24 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • October 2024
2024
october october
out & about
FRI 4
FXBG First Friday
Visit Downtown Fredericksburg on the first Friday of every month
where you can visit the art galleries, stroll the streets, shop, and take
a ride on the free trolley shuttle.
WHEN: 5 - 9 pm
WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg
COST: Free!
fxbgfirstfriday.com
Scarecrow Fall Fest
Head to downtown for some festive fun for the whole family, includ-
ing games, activities and more!
WHEN: 5 - 9 pm
WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg
COST: Free!
fxbgfirstfriday.com
SAT 5
Kids' Galaxy Glow Run
Light up the night with this galactic, glow-in-the-dark fun run. After
everyone has crossed the finish line, join us for a family-friendly glow
dance party on the amphitheater stage.
WHEN: 6:30 pm
WHERE: Patriot Park, F'burg
COST: $35/child. Preregistration required.
spotsylvania.va.us/1411/KIDS-GALAXY-GLOW-RUN-Dance-
Party-10524
SUN 6
Taste Through Time: Gingerbread
Tour Kenmore's 1775 Great House, watch a cooking demonstration,
taste their famous gingerbread and learn more about Kenmore's gin-
gerbread.
WHEN: 12 – 5 pm
WHERE: Historic Kenmore, F'burg
COST: Admission: $6 (Adults), $3 (ages 6-17), Free (under 6).
Admission w/ House Tour: $12 (Adults), $6 (ages 6-17), Free (under 6).
facebook.com/events/517008967386038
FRI 11
Dahlgren Downtown
Join the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division for the third
annual Downtown Dahlgren event, featuring family-friendly STEM
activities, a deep dive into US Navy history, and hands-on exploration
of advanced technology.
WHEN: 11 am – 3 pm
WHERE: Old Silk Mill, F'burg
COST: Free!
facebook.com/events/561971729486968?active_tab=about
SAT 12
Down on the Farm Play Day
Let your toddler become a farmer for the day with a fun story, farm
animal craft, and hands-on pretend farm activities. Parent participa-
tion required. Pre-registration is recommended.
WHEN: Session A: 9 – 10 am. Session B: 10 - 11am
WHERE: Dorothy Hart Community Center, F'burg
COST: $10/$12 resident/non-resident.
facebook.com/events/1201015044262862
Canal Quarter Walking Cat Tour
Residents of the Canal Quarter will present us with their cats as we
stroll the beautiful Canal Quarter Neighborhood. Feel free to bring
your cats or kittens along for the stroll.
WHEN: 1 - 4 pm
WHERE: Haley's Honey Meadery, F'burg
COST: Free
fredericksburgparent.net/events/296217/canal-quarter-walking-cat-tour
SUN 13
Possumz for Reading
Join Fredericksburg Parent and Possum-bilities in the Burg for a
Possum filled Storytime each month!
WHEN: 11 am
WHERE: Possum-Bilities, F'burg
COST: Free!
fredericksburgparent.net/events/275551/possum-storytime
