Good morning, Fredericksburg.

On Saturday morning, VFW Post 3103 placed flags at veterans' graves at Oak Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg as rain fell and members offered a salute in remembrance ahead of Memorial Day.

Planet Novak Rewind, a retro arcade featuring classic games like Ms. Pac-Man and Donkey Kong, will open this summer at Spotsylvania Towne Centre.

Dr. Tashika Griffith, the new president at Germanna Community College, joined host Joey LoMonaco on a podcast to discuss the evolution of higher ed and share insights from her island upbringing in the Bahamas.

The episode is available this month (on Apple Podcasts and Spotify).

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.

Completely Unchained: Van Halen Tribute

7-11 p.m. — The Groove Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the #1 tribute to Van Halen with an authentic performance of their greatest hits.

BANDA EL RECODO, LOS RECODITOS & MAS

12-3 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively music event featuring popular Mexican bands at the fairgrounds.