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Local Parks and Recreation for Surrounding Areas and Communities Near Locust Grove, Virginia!

Did you know that the local parks and recreation for each nearby county have some outstanding and fun resources for their residents and visitors? There’s always something to do in Virginia and the parks and recreation centers make it easy to find kid-friendly activities to do almost every weekend! From concerts, mother/son, daddy/daughter dances, to picnics and fishing contests, the parks & rec make it easy and exciting to get out of the house and onto a new adventure. These are experiences that produce core memories and are fun for all! Visit Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events for more information on their past and upcoming events. Visit Culpeper County Parks and Recreation Activity Search for their upcoming events! Last, but certainly not least be sure to visit our very own Orange County Parks and Recreation website for their upcoming activities. Not all events are hosted by their respective parks & recreation centers, you can also continue to explore the county websites for events hosted by the local Chamber and businesses in the area!

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

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Picnic in the Park in Downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia!

Now that the weather has officially warmed up, kids and adults are ready to get out of the house and into the sun! Mark your calendars because the Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events made sure to prepare with some fun spring activities. Their picnic at the park events held at Memorial Park, (1301 Kenmore Ave. Fredericksburg VA 22401) will have music and a diversity of children activities, complete with free admission. Bring your own picnic or buy one from the park vendors in attendance. Come out and enjoy the sunshine with your kids, friends and coworkers. On Tuesday, May 3rd will be Garden Day with Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy. Tuesday, May 10th is Bring Your Pet Day with Sunset Syndicate. Tuesday, May 17th is Wizard of Oz Day with Harry Wilson Jazz Quartet. Tuesday, May 24th is Prince and Princess Day with Spanglish. Tuesday, June 7th is Ice Cream Day with Karen Jonas. Tuesday, June 14th is Flag Day with Colebrooke. Tuesday, June 21 is Selfie Day with Johnny D and the Lowriders. Tuesday, June 28th is Beach Day with Bill Carroll.

These events are sponsored by: B101.5, Fredericksburg Parent & Family, Holy Cross Academy and Fredericksburg Christian School. Visit their website here for any additional information.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

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Annual Dog Easter Egg Hunt Returns to Fredericksburg, Virginia!

Easter fun for everyone – fur babies included! Don’t let your fur-babies feel left out this Easter, bring them to a fun Dog Easter Egg Hunt on April 9th at Maury Park (located at the corner of William St and Kenmore Avenue) in Downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia at 1pm. Dress up Fido in their best dressed to enter the doggie costume contest! There will be prizes for best dressed. Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old to participate. A small dog area will also be available for dogs up to 15 lbs. All dog parents must sign a release acknowledging their dog(s) are current on shots and are healthy! A portion of the proceeds will go to the SPCA. Pre-registration is required at www.fxbgparks.com or call 540-372-1086 ext. 0. Cost is $5 for up to 2 dogs!

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Earth Day Festival Chalk & Talk Art Contest in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Between the dates of April 15th and 22nd, 2022, grab some chalk and decorate sidewalks, paved trails, parking lots, and more with Earth Day themed chalk art to show off your creativity and spread “green” messages around Fredericksburg, Virginia. The sidewalk chalk is available for pick up from several local parks (locations will be announced closer to the contest). Submissions can be turned in here. Deadline to submit is midnight, Friday April 22nd. Grab some sidewalk chalk and let the creativity flow!

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Strangeways Brewing 3rd Annual Spring Market in Fredericksburg, Virginia!

Save the date for Saturday, April 9th from 12pm – 5pm as Strangeways Brewing (Located at: 350 Landsdowne Rd, Fredericksburg VA 22401) hosts their 3rd Annual Spring Market. They are currently looking for VENDORS to attend the market, so if you are food/dessert, arts & crafts, farmers, and more are welcome to join! They don’t allow duplicate vendors so you booth would be unique to this market space. Spots are 10×10 and cost $45 to participate as a vendor. This event is OUTDOORS and first come first serve for vendors! Contact: marjan@strangewaysbrewing.com to inquire about participating. Strangeways Brewing is a unique tasting room with over 36+ beers to choose from that is a family friendly environment and has a pet-friendly outdoor space with a motto of “think string, drink strange.”

