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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 19 2026 2026 2026 august out & about SAT & SUN 1 & 2 Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair returns for its 288th year! WHEN: 5 - 10 pm weekdays, 1 - 10 pm weekends WHERE: Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, F'burg COST: $15 Ages 4-59, $10 Ages 60+, Kids 3 and Under FREE! Fredericksburg Restaurant Week Finish up our ten-day culinary adventure this weekend, featuring the best local restaurants and delicious dishes throughout the 'Burg. WHEN: Times Vary WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg COST: Prices Vary SAT 1 & 22 Art in the Park Local artists and crafters can showcase their creativity every 1st and 4th Saturday, alongside the Farmers Market. WHEN: 9 am - 1 pm WHERE: Hurkamp Park, F'burg COST: FREE! MON 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Music on the Steps The 41st Annual Music on the Steps is brought to you live and in person! WHEN: 6:30 - 7:30 pm WHERE: CRRL - Fredericksburg Branch COST: FREE! THUR 6 Mini Mornings at the Museum: Garden Enjoy a fun-filled morning of story time, garden exploration, and a themed craft, followed by an abbreviated tour and a visit to the gallery. WHEN: 10:15 - 11:15 am WHERE: George Washington's Ferry Farm, F'burg COST: $6/child For more information on all of these events visit: www.fredericksburgparent.net/events FRI 7 FXBG First Friday Visit Downtown Fredericksburg on the first Friday of each month and celebrate all of downtown's art and community. WHEN: 5 - 9 pm WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg COST: FREE! Back to School Pool Party Celebrate the end of summer, grab the kiddos, and make a splash into the new school year at our Back to School Bash. Enjoy swimming, music, games, treats, and much more fun! WHEN: 6:30 - 8:30 pm WHERE: Doris E. Buffett Pool, F'burg COST: $6/$8 per person FRI 7, 14, 21, & 28 Downtown Sounds Previously known as Sounds of Summer, FAM Downtown Sounds is a concert series show- casing regional musicians in historic Market Square. WHEN: 6:30 pm WHERE: Market Square, F'burg COST: FREE! SAT 8 Wilderness Back to School Bash & Craft Fair Enjoy games, vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. WHEN: 11 am - 4 pm WHERE: Wilderness Presidential Resort, Spotsylvania COST: FREE! THUR, FRI & SAT 13, 14 & 15 Preschool Palette Preschool Palette nurtures your child's cre- ative spirit through engaging books, colorful garden walks, and open-ended art explora- tion. WHEN: 10 - 11 am WHERE: Gari Melchers Home and Studio, Falmouth COST: $12/child and adult pair TUE 18 FXBG Homeschool Connections Make connections with other homeschoolers & local organizations, find out what activities are happening around the community, and more! WHEN: 9 am - 3 pm WHERE: Dorothy Hart Community Center, F'burg COST: FREE! SAT 22 Brooke Point High Back to School Craft Fair Stop by and enjoy vendors, food trucks, games, moon bounce, raffles, and kids' activi- ties. WHEN: 10 am - 3 pm WHERE: Brooke Point High School, Stafford COST: FREE! FRI 28 18th Century Game Night A family-friendly evening, featuring historic games, self-guided house tours, and hands-on activities for all ages with timed admission. WHEN: 5 - 7 pm WHERE: George Washington's Ferry Farm, F'burg COST: Adults $10, Children $5, Children Under 6 FREE!