Arts & Entertainment
Weekend Planner: 'Burg Idol Auditions, Spring Crafts, Films and More
Weekend events, arts and music in the Fredericksburg area March 22 - 24.
Welcome the first weekend of Spring with activities including a Heartchase Race and Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Click on the links to learn more.
Looking for Easter Egg Hunts? We have a special list here.
Used Book Drive
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- When: Friday, March 22, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Where: The Learning Experience
- Why Go: Donate gently used books to help those at the Hope House, a local women's shelter.
- Price: FREE
- When: Friday, March 22, 6 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- Where: Spotsylvania Towne Centre
- Why Go: Audition to become the next ‘Burg Idol! These open audition sessions allow you the chance to sing 30 second clip of a song, acapella. Register for each audition session one hour prior to the audition time.
- Price: FREE
Lions Charity Bingo
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- When: Friday, March 22, 6:45 p.m.
- Where: Falmouth Volunteer Fire Station
- Why Go: Enjoy games of Bingo, with all proceeds going toward the Lions Club for community service projects.
- Price: $6
- When: Saturday, March 23, 8 a.m.
- Where: University of Mary Washington
- Why Go: Uncover clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges in this community-wide race. Promote healthy living in partnership with the American Heart Association and Mary Washington Healthcare.
- Price: $50 (through fundraising or through donation), registration required
- When: Saturday, March 23, 8 a.m.
- Where: Colonial Forge High School
- Why Go: Experience how students are using their skills to give back to their community and school in this fun-filled, family day. Enjoy zumba, a health and fitness circuit, games, prizes, food, and information on college and career planning.
- Price: FREE, participants are encouraged to donate a non-perishable food item
Railroad Museum and Train Rides
- When: Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Where: Railway Workers Museum
- Why Go: Tour railroad cars, sit in the caboose and weather permitting take a ride down county tracks in a restored crew car.
- Price: FREE, donations accepted
- When: Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Where: Massad Family - Rappahannock Area YMCA
- Why Go: Spring themed crafts and accents.
- Price: Free to browse!
- When: Saturday, March 23, 9:30 a.m.
- Where: Paragon Village 12
- Why Go: Enjoy award winning environmental films to inspire environmental advocacy throughout our area.
- Price: $8, in advance; $10, at the door
Community Artist Series: Johnny Johnson
- When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, 12 - 5 p.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, Catherine W. Jones McKann Center, Mansard Gallery
- Why Go: View an exhibit of past and present social issues, from local artist Johnny Johnson.
- Price: $7, adults; $2, students; FREE, children 6 & under
- When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Where: Wingate by Wyndham Hotel
- Why Go: An educational seminar that will teach you what you need to know to get started on social media networks for both personal and professional growth.
- Price: $45
- When: Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Where: Curtis Memorial Park, Stafford
- Why Go: Kids will enjoy an egg hunt, inflatables, pony rides and a magic show throughout the day.
- Price: $8, presale; $10, at the gate.
- When: Saturday, March 23, 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Polar Fitness
- Why Go: Learn a new kind of workout and dance with a hula hoop. Qualified instructors will teach beginners and experts how to best get a workout with a hula hoop.
- Price: $25
Trip Wamsley and Brittany Frompovich in Concert
- When: Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m.
- Where: Forte Music Studios
- Why Go: A concert presented by the Virginia Bass Forum that will be enjoyed by anyone who loves good music.
- Price: $10, presale; $15, at the door
University of Mary Washington Jazz Spring Concert
- When: Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium
- Why Go: Hail the coming of Spring with an upbeat Jazz ensemble that is sure to delight.
- Price: Free
- When: Sunday, March 24, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Where: Brompton - 704 Sunken Road
- Why Go: Welcome spring with season-themed crafts, an egg hunt, games and more.
- Price: FREE
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. Annual Meeting
- When: Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge
- Why Go: This meeting is open to the public and will include a presentation on the Renwick Building on Princess Anne Street, as well as information on the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.
- Price: FREE
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