This weekend, get out of the house and enjoy the arts and music of Fredericksburg.  Click on the links to learn more. 

Christmas Train Exhibit

• When: Friday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Dec. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 30,10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Where: Washington’s Ferry Farm
• Why Go: View two model train sets, one of a 1930s Christmas Village, and the second of a winter of 1862 Confederate supply camp from the Rappahannock Model Railroad Club
• Price: $8 adults, $4 students, under age 6, free

Jingle Bell Carriage Rides

• When: Friday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Dec. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 30, 5 p.m.
• Where: Fredericksburg Visitor Center
• Why Go: Experience your own sleigh ride through the streets of downtown, complete with holiday music, cookies and the Christmas sites of Fredericksburg. 
• Price: $100 - $120, tickets required

Friday Night Wine Tasting

• When: Friday, Dec. 28, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Where: The Virginia Wine Experience
• Why Go: New wine is featured each week, with the bottle sold at a discounted price
• Price: FREE

Lions Charity Bingo

• Where: Falmouth Volunteer Fire Station
• When: Friday, Dec. 28, 6:45 p.m.
• Why Go: Play Bingo and help the community - all proceeds go towards community service projects
• Price: $6 and up

Railroad Museum and Train Rides

• When: Saturday, Dec. 29, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Where: 11700 Main Street
• Why Go: Tour railroad cars, sit in the caboose and weather permitting take a ride down county tracks in a restored crew car. 
• Price: FREE, donations accepted

26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit

• When: Saturday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Where: Historic Kenmore
• Why Go: Creative gingerbread houses will be on display, all made to the theme “Songs of the Holidays.” Choose your favorite and see the winner. 
• Price: $10, adults; $5, students; FREE, under age 6 (includes tour of Kenmore). $5, adults; $2.50, students; FREE, under age 6 (exhibit only)

Sunday Night Bingo

• When: Sunday, Dec. 30, 6:30 p.m.
• Where: 1114 Potomac Avenue
• Why Go: Enjoy a Bingo night with proceeds going to local charities, as well as a chance to win cash prizes
• Price: FREE entry, pay for Bingo cards at the door

Sunday Trivia

• When: Sunday, Dec. 30, 7 p.m.
• Where: Colonial Tavern
• Why Go: Complete your weekend with a trivia night and compete to win cash prizes and more
• Price: FREE

Arts

Beading Class at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Learn how to make a cuff bracelet using beads, buttons and other objects. Friday, Dec. 28, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 29, 9:30 a.m., $60.

December “Art Attack” at Liberty Town. Friday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 30, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE

Picturing the Civil War at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, Friday, Dec. 28 and Saturday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 30, 12 - 5 p.m., $7 for adults, $2 for students, children 6 and under, FREE

2nd Annual Jewelry Show at Ponshop Gallery. Friday, Dec. 28 and Saturday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 30, 12 - 5 p.m., FREE.

All Member Holiday Exhibit at Art First Gallery. Friday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Dec. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE

“Artist Showcase” at Brush Strokes Gallery. Friday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Dec. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE

December Work by Tanya Richey Studio Gallery. Friday, Dec. 28 and Saturday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 30, 12 - 5 p.m., FREE

“Three Wise Women” Art Exhibit at My Place Latin Grill. Friday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Dec. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., FREE.

Holiday Show and “It’s Small” at Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts. Friday, Dec. 28, 12 - 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 30, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE

December All Member Show at Artful Dimensions Gallery. Friday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Dec. 29 and Sunday Dec. 30, 12 - 6 p.m., FREE.

From Recycled Cereal Box to One of a Kind Art Journal at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Saturday, Dec. 29, 9:30 a.m., $45.

Altered Books From Start To Finish at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Create a discarded volume into an individual work of art. Saturday, Dec. 29, 9:30 a.m., $45.

Music

Jason Masi and Jon Fritz at Amy’s Cafe. Friday, Dec. 28, 7 p.m., FREE.

Shaylor Warren at Home Team Grill. Friday, Dec. 28, 7 p.m., FREE.

TJ Morgan & The Mason Branch Bluegrass Band at The Recreation Center. Friday, Dec. 28, 8 p.m., FREE.

The Bittersweet Band at Yak-A-Doo’s. Friday, Dec. 28 and Saturday, Dec. 29, 9 p.m., FREE.

Version City Tour at 909 Saloon. Friday, Dec. 28, 9 p.m., FREE. Empty Pockets Blues Band, Saturday, Dec. 29, 9 p.m., FREE. 

Moch Pryderi at The Blarney Stone. Saturday, Dec. 29, 9 p.m., FREE.

Familiar Faces Band and Show “Recording Live” at Central Station. Saturday, Dec. 29, 9 p.m., $10, in advance; $15, before 10 p.m.; $25, after 10 p.m.

Know of other events in the Fredericksburg area this weekend?  Add them in the comments section below.

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