Events Scarecrow Fest 2025 Fredericksburg, Virginia is a spooktacular place to celebrate Halloween. Experience our annual Scarecrow Fest and captivating Halloween festivities. From finding all the scarecrows to the fest on First Friday, and the nostalgic thrill of Halloween movies in the park to the family-friendly Costume Stroll followed with Treats on Streets, we By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 1 min read
One Vote Can Change Everything: The 2017 Virginia 94th House of Delegates District NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — On November 7, 2017, voters in Virginia’s 94th House of Delegates district filed into schools, churches, and community centers to make their voices heard. More than 23,000 ballots were cast. Yet weeks later, the fate of the seat — and control of the Virginia House itself By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 1 min read
Events 2025 Fredericksburg Greek Festival FOOD & FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! For more than 30 years, the annual Fredericksburg Greek Festival has drawn huge crowds who enjoy delicious, authentic Greek food favorites, lively music, and celebration. We welcome everyone in the Fredericksburg community to join our Greek family and learn more about our food, By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 2 min read
Events Via Colori® Stafford! Via Colori® Stafford! is a two-day, family-friendly event, taking place from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, through Sunday, September 28, 2025. By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 1 min read
Photo by Ismael Paramo / Unsplash Fredericksburg Food Security Threatened as Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Cuts SNAP One in ten people in the Fredericksburg area are food insecure, as are one in nine children. FRFB CEO Dan Maher warned that the $186 billion cut to SNAP from the "One Big Beautiful Bill" could "wipe out all the activity of the food bank network," creating a deficit impossible to fill. By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 4 min read
Photo by Element5 Digital / Unsplash Elections Fredericksburg Prepares for November Election: Key Dates and Why Your Vote Counts Fredericksburg’s General Election is Nov. 4, 2025. Early voting starts Sept. 19, registration closes Oct. 24, and polls are open 6am–7pm on Election Day. Plan ahead and make your voice heard. By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 1 min read
Gun Sense Moms Demand Action Fights for Safer Communities, Urges Supporters to Turn Out and Vote for Change in Critical 2025 Elections Virginia's Moms Demand Action & Students Demand Action fight gun violence, urging voters to elect gun-sense leaders in 2025. They advocate for stronger laws following recent tragedies, aiming for a safer future in the Commonwealth By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 2 min read
Events Fall Family Festival Mark your calendars! Join us for the Fall Family Festival on Saturday, September 20th, from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Fredericksburg Fairground. Enjoy a full day of fall fun with live music, pumpkin painting, delicious seasonal treats, local craft vendors, and activities for all ages. Bring your family, By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 1 min read
Events Pizza Palooza 2025 Pizza Palooza returns Sat., Sept. 20 in Market Square! Enjoy $1 pizza slices, beer, wine, gelato, and live ’70s & ’80s hits. Vote for your favorite slice in the People’s Choice contest. Admission $2; food & drinks sold separately. Hosted by Fredericksburg-Este Assoc. https://www.fred-este.org./ By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 1 min read
Events Massaponax High School 2nd annual Student Market Massaponax High School FBLA (MHS FBLA) is happy to announce its 2nd annual Student Market! The event will be held inside the commons of MHS on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 from 9:00a – 1:00p. This market is for students ages 5-18 years old to sell their artwork, original apparel, By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 1 min read
Events Newcomers and Old Friends: Bunco and Bites Charity Event Supporting Local Non-Profits Join the Newcomers and Old Friends Club for the 4th Annual NCOF Bunco & Bites on Sept. 18, 2025 at the Ruritan Club! Enjoy Bunco, lunch, cash prizes, raffles, and the “Fredericksburg Hometown Favorites” basket—all supporting local charities. Early bird tickets $30 thru Aug. 27. By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 1 min read
Red, Wine, & Blue Red, Wine, and Blue: Women Lead the Charge Against Authoritarianism Women-led movements are reshaping resistance. Red Wine and Blue, with 700,000 members, draws on Dr. Erica Chenoweth’s research showing nonviolent campaigns, especially those with women at the forefront, are most effective in challenging authoritarianism through grassroots power. By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 3 min read
Economic Activism Using Your Wallet for Change: The Power of "Buycotts" Every day, our spending choices offer powerful tools for social change. While boycotts can be important for protesting practices seen as unethical, focusing on supporting businesses that align with your values—using buycotts—can be a more powerful and sustainable approach. A boycott is an organized refusal to buy from By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 2 min read
Photo by Colin Lloyd / Unsplash Indivisible Working Families Party: Hands Off Our Healthcare "We are the ones we are looking for"" The digital meeting room buzzed with anticipation. It was a mass call, a gathering of concerned individuals from across the country, united by a shared purpose: to protect healthcare. Ash-Lee Henderson, the host from Working Families Power, welcomed everyone to this "all hands on deck moment". The urgency By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 5 min read
