Find a holiday parade for your family, from downtown Fredericksburg to nearby Virginia towns. Explore dates, times, locations and celebrations featuring floats, marching bands and Santa.
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As the summer days begin to wind down, families across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and the surrounding areas are gearing up for the start of the 2025–2026 school year.
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Looking for an exciting summer experience for your kids? Fredericksburg Academy has something for everyone, with a wide range of summer camps designed to engage children from rising Kindergarten through rising Grade 12. Whether your child loves sports, theater, outdoor adventures, or creative arts, they’ll find plenty of options to explore and have fun!
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When snow blankets Fredericksburg, Virginia, it transforms the town into a winter wonderland. Families, kids, and sledding enthusiasts alike head to the area’s best hills for a day of frosty fun. Here are the top sledding spots in and around Fredericksburg to check out this winter.
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, many families in the Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania areas are looking for options to celebrate the season with a warm meal. Whether you are a family in need of a free meal or looking to order a catered Thanksgiving feast for your gathering, there are numerous resources and restaurants ready to help.
Fall is the perfect time to get outside, breathe in the crisp air, and tackle the challenge of a corn maze. From Fredericksburg, VA to Maryland, there are countless farms offering fun, family-friendly experiences that include corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and more. Whether you’re looking for a short day trip or an adventure further afield, here’s a guide to the best corn mazes in the surrounding areas from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King Geo
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