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FRI 2
FXBG First Friday
Visit Downtown Fredericksburg on the first Friday of each month and
join us to celebrate all of downtown's art and community.
WHEN: 5 – 9 pm
WHERE: Downtown Fredericksburg
fxbgfirstfriday.com
Kickoff Summer Bash
The Kick Off To Summer Bash will be held on June 2 at John Lee Pratt
Park starting at 5:00 pm with field games. The free event will also
include an outdoor movie screening of Minions: The Rise of Gru at
8:00pm with free popcorn and giveaways.
WHEN: 5 – 10 pm
WHERE: John Lee Pratt Park, Fredericksburg
COST: Free
staffordparks.com
FRI 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Sounds of Summer
Sounds of Summer is back! Join us for live music every Friday night in
June, July and August.
WHEN: 6:30 pm
WHERE: Market Square, Fredericksburg
COST: Free
famva.org/sounds-of-summer
MON 5, 12 & 26
Music on the Steps
The 38th Annual Music on the Steps is brought to you live and in per-
son!
WHEN: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
WHERE: Fredericksburg Branch, Central Rappahannock Regional
Library
COST: Free
librarypoint.org/music-steps
TUES 6, 13, 20, 27
Picnic in the Park
Join us for live music, good food and fun. Bring a picnic lunch or buy
one from our park vendors while you enjoy the sunshine with your chil-
dren, friends and co-workers.
WHEN: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
WHERE: Memorial Park, Fredericksburg
COST: Free
fxbgparks.com
SAT 10
Kids Market
The City of Fredericksburg's Farmers Market is pleased to offer children from the
ages of 8-15 years the opportunity to sell their homemade items at our annual
Kids' Market at Hurkamp Park.
WHEN: 9 am – 1 pm
WHERE: Hurkamp Park
facebook.com/FXBGFarmersMarket
Fredericksburg Area Black Arts Festival: Revisited
Presented in conjunction with "Seen: Viewing the Work of African American Artists
of Fredericksburg" (currently on display at the Fredericksburg Area Museum),
this festival gives recognition to the rich history of the Harambee 360 Degrees
Interpretive Theater, which was established in Fredericksburg in the 1970's, and
became the podium for Black artists to find support and exposure.
WHEN: 10 am – 4 pm
WHERE: Market Square Fredericksburg
famva.org/fredericksburg-area-black-arts-festival/
SAT 17
Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival
Bringing writers and readers together to promote indie authors and creators in the
community and to inspire the next generation of writers.
WHEN: 10 am – 4 pm
WHERE: Riverfront Park, Fredericksburg
COST: Free
fredbookfest.com
WED 14, 21, 28
FAM Fun!
Families with elementary-aged children are invited to discover the museum in a
new light. Each workshop features exciting educational crafts, STEM challenges,
interactive gallery activities and a sneak peek into FAM's collection.
WHEN: 10 – 11:30 am
WHERE: Fredericksburg Area Museum
COST: Free, Registration Required
famva.org/fam-fun
SAT 24
FXBG Pride March & Pride Festival
The theme of the FXBG Pride March this year is I LOVE MY CITY - MY CITY
LOVES ME! Musical performances, local vendors and more.
WHEN: 10 am – 11 am March, 11 am – 5 pm Pride Festival
WHERE: Riverfront Park and Old Mill Park
COST: Free
fxbgpride.org/event-details/pride-march-2023
out & about
2023
june
