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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 19 2024 february february out & about FRI 2 FXBG First Friday Visit Downtown Fredericksburg on the first Friday of each month and join us to celebrate all of downtown's art and community. WHEN: 5 – 9 pm WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg COST: Free fxbgfirstfriday.com THU 8 Giggle and Grow – Valentine's Day Join Spotsylvania Parks and Rec for crafts, activities and fun geared for toddlers and preschool aged children. WHEN: 10 – 11:30 am WHERE: Lee Hill Community Center COST: $10/child FRI 9 Grow A Reader Special: Lunar New Year Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Stories, songs, and activities. All ages with a caregiver. WHEN: 10 – 10:30 am WHERE: Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Salem Church Branch COST: Free Grow A Reader Special: Be My Valentine Stories, songs, and activities about Valentine's Day! All ages with a caregiver. WHEN: 10:30 – 11 am WHERE: Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Porter Branch COST: Free librarypoint.bibliocommons.com/events/6525b9838c62833a00b9d2c4 SAT 10 EagleCon Comic Con run entirely by University of Mary Washington Students. WHEN: 10 am – 4 pm WHERE: Fredericksburg Fairgrounds COST: $10 (children 10 and under FREE) facebook.com/profilephp?id=100088205944424 Father/Daughter Dance Join us for our Annual Valentine's Dance for fathers, stepdads, grandpas, and uncles to treat their little sweethearts to an evening of dress-up, fun, and dancing. WHEN: Session A: 4 – 6 pm, Session B: 7 – 9 pm WHERE: Dorothy Hart Community Center, Fredericksburg COST: $10 Family Day – Black History Month Join us at the National Museum of the Marine Corps as we celebrate Black History Month with a special tribute to the Montford Point Marines. WHEN: 11 am – 2 pm WHERE: National Museum of the Marine Corps COST: Free usmcmuseum.com/calendar.html Who Loves You? All about Owls Owls are amazing creatures! Join the team from Earthquest as you discov- er all about their adaptations, dig into some owl pellets and meet a few of these winged animals. WHEN: 5 – 6:30 pm WHERE: Motts Run Reservoir COST: $20/person or $50/family SAT 10 AND SUN 11 FXBG KidFest Bring the whole family for a weekend of FUN – bounce houses, lazer tag, fun activities, fire trucks, summer camp registrations, and so much more! WHEN: Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm WHERE: Fredericksburg Convention Center COST: $8/adult, $7/senior, $5/child 4-12, 3 and under FREE WED 14 Grow A Reader Special: Be My Valentine Stories, songs, and activities about Valentine's Day! All ages with a caregiver. WHEN: 10 – 10:30 am WHERE: Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Howell Branch COST: Free THU 15 Morning with a Firefighter Meet one of Fredericksburg's very own firefighters. Preschoolers will be introduced to basic fire safety and learn what a firefighter looks like in all their gear. WHEN: 11 – 11:45 am WHERE: Dorothy Hart Community Center COST: Free, Preregistration is required WED – SAT 21-24 Preschool Palette Preschool Palette nurtures your child's creative spirit through engaging books, colorful garden walks, and open-ended art exploration. WHEN: 10 – 11 am WHERE: Gari Melcher's Belmont COST: $12/adult/child pair garimelchers.org/learn/preschool-palette/