What to Do this Weekend: October 10-12
The Canal Quarter Cat Tour, craft shows, Halloween movies, fall festivals, Oktoberfests and more!
By Hailey Zeller
CORRESPONDENT
Fredericksburg
Second Annual Canal Quarter Cat Tour
Join the Fredericksburg Advance and Fredericksburg Parent and Family magazine for a cozy trolley ride through the Canal Quarter neighborhood, filled with feline surprises, local art, and neighborhood history.
When: Saturday, October 11 | Tours at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: Old Mill Park
Fall Arts and Crafts Show
A two-day craft fair featuring local artists, makers, and vendors, a perfect place to pick up handmade jewelry, seasonal décor, and gifts.
When: Saturday through Sunday, October 11-12
Where: Fredericksburg Convention Center
Halloween Movies in the Park
Family-friendly outdoor movie night on the riverfront. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a seasonal film under the lights. Featuring a short, 20-minute kids film beginning at about 6:45 p.m., followed by the classic movie Hocus Pocus at about 7:10 p.m.
When: Saturday, October 11
Where: Riverfront Park, downtown Fredericksburg
Spotsylvania
Pokémon & Sports Card Show
Large collectible card show (Pokémon, sports cards, MTG, comics) with hundreds of vendor tables, a destination for collectors, traders, and casual shoppers. Expect vendor tables, grading/TPG reps and a bustling show floor.
When: Saturday, October 11 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Fredericksburg Field House
Fall Harvest Festival
With hayrides, pumpkin-patch activities, crafts, and seasonal food vendors, this is a classic family farm festival experience. The festival runs multiple days through October with changing attractions.
When: October 10–12
Where: Belvedere Plantation
Spotsylvania Farmers Market
Weekly Saturday market with local produce, baked goods, meats, plants, and artisan items from 50+ vendors. A reliable stop for fresh, local ingredients and small businesses.
When: Saturday, October 11
Where: VDOT commuter lot
Stafford
Oktoberfest at Barley Naked Brewing
A full-day brewery celebration with polka music, stein-holding contests, food trucks, vendors, and family activities. One of Stafford’s big fall brewery events. Free entry; on-site food and activities.
When: Saturday, October 11 | noon to 9 p.m.
Where: Barley Naked Brewing, 15 Tech Parkway, Stafford
Long Family Markets
Explore over 70 local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, handcrafted items, and more at this vibrant weekly market.
When: Sunday, October 12
Where: 610 Commuter Lot, 163 Staffordboro Boulevard
Dog Days at Ferry Farm
A discounted grounds-day where well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to explore trails and fields; family activities and dog-friendly programming make it a seasonal favorite for pet owners. Admission is paid at the Visitor Center.
When: Saturday, October 11 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: George Washington’s Ferry Farm
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