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20 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • December 2025 2025 december out & about FRI 5 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! Stafford County Tree Lighting Festival 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! WHEN: 6 pm WHERE: George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center, Stafford COST: FREE! SAT 6 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade A Fredericksburg holiday tradition! This year's theme is "Around the World." WHEN: 5:30 pm WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg COST: FREE! SUN 7 King George Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrate the season and light up the King George County Christmas Tree. Enjoy musi- cal entertainment, fire pits and a visit from Santa! WHEN: 4 - 6 pm WHERE: King George County Courthouse, King George COST: FREE! TUE 9 AND WED 10 Holiday Open House Celebrate the season with holiday crafts, activities and refreshments. Plus, a personal visit with Santa! WHEN: Tuesday, 6 - 7:30 pm; Wednesday, 5 - 7 pm WHERE: Tuesday, CRRL - Salem Church; Wednesday, CRRL - Porter Branch COST: FREE! FRI 12 Happy "Paw"lidays Bring your pup for a photo with Santa, and they'll leave with a holiday orna- ment and a treat! WHEN: 5 - 7 pm WHERE: Dorothy Hart Community Center, F'burg COST: $5/pup for residents, $6/pup for non-residents Krispies with Kringle Have fun with "decorate your own" rice krispie treats and holiday crafts as Santa visits each table for a family photo! Come in your favorite holiday PJs and enjoy a classic Christmas movie! Registration required by December 6! WHEN: 6:30 - 8 pm WHERE: Martin Center Main Lounge, Spotsylvania COST: $10/child For more information on all of these events visit: www.fredericksburgparent.net/events SAT 13 Kids' Winter Market Shoppers can buy baked goods and handmade crafts from talented, entrepreneurial kids in the Fredericksburg area. WHEN: 9 am - 1 pm WHERE: Dorothy Hart Community Center COST: FREE! FAMFaire 2025 The Fredericksburg Area Museum hosts FAMFaire, a festive holiday market with crafts, foods, and live music in historic Market Square. WHEN: 10 am - 4:30 pm WHERE: Market Square, F'burg COST: FREE! SUN 14 AND TUE 16 Family Day: Visit With Santa Enjoy a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, featuring FREE photos and holiday-themed activities like DIY ornaments and letters to Santa! On Sunday, Santa will be wearing his RED suit. On Tuesday, Santa will be wearing his CAMO suit. WHEN: Sunday: 1 - 4 pm, Tuesday: 2:00 - 4:30 pm WHERE: National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle COST: FREE! SAT 20 Stafford Christmas Parade The parade will feature local groups, businesses, and holiday-themed floats and lots of holiday cheer! WHEN: 3 pm WHERE: Pratt Park, F'burg COST: FREE!