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Lake of the Woods Fourth of July Parade and Activities for Independence Day 2022!!!

It’s time to start planning for your Independence day celebration activities! Save the date for Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 for the Lake of the Woods’ Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration full of fun. What’s in store? Flag Ceremony, parade, activities on the point and of course, FIREWORKS!!!! Opening Ceremony is scheduled to being at 9:45AM at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse parking lot, followed by the parade from 10am to noon that will begin on Yorktown Blvd all the way to the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse parking lot. The point activities shall began at noon time and end around 4pm. To settle into the night, the Ski Club will perform their show at 6pm on the Clubhouse dock followed by Fireworks at Veterans dam that are scheduled to begin promptly at dark, approximately at 9:15am!

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Lake of the Woods Players Present: FOXFIRE Coming in April!

Directly from Lake of the Woods Players Club website, a description of the upcoming theatric show: Foxfire: “Annie Nations, an indomitable Appalachian widow of 79, lives on her mountain farm with the acerbic ghost of her husband Hector. Her tranquility is threatened by a brash real estate developer who wants to turn her land into a vacation resort and by concern over her son Dillard, a country singer who has come home with two stranded children because his wife has run away. Annie’s battle to decide her future takes her through some funny, touching and magical flashbacks to her life with Hector. Played on Broadway by Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, this couple offers a staunchly affirmative tribute to country folk.” Tickets costs $22 for adults, $18 per students. Buy tickets here. You do NOT have to be a Lake of the Woods resident to purchase tickets!

Performances will be held starting:
Friday, April 1st at 7:30PM
Sat. April 2nd at 7:30PM
Sun. April 3rd at 7:30PM
Fri. April 8th, 7:30PM
Sat. April 9th, 7:30PM and final show, Sunday, April 10th at 2PM.

Please note: masks will be required for all audience members regardless of vaccination status. Check out the cast below in the Foxfire Promotional Video:

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Everything But the Garage Sale at Fredericksburg Expo Center April 9th and 10th

Do you love garage and yard sales but don’t like the hassle of driving to various locations to check out all the goods? Well, this is the PERFECT event for you! On Saturday, April 9th and Sunday, April 10th the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center will be hosting an “Everything But the Garage Sale”! This is the largest yard sale in the area expanding over two days. There will be a variety of items like housewares, furniture, kids stuff, antiques, collectibles, and more from homeowners and collectors alike! Grab a friend and head over or a fun day of bargain hunting and shopping! General admission is from 9am – 5pm on Saturday. Sunday the expo center will be open 10am – 3pm. Tickets are on sale now, visit here to purchase.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Fredericksburg Kids Expo, February 12th and 13th!

Annual Fredericksburg Kids Expo returns to the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center (2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg VA) February 12 and 13th. Ready to take the kids out of the house for a fun filled day?! Grab the whole family to come out and learn, explore and play. There will be so much to do and see, from toys and games to numerous attractions. There will be info for parents on new adventures, spots club and fitness, learning centers, day cares, schools, sporting equipment, camp info, and so much more!

Saturday, the Kids Expo will be held from 9am – 5pm, and Sunday, 10am to 3pm. Tickets (13+) are $10/each, Senior tickets (60+) are $8/each and children (3-12) are $5/each. To purchase tickets and for more information about this event, visit their Facebook page here.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Valentine’s Couples Paint Party at Elevate in Culpeper, Virginia!

Looking for something special to do with your partner for Valentine’s this year? Have you tried a paint and sip yet?

This exclusive event is available to the first 6 couples whom register here on Elevate’s event page. These lucky couples will enjoy a great evening of pizza, painting, red or white beverages & yummy sweet treats. Your sweetheart and you will work together to paint an image of a Moon and Sun on two separate 12″x12″ canvases. This is a one-night only event on Saturday, February 12th from 6:30pm – 9:30pm; don’t miss out on such a unique opportunity hosted by an art paint and party instructor with 12 years of experience. Deadlines to purchase tickets are February 9th! Masks are recommended when not eating or drinking. Elevate is located at: 107B East Davis Dr, Culpeper VA 22701.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.