22 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • October 2017
FRI 6
First Friday
Downtown businesses celebrate the region's vibrant arts community!
Live music, free trolley rides and more!
When: 6 - 9 pm
Where: Downtown F'burg
Cost: Free! www.fredarts.com/index.php/first-friday-trolley
SAT 7
Art In The Park
Browse and shop local artists and crafters on display.
When: Saturdays, 9 am -1 pm.
Where: Hurkamp Park, downtown F'burg
Train Ride Excursions
Ride the rails along Historic Deep Run Creek in Spotsylvania Co. on open rail cars.
When: Saturdays, 9 - 10:30 am
Where: Rappahannock Railroad Museum, 11700 Main St, F'burg
Cost: Free! Donations accepted.
www.rcnrhs.com
Bricks and Boards in the Burg
Historic walking tour
When: 10 am
Where: Starts at Historic Market Square.
Cost: $7/adults and $4/children
Fit History Hike
Walk along Chancellorsville's trails and roadsides.
When: 10 am - 1 pm
Where: Chancellorsville Battlefield
Cost: Free!
Paragon Autism Services Lego/Train Club
For children with disabilities and their siblings. Inclusion play. Trains and legos.
When: 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Paragon Autism Services, 417 Chatham Square Office Park, F'burg
Cost: Free!
The Pumpkining
Fredericksburg's biggest pumpkin party! Pumpkin Beers, Music, Food Trucks
and Carnival!
When: 10 am - 10 pm
Where: Riverfront Park, 600 Sophia St,
Cost: Prices vary: www.thepumpkining.com
Kids' Galaxy Glow Run
Galactic Dash (1/4 mi) or Meteor Mile. Outdoor movie "Space Jam" to follow.
When: 6 - 9:30 pm
Where: Patriot Park
Cost: $15 for the race. Movie is free! For more info: Spotsy Parks and Rec
SUN 8
Kids Fall Pallet Workshop
Kids choose from 10 designs for an 11x14 pallet project.
When: 2 - 5 pm
Where: When Pigs Fly, 310 Central Rd. Suite 11, F'burg
www.whenpigsflydecor.com
TUE 10
Preschool Play Date: Fall In Love with Art
Art, story time, hands-on art activities and a play area.
Age Range: For children under 5
When: 10 am - 5 pm
Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps
Cost: Free! www.usmc.com
WED 11
WW I Wednesday
WW I uniforms/gear on display, crafts and more!
When: 10 am - 12 pm. Also on Oct 25.
Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps
Cost: Free! www.usmc.com
FRI 13
Creepy Crawly Carnival
Carnival games, face painting, a moon bounce, hayride and haunted house!
When: Oct 13, 14. 7- 9 pm
Where: Ron Rosner YMCA
5700 Smith Station Rd, F'burg
Cost: Varies. www.family-ymca.org
SAT 14
Heritage Family Day
Join us as we celebrate the contributions of Latinos to aviation and space exploration.
When: 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Air and Space Museum Washington, D.C.
Cost: Free!
Visit www.fredparade.com
for more information.
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