppor-
tunity to pet these wild reptiles!
WHEN: 1 – 3 pm
WHERE: Possumbilities, 211 William Street,
F'burg, VA 22401
COST: Free
fredericksburgparent.net/events/270532/
snakes-alive-
WED, THUR, FRI 25, 26, 27 OCT
Preschool Palatte
Nurture your child's creative spirit through
engaging books, colorful garden walks and
open-ended art exploration.
WHEN: 10 – 11 am
WHERE: Gari Melcher's Home and Studio
COST: $12 per child/adult pair
garimelchers.org/learn/preschool-palette/
FRI 27
Park After Dark
Gather under the trees to hear fam-
ily friendly spooky stories. Bring your
own chairs and maybe a blanket for this
spookily fun evening. In partnership with
Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation.
WHEN: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Kenmore Park
COST: FREE
librarypoint.bibliocommons.com/
events/64aecb0f03db4d56453c2c19
SAT 28
Treats on the Streets and Costume Stroll
Get in your Halloween costumes and head
to downtown Fredericksburg for the annual
Costume Stroll and Treats on the Streets.
WHEN: Costume Stroll 9:20 am
Trick-or-Treating 10 am - noon
WHERE: Downtown F'burg
COST: FREE
