Local Events Calendar

***Advance purchase is NECESSARY for this event. We will not be selling tickets at the door.

Ho Ho Ho!

The holly-jolliest pub crawl in Downtown Fredericksburg!

For a $75 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg, our supporters/Santas will join us at multiple downtown restaurant/bar stops, dressed in their most festive red holiday outfits for drinks, appetizers, 50/50 raffle, live music, and holiday festivities!

Complimentary Santa hats gifted to all who participate, along with a complimentary drink and appetizer at each locations. Must be 21+ to participate.

What to expect from SantaCon 2026:

• Downtown SantaCon Stops: Thanks to the holiday cheer you bring each year, we will have both returning and new SantaCon stops!
  • Participating locations will be revealed on November 23rd, 2026 in an email to registered Santas and on our Facebook social media page at https://www.facebook.com/FredSantaCon!
• Holiday Cheer from 3pm – 8pm!
  
• Freedom to travel your own Santa Route! Your first location will be assigned, but after that, you can walk on your own. Rather than a strict group schedule, you will have the ability to hop to different participating SantaCon locations at your own pace.
• SantaCon Passport! All participating Santas will receive an official SantaCon Passport. Visit at least 5 SantaCon stops, receive a stamp at each, then leave your passport with a SantaCon volunteer elf to be entered in an exclusive raffle drawing!
• 50/50 Raffle! Fill your Santa bags by winning BIG $$$ in our 50/50 raffle supporting BBBS. Keep a lookout for our Raffle Reindeer traveling to each SantaStop and enter for a 50/50, where half of the proceeds go to the winning ticket and the other half benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg!
• Early Ticket Pick-Up! Avoid waiting during SantaCon to sign-in. Pick-up your tickets early and take advantage of a full day visiting SantaCon locations!

We look forward to ringing in the holiday cheer with you at SantaCon 2026!

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All proceeds go toward Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg’s mission to provide mentors for children in the community. Thank you for being a Defender of Potential!
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Interested in Sponsoring SantaCon 2026 and benefitting youth mentorships at Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg? Visit: https://bit.ly/SantaConSponsor26

This December 4th and 5th, join the Mary Ball Woman’s Club for their annual Fresh Christmas Greens and Crafts Sale at the Chancellor Firemen’s Association Building, 5992 Plank Road (across from Chancellor Elementary School).  ADMISSION IS FREE!  Find something for everyone on your shopping list – especially YOU!  Proceeds benefit local charities!

There’s no better time to visit Stratford Hall than during Christmastide. New this year, we’re excited to welcome Mr. & Mrs. Claus from the North Pole to collect letters from our post office! We’re also offering two dinner experiences to choose from, plus a number of convenient offers like gift baskets, ornaments, and more that you can pick up from the Gift Shop. The more the merrier!

Schedule:

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Open house tours of the Great House

11:00 – 4:00 PM Historic chocolate demos in the Gift Shop with David Borghesani, American Heritage chocolate historian

11:00 – 1:00 PM Pictures with Santa in the Great House (your smart phone/camera)

1:15 PM Santa Letter Pickup at the Stratford Post Office (next to Gift Shop)

2:00 PM Story time with Mrs. Claus in the Dining Room ($10 per pack of 4 cookies)*

4:00 PM Buffet-style breakfast dinner in the Stratford Dining Room*

6:00 PM Four-course Christmastide dinner in the Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library*

*reserve by Sunday, November 29.

Admission:

$10 general admission

Free for ages 3 and under

Free for Friends of Stratford members:

$140 Family Package: Includes event admission and buffet-style dinners for two adults and two youths, photos with Santa in the Great House (your smart phone/camera), two packs of cookies for 2:00 p.m. story time with Mrs. Claus in the Dining Room, and a wooden Stratford Hall Christmas ornament. Reservations are required by Sunday, November 29.

Historic Area:

Explore the c. 1738 Great House fully decked in Colonial Christmas splendor! Families are invited to take pictures with Santa in the Great House Parlor from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (bring your own smart phone or camera). Be sure to visit Harold Caldwell in the Historic Kitchen to learn all about the holiday foods being prepared before you dive into West African drumming demos with Slam One LLC or climb onto a tractor ride around the twilight grounds. You can even stroll with members of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society and sing all your favorite carols.

Gift Shop:

Warm up in the charming Stratford Hall Gift Shop with historic chocolate demos by David Borghesani, an American Heritage chocolate historian from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Add ornaments, mill products, holiday jams, or gift baskets to your order by Sunday, November 29 and pick them up here! All visitors will receive a 10% off discount on purchases made during the event, with Friends of Stratford members enjoying 20% off discount (exclusions apply). Just outside the Gift Shop, families can remember the occasion by making their own authentic tin punch ornaments to take home.

