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UMW Theatre presents “True West”
Experience the raw power and palpable intensity of this finalist for the Pulitzer Prize that tackles the parallel struggles of identity, family, and the American dream. Austin, a successful screenwriter, and his estranged brother Lee, a ne’er-do-well drifter, are collaborating on a new screenplay—each trying to prove that he can write a “truer” Western. Tensions […]
A Streetcar Named Desire
“After losing her Mississippi home to creditors, Blanche du Bois relocates to the New Orleans home of her younger sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski. Undermined by romantic illusions, Blanche is unable to cope with life’s harsh realities. Though she finds a glimmer of hope while connecting with Stanley’s gentlemanly friend, Mitch, Blanche cannot […]
Youth Climate Action Summit
Youth Climate Action Summit
Join local students, climate advocates, and industry professionals for a day of exploring the many facets of the climate crisis through engaging presentations, hands-on workshops, and interactive installations.
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Great Lives Lecture- Martin Luther King Jr.
Great Lives Lecture- Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture Date: February 27, 2024 The John and Linda Coker Lecture In hallowing Martin Luther King Jr., we have hollowed him. We have replaced his radical vision for justice with a romantic image of a man who stands for little more than love and peace. For the past seven years, Jonathan […]
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Park Master Plan Meeting
Park Master Plan Meeting
We want to hear from you! Please join us as we discuss the master plans for Alum Spring Park, Ficklen Island, and Old Mill Park. Wednesday, February 28 at 6pm Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Spare a day for fun while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission to provide mentors to children in the community! You are an integral part of our celebratory Bowl for Kids' Sake event! Put together a bowling team and invite family and friends to donate toward your fundraising pages OR support us by donating to a […]
Women’s History Month Lecture
Women’s History Month Lecture
Join the University of Mary Washington as they welcome York College of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor of History Dr. Jacqueline Beatty, author of IN DEPENDENCE: Women and the Patriarchal State in Revolutionary America. Dr. Beatty illustrates the everyday lives of women in the era of the American Revolution who asserted their status as dependents, demanding the […]
Great Lives Lecture- Rosemary Kennedy
Great Lives Lecture- Rosemary Kennedy
Rosemary Kennedy Lecture Date: February 29, 2024 The Coldwell Banker Elite Lecture Rosemary, Joe and Rose Kennedy’s strikingly beautiful eldest daughter attended exclusive schools, was presented as a debutante to the queen and king of England, and traveled the world with her high-spirited sisters and brothers. Yet Rosemary was intellectually disabled, a secret fiercely guarded […]
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CYT presents Disney’s Descendants the Musical
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella […]
FXBG First Friday
FXBG First Friday
FXBG First Friday happens every first Friday of each month in downtown Fredericksburg. Walk through the art galleries, shop in the stores that are open late, listen to live music and performances along the streets, ride the free trolley through town to explore our city. See the shops that are open late, the street performers, the map […]
Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom Exhibit Opening
Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom Exhibit Opening
The Fredericksburg Area Museum is excited to announce the opening of the new special exhibition, Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideal and the Limits of Freedom, opening March 1st, 2024. Curated by Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects. In 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited the city of Fredericksburg as part of […]
Square Plate lll
Square Plate lll
A fundraiser between Artful Dimensions Gallery and the Lisa Pitts Eley Cancer Foundation. Come see the artistic renderings of over 30 local artists and the community. Even Dave Adler got creative and decorated a plate. The event opens on March 1st, and will be up for the whole month of March. The plates are for […]
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Living History at Ferry Farm
Living History at Ferry Farm
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Virginia with a living history event at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! Inside the Washington House, delve into the years leading up to the revolution, culminating in the pivotal year of 1774. In each room, interactive living history stations will portray various aspects of 18th-century life. Guests […]
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Spare a day for fun while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission to provide mentors to children in the community! You are an integral part of our celebratory Bowl for Kids' Sake event! Put together a bowling team and invite family and friends to donate toward your fundraising pages OR support us by donating to a […]
39th Annual Benefit Oyster Roast
39th Annual Benefit Oyster Roast
This is an annual benefit to raise money for someone in our area with catastrophic illness and medical bills. This year the recipient is a two year old with leukemia. Donations only accepted.
