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8 Ways To Keep Your Kids Entertained During Winter Break

Mother And Her Daughter Assemble Gingerbread House
For kids, there isn’t a more exciting and enjoyable time of year than Christmas. The anticipation of getting gifts is something many children look forward to for weeks, if not months. The time off school is another perk of the holiday season that kids can benefit from. However, when the... [read more]

Save The Date For The 2021 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade

daytime parade with band in blue uniforms and Santa hats
The most wonderful time of year is here again, and the Fredericksburg community is preparing to celebrate with a highly-anticipated annual tradition. The Fredericksburg Christmas Parade returns to downtown for 2021, so dress warm and prepare to see a host of festive floats! Make Your Plans The Christmas Parade will proceed through... [read more]

Give Back This Holiday Season

Happy little boy donating Christmas gifts at charity toy drive
America's favorite Christmas movie, Elf, once stated "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." While this may be true, not everyone's voice is up to par for singing Jingle Bells, and some have far greater needs feeling the spirit of Christmas in Fredericksburg.... [read more]

Tips To Get Rid Of Leftover Halloween Candy

Boy in skeleton costume holding bowl full of candies
It's the Monday after fright night, and your kids are probably still fighting a sugar rush. They ran around the neighborhood, grabbed handfuls of sugar treats, and then, ran home to dump out their new candy collection. Each child has their favorites, whether that's chocolates or sour gummy bears. Now... [read more]

DIY Fall Crafts For Everyone To Enjoy

Senior woman crafting
Before you dive into all the fun activities fall has to offer, don't forget to decorate your home. When you are home during the colder months, you want to feel cozy. A big misconception is people think you have to spend a lot of money to decorate for fall, but... [read more]

Spend Family Time At Wilderness Presidential Resort

Disc golfer shows excellent form
After being indoors for almost all of 2020 and never really feeling like you could get fresh air long enough, Wilderness Presidential Resort has all of the activities that will get you and your family the fresh air fix and bonding time you all need. The activity possibilities at Wilderness... [read more]

Bite Into These Autumn Apple Recipes

Preparing and making Dutch applepie
As fall approaches, the seasonal fruit is undoubtedly the apple. As Thanksgiving draws closer, so do the family and friend gatherings. If you're thinking about making a boring apple pie, don't. This year you can bring one of these autumn apple recipes to the table and blow everyone's taste buds... [read more]

Add These Cozy Soup Recipes To Your Cookbook This Season

Onion soup and ingredients
With the weather starting to cool down, soup season is coming. From chicken soup to tomato soup, there are dozens of delicious recipes to try. Instead of searching high and low for inspiration, try one of these recipes. We’ve included something for all tastes. Creamy Chicken With Wild Rice This recipe is... [read more]

Visit These Local Farms This Fall

Father and daughter in pumpkin field at autumn harvest in sunset
Fall is the perfect time to explore Fredericksburg. Between the city itself and surrounding areas, there are lots of farms. Discover some of the best local options. Then, make a day of visiting them. Braehead Farm Braehead Farm is the only farm in historic Fredericksburg. Start by exploring the produce area, and... [read more]

Cheese Lovers Unite For Pizza Palooza!

Group of friends eating pizza
Put Sept. 25 in your calendar and get ready to enjoy some delicious pizza at Pizza Palooza! The Saturday event starts at 5 p.m., and it lasts four hours. Head to downtown Fredericksburg’s Market Square, which you also know as the Museum Market Square. The Fredericksburg-Este Association hosts the event. Call... [read more]