Sponsored Days of Giveaways 2025
đ Macaroni KID Fredericksburg’s Days of Giveaways 2025 is here! đWe’re so excited to celebrate the holiday season by spreading cheer — and amazing prizes — from some o…
SHOP LOCAL: Huge deals on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is happening on November 29, 2025 — and Fredericksburg & Stafford are doing it BIG this year!This is the perfect day to shop local with strong incentives, early-bir…
Fun Family Traditions To Start Right Now!
Family traditions don’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. In fact, some of the simplest rituals become the ones your children remember the most! Whether you’re looking for new way…
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The air is getting cooler, and the leaves are starting to turn so not only have we updated our Fall Guide with festivals, pumpkin fun, trunk or Treats, and more, but we're also filling up 100 Bo…
It's Never Too Late to Start (or Revive) Family Game Night!
Our family loves to play games - board games, card games, dice games, tile games, roll and write games - we love them all. Over the years we have acquired quite a collection of games and have borro…
Popping Up Flavorful Fun: Popcorn Treats Your Family Will Love
There are so many ways to get your popcorn fix. There's basic popcorn with butter, of course, but tha…
Family-friendly Movies For Every Season & Holiday Movie Night
Planning a cozy family movie night? Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or just looking for someth…
Scholarship for Current High School Seniors!
Are you a graduating high school senior with a passion for music or the performing arts? Each year,…
15 Things Parents Are Quietly Letting Go of in 2026
Somewhere between rising grocery bills, packed calendars, and realizing we are very tired, parents have s…
Kidsâ Birthday Freebies Parents Love (and Kids Go Crazy For)
Yes, the cake matters. But what kids really remember? The little surprises sprinkled throughout the day.A…
Sponsored The Sleep Detail We Need To Stop Ignoring
We talk a lot about kids’ sleep.Bedtime routines. Nap routines. Night wakings. Screens. White noise…
Free Museum Fun on Sundays This January!
Looking for something fun (and free!) to do with the kids this winter? January is the perfect time to exp…
The One Parenting Tool Families Canât Stop Sharing Right Now
I keep hearing the same thing in group chats, at sports practices, and in quick driveway conversations wit…
5 Kid Books About MLK Jr. & Other Civil Rights Heroes
Are you looking to share the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement with your…
Parenting Trends 2026: Whatâs In, Whatâs Out & What Moms Are So Over
If parenting in 2025 felt like trying to keep up with TikTok, your group chat, your kid’s school po…
Bored Kids? Bookmark This List of 55 Indoor Activities
Stuck inside with kids and the boredom is getting loud? Whether it’s bad weather, a sick day, or yo…
New Year, New Fun: 10 Holidays to Celebrate in January 2026
The new year is here, and it’s the perfect time to cozy up with your family and create special memo…
Want to Crush Your Family Goals This Year? Try Vision Boards
The new year is almost here, and for families, it often brings a mix of excitement and overwhelm. A fresh…
10 Easy New Yearâs Eve Ideas for Kids (Fun, Zero Stress)
Want to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your kids at home without spending a ton or crafting for hours…
15 Winter Jokes Kids Will Laugh At (Eye Rolls Guaranteed)
Snow days, cold car rides, and long winter afternoons are the perfect setup for one thing kids love: joke…
Calling All Artists! A New Mural Is Coming to Fredericksburg!
The Fredericksburg Arts Commission has announced an open call for artists to design and paint a brand-new…
Paint With Your Elf: A Magical Christmas pARTy at Wine & Design! đ¨
Wine & Design Fredericksburg is hosting a Paint With Your Elf Christmas pARTy, and it’s shaping…
The 7-Day Holiday Declutter Challenge Every Busy Family Needs
If your house feels one string of lights away from total holiday chaos… same.I spent my four-day T…
Kwanzaa for Kids: 5 Simple Activities to Celebrate the 7 Principles
Kwanzaa is a wonderful time to teach children about African heritage, unity, and the power of community.…
New Years Eve - Ring in 2026
Ring in the New Year in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and surrounding areas at one of these fun…
Bake This Salted Caramel Skillet Brownie For An Easy Family Treat
I've loved the combination of sweet and salty for as long as I can remember. As a child, I always sal…
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