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2013 Holiday Guide to Everything: Festivals, Santa Visits, Ice Rinks, Giving Back and More

2013 Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah events in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC.

Here's your very first holiday present: A loooong list of things to do this season from ice skating, to festivals, to Santa visits, volunteer opportunities and more.

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Hanukkah Events

Rededication of Our Holocaust Torah - Ceremony & Reception: Congregation Adat Reyim will rededicate their 200-year-old Holocaust Torah on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. at 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield. Holocaust survivors and speakers from the Holocaust Museum will be among those who will present.

Parades, Festivals,Christmas Tree Lightings

Bull Run Festival of Lights: Through Jan. 5, just off of Interstate 66 on Route 29 (Lee Highway) in Centreville. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority says they expect to see more than 30,000 cars drive through the holiday light display before it ends Jan. 5. Find out more here.

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Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights: Through Jan. 5. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna 22182. Visit Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights to experience over 500,000 LED lights and displays that bring Meadowlark Botanical Gardens to life! Click here for the details.

Holiday Open House With Great Shoals Winery: Through Dec. 15, hours vary; 14526 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Taste warm spiced apple wine and enjoy fresh baked holiday cookies. Wear your ugly holiday sweater and receive a free tasting flight. Pictures throughout the day and the most hideous sweater gets a special gift. More info.

Jingle Bell Carriage Rides: through Jan. 3, 706 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Jingle Bell Rides are available every evening except Monday, through Jan. 3. Reservations for the carriage rides are recommended. $100 - $120, depending on carriage purchased for the evening.

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Merry Market 2013: Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 24, 12 - 4 p.m. at The Olde Silk Mill,  1707 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg.  An annual boutique shopping experience for the holidays.  Admission is $4, children age 11 and under are free.  More information.

Winter Christmas Festival: On Dec. 7th, 9th, 14th, and 15th  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at Ticonderoga Farms. The festival at at 26469 Ticonderoga Road in Chantilly includes hayrides and firepits. More information.

Del Ray Tree Lighting and Luminarias: Friday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Alexandria’s Del Ray community will come together at the corner of Mount Vernon and E. Oxford Avenues to sing carols light the neighborhood tree. Santa is expected to drop by and will likely be available for photos. Mount Vernon Avenue will be lit with hundreds of luminarias in memory of Nancy Dunning.  

National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. on The Ellipse, the grassy area south of the White House. Nationally known entertainers and a military band will perform and President Obama will give talk of peace in the U.S. and the world. The ticket lottery for the tree lighting is now closed, but musical performances by volunteer choirs, bands and dancers will be given nightly from Wednesday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 22. Tuesday-Friday performances will be from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday performances will run from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Santa's Workshop will be open Monday-Thursday 4-6:30 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 12:30-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Dec. 24: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Winternational: Friday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan and International Trade Center Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. Experience holiday traditions from a global perspective during the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy a cultural performance stage, cookie decorating station, cultural exhibits and hot cocoa and apple cider. This is a free event.

Manasssas Christmas Tree Lighting: Dec. 6, Manassas Museum Lawn, 9101 Prince William Street, 6:30 p.m. Sidewalk carolers, horse drawn carriage rides, ice skating and more.

Leesburg Christmas Tree Lighting: Dec. 6, 6 p.m., Town Green, 25 W Market Street. Come see local elementary and high schools perform, hear words from the mayor, council and guest speaker, and join in a sing-long. Local businesses will be open late.

Annandale Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Reception: Dec. 6, 5 p.m., Toll House Park in Annandale (located at the intersection between Annandale Road and Little River Turnpike). The Annandale Chamber of Commerce will host their annual tree lighting ceremony. There will be performances by the Poe Carolers from Poe Middle School. A reception will follow at Burke & Herbert Bank located at 4235 Annandale Road.

Horse parade: Dec. 7, starts at 2 p.m. in the town of Clifton’s Main St. Visit Clifton for a horse parade, Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and candlelight homes tour. See a schedule of events on the town’s website.

