Local Events Calendar

The Fredericksburg Arts Commission is seeking artists for a mural project at the Dorothy Hart Community Center. This will be the first in a series of new public art projects we plan to commission in the coming years.

The mural wall is approximately 4 feet tall by 32 feet wide, and the selected artist will receive a $4,000 stipend, which covers labor and supplies.

The call is open to artists 18 and older, and the selected artist will be chosen through a multi-tiered review process led by the Fredericksburg Arts Commission’s Public Art Committee.

Submission deadline: January 12, 2026.

https://fredarts.com/murals-call-for-entries/

Come out to the Greater Fredericksburg Affordability Town Hall on January 7th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Rappahannock Regional Library, Fredericksburg Branch. 

We’ll be joined by Delegate Joshua Cole, Delegate-elect Stacey Carroll, and Delegate-Elect Nicole Cole to discuss pressing affordability issues impacting our region — from energy costs to housing, healthcare, and more.

Bring your questions, share your concerns, and be part of the conversation shaping our community’s future!

Register now: https://secure.ngpvan.com/GsYXR7ffmka1Y5SQ4mpYOw2

Join Bruce Middle, Becky Stewart, and Slam Stewart for a night of swinging jazz. Musicians are welcome to join in.

The Fall Safety Class is an 8 week course that will meet Fridays 10am-11am, starting January 9th, 2026. During these 8 weeks, our trained instructors will share the Kupuna Method to help seniors improve balance, reduce instances of falls, and reduce the impact of falls.

On behalf of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 cordially invites the community to attend a wreath laying ceremony honoring General George Weedon, Revolutionary War patriot, Fredericksburg civic leader and Virginia Freemason.

The ceremony will be held Saturday, January 10th, at 2 o’clock p.m., at the Fredericksburg Masonic Cemetery at Charles and George Sts, where General Weedon rests among many civic leaders and patriots of the American Revolution. The Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, M.W. Matthew Todd Szramoski, will lay a wreath as part of his Founders’ Footsteps Commemoration Tour, recognizing the service of Virginia Freemasons to the cause of American Independence. A reception will follow at Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4, 803 Princess Anne Street. The historic 1816 building will also be open for tours.

General Weedon began his career as a Lieutenant under George Washington in the French and Indian War. His tavern on Caroline Street was a known meeting spot for patriots. During the Revolutionary War, he assumed command of the 3rd Virginia Regiment following General Hugh Mercer’s death at the Battle of Princeton, and at Yorktown, his troops blocked Cornwallis’ escape route. He was elected Worshipful Master of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 in 1783. His life stands as a testament to civic virtue and industry.

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson drafted the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom right here in Fredericksburg? On Sunday, January 11, the public is encouraged to observe a parade departing from the train station and attend a unique ceremony at the Religious Freedom Monument on Washington Avenue. This event is held in commemoration of Religious Freedom Day and is hosted by the Knights of Columbus Rappahannock Assembly #1613, supported by Fredericksburg Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Virginia. Schedule:

12:45 Sir Knights Assemble at Fredericksburg Train Station
1:30 Parade Begins
1:55 Parade arrives at Religious Freedom Monument
2:00 Ceremony Begins

Tree of Life Christian Prep School invites you and your little one to our Pioneers Read story time, a free 30 minute event for toddlers and preschoolers with their grown ups. Join us on Monday, January 12, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM on our Fredericksburg campus for a cozy morning of books and play.

We will share a simple read aloud, a themed craft, and time for children to imagine, explore, and enjoy being together. Pioneers Read is designed to support early literacy, spark curiosity, and give families a calm, welcoming place to slow down and connect.

This event is open to the community. You are very welcome to come, relax, and enjoy story time with no expectation to enroll or commit to anything else.

Come see why we say that every pioneer begins with a story.

Kostya Kennedy speaks at a Great Lives lecture about The Ride: Paul Revere and The Night that Saved America, sponsored by Chancellor’s Village.

Claire Hoffman speaks at a Great Lives lecture about Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson, sponsored by UMW Museums.

Tim Greiving speaks at a Great Lives lecture about A Composer’s Life: John Williams, sponsored by John and Linda Coker.

Mary Ellen Curtin speaks at a Great Lives lecture about She Changed the Nation: Barbara Jordan’s Life and Legacy in Black Politics, sponsored by Jack and Marilyn Farrington.