Letters to Santa:

Starting November 1, the Stratford Hall Visitor Center will collect letters to Santa! At 1:15 p.m. during the Christmastide event, Santa will pick up the letters at the Gift Shop and say goodbye before he departs for the North Pole. Please include a return address for Santa to write back.

Cookies & Story Time with Mrs. Claus:

Join us in the Stratford Dining Room at 2:00 p.m. to hear Christmas stories and decorate homemade cookies with Mrs. Claus. This add-on costs $10 and includes one pack of four cookies. You can add additional packs to your cart. Please note two packs are included in the Family Package.

Family Package:

Take advantage of the season’s best deal on festive cheer: $140 Family Packages include event admission and buffet-style dinners for two adults and two youths, photos with Santa in the Great House (your smart phone/camera), cookies with Mrs. Claus in the Dining Room, and a wooden Stratford Hall Christmas ornament. Reservations are required by Sunday, November 29.

Buffet-Style Dinner in the Dining Room:

We’ve saved your family seats at our table for a 4:00 p.m. buffet-style dinner with plenty of holly and jolly to go around (and of course, good food). $35 for adults and ages 15+, $25 for youth aged 4-14, and free for youth aged 3 and under. Reservations are required by Sunday, November 29. Event admission is included with this dinner option. Each guest receives one plate for the buffet.

Menu:

Pancake bar with fresh strawberries, blueberries, bananas, chocolate chips, whipped cream, sprinkles, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and chocolate sauce 

Pork or chicken sausage links 

Scrambled eggs 

Yogurt parfaits

Milk, apple juice, orange juice, water

Hot chocolate bar with mini marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, candy canes, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, and crushed cookies

Dinner in the duPont Memorial Library:

Christmastide dinner is a can’t-miss tradition at Stratford Hall, and this year we’re excited to serve you in the Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library! This 6:00 p.m. four-course dinner catered by Dori Farrell is $95 per person and has a maximum table size of eight guests. A cash bar will be available. Book your table today! Reservations are required by Sunday, November 29. Event admission is not included with this dinner option.

King George Parks & Recreation invites the community to the King George Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 6, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Historic King George Courthouse. Enjoy a visit with Santa, hot chocolate, fire pits, musical entertainment, marshmallow roasting, s’mores, and the lighting of the Christmas tree. This FREE community event is presented by Four Elements Electric. For vendor information, call (540) 775-4386.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Sponsored by IHOP King George

Saturday, December 12 | 9:00–11:00 AM
King George Citizens Center | 8076 Kings Highway
$10 per person

Start your morning with a little holiday magic! Enjoy a delicious catered breakfast from IHOP with Mr. Claus, plus face painting and a photo with Santa.

Bring the family for a festive morning filled with Christmas cheer!

Call King George Parks & Recreation at (540) 775-4386 to reserve your tickets. Payment will be collected the morning of the event.

56th Annual Candlelight Tour

Celebrate the holiday season with Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. on December 12–13, 2026. Step inside historic homes decorated for the season and discover the architectural legacy of Elmer Grimsley “Peck” Heflin, a Fredericksburg native and self-taught designer and builder whose work helped shape the city.

This Fredericksburg holiday tradition offers a chance to explore local history, enjoy festive décor, and support HFFI’s historic preservation work. The tour begins at Memorial Park, with daytime hours on Saturday, December 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, December 13, from noon to 4 p.m.

A Saturday evening VIP experience includes a tour of 1200 Washington Avenue from 5–7 p.m. and a train station pub crawl at The Alpine Chef and Colonial Tavern from 6–8 p.m., with two drink tickets included.

Tickets go on sale November 1. For tickets and more information, visit hffi.org/events/candlelight-tour.

Join us for a festive afternoon of Christmas movie trivia, delicious food from Cousins Maine Lobster, and holiday baskets! The winning trivia team will receive commemorative beer glasses and $10 off for each player. Best of all, Laudenbach Brewing will donate 10% of the day’s sales to Fairy Godmother Project to support local families facing pediatric cancer!  www.fairygodmotherproject.org

🎬 FALSITY CHAPTER 3: 5 STORIES OF BETRAYAL

Secrets. Drama. Betrayal. The story continues!

Godson Entertainment LLC invites you to the red carpet theatrical premiere of Falsity Chapter 3: 5 Stories of Betrayal.

Experience an evening of powerful storytelling, suspense, and unexpected twists as the next chapter unfolds on the big screen!

THEATRICAL PREMIERE

📅 Friday, December 18, 2026

📍 Hooky Theater & Entertainment Complex, Fredericksburg, Virginia

🎥 Two Showings: 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM

🎟️ General Admission: $30 per person

Seating is limited. Secure your tickets in advance!

CAN’T ATTEND IN PERSON?

Join our virtual screening on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET for just $10 per household.

PURCHASE TICKETS:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/godsonentertainmentllc/2443581

Presented by Godson Entertainment LLC.