Local Events Calendar

Join Fredericksburg wellness practitioners, artists, and vendors at SunagoLife’s first annual Love, Light and Wellness Festival, Saturday, September 27, from 11 am – 5 pm at Riverfront Park in downtown Fredericksburg. The festival is free and appropriate for all ages.

Fredericksburg wellness collective SunagoLife designed the festival to offer a “tasting” of local healing arts opportunities, and to build connections in the wellness community. From yoga, qigong, tai chi, massage, and somatic experiencing to live music, creative arts, poetry, drumming, dancing and healthy food, the festival offers something for everyone. Come and help us celebrate and spread wellness in the greater Fredericksburg area!

For more information, visit: www.sunagolife.com

Join us for an Open House and get an overview on student life, academic programs, hear from our three Colleges, and take a campus tour. We recommend these free programs for high school juniors and seniors and transfer students.

Open Houses occur on September 27, October 18, and November 8.

Sunday, September 28^th, 2025

Virginia Credit Union Stadium “Fred Nats Stadium”

42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Guest Lectures, 9:30-11:30: $20.

• 9:30 am – 10:30 am – Karen Tavakoli – “Keystone Native Plants”
• 10:30 – 11:30 am – Alonso Abugattas – “Birds, Bugs & Berries”

Tree Giveaway: 2,400 free, one-gallon native trees available (20 native species, see list on our website).  Must order online in advance.  Limit 5 trees per household.

Shrub Sale: 3,000 one-gallon native shrubs for sale at $11 each (19 native species available).  Purchase online now.  Unlimited purchases allowed while supplies last.

Purchase tickets and reserve trees and shrubs on our website at https://www.treefredericksburg.org/

More Details:

• Trees and shrubs must be picked up by you or your designee on Sunday, September 28, Noon-3:00 pm at the Stadium.
• Festival also Includes:
  • Native Perennials – 1000’s of plants available for sale
  • Free Workshops on Pruning, Garden Design, Pollinators, and Native Plants

Drop by Historic Salubria any time btween 11:00am and 3:00pm on Sunday April 13 for an informal afternoon of art and community. Explore the 18th century house and grounds, and be inspired to create art of your own! Limited art supplies, including paper, pencils, and paint, will be provided, but if you have favorite art supplies of your own, bring them!

A suggested donation of $10 per adult, $5 per child, is recommended. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.

This year’s NNK250 Discovery Symposium: “We the People” will take place October 3-4 with a medley of events highlighting new and exciting research findings on Northern Neck topics. Attendees are welcome to join us for any individual event, or get a $25 All-Access Pass for the whole weekend!

Reserve your seat at the Symposium today on our official SimpleTix page!

Schedule

• Friday at 6:30 p.m. | Award-winning historian, Dr. John A. Ragosta, will present “Learning to Deal with Dissent: The New Nation in Crisis, 1798-1799” in the Council House at Stratford Hall. | $15
• Saturday at 9:30 a.m. | The George Washington Birthplace National Monument will host a “behind-the-curtain” tour of the Memorial House. | FREE
• Saturday at 11:00 a.m. | Stratford Hall will host a preservation-focused tour of its Great House with Phil Mark, Director of Preservation. | $15
• Saturday at 1:00 p.m. | In the Stratford Hall Council House, historians, archaeologists, and local experts will offer several short presentations on new historical research and discoveries in the Northern Neck. The panels will conclude by 4 p.m. | FREE

Lunch

Boxed lunches are available for purchase in advance and can be picked up in the Stratford Hall Dining Room on Saturday, October 4 from 12 – 1 p.m. Just add it to your cart at the SimpleTix checkout and we’ll contact you to confirm your lunch choice! Pricing is $21.06 per boxed lunch (including tax) with the following options:

• Smoked Turkey & Havarti Cheese Croissant
• Black Forest Ham & Cheddar Cheese Croissant
• Chicken Salad Croissant
• Veggie Bento Box (hard boiled egg, fresh cut veggies, hummus

All options include potato chips, dill pickle, chocolate chip cookie, bottled water or a canned soda. Lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise are available on the side.

Lodging

Extend your stay by reserving a room in the Cheek Guest House or Astor Guest House with special event rate of $129* per night! Call (804) 493-1967 or email [email protected]. *Subject to taxes and fees. Log cabins not included in offer.

Join Germanna Community College for its first-ever Homecoming as we celebrate 55 years of impact in our community! This milestone event brings together alumni, students, faculty, families, and friends for a day full of fun, connection, and celebration.

Homecoming activities will include family-friendly entertainment, opportunities to reconnect with fellow alumni, and a chance to learn more about Germanna’s history and future plans. Admission is free, though advance registration is encouraged at germanna.edu/homecoming.

Don’t miss this historic celebration—come Remember, Reunite, and Reignite with Germanna!

Grace United Methodist Church invites you to  “Bar B Cue and Bluegrass”; Saturday Oct. 4^th at 4pm. Enjoy pulled pork bar b cue with all the fixins and LIVE bluegrass with The Naked Mountain Boys. Grace United Methodist on Elk Ridge Road in Hartwood.  No tickets needed, just stop on by. Donations accepted.

Golf for good to help support affordable housing in the Fredericksburg area!  The Fredericksburg Realtors Foundation has granted out over $100,000 to area nonprofits in the past five years helping folks secure and retain quality, affordable housing.

On October 11th celebrate fall at Tater’s Corner during the inaugural Harvest Day event.

Kids can paint a pumpkin and play festive games while adults enjoy shopping our collection of fall and Halloween decor. During your visit enjoy product samples and sip on complimentary spiced cider paired with seasonal donuts. Our seasonal flower bar will be open with a beautiful array of autumn colored blooms. Spend the crisp fall day at the cozy Tater’s Corner.

The activities for kids, spiced cider, and donuts are complimentary. The event will take place on October 11th from 10a-6p.

Tater’s Corner is located at 89 Chatham Heights Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405.

The 2025 Down Home Ball is happening October 11, 6:30-10:00pm!

This year, we’re moving to a new venue – the incredible UMW’s Jepson Alumni Center.

• Held in the Rappahannock Grand Ballroom at the Jepson Alumni Center
• Country line dancing lessons with Cheri Litzenburg
• Music provided by incredible local DJ Cathy Lynn
• Emceed by WFLS Radio Personality Bonnie ‘Chicken Boots’ Miller
• Silent auction including amazing lodging, night out, and self care packages!
• Dancing
• Delicious food and specialty cocktails
• So don’t chicken out, get your tickets before they are gone!
• https://www.downtowngreens.org/down-home-ball-2025.html

Second Saturday of the Month

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