Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Volunteers from VFW Post 3103 placed hundreds of small American flags at the graves of local veterans at Oak Hill Cemetery Saturday morning.

Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank offers weekly Drive-Thru and Walk-Up food distributions — guests must leave space between cars and answer a few quick questions with no ID required.

Always Flavored in Fredericksburg will host a Pastry Stout Party on Friday, November 14 at 3 p.m.—this event features the debut of Paul’s Bakery Pastry Stout made with chocolate custard donuts and a new menu item called the Paul’s Donut Melt.

Teams from 6 Bears & A Goat and Paul’s Bakery will join guests to celebrate the brew.

Public schools in Stafford, Prince William, Fredericksburg, Manassas and Manassas Park will close tomorrow for Veterans Day, with regular classes resuming November 12—families are advised to check local school websites for office hour updates.

Kiewit Corp., a Nebraska-based contractor, has been awarded a $240.5 million contract to rebuild the damaged section of the Virginia Creeper Trail following Hurricane Helene.

The company is expected to start work this week near Damascus — the project will repair over 30 bridges and miles of trail within one year.

At Saturday’s Leashes of Valor graduation, Navy veteran Marty Copeland—who served for ten years—told how fostering a dog brought him healing.

He said that caring for Darby Grace— the service dog he thought he did not need—gave him the support he had been missing.

The Riverbend Bears beat North Stafford 28–21 on Friday and earned their first outright Commonwealth District title in program history—finishing an undefeated regular season.

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.

Soul Line Dancing Evening with Regina

7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free — Enjoy a lively evening of soul line dancing with Regina in Fredericksburg's vibrant atmosphere.

Pictures with Santa

10 AM – 3 PM — Fredericksburg Visitor Center — $5 per family/group — Capture magical moments with Santa and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa.

Fredericksburg Holiday Craft Show

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — Tickets available online and at the door — Explore over 325 vendors offering unique gifts and festive crafts.

Winter Wine Festival

11 AM – 4 PM — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — General Admission includes unlimited samples — Experience amazing Virginia wines in a heated indoor setting with local vendors and festive vibes.

18th-Century Holiday Celebration at Mary Washington House

12-5 p.m. — Mary Washington House — Free entry — Immerse yourself in the traditions of an 18th-century Christmas with crafts, music, and holiday treats.