December 1st

• • Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit: “Songs of the Holidays,” Historic Kenmore, 1201  Washington Ave.  Opens at noon today and then runs daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit and tour of Kenmore: Adults $10, students $5, under age 6 free. Exhibit only: Adults $5, students $2.50.  Runs through Dec. 30. 540/370-0732.
  • 27th annual Pancake Feast, Fredericksburg Baptist Church (Caroline Street entrance). Sponsored by Rappahannock Rotary. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5, under age 5 free. 540/846-9790.
  • Fredericksburg Jaycees Christmas Parade, downtown Fredericksburg. Marching bands and units, floats, Santa. 5:30 p.m.
  • Spotsylvania County Christmas Parade, starts at Spotsylvania Middle School, 1 p.m.
  • Celebrating the Spirit in Orange, Orange High School, 201 Selma Road. Holiday music by Shady Grove Baptist Church and Little Zion Baptist Church. 5 p.m.

• 17th annual “Santaland,” 9441 Kings Highway (across from the OPP Shop), King George. Visit Santa and Mrs. Santa, storytime by the Snow Queen, Kids Only Shop, White Elephant sale. Sponsored by Woman’s Club of King George. 9 a.m. to noon. $1.
• “Clara’s Tale Ballet,” James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave. Based on The Nutcracker with a few twists and turns. Presented by Amyclae Dance Academy. 7 p.m. Adults $14, youth $10, ages 3 and younger free.