Downtown Fredericksburg
Discover the town UMW students call their “home away from home” for much of the year. There’s an abundance of history, parks, great restaurants, museums, and outdoor activities in Fredericksburg and we encourage you to explore the surrounding attractions during your visit! Southern Living recently highlighted Fredericksburg as a destination city for the Fall.
Visit Things to Do to uncover all of the different ways you can enjoy the region and check back for updates or cancellations due to weather.
Visitor’s Center Open Daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 601 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Stop by the Visitor’s Center and consider exploring your rich surroundings on bookable Carriage Tours or Trolley Tours. Are you in the mood for a fright? If so, attend haunting Ghost Tours or the thrilling Scarecrow Fest 2025 with activities and treats galore!
Scarecrow Fest – First Friday
Friday, October 3: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Fredericksburg Visitor Center
601 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Join us in Downtown Fredericksburg for a fantastic evening of fall fun during First Friday!
Art Attack
Saturday, October 4: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Downtown Fredericksburg
712 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Local artists taking it to the streets! Art Attack returns to downtown Fredericksburg for a day of outdoor communal art making. Experience the creative spirit in action as hundreds of painters, illustrators, sculptors, musicians, and dancers descend upon the city. This annual volunteer-driven event showcases the incredible artistic talent of Fredericksburg and is completely free for both participants and attendees.
Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival
Saturday, October 4: 10 a.m.
Riverfront Park
701 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Join us for our 8th year! Speakers, panels, and (of course) 60+ authors representing a variety of genres, from children’s books to horror, the Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival has it all.