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24 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • November 2024 2024 november november out & about FRI 8 Community Health Fair Enjoy a free fresh produce market, health screenings, well- ness tips, fitness and cooking demonstrations, vaccinations, haircuts and more. Connect with local health experts and access resources for a healthier lifestyle! WHEN: 10 am - 1 pm WHERE: Massad Family YMCA, F'burg COST: FREE! SAT 9 Santa's Spectacular Arrival Kick off the holiday season with a sleigh-full of festive fun! Enjoy crafting, snacks, Christmas story time, face painting, balloon twisting and the excitement of writing your own let- ter to Santa. WHEN: 10 - 11 am WHERE: Spotsylvania Towne Centre, F'burg COST: FREE! Second Saturdays Experience the vibrant energy of Downtown Fredericksburg during Second Saturdays, when Fredericksburg's historic streets come alive with extended shopping hours, exclusive store experiences, and street performances. Stroll through downtown to shop, dine and soak in the local culture! WHEN: 12 - 7 pm WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg COST: FREE! Children's Christmas Tree Lighting and Jingle Bell Sing Along Meet Santa and other holiday characters while making fun holiday crafts. Bring your jingle bells and enjoy live holiday music! WHEN: 5 pm WHERE: Riverfront Park, F'burg COST: FREE! SAT, SUN 9, 10 Holiday Open House Weekend The Annual Holiday Open House Weekend is the official start of the holiday season in Downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia! WHEN: All Day Saturday and Sunday WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg COST: FREE! SUN 10 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! Fall Festival at Eden Try Winery Join us for a day of fall fun at Eden Try Winery's Fall Festival, featuring apple fishing, cozy picnic areas and a rustic country fair vibe. From line dancing in the barn to DIY caramel apples, mocktails, wine cocktails and live candle making, there's fun for everyone! WHEN: 12 pm WHERE: Eden Try Winery, F'burg COST: FREE! MON 11 Veterans Day Procession Join us for our Veterans Day Procession as we march along Washington Avenue from Mary Ball Street to George Street. Then gather at the Fredericksburg Area War Memorial at George Street for the Veteran's Day Commemoration. WHEN: Procession: 10 am; Commemoration: 10:45 am WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg COST: FREE! THUR, FRI & SAT 14, 15, 16 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 Home and Studio, Falmouth COST: $12 per child/adult pair SAT 16 Touch-a-Tractor Enjoy tractor and Gator rides, bounce house fun, hay wagon rides, face painting and farm animals. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and there will be giveaways throughout the event! WHEN: 10 am - 1 pm WHERE: Greenline Service Corp, F'burg COST: FREE!