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Kids' Tree Lighting, Pics with the Grinch, Dessert with Santa and More!

The holiday season is in full swing this weekend in Fredericksburg.

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.

Pet Pictures with the Grinch:  Saturday, Nov. 30, 2 - 7 p.m. at Dog Krazy, 307 William St., Fredericksburg.  Photos on a CD-ROM are $20.  The Grinch is going to try and make appearances each Saturday before Chirstmas, but confirm with the store.

Children's Tree Lighting:
Saturday, Nov. 30, 4 - 6 p.m. in Hurkamp Park, William St & Prince Edward St., Fredericksburg.  Visit with Santa and enjoy holiday music, hot chocolate, cookie decoration and holiday crafts. Free. 


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.  Take the kids on a short ride with Mr. Grinch approximately 15 minutes. Photo opportunity for the kids and kids get a Christmas Goody Bag. Travel down Caroline Street to see the decorated store windows and back. Rides run every Sunday in December (weather permitting). 

Santa at the Richard Johnston Inn:  Sunday, Dec. 1, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Richard Johnston Inn, 711 Caroline St., Fredericksburg.  Outside photos with Santa at sleigh, weather permitting.  

Candlelight Tour at the Mary Washington House: Sunday, Dec. 1,  4:30 - 7 p.m., 1200 Charles St., Fredericksburg.  Christmas carols and refreshments included.  Free.

An Evening Dessert With Santa:  Sunday, Dec. 1, 5 - 8 p.m. at the Inn at the Olde Silk Mill, 1707 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg.  Children's activities, photos with Santa, dessert and raffles.  All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.  Tickets are $10 fro children age 3 - 12.  Children age 2 and under and adults are free.   Children cancer survivors or currently in treatment are free.  Purchase tickets at the Inn (540-371-5666) or from Teri R. Reece, treece@mellandfrost.com, 540-760-5705.

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