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Taste Through Time: Bread Talk
Taste Through Time: Bread Talk
Whether you participated in the sourdough craze of 2020 or have memories of bread baking in your grandmother’s kitchen, you know there is nothing like a fresh-baked loaf of bread. Bread was one of the most important foods of colonial times. Watch an 18th century breadmaking demonstration in Kenmore’s kitchen at the opening weekend edition […]
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Digging Deeper into Grazing
Digging Deeper into Grazing
Every Tuesday in March at the Spotsylvania County Extension Office inside the Marshall Building!
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Fredericksburg Ghana Friendship Day
Fredericksburg Ghana Friendship Day
Enjoy Ghanaian cultural exhibits, art, music and sample delicious cuisine highlighting the myriad contributions Ghanaians have made over the years to enrich our lives. We invite you to join the City and residents of Fredericksburg, Africulture, citizens of Ghana and those of Ghanaian ancestry as we highlight the historic and important relationships we have had […]
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Benefit Concert
Benefit Concert
Whiskey Tango-6 is holding a benefit for the Hurst family, of Fredericksburg, whose house burned to the ground, at 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Co. in Fredericksburg from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8. The family received news almost at the same time that mother, Brooke Hurst, was diagnosed with spindle […]
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Market at the Center
Browse and shop local artists and crafters on display at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, enjoy crafting workshops and food trucks. Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10 10am – 4pm Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street Entry is free, there are fees for workshops and for vendors To become a vendor or learn […]
Driven to Stop Addiction 2024
Driven to Stop Addiction 2024
2nd annual Car, truck, bike, big rig car event benefiting Zoe Freedom Center charity in Fredericksburg. Event is a non profit event with all proceeds going to Zoe Freedom Center. Event is to help raise money for the charity and those struggling with addiction. Raised $5,000 last year from the car event.
BRIDES ON A BUDGET
BRIDES ON A BUDGET
This is an event for the budget minded bride. Entrance for shoppers is free. Come shop for reasonably priced vendors and gently used decorations/wedding items. For the newly weds, we offer a venue to sell your gently used wedding items and decorations. We offer an 8ft space and table for $25. For more information, email […]
Resume In-Person Workshop
Resume In-Person Workshop
Are you or someone you know seeking a new career opportunity after being laid off from 2024-2018? Let us assist you in updating your resume to a 21st Century Resume for a Better Job Opportunity! Join us by pre-registering at www.leenc.org. We will have a special Guest Speaker at the workshop. Submit a copy of your current resume and […]
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Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary Easter Egg Hunt
Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary Easter Egg Hunt
This is an update to the submission on 3/11/24. Please add: UNDER 18 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
Great Lives Lecture- Edith Wilson
Great Lives Lecture- Edith Wilson
Edith (Mrs. Woodrow) Wilson Lecture Date: March 12, 2024 The Chancellor's Village Lecture Beautiful, brilliant, charismatic, catty, and calculating, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson was a complicated figure whose personal quest for influence reshaped the position of First Lady into one of political prominence forever. And still nobody truly understands who she was. She climbed her […]
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Picturing New Connections: An Art Program for People with Memory Loss
Picturing New Connections: An Art Program for People with Memory Loss
Gari Melchers Home & Studio offers Picturing New Connections—a small, welcoming program for people with memory loss, their families, or care partners. These interactive tours include guided discussion in the gallery space, followed by snacks and a relaxed hands-on art experience. Emphasis is placed on engaging participants through music, touch, and smell.
