Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
Memorial Day weekend events will take place at Fredericksburg National Cemetery, featuring a Saturday luminaria, a Monday ceremony and walking tours that offer free, accessible public programs to honor the holiday.
Virginia farmers are testing cattle-voltaics, a way to let cattle graze under solar panels that could help struggling small farms.
The General Assembly passed a bill defining agrivoltaics and Gov. Spanberger's administration will form a working group to support these new practices.
UMW seniors celebrated graduation today as the baseball team played its Coast 2 Coast Conference semifinal Friday at UMW; if the Eagles won, they will play a championship game later today while some players juggle both milestones.
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.
Shakespeare on the Lawn
6:30 p.m. — Historic Kenmore — Adults: $20, Students: $10, Children under 6: Free — Experience a reimagined performance of Macbeth on the lush lawn of Historic Kenmore.
Archaeology Camp at Ferry Farm
9 a.m. - noon — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $200 per camper — Unearth artifacts and learn from real archaeologists at George Washington’s boyhood home.
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