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16 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • November 2025 Pictures with Santa Nov. 8 - Dec. 24, Times Vary. Visit Santa at Center Court and make lasting holiday memo- ries with a festive photo! Check the link below for Santa's hours and photo package details. Please note that event times and details may change without notice—see Customer Service for updates. WHERE: Spotsylvania Towne Centre 137 Spotsylvania Mall Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. Santa Mini Sessions Nov. 15, 11:30 am - 3:15 pm. Reserve your 15-minute mini session for a festive photo experience with Santa Paws! Families are welcome to bring their pets or simply join in for a fun holiday photo. Each ses- sion includes five digital photos, delivered straight to your inbox about two weeks after your visit. WHERE: Old Dominion Humane Society 3602 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Children's Christmas Tree Lighting and Jingle Bell Sing-Along Nov. 15, 4 pm. Meet Santa and other festive characters, create holiday crafts, and enjoy live music! Don't forget your jingle bells to join in the tunes! WHERE: Riverfront Park 701 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401. Photos with Santa Nov. 15 & 29; Dec. 5, 14 & 20. Times Vary. Families, friends, and even well-behaved pups can enjoy a magical meet-and-greet with Santa—just bring your own camera. You'll have 5 minutes per visit to snap photos and share wish lists. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, coloring sheets, and letters to Santa, who'll even send a replys. WHERE: Fredericksburg Visitor Center 601 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Photos with Santa at Santa's Village Nov. 21 - Dec. 23, 5:30 - 10 pm. Capture a treasured family photo with Santa as you share holi- day wishes and create memories to last a lifetime at Santa's Village after the Illuminate Light Show. WHERE: Meadow Event Park 13111 Dawn Boulevard , Gate 1, Doswell, VA, 23047. Stafford County Tree Lighting Dec. 5, 6 pm. Kick off the holiday season with Stafford County's 5th annual Tree Lighting Festival with holiday music, artisans, family activi- ties, food vendors, and a visit from Santa! WHERE: George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center - 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford , VA, 22554. More Information. Annual Santa's Wonderland and Winter Festival Parade Dec. 6, 12 - 4 pm. A dazzling Christmas wonderland with lights, festive trees, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, holiday crafts and vendors. Cozy up by the fire or write letters to Santa and capture memories with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The parade begins at 12 pm starting at Colonial Beach High School. WHERE: Town Hill Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443. Braehead Farm Santa Event Dec. 6 - 7, 13 - 14, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Meet Santa in The Red Shed, make "Snowman Soup" with Santa's helpers, roast marshmallows over fire pits, and enjoy the Family Playgrounds and farm animals. Stick around for holiday shopping in the market, hot chocolate, and lunch! Bring your cameras for a photo with Santa! WHERE: Braehead Farm 1130 Tyler Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401. SANTA