Great Lives Lecture- Billie Jean King
Great Lives Lecture- Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King Lecture Date: March 14, 2024 The UMW James Farmer Multicultural Center Lecture When Billie Jean King set out to be a champion tennis player in the 1960s, she quickly realized the world she wanted didn’t exist yet for women. So she set out to help create it. Her early life played out […]
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Puppy Yoga at ODHS
Puppy Yoga at ODHS
OLD DOMINION HUMANE SOCIETY TO HOLD PUPPY YOGA WITH THE DEBUT OF THE NEWEST LITTER OF RESCUES, MARCH 15, 2024 It will be an overload of cuteness at Old Dominion Humane Society’s (ODHS) Puppy Yoga at the rescue center in Fredericksburg from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15. The session is open to […]
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Grand Slamrock 5K, Strike it Lucky 1 Mile, Leprechaun Chase 1/2 Mile
Grand Slamrock 5K, Strike it Lucky 1 Mile, Leprechaun Chase 1/2 Mile
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the approach of baseball season at the 3rd Annual Grand Slamrock 5K. This is the perfect event to slide into Spring after you’ve dugout from a long winter of cold and snow. Runners and walkers alike are welcome to join us in this race! What’s included in your pot […]
Spring Craft Show
Spring Craft Show
The Spotsylvania County Woman’s Club is hosting a spring craft show. The Club has been raising money for local charities for more than 70 years. Proceeds will provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors, aid to senior citizens, Spotsylvania Emergency Concerns Association (SECA), veterans, as well as other local charities. Featuring hand-crafted items from local […]
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Chamber Concert Series: Moch Pryderi Celtic Music
Chamber Concert Series: Moch Pryderi Celtic Music
The St. George Chamber Music Series continues its tradition of fine music in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. The popular series brings a variety of talented regional and national performers to the beautiful nave of St. George’s Episcopal Church in historic Old Town Fredericksburg for an afternoon of “beautiful music in a beautiful space”. The 2024 Concert Series features […]
ShamRockabilly Swing
ShamRockabilly Swing
Get ready to ShamRock and Roll at the ShamRockabilly Swing event on Sunday, March 17th! Join the Downtown Dolls, the Silver Tones Swing Band, The Silver Belles: vocal trio of the Silver Tones Swing Band and Dancefxbg: Lindy In the 'Burg for a memorable evening at the Inn at the Old Silk Mill filled with […]
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Blu and Terrence’s Eggcellent Eggventure
Join Blu and Terrence’s Eggventure through the Stafford Parks! Here is how to play: 1. Begin your adventure by visiting one of the picturesque parks highlighted on our egg hunt map. 2. Embark on the quest to discover the hidden egg, scanning its QR code and sharing your findings through a quick form. 3. Continue […]
Backyard Composting 101
Backyard Composting 101
Composting 101: How to Put Kitchen and Yard Waste to Work in Your Garden Backyard composting is a key step toward improving soil quality. Come learn how to make "black gold" from our Master Gardner Jonathan Stevens.
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Community Connections Expo
Community Connections Expo
The Community Connections Expo is a one day event connecting those in need of assistance to a variety of local resources and services, all in one place! Join our amazing group of nonprofits, regional organizations, and community minded businesses as part of this initiative to increase accessibility to the incredible programs currently available in our […]
Great Lives Lecture- Elizabeth Taylor
Great Lives Lecture- Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor Lecture Date: March 19, 2024 The Jubilation by Silver Companies Lecture No celebrity rivals Elizabeth Taylor’s glamour and guts or her level of fame. She was the last major star to come out of the old Hollywood studio system, and she is a legend known for her beauty and her magnetic screen presence […]
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Homeschool Investigators: Dinosaur Discoveries
Homeschool Investigators: Dinosaur Discoveries
Dinosaur Discoveries (March 20th, 10am – 11:30am): Families will become paleontologists and explore FAM’s newest exhibit Stomp FXBC. Using their observation skills, students will study local fossils, compare dinosaur characteristics, make their own dinosaur track and much more! This program is designed for children ages 5 – 10 years old.
