THE FXBG RUNDOWN
September 17, 2026
Welcome to the first edition of The FXBG Rundown—your quick guide to what’s happening across Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and the surrounding area.
Every Thursday, we’ll bring you upcoming events, family activities, local highlights, and a few ideas to make planning your weekend easier.
But first: If September still feels more like summer, here are a few air-conditioned options around Greater Fredericksburg.
🎮 Fun Land of Fredericksburg
Go-karts, arcade games, laser tag, rides, food, and plenty of indoor entertainment for a full family outing.
🧗 Urban Air Adventure Park
Let the kids burn off some energy indoors with trampolines, climbing attractions, obstacle-style activities, and other active-play options.
🏊 Jeff Rouse Swim & Sport Center
Stafford’s indoor aquatic and recreation facility includes three pools. Check the current pool schedule and guest-access options before visiting.
📚 Central Rappahannock Regional Library
For a completely free option, visit one of CRRL’s branches across Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania. Browse the children’s areas, pick out some books, or check the calendar for weekend programs.
🍕 Chuck E. Cheese
Arcade games, pizza, trampolines, and indoor climbing areas make this an easy option for younger children when it’s too hot for the playground.
Events and happenings
Brisk spooky nights and fall festivities are here.
🍂 FREE Fall Family Festival
Saturday, September 19 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
The disAbility Resource Center is bringing its Fall Family Festival back to the fairgrounds. Expect live music, food trucks, family activities, local vendors, and community organizations.
Admission is free, and the event is open to people of all ages and abilities.
🦎 All American Reptile & Plant Expo
Saturday and Sunday, September 19–20
Fredericksburg Convention Center
Reptile lovers and plant collectors can spend the weekend browsing animals, supplies, plants, and specialty vendors—all inside the air-conditioned convention center.
This is a ticketed event, so check the event page for the latest hours and admission options.
🎃 Belvedere Plantation Harvest Festival
Saturday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
1410 Belvedere Drive, Fredericksburg
Fall fun officially arrives at Belvedere Plantation! Admission includes activities such as the Great Adventure Maize Maze, wagon rides, pedal carts, racing slides, jumping pillows, the barnyard, barrel train, corn box, and much more.
Food and additional paid attractions are also available.
🌻 Farm Fest: End of Summer Edition
Saturday and Sunday | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Gardening Gays Farm, King George
Celebrate the change of seasons with local vendors, food trucks, handmade goods, fresh produce, fall plants, mums, farm-store shopping, and family-friendly activities.
🥨 Oktoberfest at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Saturday, September 19 | Noon–6 p.m.
Outside between Park Lane Tavern and Versona
Enjoy an afternoon of Oktoberfest festivities at Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Stop by while shopping or make it part of a full afternoon around the mall and Central Park.
🥕 Spotsylvania Farmers Market
Saturday, September 19 | 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
VDOT Commuter Lot, 12150 Gordon Road
Start Saturday morning with locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, handmade products, and other seasonal finds—all sold directly by the people who grow or make them.
🦀 Friends of the Rappahannock Riverfest
Saturday, September 19 | 3–8 p.m.
McDaniel Property beside Fredericksburg City Dock
Riverfest returns with a local crab feast, fried catfish, barbecue, drinks, live music, raffles, and a live auction. Proceeds support clean water, environmental education, and restoration projects throughout the Rappahannock watershed.
This is a ticketed fundraiser.
🍷 Sundress & Sangria
Sunday, September 20 | Noon–5 p.m.
Eden Try Winery, Spotsylvania
Send summer out in style with sangria flights and pitchers, vineyard views, a photo backdrop, mocktails, wine, and live music from the J. During Jr. Band.
The First of Many
This first edition of The FXBG Rundown is meant to be more basic and “cookie cutter”. Further down the line we will have newsletters and articles focused around the wonderful businesses/entrepreneurs and artists in the area.
Stay tuned we have a lot to go through and report on.