Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
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🏘️ Community
Fredericksburg is hosting its biggest Halloween weekend with free family events starting Friday, October 24 and continuing Saturday, October 25.
The schedule includes Park After Dark at Memorial Park at 6:30 p.m., a Family Costume Stroll beginning at 8:30 a.m. at VRE Lot B, Treats on the Streets from 10 a.m. to noon, a haunted bus event in Market Square, and Halloween at the Market at the Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On October 10th and 11th, the local REALTORS® Foundation and YPN hosted a charity golf tournament at Augustine Golf Club and a downtown pub crawl that raised nearly $13,000 for housing charities.
Organizers said the events demonstrated strong community support for helping families facing housing insecurity—showing that fun activities can make a real difference.
Stafford County's five high school marching bands will perform on November 3 at 7 p.m. at Mountain View High School for the 15th annual Band Together to Fight Hunger event—free admission is offered with a nonperishable food donation; donations will benefit SERVE and the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank as about 400 student musicians give a grand finale performance—aiming to supply 50,000 meals to local families.
💼 Business
Rocky Mountain Resuscitation—veteran-owned and based in Spotsylvania County—offers training for emergency medical responders this week using hands-on drills to improve essential skills.
Mason-Dixon Café will let kids eat free on Halloween when they come in costume, and the offer starts on October 31.
Families are invited to join the festive day at the café.
🎓 Education
Local school divisions closed schools for Diwali on Monday, October 20 while teachers had worked on staff development during Columbus Day.
A poll asks if schools should follow federal holidays or honor diverse cultural traditions—community opinions remain divided.
🏛️ Government
The Stafford Board of Supervisors is voting today on a revised plan to add shops, homes, and a movie theater to Garrisonville Road—an effort to avoid the construction of 453 apartments.
The long-delayed project may reshape housing and retail options for the area.
VDOT announced an extra day for the Falmouth Bridge inspection on Oct.
22 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Northbound Route 1 will be reduced to one lane—drivers may face brief delays between Fredericksburg and Stafford County.
A government shutdown on October 20 threatened to delay food benefits for residents in Fredericksburg—officials said local agencies were reviewing options to restore aid.
🎉 Fredericksburg Events
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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Experience the rhythm of soul line dancing in a lively atmosphere every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
2nd Annual FXBG VegFest
12-5 p.m. — Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg — Free entry — Immerse yourself in a plant-powered celebration with delicious vegan eats, inspiring talks, and delightful vendors.
Woofle Breakfast
10 a.m. — Dog Krazy, Inc. — Cost varies — Savor delicious woofles and sausages to kickstart your Sunday morning.
Keller Williams Performance
7-11 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — 21+ wristband required for alcohol purchase — Enjoy live music and food from a food truck while supporting the SPCA of Fredericksburg.
Possum Yoga Class
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Possum-bilities — $28 — Enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga class followed by puppy cuddles.
November 2025 ACES Luncheon featuring Amazon
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Virginia Credit Union Stadium — Open to the public — Engage with industry experts and learn how Amazon data centers are benefitting local communities.
FredNats Salute to Veterans 5K and Bravo Mile
All day — Virginia Credit Union Stadium — Registration required — Celebrate and honor veterans with a fun run event supporting the local community.
The Big Show!
7-10 p.m. — REIGN the Venue — Free entry — Experience live performances from the hottest local artists in Fredericksburg's music scene.
Pictures with Santa 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Fredericksburg Visitor Center — $5 per family/group — Capture magical moments with Santa and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa in this festive annual event.
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