What to Do this Weekend: September 5-7
First Friday in downtown Fredericksburg, a historic ice cream demonstration, and a benefit for the Fairy Godmother Project are on tap this weekend.
By Hailey Zeller
CORRESPONDENT
Fredericksburg
Taste Through Time: A Scoop of History at Historic Kenmore
Discover how 18th-century ice cream was crafted using harvested ice, imported ingredients, and the skilled labor of enslaved cooks. Included with general admission, this program reveals the complex history behind a dessert once reserved for the colonial elite.
When: Sunday, September 7 | noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg
Carnival for Cora’s Cause to Benefit Fairy Godmother Project
Family-friendly afternoon with carnival games and fundraising to support local families facing pediatric cancer.
When: Sunday, September 7 | noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Strangeways Brewing, 350 Lansdowne Rd., Fredericksburg
Opening Reception: “Painted Horizons” at Brush Strokes Gallery
Meet the artists and explore a new themed exhibit launching during First Friday.
When: Friday, Sept 5 | 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Brush Strokes Gallery, 824 Caroline St., Fredericksburg
FXBG First Friday – Downtown Art Walk
Stroll galleries, shops, and pop-ups across downtown with extended hours, receptions, and live demos.
When: Friday, Sept 5 | 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Fredericksburg
Spotsylvania
Live Music: The Virginia Rum Runners at Wilderness Run Vineyards
Roots/Americana set on the lawn—bring chairs/blankets.
When: Saturday, September 6 | 5:30 p.m.
Where: Wilderness Run Vineyards, 11109 Plank Rd., Spotsylvania Courthouse
Spotsylvania Farmers Market
One of the region’s largest produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, and more.
When: Saturday, September 6 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 12150 Gordon Rd., Spotsylvania
Stafford
Government Island Walking Tour
Guided history walk of Stafford’s famed Aquia sandstone quarry and tidal marsh boardwalk.
When: Saturday, September 6 | 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Government Island Park, Stafford
Live Music: Twist of Fate Laudenbach Brewing
Live music from the trio of Craig Vasey, John Risotto, and Don Bastenbeck, plus Maria Cheryl’s food truck.
When: Saturday, September 6 | 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 45 Centreport Parkway, Stafford
Long Family Markets
Weekly open-air market with produce, baked goods, coffee, crafts, and more.
When: Sunday, September 7 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 610 Commuter Lot, 163 Staffordboro Boulevard, Stafford
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