The University of Mary Washington Jazz Ensemble will play a benefit concert on Saturday, Nov. 8, followed by an informal jam session open to all musicians in the audience.
Net proceeds from the event, called Jazz 4 Justice©, will benefit the UMW Jazz Ensemble and Rappahannock Legal Services, an area nonprofit that provides civil legal assistance. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium on UMW’s main Fredericksburg campus.
Oct. 11 – On the Road to Remember
The CUE Center for Missing Persons will stop in Fredericksburg on October 11 as part of their 11th Annual “On the Road to Remember” missing persons tour. The group will host a rally from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Business Park Complex, 4107 Plank Rd., to highlight missing persons cases. More Information
Nov. 8 & 9 – Downtown Holiday Open House
Downtown Fredericksburg’s annual Holiday Open House is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9, 2014. This annual tradition features shopping specials, lights, music, decorations and, of course, Santa. It will also be the launch of the Holiday Gift Card program, Window Wonderland and Selfie Elfie. Click the red hyperlinks for more information.
Oct. 25 – Fall Colors Float
Photo courtesy of Friends of the Rappahannock
Nov. 9 – Rappahannock
“Rappahannock” will be shown in the University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. The free event is hosted by Friends of the Rappahannock. Dodd Auditorium is located in George Washington Hall on the main campus of UMW at 1301 College Ave.
Nov. 16 – College Heights Walking Tour
The College Heights Neighborhood Walking Tour is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. It is sponsored by the HIstoric Fredericksburg Foundation (HFFI). Cost is $8 for HFFI members, $10 for non-members. Call 540-371-4504 for reservations.
Nov. 27 – Turkey Trot
22nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Begins at 9:05 a.m. at James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg
$25 – $30 registration
Coker Family YMCA Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 1 Mile and Half-Mile Youth Run
Begins at 7 a.m. at James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg
$14 registration
Dec. 6 – Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
Fredericksburg Christmas Parade 2014 Official Logo
Information provided by Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation.
As people begin to gather downtown for the parade, there will be several street closures, no parking signs, delays and traffic. We ask that you please be patient, maintain the Christmas spirit and plan ahead best you can.
Celebrate New Year’s Day With First Day Hikes at Virginia State Parks
Virginia State Parks are hosting First Day Hikes, including special events, a photo contest and a team competition.
Rappahannock Rotary Hosts 2nd Annual High School Basketball Tournament
James Monroe, King George, North Stafford and Spotsylvania will compete over two nights.
10 New Year’s Eve Celebrations 2015
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Christmas Light Shows 2015
Christmas Light Shows throughout Virginia in 2015.
See the Nutcracker!
10 Nutcracker’s from Richmond to D.C.
Christmas Weekend Calendar of Events
Special events in the Fredericksburg region December 26 & 27, 2015.
Fredericksburg’s Live Music Calendar October 7 – 13
Live music picks for October 7 – 13, 2015
The Fredericksburg Region’s Holiday Events Calendar 2015
More than 50 holiday celebrations!
Weekend Calendar December 11 – 13
Your Fredericksburg region weekend planner for December 11 – 13, 2015.
Christmas Carol Sing-Along in Historic Market Square
“Merry Carols in Market Square” is sponsored by Fredericksburg Virginia Main Street Inc.
Paul’s Christmas Lights Walk-Through Display
Open 6:30 – 9 p.m. nightly through December 25, 2015.
Islamic Center of Fredericksburg Open House
The open house is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015.