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Great Lives Lecture- George Remus
Great Lives Lecture- George Remus
George Remus: A Real-Life Gatsby Lecture Date: March 21, 2024 The UMW Dining Lecture In the early days of Prohibition, long before Al Capone became a household name, a German immigrant named George Remus quit practicing law and started trafficking whiskey. Within two years he owned 35 percent of all the liquor in the United […]
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73rd Annual Fine Arts Show and Sale
Proceeds benefit the Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg’s charitable programs and Park, Recreation and Event Programs. Art Exhibit Open: Friday, March 22 - 10:00am – 8:00pm Saturday, March 23 - 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday, March 24- 10:00am – 4:00pm Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street.
Girls on the Run Piedmont – Sneaker Soiree
Girls on the Run Piedmont – Sneaker Soiree
Girls on the Run Piedmont is excited to celebrate 10 years of empowering girls! Join us for our 1st ever Sneaker Soiree! This semi-formal event (but leave the high heels at home and wear some great sneakers) is a not to be missed event celebrating the women in our community as we raise funds to […]
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Get Rid of Litter!! 3-D Art Contest
All artwork must follow entry guidelines: Art must be a 3-Dimensional sculpture Art must be made from materials that would customarily be discarded as trash and/or items that can be recycled Entries must be submitted to the school art teacher with the contest entry form no later than Wednesday, March 20 Entries may also be […]
Easter Fundraiser
Stop in front of Irish Eyes in Downtown Fredericksburg for Lisa Pitts Eley Cancer Foundation's Easter Fundraiser! Shop baked goods, baskets, toys, and more! All proceeds benefit the foundation.
democratic Breakfast Club
democratic Breakfast Club
democratic Breakfast Club Saturday, March 23 9 AM - 11 AM Great American Buffet 1780 Carl D. Silver Parkway, 22401 The Fredericksburg democratic Breakfast Club is a newly formed non-partisan organization dedicated to informing voters about issues and candidates in our region. All are invited to attend and connect with your neighbors in our shared […]
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Hop on over to the Marshall Center on Saturday, March 23rd and join us for a fun-filled morning with breakfast, crafts & photos with the Easter Bunny! Be sure to bring your Easter Basket...we will be HOPPING outside for an Easter Egg Hunt! Register in person, by mail or by using our after-hours drop box […]
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Maryland Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum
Maryland Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum
Celebrate the founding of Maryland at the state’s birthplace at St. Clement’s Island Museum with FREE admission to the museum all day (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), FREE water taxi rides, official ceremony featuring guest speakers and program - including the exchange of ceremonial gifts between the Piscataway and the English settlers (2:00 p.m.) and […]
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Reservoir Clean-Up Day
Reservoir Clean-Up Day
Lend a helping hand as we clean up the shoreline, trails, Nature Center, and nature play space of Motts Run Reservoir. Lunch will be provided for registered volunteers. Tuesday, March 26 at 9am–1pm Location: Motts Run Reservoir Deadline to register: Wednesday, March 20 More Information or Pre-Register at FXBGParks.com
Box Dinner Fundraiser for Maverick Thompson
Box Dinner Fundraiser for Maverick Thompson
Box dinner fundraiser for 2-year-old Maverick Thompson’s bone marrow transplant @ Sumerduck Ruritan Club When: Tue 03/26/24 Begins 5pm until sold out Includes: Chicken casserole, green beans, scalloped potatoes, roll, and desserts. All proceeds for dinner go to Maverick’s health care. FREE WILL DONATIONS Sumerduck Ruritan Club 5335 Sumerduck Rd. Sumerduck, VA 22742 (540) 445-1714
Great Lives Lecture- Ten Caesars
Great Lives Lecture- Ten Caesars
Ten Caesars Lecture Date: March 26, 2024 Ten Caesars is the story of the Roman Empire from rise to reinvention, from Augustus, who founded the empire, to Constantine, who made it Christian and moved the capital east to Constantinople. The empire reached from modern-day Britain to Iraq. By the fourth century, the time of Constantine, […]
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Great Lives Lecture- Edgar Allan Poe
