Your Fredericksburg region weekend planner for December 11 – 13, 2015.
Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit
December 6 – 30 (Closed December 24 and 25), Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m;. Sundays 12 – 4 p.m.
George Washington’s Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Hwy., Fredericksburg
General admission to Ferry Farm and the exhibit: $8 adults, $4 students, under 6 free.
Exhibit only: $4 adults, $2 students, under 6 free.
A Wee Christmas – Dollhouses and Miniatures Show
December 6 – 30 (Closed December 24 and 25), Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sundays 12 – 4 p.m.
Kenmore Plantation, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg
Admission to Kenmore and exhibit: $10 adults, $5 students, under 6 free.
Exhibit only: $5 adults, $2.50 students, under 6 free.
Paul’s Christmas Lights Walk-Through Display
December 5 – 25 from 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Santa visits on Friday, Dec. 11
Paul’s Bakery at 2006 Lafayette Blvd. in Fredericksburg.
Admission is free, but visitors are invited to bring a donation for Toys for Tots.
Advent Lessons and Carols
Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Ave., Fredericksburg
Free and open to all.
Rappahannock Model Railroaders 18th Annual Christmas Train Show
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #4123, 21 Cool Spring Rd., Fredericksburg
Adults $7, children 4 – 12 $1. Under 4, free.
Battle of Fredericksburg 153rd Anniversary Weekend
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
National Park Service historians will present special 2-hour walking tours. At 2 p.m. Sunday, there is a 40-minute presentation.
Click the hyperlink for complete details. Free.
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation 45th Annual Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes
Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit five historic homes decorated for the holidays, with holiday entertainment and refreshments.
Tickets range from $15 – $30
Holiday Decorations Workshop for Children
Saturday, Dec. 12, 1 – 3 p.m.
George Washington’s Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Hwy., Fredericksburg
For children ages 8-12. $15 per child. Limited to 10 children.
Call 540-370-0732 x 24 or email [email protected] to register in advance.
Chamber Chorale Christmas Concert and Carol Sing
Saturday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Shiloh Old Site Baptist Church, 801 Sophia St., Fredericksburg
Featuring a musicological journey through the 12 days of Christmas and traditional and contemporary carols.
$10 for adults, $5 for students
1774: A Stratford Hall Christmastide
Saturday, Dec. 12, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Rd., Montross
$12 for adults, $7 for children, free for Friends of Stratford members.
A Christmas Dinner Buffet at Stratford Hall
Saturday, Dec. 12, 4 – 7 p.m.
Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Rd., Montross
Cost is $75 for adults, $40 for children 6 – 12 (children 5 and under free); includes a tour ticket, tax and gratuity.
The Bowling Green Christmas Parade of Lights
Saturday, Dec. 12, 5 p.m.
Main Street Bowling Green
Christmas on Cockrell’s Creek Sponsored by Reedville Fishermen’s Museum
Saturday, Dec. 12,, 5:30 p.m.
The Grand Illumination Community Christmas Tree Lighting is part of the weekend of activities.
Evening Candlelight Home Tour & Cocktail Party
Saturday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Inn at the Olde Silk Mill, 1707 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
Tickets $60 each or 2/$100
10th Annual Toys For Tots Party
Saturday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds events building, 2400 Airport Ave., Fredericksburg
Jan and David Snow’s annual party benefits Toys for Tots. Food, dancing. live music and cash bar.
Bring a new unwrapped toy for a boy or girl.
Avery Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker Legend”
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.
Frederickburg Academy 10800 Academy Dr., Fredericksburg
Avery Ballet’s adaptation of “The Nutcracker”
Gregorian Chant, Music of the Renaissance, Shape Note Hymns, and Vocal Jazz
Sunday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m.
St. George’s Episcopal, 905 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg
Adults $10; children and students, free.
Stafford Regional Choral Society’s Holiday Concert
Sunday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1201 Courthouse Rd., Stafford
The free concert features traditional and contemporary carols and Handel’s “Messiah.”
Want to take the family to see holiday lights? See our list of Christmas Light Shows 2015
See the Nutcracker! Ten different presentations.
Visit Holidays 2015 — our comprehensive list of events and volunteer opportunities.
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