Hey Neighbor….Love is in the air… and so is chocolate, trivia, donuts, live music, and Galentine’s energy 💕

Whether you’re rolling solo, bringing the kids, or rallying the group chat, this weekend is stacked with ways to get out of the house and into something fun.

Here’s what’s happening around Fredericksburg 👇

🧚‍♀️ FAIRY PICK OF THE WEEKEND

Galentine’s at Eden Try Winery

Galentine’s at Eden Try Winery
📅 Saturday, Feb 7 | 🕛 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 Eden Try Winery, 6818 River Rd

If you’re looking for peak cozy-meets-fun energy, this is it. Wine flights, Galentine vibes, and the kind of afternoon that turns into stories you’ll still be laughing about on Monday. Whether you’re rolling deep with friends or just want a relaxed, feel-good outing, this one checks all the boxes.

💖 Why the Fairy loves it:
Wine + friends + daylight = zero pressure, all joy.

FRIDAY — Feb 6

🍫 Galentines Chocolate Crawl
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 601 Caroline Street
A sweet stroll through downtown featuring chocolate stops and Galentine vibes.

🎤 Karaoke Night
🕗 8:00–11:00 PM
📍 Gourmeltz Cosnor
Grab the mic, sing your heart out, and cheer on your neighbors.

🐶 Puppy Yoga – Second Class Added
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 3602 Lafayette Blvd
Stretch, breathe, and try not to fall in love with every puppy.

🎶 Sam Grow Live
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 The Bearded Monkey, 564 Warrenton Rd
Local favorite bringing the soundtrack to your Friday night.

👜 Designer Purse Bingo Fundraiser
🕔 5:00–10:00 PM
📍 12100 Chancellors Village Ln
Bingo with a glam twist — play for a cause.

😂 Comedy in the Back Room
🕖 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 911 Charles St
Laugh it off before the weekend officially begins.

🌆 First Friday & Sip and Stroll
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Downtown Fredericksburg
Shop, sip, and stroll through downtown storefronts.

🍽️ FLAVOR ROUTE — Where to Eat Based on Where You Go

If you’re here → go eat here

Headed downtown?
→ Eat at Foode, Benny Vitali’s, or a Caroline Street café before First Friday, comedy shows, or live music downtown.

Breweries on your list?
Strangeways Brewing pairs nicely with nearby tacos, burgers, or a solid early dinner before trivia, concerts, or taproom events.

Plank Road plans?
→ Grab food near Harrison Crossing before hitting Reclaim Arcade, DJ nights, or late-evening events along Plank Road.

Winery hopping or Galentine’s vibes?
→ Snack first, sip second. Light bites or charcuterie before wineries, then dessert or coffee after to keep the night flowing.

Family-friendly daytime events?
→ Brunch or quick eats nearby first, then reward the crew with donuts, hot chocolate, or ice cream after KidFest, markets, or runs.

Live music or dancing later?
→ Eat early and share plates. You’ll thank yourself when the music starts and the night stretches longer than planned.

📣 SHARE A SPOT — RIGHT HERE

Know a food truck or hidden gem we should feature next?
Just reply with the name — we’ll check it out and spotlight it. 🍽️
Have a photo or plate pic? Send it — it might be the next Pull-Up Pick.

👇 Your recommendations go here. Literally. 👇

🎨 Saturday Pull Ups - Feb 7th

👧🦷 Give Kids a Smile Day
🕘 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Spotsylvania Career & Tech Center
A community-focused day dedicated to kids’ health and smiles.

🍷 Galentines Day at Eden Try Winery
🕛 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 6818 River Rd
Wine, friends, and Galentine celebrations done right.

❄️ Frosty Brew Thru 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds
Drive-through winter fun with local brews.

🍩 Lucky Road Donut Run
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 1865 Carl D Silver Pkwy
Run first… donuts later (or immediately).

🎶 MWA Winter Tour
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Strangeways Brewing
Live music to warm up a winter night.

👨‍👧 Father-Daughter Dance
🕓 4:00–9:00 PM
📍 Dorothy Hart Community Center
A feel-good community favorite.

🛍️ Winter Market
🕘 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Dorothy Hart Community Center
Local vendors, handmade goods, and cozy vibes.

🎸 90’s Hip Hop Party
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Reclaim Arcade
Throwback beats and full nostalgia energy.

👗 Diamond Dig
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Spotsylvania Mall
Shop, dig, and maybe score something sparkly.

All Weekend Events (Feb 6 - 8th)

🎪 FXBG KidFest: Family / Interactive
📅 Feb 7 – 8
🕒 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg
A high-energy weekend built for kids and parents alike — hands-on activities, entertainment, and plenty of reasons to let the little ones run wild (in a good way).

💐💘 Galentine’s Event at Tater’s Corner: Shopping / Cozy Vibes
📅 Feb 7 – 8
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Tater’s Corner, 89 Chatham Heights Rd, Fredericksburg
A charming Galentine’s stop featuring gifts, local flair, and feel-good browsing — perfect for friends, self-care shopping, or a casual daytime hang.

Sunday Pullups - Feb 8th

🧁 Valentine’s Cake Decorating Class
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 3631 Plank Rd
Sweet skills just in time for Valentine’s Day.

🧀 Charcuterie 101
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Wind & Design, 709 Caroline St
Learn the art of boards that impress.

