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Soggy Doggy Swim
Friday, September 6 at 5:30pm – 8:00pm
at Doris E. Buffett Swimming Pool
$5.00 for up to two dogs
When dogs rule the Doris E. Buffett Pool! Open to dogs 12 weeks and older. All dogs must have current vaccinations. Half of all proceeds will be donated to the Fredericksburg SPCA. Registration available at Dorothy Hart Community Center.
For information please email us or call 540-372-1086.
Music By Moonlight Concert
featuring Fredericksburg Big Band
Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hurkamp Park, 500 William Street
Free admission, public invited. Benefitting The Salvation Army’s Camp Happyland
Concert is free! Enjoy an evening of music and family fun. Come early and bring your lawn chairs, blanket or reserve a table for four or eight (tables include a basket filled with goodies and sparkling apple cider) and bid at the Silent Auction. Donations accepted to send local children to a week of camp at the Salvation Army’s Camp Happyland. Food vendors and baked goods from the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will be available. Sponsored by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary and the Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events Department. There is no rain date.
For Event info: Debbie Bliss 540-273-0971 or Lee Moyer 703-314-7744
Night Catfishing at Motts Reservoir
Come hook your bait and cast your line to catch catfish in Motts Run Reservoir.
Friday, September 13 at 7:00pm – 1:00am
Motts Run Reservoir, 6600 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Advanced prices: $3 child, $5 Adults
Day of prices: $5 child, $8 Adults
Private boats will be allowed on the water only if they meet proper VDGIF standards for night fishing but all boats must be off the water by 12:30am. Grills and picnic tables available all over the park no need to bring your own. Please clean up after yourself and remember to NOT place flammable products in the trash. Questions? Call Motts Reservoir (540) 786-8989
Bee Flix Movie Series
September 14: Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
September 21: How to Train Your Dragon the Hidden World
September 28: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Held at Hurkamp Park from 6pm to 9pm (The movie will start at dark approx. 7pm)
Admission is FREE.
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and join B101.5 and Fun Land of Fredericksburg for the Bee Flix Movie Series! Come early and play at the B101.5 coloring table, learn about recycling from R-Board, buy kettle corn from Poppin’ Jon’s, or bring a picnic and relax before the movie begins. Bee Flix Movie Series is powered by J&J Tile & Marble, R-Board, and Fredericksburg Parks, Recreations, & Events. In case of inclement weather, B101.5 will post the movie cancellation on Facebook @B1015FM.
For information please email us or call 540-372-1086.
Harvest Festival
at the Fredericksburg Farmers Market
Saturday, October 5 from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Held at Hurkamp Park, 500 William Street
Admission is FREE
Celebrate the flavors and colors of fall with us! Fun for the whole family: pumpkin patch, build your own scarecrow, face painting, pumpkin painting, rock painting. Find beautiful fall decor for your home, warm bouquets, hearty produce, jams, pies, kettle corn, bread, honey, and more!
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/617674502034381/ or call 540-372-1086.
Big Fall Cleanup & Trash Dash
Saturday, October 12 at 9:00am – 11:00am
Meet at Old Mill Park - All ages of volunteers are welcome.
We love our parks and know you do too! FPRE has partnered with Friends of the Rappahannock and the Clean and Green Commission to put on this year’s Big Fall Cleanup. The Big Fall Cleanup is a chance for us all to give back to our parks. Please join us at Old Mill Park to help with this community clean up from 9am- 11am. From there volunteers can sign up to clean Alum Spring Park, Old Mill Park, Motts Run Reservoir, Memorial Park, or participate in the “Trash Dash” along the Canal / Heritage Trail and the VCR trail. We’ll provide gloves, grabbers and trash bags.
Pre-registration is recommended, especially for groups, but walk ups will not be turned away. To register visit riverfriends.org/event/big-fall-cleanup-2019/. For more information please call 540-372-1086 x 213
Halloween Movie Night
Saturday, October 19 starting at 7:00pm
Hurkamp Park, 500 William Street
FREE admission, public invited.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for our family-friendly movie night! It’s going to be out of this world!! Co-sponsored by Fredericksburg Police, Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events, Fredericksburg Parent, Rappahannock Rotary and Fredericksburg Main Street.
For information please email or call 540-372-1086.
Nerf Mania
for kids 6–13 yrs
Friday, October 25 from 6:30pm–8:30pm
Held at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street
Admission is $10 per person, must pre-register due to limited spaces. Plus bring your own Nerf gun and protective eyewear.
Join us for a night of action packed fun as we transform the auditorium into a Nerf battlefield. Nerf Mania will feature several short games such as capture the flag, free play with obstacles, target practice and other favorites. Players will be divided into groups according to age. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Bring your own Nerf gun (limit only 1) and protective eye wear. We will supply the Nerf bullets. Players must wear protective eyewear. Staff reserves the right to deny use of any participant’s Nerf gun that they feel is too powerful. Pre-registration is required due to limited space. Sign up online.
For information please email or call 540-372-1086.