Lunch With Santa: Saturday, Dec. 7, Three seatings at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m., Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax City. For ages 12 and under. $6 per child, tickets often sell out in advance. Click here for more info including where to buy tickets.

The 67th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade: Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. 9451 West St. in  Old Town Manassas. This year’s parade theme is, “Miracle on Center Street.”  Get more info here.  

Winter Open House and Santa’s Workshop: Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 4:45, p.m., Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Live entertainment including handbell music performed by Joyful Ringers, stories, visits with Santa, crafts sponsored by the Council for the Arts of Herndon, and refreshments courtesy of the Fortnightly Club and Friends of the Herndon Library. All ages. Free. More info

2013 Festival of Lights and Carols: Saturday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., 10209 Main St., Fairfax City. Come enjoy live holiday music, hot cider, s'mores by the Yule log, caroling and the lighting of the Christmas tree in the ‘winter wonderland’ on the grounds of the Kitty Pozer Garden beginning at noon on Saturday, Dec. 7. Activities continue throughout the day with the tree lighting ceremony being held from 5-6 p.m. Free. All ages. See more information here.

McLean High School Holiday Bazaar: Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The McLean High School Athletic Boosters will host 30-plus vendors at the school at 1633 Davidson Road. More info here.

Light Parade: Saturday, Dec. 14, 5:45 to 7 p.m., Manassas Drive in Manassas Park. The parade begins at General Ridge’s Golf Course and proceeds west to its ending at the Manassas Park Police Department. More information on the parade is here.  

Herndon Holiday Model Train Show: Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. W&OD caboose and Herndon Depot Museum also open for tours.  Call 703-437-5556 for more information.

Storybook Holiday Brunch: Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Holiday fun includes a visit with Santa, crafts, brunch, and a reading of a holiday story by a special guest. $14 for one child plus an adult. Register by Dec. 13

Lovettsville  Christkindlmarkt: Dec. 6, 7; 10 a.m., at the Lovettsville Game Protective Association, 16 South Berlin Turnpike, in Lovettsville. The Loudoun Valley German Society is sponsoring the sixth annual traditional European Christmas market. The hours of the market are Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hillside Holiday Hoopla: Dec. 7, 8 a.m. - noon, at Hillside Elementary (43000 Ellzey Drive). Features several festive, family fun activities. If you or someone you know would be interested in participating as a vendor, visit the website.

Mr. Grinch Carriage Rides: Each Sunday in December, Fredericksburg. Take the kids on a short ride with Mr. Grinch approximately 15 minutes. Photo opportunity for the kids and kids get a Christmas Goody Bag. Travel down Caroline Street to see the decorated store windows and back. Rides run every Sunday in December (weather permitting). More info.

A Monroe Christmas Holiday Open House: Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 - 6 p.m., James Monroe Museum, 908 Charles St. Fredericksburg.  The museum opens its doors free of charge for cookies, punch and hot cider before the annual Fredericksburg Christmas parade. Free. 

Holiday Train Show: Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. The museum at 11200 Fairfax Station Road is hosting their 24th Annual Holiday Model Train Show with model trains on display and running.

Fredericksburg Jaycees Annual Christmas Parade: Saturday, Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Fredericksburg.  This year's theme is Christmas Paws. The route begins on Caroline Street, travels to Amelia and then along Princess Anne, ending at the reviewing stand near Wolfe Street.  It is expected to last two hours  Free. More info.

Rappahannock Choral Society Christmas Concert: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m., Chancellor High School Auditorum, 6300 Harrison Rd. Spotsylvania.  Free. 

27th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit at Ferry Farm: Sunday, Dec. 8 - Monday, Dec. 30 at George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Hwy., Fredericksburg.  The 2013 theme is "Moments in  U.S. History."  The exhibit opens with judging at noon on Dec. 8.  It then is open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., except for Dec. 24, 25 and 31. Admission to Ferry Farm plus the exhibit is $8 adults;, $4 students. Admission to the exhibit only is $4 adults, $2 students.  Children under six are free. 

