Good morning, Fredericksburg.

UMW’s Research and Creativity Day features student projects (from environmental research and cancer studies to machine learning, art, and theatre) that highlight a cross-disciplinary blend of innovation and collaboration.

UMW held its 55th Phi Beta Kappa ceremony today, recognizing 47 juniors + seniors and awarding international affairs major Julia Franck with the Roy H.

Smith award.

Virginia Renaissance Faire

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Virginia Renaissance Faire — Tickets go on sale mid-March — Experience five weekends of medieval revelry and merriment.

Mother's Day 5K/10K Run

7:30 a.m. — Old Mill Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a scenic run alongside the Rappahannock River while supporting a good cause.

Sensory Friendly Morning at Ferry Farm

10 AM – 12 PM — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $6 for students, $13 for adults — Explore George Washington's boyhood home in a sensory-friendly environment designed for families with special needs.

2026 Virginia Senior & Adults Open

May 29-31 — Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fredericksburg South — Registration required — Compete in a prominent chess tournament organized by the Virginia Chess Federation.

Comedy Crave Live

9:30-11:00 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — Food available — Enjoy a night of high-energy stand-up comedy featuring talented acts including headliner Rosey Catherine.