Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Bill Freehling interviewed longtime local serial entrepreneur Tom Callahan about his new Callahan Learning Center as part of his weekly podcast series.

The show airs every Tuesday and continues his focus on local business innovation.

Eliza Monroe Hay, daughter of President James Monroe, will be reinterred beside her family during a public ceremony tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Hollywood Cemetery — her remains were returned from an unmarked grave in France earlier this year and Kathryn Willis in Fredericksburg helped bring her home.

UMW celebrated National Day on Writing on Oct.

20 with several activities that engaged students in games like Scrabble and Mad Libs—participants also collected stickers and had their résumés reviewed using campus writing resources. The event highlighted the university’s commitment to enhancing writing skills through creative and practical exercises.

This week, road work is scheduled on major routes with alternating lane closures and bridge washing from Sunday to Saturday on I-95, Route 1, Route 3 and other local roads in Fredericksburg and surrounding counties—projects include pavement marking refreshes, road widenings and intersection improvements with some work continuing into summer.

Fredericksburg volunteers and House of Delegates candidates held a canvass launch on October 21 where former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined them to boost the campaign—his experience includes serving as mayor of South Bend.

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.