First Friday
2026-06-05 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Fredericksburg
In the heart of Downtown Fredericksburg, woven into the tapestry of one of America’s most historic cities, are eight art galleries and studios, each a vibrant celebration of visual creativity. On First Fridays for the past 30 years, the galleries have drawn thousands to Downtown Fredericksburg to check out local art, rub shoulders with the artists, listen to street-corner musicians, and sample the fares and wares at Downtown’s 21 restaurants and 30 late-night shops. Some, if they’re of age, buy a craft beverage so they can sip and stroll, all while walking, talking, and gawking at the diverse riches Downtown Fredericksburg has to offer. Others hop on and off the free trolley that loops through the arts and business district. Featuring exhibitions, performances, and special events–FXBG First Friday is worlds within worlds, waiting for you to explore.

FREE Party Trivia Night to Support Local Nonprofits and Build Community
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Brock’s Riverside Grill, 503 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Party Trivia for a Cause is back at Brock’s Riverside Grill
📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Brock’s Riverside Grill
503 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
🎟 Free to play
🎶 Music in between rounds
💙 Supporting local non profits
🤝 Presented by Pinvero
Pinvero helps people discover local events, charities, music, and community experiences nearby.
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🏆 $100 Brock’s gift card for 1st place
🎁 Swag giveaways for 2nd and 3rd
🎟 50/50 raffle supporting local non profits
Come hungry. Come ready. Come with that team member who somehow knows every random fact from 1997.

Picnic in the Park
2026-06-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Memorial Park – 1401 Kenmore ave Fredericksburg VA 22401
https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3849

Premier Athletics Nutrition Seminar!
2026-05-30 16:00 - 17:00
FREE nutrition seminar! Learn the science behind changing your body composition, how to track macros, how to incorporate new habits that will have lasting effects towards your fitness goals! Hosted by Premier Athletics Owner & Head Trainer Courtney Dorsey!

Playpalooza - Central Park
2026-05-30 12:00 - 16:00
PlayPalooza is a free, family-friendly festival featuring bounce houses, obstacle courses, foam parties, Touch-a-Truck Zone, and meet-and-greets with popular kids’ characters and a children’s business fair!

Concert by Canoe
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Motts Run Reservoir – 6600 River rd Fredericksburg VA 22401
https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3872

PATAWOMECK MEMORIAL DAY MARKET
2026-05-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center, 638 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA, 22405, United States
Join us at PATAWOMECK MEMORIAL DAY MARKET for good vibes, local goods, and fun times in person!

PATAWOMECK MEMORIAL DAY MARKET
Join us at the Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time) for a fun and relaxed Memorial Day Market. Explore unique local crafts, tasty treats, moon bounce, face painting, DJ music and connect with the community. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the day with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this awesome event!
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Concert by Canoe
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Motts Run Reservoir – 6600 River rd Fredericksburg VA 22401
https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3871

Picnic in the Park
2026-05-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Memorial Park – 1401 Kenmore ave Fredericksburg VA 22401
https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3847

Community Conversations: Elections Myth or Fact?
2026-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Curitiba Art Cafe, 919 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, 22401
Join the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area for a public Community Conversation with the Fredericksburg Registrar’s Office
How much do we really know about how elections work?
Join the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area for a public Community Conversation with the Fredericksburg Registrar’s Office. This discussion-based event will explore common questions, assumptions, and misunderstandings about elections, voting, and election law.
This is not a lecture or a debate. It is an open, welcoming conversation where community members can learn directly from the people who help run our local elections, ask questions, and better understand how the process works.
Whether you vote every election, are newly registered, help others navigate voting, or are just curious about what happens behind the scenes, this conversation is for you.
The best way to understand elections is to talk about them.

Family-Friendly Metal Concert
2026-05-02 18:00 - 2026-06-01 21:30 | Grace Church of Fredericksburg, 1141 Heatherstone Drive, Fredericksburg, 22407
Saturday, May 2, 2026
7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Grace Church of Fredericksburg
141 Heatherstone Drive
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407
Get ready for an epic live experience with Wolves at the Gate, Bloodlines, and Heal the Hurt presented by Daniel Hughes Realtor! This in-person event is your chance to catch the raw energy and killer vibes of the band up close. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just curious, expect powerful tunes, great company, and a night to remember. Don’t miss out on this awesome gathering—pack your enthusiasm and join the fun!
Wolves at the Gate is an American Christian metalcore band that originated from Cedarville, Ohio. Formed in 2008, they are currently signed to Solid State Records, where the band has released five EPs: We Are the Ones (2011), Back to School (2013), Reprise (2015), Dawn (2020), and Lowborn (2022), six full-length albums: Captors (2012), VxV (2014), Types & Shadows (2016), Eclipse (2019), Eulogies (2022), and Wasteland (2025) and three Christmas singles over the years.
Bloodlines is an American Christian metalcore band that originated from the Gulf Coast in Texas. Formed in 2014, they are currently signed to Facedown Records, where the band has released two EPs: Hevel (2021) and Holiness Cries (2024) and one full-length album: Hostile | Minds (2019).
Heal the Hurt is an American Christian metalcore band that originated from Georgia. Formed in 2024, they are currently independent, having released three EPs: Heal the Hurt (2024), Three Bar Cross (2025), and Swansong (2026), one full-length album: This Pain Will Serve You (2025), and several singles including Withering (2024), RUIN (2024), Where Our Hearts Divide (2024), Stained Glass (2024, feat. HolyName), Wanderer (2025), and Still Haunted (2025, feat. Confessions Of A Traitor and HolyName).
Made possible by generous support from Graze Craze, the Fredericksburg Christian School, Crunch Fitness, Ruppert Landscaping, and Wegmans.
