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Fredericksburg
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg parks officials announced that Doris E. Buffett Pool will have extended weekend hours while Prince William County Pools are open from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with Graham Park Pool closed for repairs. Swimmers are invited to grab sunscreen and enjoy summer fun. Potomac Local News
- ➤ UMW's Mary Wash Day event raised $1,347,438 from 2,577 donors + supported 135 university areas as students shared behind-the-scenes fundraising efforts on Instagram. The Free Lance–Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local delegate Joshua Cole graduated from the University of Mary Washington on May 9 after overcoming a difficult academic journey — he turned an early flunk-out at Liberty and years of ministry into a credit-earning portfolio that marked his long pursuit of a degree. Fredericksburg Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent rain improved streamflow and soil moisture in the region + state officials say groundwater remains low as drought conditions persist. The area is 7.5 inches short of normal rainfall, and without more rain, summer conditions could worsen. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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