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Don’t miss these activities for Fourth of July in Fredericksburg

Kids FourthAs the boyhood home of President George Washington, Fredericksburg is the perfect city at which to celebrate Fourth of July. In addition to your cookouts and bottle rockets (we won’t tell anybody), here are some wonderful events to enjoy for Fourth of July in Fredericksburg:

  1. Children’s Roll & Stroll: Decorate your wagons and tricycles to participate in an exciting stroll down Caroline Street. 
  2. Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm: George Washington’s boyhood home is a wonderful spot to celebrate your patriotism. Play games, tour the home of Washington, and meet George Washington himself. Or should we say…a reenactor who looks just like Washington. It is a can’t-miss event!
  3. Fallen Heroes 5 Miler: Wake up early, lace up your shoes, and race through downtown Fredericksburg as part of the Fallen Heroes 5 Miler. This race is open to everyone to participate. 
  4. FredNats Fireworks Night: Head to the Virginia Credit Union Stadium on July 4th to watch the Fredericksburg Nationals take on the Delmarva Shorebirds. Stick around after the game to see patriotic fireworks light up the sky!
  5. Fourth in Fredericksburg Festival: Come on down to Riverfront Park for arts and crafts, face painting, delicious food, and live music. Fourth in Fredericksburg will be filled with fun!
  6. Grand Opening of the Patawomeck Museum – At 10am on July 4th, head over to the grand opening of the Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center. Celebrating a Native American tribe whose roots are buried deep in the Fredericksburg region, the grand opening will feature food, games, workshops, musicians, and so much more.
  7. Sounds of Summer: This year, July 4th falls on a Friday, which means a celebratory edition of Sounds of Summer is in order! Catch Ladia performing from 6:30-8:30pm in Market Square and add some music to your Independence Day celebrations.
  8. Founding Fathers Independence Celebration: The celebrations don’t have to end on the 4th! Stop by the Fredericksburg Library on July 5th for this family-friendly event featuring refreshments and a colonial craft.

Happy Independence Day from all of us in Fredericksburg!

Updated June 13, 2025.