Local Events Calendar

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

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

A “spring break environmental camp” is designed for children and teenagers to spend their spring break learning about environmental issues and engaging in hands-on activities to promote conservation and sustainability. Activities include a composting magic show, recycling games, take-home activities, and an edible landfill.

March 26 | 1pm
Join Elody Shojinaga at the co-op to make cheery spring or Easter cards to help brighten a senior’s day. Elody will give you all the instruction you need. Cards will be donated to Healthy Generations Agency on Aging to help support their senior programs. Supplies will be provided to make cards, but feel free to bring your own to share.

Open House: Transitioning to College

March 27 · 6 p.m. · Virtual

Getting ready for college? Whether you’re a high school student planning to attend Germanna this summer or fall or a dual enrollment student looking for support, our Open House is here to help.

We’ll tackle:

• How to request and navigate accommodations
• Required documentation and available support services
• College course structure and expectations
• Collaboration with academic advisors
• Our Summer Program for students eager to get a head start

This event is open to all students preparing for college, including dual enrollment students. Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered and feel confident about your next steps.

Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening at George Washington’s Ferry Farm for 18th Century Game Night! Discover how people from all walks of life passed the time with games during the 1700s. Walk through the replica Washington House and its grounds, where we’ll teach you how to play classic games like Shut the Box, Ye Royal Game of the Goose, Whist, Mancala, and outdoor lawn games. It’s a great way to learn about history while having a blast with your family and friends! Come play, learn, and make lasting memories together!

Families are welcome to explore the property and rooms of the Washington House at their own pace.  Visitors may stop along the way to play the historical games or just learn and observe.

DATE & TIME
Thursday, March 27, 2025
5:00pm to 7:00pm

 ADMISSION
Adults $10
Students (Ages 6-17) $5
Children (Under Age 6) Free
Advanced ticket purchase is required as space is limited.

LOCATION
George Washington’s Ferry Farm
268 George Washington Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

If you have questions, please call 540-370-0732 or email [email protected].

Summit Speech & Drama Presents “Peter & Wendy”

“Peter & Wendy”
By J.M. Barrie
Adapted By Adam Stynchula

The show will run about two hours with a twenty-minute intermission.

This event is free and open to the public, but ticketed. Please reserve your tickets at the following link: thesummitva.org/peterandwendy.

Free Ticketed Admission
Suggested Donation: $12 Adults, $6 Youth

Join Day on Democracy at the University of Mary Washington as we celebrate Women’s History Month through our second annual Women in Politics panel. All are welcome to attend this free educational event!

This year, we will have prominent women in the political sphere from Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania, including Fredericksburg’s mayor, Kerry P. Devine, and Monica Gary, Stafford Country Supervisor. We will be asking them about their experiences as a woman in politics, the challenges that they have faced, and the advice they have for future leaders.

Goshen Baptist Church’s children’s ministry is excited to host Bingo night for you and your family! Invite all your family and friends to join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and a chance to win prizes! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for pizza and desserts, and Bingo will start at approximately 6 p.m.

🌟 Join Us for the Sneaker Soiree! 🌟

Celebrate 12 amazing years of empowering girls with Girls on the Run Piedmont at our 2nd Annual Sneaker Soiree!

👟 What to Expect:

✨ A fun semi-formal evening (leave the heels at home and rock your sneakers!)

✨ Dinner, drinks, and dancing

✨ Silent auction, wine pull, and inspiring messages

✨ A chance to win prizes for the most creative sneakers!

🎟️ Tickets: $60/person | $100/couple | $400/table of 8

Early bird ticket price of $50 until January 20, 2025. Business sponsorships available. Proceeds support scholarships and running shoes for girls in need, helping every girl lace up and discover her limitless potential!

Come one, Come all!!

Family Friendly – Upbeat fun with hostess Linda Manvell Bradshaw

Song list can be accessed at https://.flow.page/karaoketonight