Local Events Calendar

Add us to your travel plans. Our Enhanced Summer Visits are expanded information sessions and tours that feature representatives of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education.

Come out to the Allstate Community Theater July 12 for a show featuring some of the DMV’s funniest stand up comics! This month, we’ve got national touring headliner James Lawson closing out the show. Bring a date or a friend for a night of laughs!

What’s better than coffee & flowers on a Saturday? Start your day sipping a delicious coffee from Nube coffee truck while building your own gorgeous floral arrangement from our flower bar. This event will be offered on July 12 & July 26 from 10a-2p. The store will be open 10a-6p.

During your visit, shop from our wide selection of unique home decor, garden accessories, gourmet food and drink mixes, gifts for pets, and more!

Shop located at 89 Chatham Heights Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405

https://www.taterscorner.com/

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

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 (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.

Fredericksburg Comic Con returns July 12, 2025 to the Fredericksburg Convention Center. Featuring Special Guests, Comic Creators, Cosplay, Gaming, Vendors, Artist Alley, and so much more! Tickets on sale now. Kids 10 and under get in FREE with the purchase of any adult pass.

Join us for an elegant afternoon tea at Gari Melchers Home and Studio to benefit the University of Mary Washington Museums.
Your $50 ticket includes perfectly brewed tea, delicious savories, scones, and sweets, along with special artifact viewings and exclusive access to the galleries and gardens. Celebrate the legacies of Rose Gouverneur Hoes and Corinne Melchers while supporting our museums.

If you’re looking for something meaningful and family-friendly to do this summer—you’re invited to Summer Family Nights!
This summer, we would love to see you at this all-new, FREE event series designed to bring families together around faith, fun, and fellowship.

Sundays | July 13, 20, 27 & August 3 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Kids (Pre-K to 5th grade) will dive into hands-on STEM activities with a Bible connection, while the rest of the family can enjoy themed nights (yard games, trivia, 90’s night, and board games)

Come early, bring a picnic (or grab food onsite), and connect with others in a relaxed, welcoming space. Food trucks TBD.

Registration is encouraged. All ages are invited, though STEM activities are only for PK-5th grade.

Registration link: https://thewaychurchva.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2939189

Ryan will bring copies of both “Dranesville” and “Determined to Stand and Fight.” The hard cover “Dranesville” costs $30, and the paperback “Determined to Stand and Fight” costs $15.  Buy both for $40 (cash, check or card).

Every Thursday before the production of Next to Normal, a guest speaker will lead the audience in a conversation.