A Parent's 2026 Guide to Vacation Bible Schools in Fredericksburg and Beyond
May 15, 2026 06:00AM ● By Amanda Danaher
Summer is almost here, which means VBS season is in full swing in Fredericksburg. Church halls turn into adventure zones. Kids come home with sticky hands, new songs stuck in their heads and big stories to tell. Think rainforest explorers, knights and more.
Whether your child loves high-energy evening programs or slower morning camps with crafts, music and games, there’s something happening all across Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania this summer you’re kids won’t want to miss.
Here’s your full guide to 2026 Vacation Bible School programs happening across the region.
JUNE 3-5
Illumination Station
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Good Hope Baptist Church, Spotsylvania Courthouse
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JUNE 8-11
Welcome to the Neighborhood
When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, F’burg
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Knights of the King
When: 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Where: Calvary Baptist Church, Spotsylvania
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JUNE 8-12
Illumination Station
When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Spotswood Baptist Church, F’burg
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Emerald Crossing
When: 6-8:15 p.m.
Where: Calvary Chapel Fredericksburg, F’burg
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Rainforest Falls
When: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Stafford
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JUNE 14-18
Rainforest Falls
When: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Ferry Farm Baptist Church, F’burg
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Emerald Crossing
When: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Ramoth Baptist Church, Stafford
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JUNE 15-19
Emerald Crossing
When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Ramoth Baptist Church, Stafford
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Rainforest Falls
When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Fairview Baptist Church, F’burg
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JUNE 21-26
Cactusville
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Stafford SDA Church, Stafford
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JUNE 22-26
Road Trip: On the Go with God
When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Summit Presbyterian, Stafford
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Rome: Paul and the Underground Church
When: 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Hope Presbyterian Church, F’burg
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JUNE 29-JULY 2
Rainforest Falls
When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: St. Matthew Catholic Church, Spotsylvania
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Rainforest Falls
When: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Bethel Baptist Church, F’burg
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Rainforest Falls
When: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Chancellor Baptist Church, F’burg
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JULY 13-16
Keepers of the Kingdom
When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Faith Baptist Church, F’burg
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JULY 13 - 17
Magnified!
When: 9 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.
Where: Rock Hill Baptist Church, Stafford
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JULY 19-23
Emerald Crossing
When: 5:30-8:15 p.m.
Where: Stafford County Christian Church, Stafford
Info: Click here
JULY 20-24
Rainforest Falls
When: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Salem Baptist Church, F’burg
Info: Click here
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