Great Lives Lecture- Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe Lecture Date: March 28, 2024 The Russell and Barbara Stone ‘79 Mait Lecture It is a moment shrouded in horror and mystery. Edgar Allan Poe died on October 7, 1849, at just forty, in a painful, utterly bizarre manner that would not have been out of place in one of his own […]
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Registration Deadline for Spring Community Clean Up Day
Registration Deadline for Spring Community Clean Up Day
Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 5th Annual Spring Community Clean Up Day & Environmental Vendor Fair on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Help us KEEP SPOTSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL by volunteering to clean up roadside litter! We will provide all needed supplies - we just need your helping […]
Do Good Friday
Do Good Friday
Impact Church of Fredericksburg (Impact FXBG) is pleased to host an event for the community leading up to Easter Sunday: an Easter egg hunt + food distribution and an Easter Sunday service. The first event is an Easter Egg Hunt + Food Distribution event for the community called “Do Good Friday.” This event will take […]
Dog Egg Hunt
Dog Egg Hunt
Bring your dogs and come join the fun at our annual Dog Easter Egg Hunt. Friday, March 29 The event begins at 6pm, Dog Egg Hunt will begin at 6:30pm Location: Virginia Credit Union Stadium $8 allows up to 2 dogs More Information or Pre-Register at FXBGParks.com
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Easter Bake Sale & Adoption Event
Easter Bake Sale & Adoption Event
A Bake Sale and Puppies! We hope this Saturday's adoption event is on your calendar. Socks, Mimi, Chief and Birdie will be there to steal your heart. And as you know, our volunteers never disappoint when it comes to baking. All bake sale proceeds will go to support our medical fund. So come out to […]
Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary Easter Egg Hunt
Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary Easter Egg Hunt
Easter egg hunt, visit with the animals, kids' activity, pictures. Outdoor event, dress for the weather and wear boots.
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Easter at Ebenezer Church
Easter at Ebenezer Church
You're invited to celebrate Easter with Ebenezer Church on Sunday, March 31! Join us in person at 161 Embrey Mill Road in Stafford or online at live.ebenezerumc.org. For more information, please visit ebenezerumc.org/easter or call 540-659-1349. 6:30 AM: In-Person Sunrise Service (Bring your own lawn chair) 8:15 AM: In-Person Traditional Worship with Choir (Nursery available) […]
Easter at Impact Church
Easter at Impact Church
On Easter Sunday (March 31, 2024), Impact FXBG will host an Easter Service for the community at 10835 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. There will be a pancake brunch at 9:30 am, with the service starting at 10:00 am. Guests will enjoy powerful worship and an inspiring message of hope! Kids will also have fun […]
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Fundraiser for Sam Betts
Fundraiser for Sam Betts
Strength & Honor Motorcycle Club is holding a fundraiser on April 5th for Samuel Betts. 24-year-old Betts was recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Although his battle has just begun, it will be a long and hard fight! The fundraiser will be held at 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Company at 140 International Pkwy, Fredericksburg, […]
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Spring Community Clean-Up Day & Environmental Fair
Spring Community Clean-Up Day & Environmental Fair
Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation is hosting their 5th Annual Spring Community Clean Up Day & Environmental Vendor Fair on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Advance registration is required to participate in the clean-up event. The Environmental Vendor Fair at the Marshall Center (8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553). The Environmental Vendor Fair is a […]
Park Day- Battlefield Clean Up
Park Day- Battlefield Clean Up
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, in partnership with the American Battlefield Trust, will be hosting a Park Day volunteer event on April 6, 2024, dedicated to cleaning and repairing our park resources. All members of the public are invited to join us for this day of service. Volunteers under the age of 18 must […]
Tree Fredericksburg Mulching Event
Tree Fredericksburg Mulching Event
Tree Fredericksburg is hosting a volunteer mulching event at Dixon Park, 1300 Dixon Street, 22401 on Saturday, April 6th from 9 to 11 AM. They will provide all supplies. Rain Date April 13th. Please register here: Tree Fredericksburg: Dixon Park Mulching Event (signupgenius.com) We will provide all supplies. Rain Date April 13th.
