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Events listed below are hosted or co-hosted by the City of Fredericksburg. For information on these events please feel free to contact our department.
Super Senior Fun and Games
Join us on Tuesdays throughout the winter for some Super Seniors Fun and Games! We will play drive-in bingo, watch movies and play trivia. During drive-in bingo participants will remain in their vehicles while numbers are called through your car radio. Movie and trivia will be held in the auditorium with spaced out seating. Participants are welcome to bring their own chairs for comfort but we will have chairs available too. Seats are very limited indoors due to Governor’s Orders and social distancing requirements. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center Auditorium/Parking Lot
Tuesdays at 10:30am, Admission is FREE
- January 12- Drive-In Bingo
- February 9- Drive-In Trivia
- February 23- Drive-In Bingo
- March 2- Movie (The Bucket List)
- March 23- Trivia
Pre-registration is required. Register online or call 540-372-1086 x0. Find this event on Facebook/Super Senior Fun and Games
Drive-In Family Game Nights
Join us every other Wednesday throughout the winter for family game night….drive-in style! We will play Bingo and Trivia for great prizes! The parking lot will open at 6pm. Participants must remain in their vehicles at all times. Games will be played through your car radio. Bingo details: Playing cards will be provided but please bring your own marker. Call BINGO by honking your horn and then turning on flashers. Trivia details: Everyone in one car is one team and questions will range for all age groups. We will use Kahoot to provide an interactive platform for teams. Each team will need at least one cellular device with the ability to download the Kahoot app or visit Kahoot.com to play. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center Parking Lot
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
- January 13- Bingo Night
- January 27- Trivia Night
- February 10- Bingo Night
- February 24- Trivia Night
- March 10- Bingo Night
Bingo Night- $5 per player
Trivia Night- $10 per team/car
Pre-registration is required. Register online or call 540-372-1086 x0. Find this event on Facebook/Drive-In Family Game Nights
Drive-In Family Movie Series
Come join us for a FREE family movie night in the park. The movie will be played through your car radio. We will have a food truck available for dinner.
- Saturday, January 30 - Frozen II
- Friday, February 19 - Jumanji, The Next Level
- Saturday, March 6 - Trolls World Tour
Old Mill Park (location subject to change- check our Facebook/website and sign up for Fred Alerts)
Gates open at 5:00pm, Movie starts at 6:00pm
Admission is FREE.
Find this event on Facebook/Drive-In Movie Series
Fredericksburg Snowball Fight
All ages and families welcome!
Saturday, February 6 at 1:00 PM- 4:30 PM
Hockey Rink @ Dixon Park, 1300 Dixon Street
Held snow or shine. We have snowballs that don’t require snow!! Come dressed for the weather and bring drinking water. Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. Teen and adults, bring your group of friends and we’ll schedule you for an adults-only match too!
Pre- registration is required. Register online before the January 25th deadline. $3 per person or $6 for 2 people Matches are approximately every 15 minutes. Signed waivers are required to play. Due to COVID protocols mask & gloves will be required to wear the entire event.
Find this event on Facebook/Fredericksburg Snowball Fight
Children's Art Show
Kids 4 years old through 12th grade, we want to see YOU and your masterpiece!
Friday-Saturday, March 19-20
Register: There is a $5 entry fee for the first 2 pieces, $5 entry fee for each additional (up to max of 4 artworks per child). Pre-registration required before dropping off art work. Register online or by phone at 540-372-1086 x0 starting January 4-March 5 by 12 noon.
Artwork Drop-off: Entries drop off Monday, March 1 through Friday, March 5 from 9:00am - 4:30pm at the Dorothy Hart Community Center.
Artists' Reception: Thursday, March 18 – 6pm-7:30pm (subject to change based on COVID guidelines)
Exhibit Hours: Friday, March 19 - 10am-4pm / Saturday, March 20 - 10am-2pm. FREE admission to view the exhibit!
Dog Egg Hunt
Come dressed to enter our doggie costume contest to compete for prizes!! Bring your dogs and come join the fun at our annual Dog Easter Egg Hunt. This is a great way to get out and play with your favorite furry friend. Your registration of $5 allows up to two dogs to join in the fun! Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old. A small dog area will also be available for dogs under 15lbs. Pre-registration required. All dog parents must sign release acknowledging their dog(s) are current on shots and are healthy.
Saturday, March 27 at 1:00pm
Maury Park, 901 Kenmore Avenue at the corner of William and Kenmore
$5 for up to 2 dogs, pre-registration is required. Register online here. View this event on Facebook/Dog Easter Egg Hunt
Earth Day
Save the Date! April 15-17
With virtual and in-person events throughout the week. Up to date information online at earthdayfred.com
Kids' Fishing Derby
Save the Date! Saturday, June 5
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Jane Shelhorse
Director Parks, Recreation and Events
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Kimberly Herbert
Supervisor of Special Events
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Parks, Recreation & Events
Physical Address
408 Canal Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-372-1086Fax: 540-372-3475