A selection of special events Easter weekend 2016. Click the hyperlinks for additional details.
Braehead Farm Easter Egg Patch
Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Braehead Farm, 1130 Tyler Street Fredericksburg
Visit the Easter Bunny in the Egg Patch. Also, egg hunt, hayrides, a scavenger hunt around the farm, and play in the family playgrounds. Bring your own Easter basket.
$8 per person.
How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard, and Keep them Coming Back
Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters Branch, 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401
Anne Little from the Virginia Bluebird Society will explain the live cycle of the bluebird, and show you how to attract and keep the bluebird in your yard with proper nesting and feeding information.
Free.
Downtown Orange Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.
Taylor Park, Main Street, Orange, Va.
Free
Stratford Hall’s Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m.
Stratford Hall, Birthplace of Robert E. Lee, 483 Great House Rd. Stratford, Va. 22558
More than 4,000 eggs will be hidden on the large oval field in front of the Great House. Areas will be roped off for each age group: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Prizes will be awarded in each age group, and for finding a golden egg. During the “egg tabulations,” the Fraternal Order of Police will provide a hot dog lunch. The hunt will begin at 11 a.m. sharp, so plan to arrive early. Kids need to bring a basket or other container. This free event does not include a Great House tour.
Joshua Bell Performs with the UMW Philharmonic
Saturday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.
University of Mary Washington Dodd Auditoruim in George Washington Hall, 1301 College Ave.
Internationally celebrated violinist Joshua Bell performs the Bruch Violin Concerto with the UMW Philharmonic, conducted by Dr. Kevin Bartram.
To purchase tickets, visit www.umwphilharmonic.com or contact the Philharmonic Operations Office at 540-654-1324.
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