Halloween Skate Night
Thursday, October 31
6pm – 9pm
Fredericksburg Roller Hockey Rink
Ages: 12 – 16 year olds (for those who typically will not be trick or treating)
- $3 per person by October 24.
- $5 per person after Oct. 24 and at the gate.
Join us for a Halloween Skate Night. Bring your own skates if you wish to skate. We'll have some interactive fun for those wearing tennis shoes too! We’ll have a great time with candy, glow in the dark items, scary movie (rated G) on the inflatable screen, black lights, etc.
For information please email Bill Mitchell or call 540-372-1086.
Memorial Urban Trail Ride
Through Historic Downtown Fredericksburg
Saturday, November 9 at 9:00am - 12 noon
Old Mill Park, rain or shine
Bring your own horse.
- $20 per horse and rider by November 1st.
- $25 per horse and rider after Nov. 1st and on-site.
Registration is first come, first served. We have a maximum capacity of 60 riders. Current negative coggins required. Sponsored by The United Horsemen’s Association & Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events.
Fredericksburg Veterans Day Events
To honor the contributions of our United States Veterans
Monday, November 11, 2019
Free Admission to all events
10:00am - Walking Procession beginning at Memorial Park to Fredericksburg Area War Memorial. Procession Route: Along Washington Ave. From Mary Ball St. to George St.
10:45am - Veterans Ceremony held at Fredericksburg Area War Memorial
12:00pm - Veteran Resource Fair held at Hurkamp Park. Now accepting vendors >
Veterans and Veteran Groups are invited to register to be in the procession. Registration opens September 19, 2019. No commercial, for-profits nor political campaigns will be permitted in the procession. Public (family members and non-veterans) are invited to view the procession along Washington Avenue and then join the Veteran’s Day Commemoration at the Fredericksburg Area War Memorial (George St.). Free admission to the procession and the commemoration. Held rain or shine. Sponsored by 93.3 WFLS, FAVC Fredericksburg Area Veterans Council, Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events, and Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Of Commerce.
For information please email or call 540-372-1086.
Children's Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 16 at 4:00pm
Hurkamp Park, 500 William Street
Free admission, public invited
Meet Santa and other holiday characters, make fun holiday crafts, experience live music and story-time and much more! The Fredericksburg Annual Children’s Tree Lighting program is FREE and open to the public. Brought to you by Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism and Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events.
For more information on this event, please contact Fredericksburg Visitor Center at 540-373-1776 or www.visitfred.com.www.visitfred.com.
Grandparents Holiday Dance
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 6:30pm–8:30pm
Ages 4 – 12 yrs. $6 per person. If space permits at the door: $8 per person.
Join us for our first Grandparents Holiday Dance! This is a fun way to appreciate the most special grandparents in our lives while celebrating the holiday. Girls and boys 4-12 years old are invited to take their grandmas and grandpas on a special holiday date night! We will have professional photographer taking optional portraits for those of you who would like a memento of this special night. Attire is everything from dress casual to fancy. Be ready for a fun evening out together! Pre-registration is required. Dorothy Hart Community Center
Pre-registration: $6 per person *If space permits at the door: $8 per person Register online at https://www.usedirect.com/FredericksburgRec_Web/Activities/Details.aspx?session_id=17637&back_url=fi9BY3Rpdml0aWVzL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events. For information please visit FredParksRec. com or call 540-372-1086.
Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 5:30pm
Parade route is on Caroline Street and Princess Anne Street between Wolfe and Amelia Streets in downtown Fredericksburg.
We are now accepting entries. Entry Fees:
- Free – James Monroe HS Marching Band, Spotsylvania County HS Combined Marching Band and Stafford County Combined HS Marching Band
- $50 – School Sponsored Organizations/Clubs, all other Marching Bands, and Veterans Organizations
- $175 – Non/Not for Profit Organizations
- $250 – Commercial / For Profit Organizations
Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2019 at 8:00pm or when we reach 80 entries, whichever comes first.
For more information please visit www.fredericksburgchristmasparade.com or call 540-372-1086.
Mistletoe Market
at the Fredericksburg Farmers Market
Saturday, December 7 at 9:0am - 1:00pm
Free admission, public invited
Gift your friends local arts and crafts, indulge on holiday goodies like hot cocoa, kettle corn, pies and breads, feed your family seasonal staples. For more information visit www.TheFarmersMarket.co or call 540-372-1086.
Cookies With Santa
2 yrs-10 yrs
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 2:00pm-3:30pm
$15 for City Residents and $20 for Non-City Residents
Held at the Dorothy Hart Community Center
Christmas is near! It’s time to tell Santa about all the nice things you have done this year! Meet Santa and decorate a cookie, for the long nights ahead! Bring your camera or let our professional photographer capture the moment. (Pictures will be available for purchase.) Register online: https://www.usedirect.com/FredericksburgRec_Web/Activities/Details.aspx?session_id=17760&back_url=fi9BY3Rpdml0aWVzL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4
Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events. For information please visit www.FredParksRec.com or 540-372-1086.