Rappahannock Model Railroad Club Christmas Show:  Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #4123, 21 Cool Springs Rd., Fredericksburg. Adults $7, children 4 - 12 $1, under 4 free. 

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation 43rd Annual Candlelight Tour: Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.,  The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, 1200 Caroline St. Fredericksburg.  The tour features five historic homes.  Tickets range from $10 - $20.  Tickets for the evening tour with cocktail party are $60 each or $100 for two. 

Breakfast with Santa at Eileen's Bakery and Cafe: Sunday, Dec. 15, seatings at 8:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. at Eileen's Bakery and Cafe, 1115 Caroline St., Fredericksburg.  $10.99 - $14.99 Reservations required. 

Laud to the Nativity: Images of Christ’s Birth through the Ages:  Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth.  Joanna Catron, curator of Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont will lead the presentation.  Free.

Rappahannock POPS Orchestra Holiday Concert: Saturday, Dec. 20. 7:30 p.m. at Grace Church of Fredericksburg Center for the Arts, 1141 Heatherstone Dr., Fredericksburg. $20 adults, $15 seniors (65 and over), $15 students (with valid ID), children under 18 are free. 

How to Give Back 

Sponsor a family: Register to sponsor a family from Fairfax-based charity Our Daily Bread’s holiday assistance list. There are 3,000 families in Fairfax County in need of help. Provide holiday meals and gifts for children. Register to sponsor families or donate at: www.ODBFairfax.org/Holiday or contact hpassist@ODBFairfax.org or 703-273-8829.

Winter WonderlandForward Future Youth Services is hosting Winter Wonderland on Dec. 7. Children of families in need will have a chance to come and pick out 2 gifts for their parents for the holidays. This is a very large event and we are looking for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering please contact us at info@forwardfuture.org or call us at (571) 266-8299. 500 E. Frederick, Sterling VA 20164. 

Holiday Gift Distribution: Forward Future Youth Services will be distributing gifts to families in need on Dec. 19. We are looking for volunteers to help out at the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at info@forwardfuture.org or call us at (571) 266-8299. Thursday, Dec. 19, 6 p.m.; 500 E. Frederick, Sterling.

Rappahannock United Way: (RUW) has released its 2013 Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Guide. "Local nonprofit agencies have provided us with their wish lists for donation items and information regarding volunteer projects throughout the season," RUW said. View the list online or download the attached .pdf version.

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Drive: An annual event to collect new, unwrapped toys for children in need each year. There are dozens of locations in the Northern Virginia area. View a full list of drop-off locations online

Toy Drop: Long & Foster Real Estate, Alexandria-Kingstowne office, 5911 Kingstowne Village Parkway, Suite 100, Alexandria. Toys may be dropped Monday  through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All donations must be made before Dec. 15.

First Fridays! Toys for Tots Dance: The Old Firehouse Teen Center in McLean is hosting a Toys for Tots Dance on Friday, Dec. 6. Cost is $5 for members or $10 for non-members — or bring a new, unwrapped toy for free admission. The Friday-night dances are open to seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders. Aside from dancing, you can make a snow globe or hang out in the game room where there's video games, table tennis, pool and air hockey. More info here.

Ice Rinks

Harris Pavilion: Daily Nov. 15 thru Jan. 5. Times vary. 9201 Center St., Manassas. In Old Town Manassas, all sessions are open skate, no time limit. $8 adults, $7 for ages 10 and under. $3 skate rental. Season passes available. More info.

Prince William Ice Center: Two-hour open skate every day. Times vary. 5180 Dale Blvd, Woodbridge. $7 admission, $3 skate rental. More info.

Ice Skating Pavilion, Reston Town Center: Until March. Times vary. 1818 Discovery Street, Reston. $10 adults, $8 under 12 and older than 55. Skate rental $5. Seasonal passes available. 703.709.6300. 2013-2014 Season - open daily from early November until March the Pavilion floor is transformed into a gleaming ice skating rink. Ice skates and other supplies are available inside the Skate Shop directly beside the Pavilion (behind Clyde's).  More info.

