A selection of special events in the Fredericksburg region for the weekend of November 11 – 13, 2016. Click the hyperlinks for more details.
Downtown Fredericksburg Holiday Open House
Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Open House Weekend is the official start of holiday shopping in Downtown Fredericksburg. Windows are decorated, holiday music is playing, good cheer and “ho ho ho” are in the air.
New this year: free gift-wrapping stations.
95.9 radio will be at corner of William and Caroline Streets, serving hot cocoa and cookies, and collecting items for donation to the Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg’s Holiday Care Packages.
Santa will be strolling in his toy maker outfit from 12 – 3:45 p.m. both days, along with other historic interpreters.
The Window Wonderland Riddle Contest begins.
Downtown parking is extended to four hours.
Sixth Annual Electroacoustic Barn Dance
November 10 – 12
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg campus, 1301 College Ave.
The Department of Music presents this three-day festival of electronic music and art, this year featuring percussionist Tony Steve, percussionist Adam Vidiksis, pianist Theresa Steward, and violinist Margaret Jones.
See the full schedule at http://eabarndance.com/schedule/
Free admission.
Virginia Christmas Market
Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Exhibition Center at Meadow Event Park, 13111 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, VA 23047
Holiday collection of porcelain, pottery, quilts, folk art, fine art, reproduction furniture, flags, ironwork, carvings, leather, toys, tin ware, candles, doll craft, woven wares, book authors, musicians, jewelry, basketry and more.
Admission $5.50 – $12 (weekend pass)
Museum of Valor Exhibit
Friday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters Branch, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg
The Spotsylvania-based Museum of Valor mounts a world-class exhibit of items selected from their extensive 15,000+ item inventory. This year’s theme is “1916: The World Loses Its Innocence,” in commemoration of World War I.
Free.
Quantico National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony
Friday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Quantico National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony includes the Quantico Marine Corps Band at 10:30 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. ceremony with keynote speaker Gen. Robert B. Neller.
Fredericksburg Area Veterans Council Veterans Day ceremony
Friday, Nov. 11 10:45 a.m.
Fredericksburg’s Memorial to Our Fallen Heroes, located at the junction of George, Barton and Liberty Streets
Veterans Day Celebration Car Show
Friday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.
Greenfield Senior Living, 9300 Onyx Ct., Fredericksburg
There will be a veteran’s recognition ceremony at 2 p.m. and “Cruisin’ for Heroes” cars on display through 4:30 p.m.
SPOTSYLVANIA TOWNE CENTRE HOLIDAY KICK-OFF
Santa’s Laser Show Arrival
Saturday, Nov 12, 10 a.m.
Santa is coming to Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Join B101.5 and Bill Carroll welcoming Santa with a laser show spectacular in the Village across from Sephora in the B101.5 Laser Show Room.
Rappahannock Model Railroaders
November 12 and 13 inside the main entrance of Spotsylvania Towne Centre
The Rappahannock Model Railroaders will feature Model Holiday Train Displays along with Holiday Scenery.
Free.
Concert in Lights Kick-off Festival
Saturday, Nov 12, 4 – 8 p.m.
Festivities on the Green
Kettle Corn, Hot Chocolate, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Live Music
Iceless Ice Skating Rink, 2 – 8 p.m.
Ignite the Night Village Laser Show
Saturday Nov 12 – Saturday, Dec 24
Powered by B101.5
Friday evenings 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
Saturday evenings 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, & 9pm
In the Village at Towne Center, across from Sephora.
Family Holiday Decorations Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg.
Holiday crafting for the whole family! Create a boxwood tree centerpiece in eighteenth century fashion, using greenery and natural elements found on the grounds of Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm. Also, capture the season on canvas, painting your very own 3”x 3” miniature painting, complete with an easel.
Cost: $15 per person
Reservations required. Please call (540) 370-0732 x24 or email [email protected] to register.
Spotsylvania Wine Festival
Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave Fredericksburg, Virginia
Live music, food, vendors, and kid zone.
Tribute to Veterans
Saturday, Nov. 12, 3 – 6 p.m.
9019 Old Battlefield Blvd., Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Spotsylvania County will host a Tribute to Veterans (link is external) from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Merchants Square Pavilion at Spotsylvania Courthouse Village, 9019 Old Battlefield Blvd. There will be speakers, WWII period music and performances, a WWII and Vietnam vehicle displays, music by Enduring Freedom Honor Team, food vendors, and a tribute wall on which visitors can post pictures they bring. There also will be a police escorted motorcycle ride from Indian Motorcycle of Fredericksburg to Spotsylvania Courthouse Village. Contact Indian Motors at 888-821-2440 for more information.
Free
