Fredericksburg Big Band Concert, Summer Camp Preview and more

The Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Department has some exciting offerings coming up for March and we want you to be a part of them!

Fredericksburg Big Band Concert

This weekend the Fredericskburg Big Band will be holding a free concert at UMW in Dodd Auditorium. This concert is FREE to the public and a great opportunity to come and enjoy an afternoon of great music. Big Band is a type of musical ensemble associated with jazz and the Swing Era typically consisting of rhythm, brass, and woodwind instruments.

When: March 4th from 2-4pm

Where: Dodd Auditorium at UMW 1301 College Ave. Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Summer Camp Preview

Looking for a summer camp for your child. The Parks and Recreation Department offers over 25 summer camps for children ages 3-18. We offer sports, tennis, nature, dance, arts, theatre and more! There is camp for every kid!! Check out our Summer Camp Brochure which contains the complete listings for our upcoming camps. Click here to go directly to the brochure.

Upcoming Classes and Children's Programs

St. Paddy's Day Party - Get your green on!

A great party for children ages 2-4 held at the Dorothy Hart Community Center. Make sure you wear green and come celebrate with us and games, activities and a leprechaun craft. March 16th 10-11:15am $5 for residents and non-residents. Activity # 4010.202

For Goodness Snakes

Slither on over to the Mott's Run Nature Center to learn all about snakes. We'll meet and touch a real snake, "Pocket," our lovely snake ambassador. We'll do a craft, read a story and have a sssnack. Mott's Run Nature Center, Thurs., Mar. 8, 9:30-10:30 am, for ages 4-6 with a favorite adult, $6

Stargazing 101

Motts Run Nature Center, Fredericksburg.  Adults and families (min. age 8). Get oriented to the winter night sky. Bring binoculars. $4 for everyone.  May pay at event.  Friday, March 16^th, 7:30-8:30PM

Don't Settle, Love the Results - DSLR Photography Class

Do you have a DSLR camera that has more modes and menus than you can figure out? Would you like to learn about your camera by having fun making images and rather than being put to sleep by reading the owners manual? This class is for anyone who would like to learn more about composition, ISO, f-stops, shutter speed, white balance, and the various camera modes of their DSLR cameras. A DSLR is required for this class as well as assignments to complete between classes. Tuesdays, March 20-June 5th, 10-11:30am $60 residents and non-residents.  Activity # 9000.111

These are just a few of the offerings we have coming up for the Month of March. Don't forget our Fredericksburg Fine Arts Exhibit, Children's Art Show, and Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Park all taking place this month also.

For more information, please visit www.fredericksburgva.gov. The link will go directly to the Parks and Recreation Page.