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Santa, Animals of the Nativity, Holiday Pops and More
Plan to have some holiday fun this weekend.
Jingle Bell Carriage Rides: November 3 - January 3, 706 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Jingle Bell Rides are available every evening except Monday, through Jan. 3. Reservations for the carriage rides are recommended. $100 - $120, depending on carriage purchased for the evening.
The Village at Towne Centre Holiday in Lights: Nov. 10 - Dec. 31, 7 - 10 p.m. at The Village at Towne Centre, 137 Spotsylvania Mall Dr., Fredericksburg. Free shows nightly at 6:30 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30.
Splitsville Free Game and Shoe Rental: Nov. 29 - Dec. 26. Receive a free game and shoe rental with each homemade ornament brought in for the FredParent Tree at Splitsville.
Splitsville Holiday Break Special: Dec. 20 – Jan. 1 say the code word FredParent and receive free shoe rental for the group and a free kid's meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
White Christmas at Riverside Center: Nov. 30 - Jan. 4 at Riverside Center, 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg. Show times and ticket prices are online.
Mr. Grinch Carriage Rides: Each Sunday in December -- weather permitting. Take the kids on a 15 minute ride with Mr. Grinch. Kids receive a Christmas goody bag.
Christmas Tours of Historic Kenmore: Dec 1 - 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Experience a colonial holiday at Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave. Fredericksburg. Admission is $10 adults, $5 students, under age 6, free. Closed Dec. 24 & 25. Included with admission to Kenmore.
27th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit at Ferry Farm: Sunday, Dec. 8 - Monday, Dec. 30 at George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Hwy., Fredericksburg. The 2013 theme is "Moments in U.S. History." The exhibit opens with judging at noon on Dec. 8. It then is open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., except for Dec. 24, 25 and 31. Admission to Ferry Farm plus the exhibit is $8 adults;, $4 students. Admission to the exhibit only is $4 adults, $2 students. Children under six are free.
December 18 - 22
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Fredericksburg Community Concert Band Christmas Concert: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. in Spotsylvania Towne Centre, 137 Spotsylvania Mall Dr., Fredericksburg. Free.
Christmas Crafts for Kids (ages 3 - 5) Thursday, Dec. 19, 10 - 11 a.m. at Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg. Admission ($5 per child) includes supplies and a snack. Presented by the Fredericksburg Department of Parks and Rec. Preregistration is required at 540-372-1086.
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Living Nativity: Friday, Dec. 20, 6 - 8 p.m. at Peace United Methodist Church, 801 Maple Grove Dr., Fredericksburg. Free.
Rappahannock POPS Orchestra Holiday Concert: Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. at Grace Church of Fredericksburg Center for the Arts, 1141 Heatherstone Dr., Fredericksburg. $20 adults, $15 seniors (65 and over), $15 students (with valid ID), children under 18 are free.
Holiday Open House and Meet the Maker: Saturday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Wm Mason II Violin Shop, 509-1 Jackson St., Fredericksburg. Tour the shop, meet master violin maker Oded Kishony, view handmade instruments and enjoy refreshments
Fredericksburg Ballet Center presents The Nutcracker: Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held at James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. Tickets range from $16 - $20.
Civil War Santa at Chatham: Sunday, Dec. 22, 1 - 4 p.m. at Chatham Manor, 120 Chatham Lane in Stafford. Visit with Santa, make decorations, enjoy punch and cookies. Free.
Santa at the Richard Johnston Inn: Sunday, Dec. 22, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Richard Johnston Inn, 711 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
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