Family Adventures VA

11/09/2026

🎄 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! 🎄

It’s that time of year! If you’re looking for a place to cut your own (CYO) Christmas tree or pick out a beautiful pre-cut tree, we’ve put together a guide to help you find the perfect spot! 🌲

Our guide features Christmas tree farms in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Northern Virginia, the Richmond area, the Shenandoah Valley, Maryland, and beyond!

🎄 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘 — https://familyadventuresva.com/2026/11/09/2026-christmas-tree-farm-guide/

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🎥 Snead's Asparagus Farm

11/09/2026

We had the BEST surprise show up at our door! 🍓🎉

My daughter is already OBSESSED with 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗼𝘁, so naturally I had to give them a try too! 😂

If you haven’t tried them, they’re 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿!) 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Such a fun treat!

You can find Fruit Riot in the freezer section at select 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁, 𝗞𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀, 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 locations. Check their website for a store near you!

🔗 fruitriot.com

Which flavor would you try first? 😋

11/09/2026

🚗 Need a free car seat?

The Rappahannock Area Health District is hosting a FREE car seat class on Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at 1300 Courthouse Road in Stafford!

The walk-in class will provide training and free convertible or booster car seats to eligible families who meet the income requirements.

Eligibility requirements include:

-Must be a Virginia resident.
-Must be the child's legal parent or guardian.
-Must complete a 45-minute training.
-Must sign a liability waiver.
-Must have WIC, Medicaid, TANF, SNAP or FAMIS, or meet income eligibility requirements.

Car seat availability and eligibility depend on your child's age, height and weight.

Help keep little passengers safe; take advantage of this free opportunity!

11/09/2026

Hi friends, many years ago, when I was still working at the newspaper, I created an annual Christmas riddle game for the city of Fredericksburg. It's still going on. Window Wonderland will launch this Saturday in downtown Fredericksburg. I've written a fresh batch of quirky holiday riddles that are posted on the windows of the downtown stores. Solve them all, and you could win $ 1,000 from the City of Fredericksburg. That's cool. But the real fun is when you take your family or friends and play as a team. It's why I created the game. You can pick up a game card at the Visitors Center. The contest goes through the end of December.
BONUS- this weekend, I will be on the streets as Quill, the Epic Poet of Fredericksburg. I'll be giving out poetry and prizes to people I catch playing the game. I hope to see you there!

11/09/2026

🎅🚂 Something magical is coming down the tracks! VRE Santa Trains return this holiday season on December 12. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 30. Mark your calendar!

Tickets will be sold online only this year through Eventbrite and have sold out quickly in the past, so we recommend making an account now for an easier check-out process. Learn more: https://www.vre.org/events/santa-trains/

11/09/2026

📢 Calling All Holiday Helpers! We Need YOU!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Fredericksburg, but we could use a few extra elves to help make the magic happen!

We have a BIG week ahead as we prepare for Holiday Open House Weekend and the annual Fredericksburg Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 14!

We're looking for volunteers to lend a hand with festive preparations throughout the week and help during Saturday's Tree Lighting celebration.

🔗 Ready to join our holiday crew? Sign up using the volunteer forms in the links below. No elf experience required! Just bring your holiday spirit and a willingness to pitch in.

🎁 Love decorating and spreading holiday cheer? We've got a spot for you!
https://forms.gle/yyVfJtHjaxqTcx5A7

🎄Want to be part of the magic on Tree Lighting night? We'd love your help!
https://forms.gle/fLmmrKC4CHqjCAEQ6

Questions? Email as [email protected]

11/09/2026

We’re having a Grinch Tea again this year for Culpeper’s Downtown Holiday Open House. We’ll have roast beast, Who Hash, and truffula trees for dessert and the Grinch will be here for you to meet.

11/08/2026

🎄 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! 🎅🏻

Remember Spirit Halloween? Well, now there’s a Christmas version! ❤️

A new location opened yesterday in Manassas, and we had to go check it out! Last year, the closest one to us was all the way in New Jersey, so we were excited to finally have one in Virginia!

Think Spirit Halloween, but make it CHRISTMAS! 🎄

✨ Holiday displays and animatronics
🎅 Christmas-themed photo opportunities
🎁 Great selection of Christmas sweaters and shirts
🎄Tons of Christmas decor, gifts, treats, and holiday goodies!

Have little ones? They’ll enjoy walking through the holiday setup and seeing the animatronics!

📍 Spirit Christmas
8358 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109
In the former At Home location

It’s just over an hour from us in Fredericksburg. Would I make the drive again? Probably not, but if you’re already in the area, it’s worth a stop!

Would you check it out? 🎄

11/08/2026