Pentagon Row Ice-Skating: Open now. Stop by Dec. 7 from 5-8 p.m. for a grand re-opening celebration. Details here.

Washington Harbour Ice Rink: Open now until March from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Adults $10, Children $8, Skate rental $5. Open holidays.

Where to Get Your Picture with Santa

Santa at Potomac Mills: Every day through Dec. 24, during regular mall hours. Potomac Mills, 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge. Get your photo taken with Santa and give him your holiday wish list. Photo package pricing varies. More info.

Santa Arrives by Boat in Occoquan: Dec. 7, noon. Santa will arrive at the dock at Mamie Davis Park and then make his way to Town Hall, where he’ll be available for pictures. Free. More info.

Get Your Picture Taken with Santa at Tysons: Santa will be available for photos and visits at his winter wonderland house, located between Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's wings on level one - through Dec. 24. Click here for Santa’s hours.

Visit Santa at Dulles Town Center: Santa is in the house! Click here for hours.

See Santa at Pentagon City: Santa even has special hours for photos with pets! He takes breaks to feed the reindeer at 1 and 5 p.m. More info here.

Santa at Fair Oaks Mall: Be sure to check out the Ice Palace while you’re waiting! More info.

Breakfast with Santa:  Dec. 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th 10:30 a.m. at Ticonderoga Farms. Have breakfast with Santa and have your picture taken. Reservations must be submitted before December 2nd. Find out more information and register online.

Breakfast with Santa in Ashburn: At Brambleton Golf Course Come and enjoy FUN REINDEER games, with Jolly Old Saint Nick!  Your friends at Brambleton invite you to breakfast with Santa. Delicious food, pictures and craft time with Santa. Fun for the whole family, come and discover your Regional Park. Must Pre-Register, please call (703) 327-3403 x102. $7 per child. Saturday, Dec. 14, 9:30  a.m., 42180 Ryan Rd. in Ashburn.

Santa at Potomac Overlook: See Santa when he visits Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road in Arlington, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Take photos and enjoy refreshments. A $5 donation per visitor is requested. More info here.

Virginia German Shepherd Rescue & Petco Pictures with Santa: Residents are invited to bring their dogs to have their photo taken with Santa. The pictures will be taken by a professional photographer. For $9, you get a photo, commemorative frame and a link to a digital copy of the photo. All proceeds from the event will go to sponsor Virginia German Shepherd Rescue  Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12 p.m. Petco, located at 7434 Little River Tpk. Annandale.

Breakfast with Santa at Eileen's Bakery and Cafe: Sunday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 15, seatings at 8:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. at Eileen's Bakery and Cafe, 1115 Caroline St., Fredericksburg.  $10.99 - $14.99 Reservations required. 

Story Time & Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 - 11:15 a.m. at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg. Enjoy the holiday season with a story, craft making, buffet and Santa. $6 per child.

Holiday Concerts

Winter Wonderland Train Show: Dec. 11-13 5 to 8 p.m.; Dec. 14, 10-5: Dec. 15, 10-4 p.m. Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas, VA 20110. National Capital Trackers exhibit their festive, magical and truly awe inspiring Christmas landscape at the Winter Wonderland Train Show. More information here.  

Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season 8 p.m.  on Friday, Dec. 13 and Sat. Dec. 14.  Friday’s performance is at the  Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas and Saturday’s performance is at George Mason University's Center for the Arts in Fairfax. This jubilant concert features the American Festival Pops Orchestra performing under the baton of Maestro Anthony Maiello, with a program of such favorites as “Christmas Festival” by Leroy Anderson, “Carol of the Bells,” Irving Berlin’s “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” “Blue Christmas” and an entertaining twist on the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker Suite,” with selections performed in both traditional (Tchaikovsky) and jazz stylings (Duke Ellington)

Christmas in Ireland: An Nollaig in Éirinn, 8 p.m. Friday Dec. 6. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.

