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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 27 2026 2026 2026 may out & about FRI 1 FXBG First Friday Visit Downtown Fredericksburg on the first Friday of each month and celebrate all of downtown's art and community. WHEN: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg COST: FREE! SAT 2 & 16 Art in the Park Local artists and crafters can show- case their creativity every 1st and 3rd Saturday, May – October at Hurkamp Park, alongside the Farmers Market. WHEN: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Hurkamp Park, F'burg COST: FREE! SAT 2 Mother-Son Dance Boys ages 4-12 can enjoy a fun night out with their mom, grandmother, or even aunt—sorry, no dads allowed! WHEN: Session A: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Session B: 7:00-9:00 p.m WHERE: Dorothy Hart Community Center, F'burg COST: $10/person TUE 5, 12 & 19 Picnic in the Park Enjoy live music, food, and fun! Bring your own picnic or buy from park ven- dors. WHEN: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Memorial Park, F'burg COST: FREE! For more information on all of these events visit: www.fredericksburgparent.net/events FRI 8 Homeschool Day at Historic Kenmore Homeschool students and caregivers can explore Revolutionary-era Virginia at Historic Kenmore. WHEN: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 pm. WHERE: Historic Kenmore, F'burg COST: Adults $4, Students $6, Children under 6 FREE! SAT & SUN 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30 & 31 Virginia Renaissance Faire Head to Lake Anna Winery for weekends of merriment at the 24th season of the Virginia Renaissance Faire. WHEN: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania COST: Adults $18, Children Ages 6-16 $10, Children Under 6 FREE! SUN 10 Possumz for Reading Enjoy a morning of story time, a hands-on craft, and a special visit from a real-life opossum while learning why these backyard marsupials matter. WHEN: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Possum-bilities, F'burg COST: FREE! SAT 17 Sensory-Friendly Morning Families and individuals with special needs are invited to a sensory-friendly morning, with small- group tours, hands-on exhibits, and a quieter way to explore the grounds. WHEN: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WHERE: George Washington's Ferry Farm, F'burg COST: Adults $13, Students $6, Children Under 5 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: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Gari Melchers Home and Studio, Falmouth COST: $12/child and adult pair FRI 29 Tot Time Field Trip Enjoy pick-your-own strawberries, out- door play, and time with other caregivers and tots. Strawberries priced per pound. Register online. WHEN: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Braehead Farm, F'burg COST: $8/child, Children Under 2 FREE! SAT 30 Kid's Market Children ages 8-15 from Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and King George have the chance to sell their homemade items at the Farmer's Market. WHEN: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Hurkamp Park, F'burg COST: FREE!