Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Volunteers refreshed Hurkamp Park during the semi-annual Love Scrub on Sunday, May 3 by planting flowers and weeding beds.

The community effort brought fresh care to the park.

Eden’s Market — a new health and wellness store near the train station — opens this week in downtown Fredericksburg.

The store offers a range of natural products and expert guidance.

UMW senior Ashley Lam enhances campus life by training Washington Guides and organizing events like First Friday and the Block Party — she also serves on Class Council to boost student engagement as she prepares for graduation in May.

Senior student-athlete Jay Hooker at UMW majors in accounting while taking on leadership roles with the lacrosse team and SAAC, and he will join the finance industry full time after graduation.

Fredericksburg hosted the 2026 Walk MS event today to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis research.

Community members joined the walk with photo coverage by Ted Schubel to showcase local support.

On Saturday, May 2, the National Council of Negro Women hosted its third health fair at Spotsylvania Towne Centre Mall.

The fair (titled New Year, Better Health) brought together over 35 organizations to offer immunizations, live exercise demos, and free resources, with Councilwoman Joy Crump highlighting local wellness programs.

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.

Mini Mornings at the Museum: Colors!

10:15-11:15 a.m. — Historic Kenmore — Admission details not specified — A fun morning of story time and a color scavenger hunt for young learners and their caregivers.