Local Events Calendar

Second Saturday of the Month April – October
(April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11)

Gari Melchers Home and Studio invites artists of all skill levels and mediums to participate in our Plein Air Days. On these unique days, artists are encouraged to create in our gardens, display their work in progress, and meet with other artists and visitors. The grounds will open early at 8:00 AM. The extended site hours for this event (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Gari Melchers Home and Studio will communicate any changes via social media.

Gari Melchers Home and Studio is open daily 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM. It is free to walk the grounds and gardens. There is an admission charge to tour the historic home and galleries.

The outdoor Plein Air Day event is free and open to the public. There is no fee for participating artists. Professional photographers using the site for client portrait sessions must follow our Photography Guidelines and site use fees.

If you have questions, or to register, please contact our Museum Store Manager, Lindy Lynn at 540-654-1843 or [email protected].

Event Cost: Free

Second Saturday of the Month April – October (April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11)

Location: Gari Melchers Home and Studio/Stafford Visitor Center Parking Lot

Automobile enthusiasts are invited to a monthly meetup in the museum parking lot the second Saturday of each month April-October, 2025 8 AM – 11 AM. Event is open to all makes, models and years. Coffee will be available for purchase. The Visitor Center will be open during the event. Museum buildings and grounds open for tours at 10 AM.

Guests are advised to use caution when entering and exiting our gravel lot. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Contact our Visitor Services Manager Lindy M. Lynn, [email protected], 540-654-1843.

Come to Fredericksburg’s monthly sale for a wide selection of books and more!

• Monday- Wednesday, full price
• Thursday, half price
• Saturday, $3 per bag day

Please note that all CRRL libraries are closed on Friday, May 2.

Join the Rappahannock Work & Learn Collaborative for a reception to celebrate our region’s honorees!

Ladies, it’s time to sip, savor, and socialize! Join us for Vino & Vibes, our monthly girls’ night out, happening on the first Thursday of the month from May through August. We’re keeping the winery open late just for you—because great nights start with great wine!

Indulge in exclusive specials on wine and appetizers from 5 PM to 8 PM while soaking in the European charm of our Tuscan-style bistro and vineyard views. But that’s not all…

Wine Bingo in the Bistro! (starts at 6:30PM)
Feeling lucky? Grab a bingo board and put your wine knowledge to the test with a blind tasting challenge. Each round, you’ll sip and guess until we crown a winner—who will take home a special prize!

Bistro reservations recommended- bring your besties and let the Vino & Vibes flow!

Join us on May 1 at 1:00 PM and spend the afternoon playing golf with friends and colleagues, all FORE! the Animals. This annual golf tournament is a fundraiser benefiting the Fredericksburg SPCA. Hurry and secure your spot in this year’s tournament before it sells out. Sponsorship opportunities are now available and limited.

Community Canvas is excited to announce a new community art initiative in Found, a pop-up arts workshop inspired by the assemblage work of 20th century sculpture Louise Nevelson.

Nevelson, who was born in Kyiv, Ukraine in 1899 called herself the “original recycler” because she made much of her work out of found materials.

Community Canvas is an art advocacy project that seeks to serve underrepresented members of our community. It was founded by Javonne Kirby in 2023 while she was serving as the vice-chair for Downtown Greens. Kirby held the initial workshops during community food distributions organized by the Fredericksburg Food Bank.

Community Canvas invites members of the greater community to join in this art initiative which will be held at Market Square on May 1, 2025 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. The public is invited to bring object(s) under 8 x 10” that they are willing to contribute to the collaborative art making project.

For more information, contact Javonne Kirby at [email protected]

Join Us for the annual MHAfred Mental Wellness Walk!

MHAfred invites you to participate in our annual walk on the first Saturday in May. Together, we can make a significant impact by raising awareness about mental health and wellness in our community.

By purchasing a ticket or becoming a sponsor, you can directly support our essential free programs, including:

• Suicide Prevention Education
• Senior Visitors Program
• Support Services
• MHAfred HELPLINE

Let’s unite as we walk a million steps towards mental wellness! Your involvement makes a huge impact & difference!

Join us for an exciting variety of music including:

• Show tunes (from Wicked, Rent, and Guys and Dolls )
• Choral standards
• Gospel
• Patriotic

There’s something for everyone at this special Spring concert!

Dates/Times:

* Saturday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM

* Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 PM

Location: Resurrection Lutheran Church, 6170 Plank Road

Tickets:

* Adults: $10

* Students: FREE

* Available online at ticketor.com/spotsylvanians  or at the door

Artistic Director: Rana Strickland

Assistant Director: Kurt Hoffman

Accompanist: Rochelle Felsburg

Brompton Community School is hosting our fourth annual fundraiser, A Taste of Brompton, on May 3rd, 2025. This event will feature a food and wine tasting, a live and silent auction, music, and student-created art. All funds raised at this highly anticipated event are directly invested into the students and providing financial aid for families. Please see our website for ticket sales and sponsorship information. We hope to see you there!