NoVA Lights Chorale Presents 'Winter Variations': NoVA Lights Chorale will present "Winter Variations" at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Arlington Presbyterian Church, 3507 Columbia Pike. The concert features jazz, swing, global, classical and contemporary songs. The nonprofit is based in Arlington and draws performers from across the Washington metropolitan area. Free parking. Metrobus 16 and ART 16 serve the location. More information here.

Jingle Jam: Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Tally-Ho Theatre, 19 West Market Street. A rock n’ roll holiday concert, offering traditional tunes — with an edge. $20. Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. $5 Jr. Jam at 11 a.m.More info.

Holiday Sing-a-Long: Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. FREE Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Wolf Trap’s 2013 Holiday Sing-A-Long. This annual musical celebration hosts a performance by the United States Marine Band and a Sing-A-Long of Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs with choir and vocal groups from the metropolitan Washington area. More info.

Vienna Boy’s Choir: Christmas in Vienna: Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Concert Hall. The Vienna Boys Choir performs a program of classical and popular music that includes traditional Christmas carols, Gregorian chants, songs from around the world, and popular holiday favorites. More info.

Let the Trumpets Sound: Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St. N.E., Vienna. The Fairfax Choral Society with the Washington Symphonic Brass is celebrating “Christmas with FCS: Trumpets Sound! Voices Ring.”Buy tickets online.

Towne Square Singers Holiday Concert: “Lights, Camera, Christmas,” featuring music of the holidays from TV and movies. Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-3:30 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. $12. Visitwww.herndon-va.gov for more information.

Frosty Follies: From Nov. 29 through Dec. 22.  Lorton’s Metropolitan School of the Arts will perform their free Frosty Follies shows at various dates and locations throughout the region. View more information.

In Santa, We Believe: Saturdays starting Nov. 30 through Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center on 9601 Ox Road in Lorton. Watch the classic “In Santa, We Believe” story live onstage. The show is for children and their families. View more information and make reservations.

Messiah Sing!: Sing along to Handel's "Messiah," featuring the well-known "Hallelujah" chorus. The chamber orchestra, choir and soloists are accompanied by the Saint Luke pipe organ. The event is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. More information here.

Loudoun Chorale Presents "Hodie" and "The Joys of Christmas" The Loudoun Chorale, under the direction of William Propst and accompanied by Beverly Clark and chamber ensemble, will perform “Hodie” by Z. Randall Stroope. For more information, call 571-207-5354, email info@loudounchorale.org, or visit www.loudounchorale.org. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. at  St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 711 W. Main St., Purcellville. Dec. 8, 4 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 W. Market St., Leesburg.

Oh, Holy Night: Dec. 20th, 7:30 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center on 9601 Ox Road in Lorton. Celebrate the Christmas season with Christmas carols in this 90-minute performance. Get tickets online.  

Jingle in the Jungle - A Children's Christmas Adventure Story Rose the skunk is not very happy. She wants to play and have friends, just like everyone else. But the kids make fun of her and tease her because she is different. She wants to change that with her Christmas wish. This is a wonderful play about acceptance and self-esteem, all wrapped up in the Christmas spirit. Dates: Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, 2013, 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, 2013, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 22, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg.

UMW Philharmonic Holiday POPS!: Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. at George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at philharmonic.umw.edu.

Rappahannock Choral Society Christmas Concert: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m., Chancellor High School Auditorium, 6300 Harrison Rd. Spotsylvania.  Free. 

Fredericksburg Community Band Christmas Concert: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. in Spotsylvania Towne Centre, 137 Spotsylvania Mall Dr., Fredericksburg.  Free.

Rappahannock POPS Orchestra Holiday Concert: Saturday, Dec. 20. 7:30 p.m. at Grace Church of Fredericksburg Center for the Arts, 1141 Heatherstone Dr., Fredericksburg. $20 adults, $15 seniors (65 and over), $15 students (with valid ID), children under 18 are free. 


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