What to do this Weekend: January 16-18
Cozy indoor and outdoor winter events to fill your weekend.
By Hailey Zeller
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Fredericksburg
FXBG Winter Restaurant Week
Fredericksburg’s food scene shines during Winter Restaurant Week. Ten days of special menus give residents and visitors the chance to sample everything from familiar favorites to creative new dishes. A perfect outing for families, couples, or anyone looking to warm up with comfort food in the middle of winter.
When: Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 25
Skate Night – Polar Party
Throw on your favorite winter gear and join a festive skate night at Dixon Park. Enjoy music, games, and skating fun while warming up with friends in this outdoor winter event. Skate rentals are available on-site.
When: Friday, January 16 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Dixon Park, 1300 Dixon Street, Fredericksburg
Cost: $1 entry | $5 skate rentals
Hugh Mercer Tricentennial Open House
Celebrate the 300th birthday of Brigadier General and Fredericksburg physician Hugh Mercer at a free family-friendly open house. Featuring live music, tours and birthday cake!
When: Sunday, January 18 | noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, 1020 Caroline Street
FREE
Spotsylvania
Winter Soup & Song at Lake Anna Winery
Enjoy live music and hearty winter soups while sipping local wines. Chris Hanks performs as part of the Winter Soup & Song series, combining music, food, and community vibes in a cozy winery setting.
When: Saturday, January 17 | 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania
Nourish Night Out: A New Year’s Reset for Body & Soul
Step into the cozy River’s Edge Healing Arts Studio at the Bowman Center for an evening designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Enjoy mocktails, seasonal snacks, mini wellness shopping, and conversations about nutrition and holistic health. Hosted by Kat of Yes to Holistic Health, this event blends connection, learning, and self-care in a welcoming space.
When: Friday, January 16 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: River’s Edge Healing Arts Studio, Bowman Center, 3300 Bourbon Street, Suite 103
Cost: $30/admit one | $40/bring a friend
Mulled Wine Festival at Eden Try Winery
Warm up with mulled wine, s’mores kits, live music, DIY spice blending, and a fireside “Warm-Up Corner” at Eden Try’s cozy winter festival. Admission is free, and rain or shine, you can enjoy this festive, two-day celebration of winter flavors.
When: Saturday–Sunday, January 17–18 | noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Eden Try Winery, Spotsylvania, VA
Cost: Free admission
Stafford
Adoption Event – PetSmart Stafford Market Place
Meet adoptable pets looking for forever homes! Local animal welfare groups will have cats, dogs, and other companions available for adoption.
When: Saturday, January 17 | noon
Where: PetSmart, 1160 Stafford Market Place
Color & Clay: Exploring Slip Decoration
Learn to make and decorate with colored slips in this hands-on pottery workshop. Students will practice techniques like brushing, trailing, and graffiti on small forms, finishing with a set of vibrant pieces to take home.
When: Saturday, January 17 | 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Corgi Clay Art Center, 15 Tech Parkway, Suite 101, Stafford
Fabulous Friday: Cozy Crafting
Crafts to brighten cold winter days for grades K-6. Free.
When: Friday, January 16 | 4 to 5:15 p.m.
Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Porter Branch, 2001 Parkway Boulevard, Stafford
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Fantastic roundup of community events! What really ressonates with me is how these gatherings combat the isolation that can creap in during winter. The mix of indoor and outdoor options shows thoughtful curation. As someone who values place-based connection, guides like this are invaluable for building vibrant local culture.