Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Chick-fil-A will open its new location at 930 Garrisonville Road on Thursday, May 21, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus a Moove-In Party with free meals for guests in cow spots; owner-operator Mike Lindblom & his team expect to create about 85 jobs and support local hunger relief.

Stafford Schools held its annual ceremony at Mountain View High School to honor more than 700 staff (including Jimmy Andrews recognized for 60 years of service).

The event celebrated the dedication of educators and support staff committed to uplifting students.

Since Thursday, May 14, Virginia has been under drought watch and warning advisories — dry conditions threaten crops and increase wildfire risks statewide.

Gov. Spanberger will decide by May 23 whether to sign House Bill 1011, which would let localities require organic waste diversion from large waste generators to reduce landfill methane pollution — a measure aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

The decision comes as state leaders seek to act amid a lack of federal climate direction.

Drivers using I-95/395 Express Lanes should know that starting Thursday, May 21 the daytime reversal begins at 10 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. on weekdays to boost southbound traffic + the overnight and Saturday schedules remain unchanged.

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.

Teen Enrichment 4th Annual Golf Tournament

7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Meadows Farms Golf Course — Cost varies — Swing for a cause at this annual tournament supporting youth mentoring.

9th Annual Cooking Autism Car Show

8 AM – 3 PM — Stafford Regional Airport — $20.00 — Explore a variety of vehicles while supporting autism awareness in the community.