Need to get out of the house? Check out the top 10 things to do in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford this April:
1) Visit Reclaim Arcade!
2324 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA (off Gateway Blvd)
Take a trip back in time at Reclaim Arcade! How cool is it that Fredericksburg has its own retro arcade with all of the classics like Pac Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, and even pinball machines? (Get the full list of games here)
Best of all the games are all on free play and tickets are just $20 per person for a full 2-hour session with unlimited play. If you need a break from the games you can grab a movie from Reclaim Video and relax in their 80s living room!
Click here to book your session & Use coupon code MACARONI and you can take 20% off your booking.
2) Enjoy a "Touch Free" Easter Egg Hunt!
Macaroni Kid Fredericksburg is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt! This COVID-friendly Easter Egg Hunt allows you to visit local businesses and hunt for eggs in the windows between March 18th and April 5th to win great prizes from local businesses! Visit the participating businesses and look for the Egg displayed in their window. Write down the special Easter word that is found on the sticker. Submit your answers on the entry form HERE or email a photo to JennySites@MacaroniKid.com. Each correct answer will count as an entry.
3) Take in a movie at Paragon Theaters.
Get your tickets online for an upcoming show in a theater or in the Chatterbox Dine-in. You can even rent out an entire theatre if you'd like!
4) Visit Fun Land of Fredericksburg for indoor fun and outdoor fun! Arcade, laser tag, go-carts, rides, clip-n-climb, mini bowling, batting cage, and more are all open. Be sure to check out their Bottomless Fun Fridays and Half Price Wednesday deals.
5) Spring Community Clean-Up Day & Environmental Fair
On April 10th join the Spotsylvania County community for a clean-up and environmental fair. Bags, pickers, gloves, and t-shirts are provided, plus each family gets a goodie-bag.
6) Fee Free Day at National Parks & Monuments - April 17th
We have 18 National Parks in Virginia alone. Choose one and spend the day on an outdoor adventure. Pack a lunch and play all day!
7) Sign your kids up for Summer Camp!
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania & Stafford have a ton of great camp offerings - in-person and virtual - to keep the kids happy over the summer.
8) Fxbg Fun:
Whether you’re a history lover, adrenaline junkie, craft beer enthusiast, foodie, or shopaholic, you can earn points while doing what you love around town.
Collect points from activities as simple as staying in a hotel, dining at our local restaurants, or touring our unique attractions. Once you’ve earned 2021 points, you are eligible to win special prizes, gift cards, and merchandise!
9) Throw an Axe
Visit FXBG Axes and test your ax-throwing skills. Kids are welcome, close-toed shoes are required.
10) Take the family on a Story Walk.
Our area has 2 story walks. One is located on the Rappahannock Regional Heritage Trail and the other is located behind Battlefield Elementary School. Both allow you and your family to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and a good book. Stories are changed periodically.