What to do this Weekend: November 14-16
Holiday events, live theater, and more opportunities for fun this weekend.
By Hailey Zeller
CORRESPONDENT
The holidays are coming to town!
Fredericksburg
Downtown Holiday Open House Weekend
Enjoy festive shopping, holiday music, cheerful restaurants, and visits with Santa all over downtown Fredericksburg all weekend. Don’t miss the children’s Christmas tree lighting and holiday sing-a-long on Saturday evening at Riverfront Park!
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 15-16 (Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 15, 4-7 p.m.)
Where: Downtown Fredericksburg
Keg Tapping Party at Always Flavored
Celebrate the release of Paul’s Bakery Pastry Stout, a dessert inspired beer brewed with chocolate-custard donuts and rich homemade custard. The event features the teams from 6 Bears & A Goat and Paul’s Bakery, plus the debut of the Paul’s Donut Melt sandwich.
When: Friday, November 14 | 3 p.m.
Where: Always Flavored, Downtown Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Farmers Market
Browse seasonal produce, baked goods, plants, and other locally made items at the city’s long running Saturday market.
When: Saturday, November 15 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Hurkamp Park
Stafford
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas”
Everyone’s favorite Christmas musical is coming to Riverside Center! Featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.
When: November 5 through December 28 | Matinees on Wednesday and Sunday; Evening performances Thursday-Saturday
Where: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway
Tickets from $35 to $82 | More info and tickets
DIY Pressed Flower Ornaments at Tater’s Corner
Create your own pressed floral ornaments using colorful blooms and festive frames. Stop by anytime during event hours, and register in advance to help organizers prepare supplies.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16
Where: Tater’s Corner, 89 Chatham Heights Road
Long Family Markets
Browse dozens of local vendors offering produce, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods. A popular Sunday morning stop for high-quality local goods.
When: Sunday, November 16 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 610 Commuter Lot, 163 Staffordboro Boulevard
Spotsylvania
Touch-a-Tractor at Greenline
A family-friendly event where kids can climb, explore, and learn about tractors and other big machines. Includes outdoor activities and photo ops.
When: Saturday, November 15 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 11417 Tidewater Trail
CYT Fredericksburg Presents “The Wizard of Oz”
Follow the yellow brick road in this live musical featuring the beloved songs from the classic MGM film. Dorothy and her friends remind us that there’s no place like home.
When: Friday–Sunday, November 14–16 | Showtimes vary
Where: Spotsylvania High School
Pet Photos with Santa at Olde Dominion Humane Society
Bring your pets for a photo with Santa Paws, and if you don’t have a pet of your own, you can snap a holiday photo with one of ODHS’s adoptable pups. The package includes five digital photos.
When: Saturday, November 15 | 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Where: ODHS, 3602 Lafayette Boulevard
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