Experience the joy, charm and community spirit of Fredericksburg. The season kicks off with a Holiday Open House Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16 with additional events throughout the winter. Downtown is especially bustling this time of year with boutiques, shops and art galleries open for shopping and visits.
Many participating shops will feature:
- Exclusive discounts
- Door prizes and giveaways
- Seasonal specials
Santa Claus will be at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center spreading joy, hearing holiday wishes and posing for festive photo ops. Enjoy the atmosphere along streets adorned with glowing lights and shops with seasonal windows that truly set the scene for the season. One of Fredericksburg’s favorite holiday traditions, the Tree Lighting, will take place at Riverfront Park. Gather with friends and family to watch the holiday season officially sparkle to life.
More seasonal celebrations downtown include:
- Small Business Saturday – Saturday, Nov. 29
- Christmas Parade – Saturday, Dec. 6
- Cookie Crawl – Saturday, Dec. 13
See more holiday events on the Holidays in Fredericksburg webpage.