🎉 4th Annual Galentine’s Event
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Mattaponi Winery, Spotsylvania
End the weekend with wine, friends, and celebration.

👨‍👩‍👧 FXBG KidFest
🕙 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Fredericksburg Conventional Center 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy
Family-friendly fun all weekend long.

📚 Truk Spotlight: Got Funnel Cakes!

If you’ve been craving something warm, crispy, and unapologetically nostalgic — this is your sign.

Got Funnel Cakes is rolling through Fredericksburg serving up fresh, golden funnel cakes made to order. Family-friendly, sugar-dusted, and impossible to ignore once you catch the smell. 🍰🔥

They’re posted up this weekend at Raging Waters Car Wash near Wawa on Route 208, making car washes way more rewarding than usual.

Why we love them

  • 🔥 Hot, fresh funnel cakes (classic + topped)

  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for families, date nights, and “just because”

  • 🚛 A legit mobile dessert stop you’ll want to remember

📍 Fredericksburg, VA
Regular Schedule:
• Thursday: 4–7 PM
• Friday: 4–7 PM
• Sunday: 4–7 PM

👉 Pull-Up Tip: Finish your errands, skip dessert at home, and treat yourself instead.

🔗 Learn more + track the truck:
https://www.gotfunnelcakes.com/

Festive Fairy of Festive Fly and Tuko of Trukfoo

🚛 TRUKFOO: THE LOCAL FOODIE CHEAT CODE

Fredericksburg deserves better than guessing where to eat. Trukfoo gives locals early access — schedules, drop spots, menus, and the moments to pull up before the crowd.

🍊 FOR FOODIES — Be first to know
Get alerts before locations go public.

🚛 FOR FOOD TRUCKS — Claim your page
Post once → update everywhere.

Creative Corner: Brian Smith - Through the Lens of Williamsburg

There’s something about winter in Williamsburg that slows time just enough for the details to speak.

In this quiet February set, Brian Smith captures the soul of the historic triangle — not as a checklist of landmarks, but as a living place that breathes history, symmetry, and stillness. Snow-dusted rooftops, brick-lined paths, and colonial silhouettes feel less like monuments and more like moments paused mid-thought.

From the stately elegance of the Williamsburg Inn to the grounded geometry of the Capitol…
From the quiet strength of the Powder Magazine to the refined calm of the art museums…
From Merchant Square’s lived-in charm to the reflective stillness of Matoaka Lake at William & Mary — each frame feels intentional, composed, and patient.

Shot on a Canon R3 with an RF 24–105 f/4, these images remind us that great places don’t always need crowds or sunshine to shine. Sometimes all it takes is winter light, clean lines, and someone willing to really look.

Enjoy the views.

🌎 Beyond FXBG Weekend Picks Feb 6 - 8th

🏛️ DC / Northern VA / Maryland (DMV)

🎶 Live Music Fridays at Pinstripes Georgetown
📅 Friday, Feb 6 | 🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Georgetown, DC
Dinner, drinks, and live music in a classic setting.

🥂 River Club Brunch
📅 Sunday, Feb 8 | 🕚 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Georgetown Waterfront
An elevated brunch experience with river views.

🦉 Won’t You Be My Owlentine
📅 Saturday, Feb 7 | 🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington
A family-friendly nature event with Valentine flair.

🎶 Richmond / Central Virginia

🎬 Friday Night Improv
📅 Friday, Feb 6 | 🕢 7:30–10:00 PM
📍 Coalition Theater, 8 W Broad St
Multiple improv teams. One night. Endless unpredictability.

🧪 GLOW
📅 Saturday, Feb 7 | 🕤 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
📍 Science Museum of Virginia
Hands-on science fun designed to light up curious minds of all ages.

💃 Hip Hop for Everyone Dance Class
📅 Sunday, Feb 8 | 🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 The Valentine
No experience needed — just show up and move.

🌊 Hampton Roads

🍷 2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine Winefest
📅 Feb 7–8 | 🕛 12:00–6:00 PM
📍 Virginia Beach
Sip, sample, and stroll through one of the region’s biggest wine events.

🌌 Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
📅 Saturday, Feb 7 | 🕗 8:00 PM–Midnight
📍 Sandler Center, Virginia Beach
Iconic music meets immersive laser visuals.

🧢 Streetwear Market – Global Connection RVA
📅 Saturday, Feb 7 | 🕒 3:00–8:00 PM
📍 Hampton Coliseum Area
Fashion, culture, and creatives collide.

😂 Girl-Prov: A Girls Night Out
📅 Friday, Feb 6 | 🕗 8:00–9:30 PM
📍 Push Comedy Theater, Norfolk
Improv comedy with big energy and bigger laughs.

🏔️ Shenandoah Valley

🎶 First Friday! Fat Boyz BBQ & Adeline Csontos
📅 Friday, Feb 6 | 🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Wolf Gap Vineyard
Live music, BBQ, and mountain views.

🛍️ Starv’n Marvin
📅 Friday, Feb 6 | 🕛 Noon
📍 Jon Henry General Store, New Market
Local vibes, food, and small-town charm.

🎸 Romney Ritchie w/ Piper Lee
📅 Feb 7–8 | 🕖 7:00 PM–1:00 AM
📍 Theatre Shenandoah, Edinburg
Late-night live music in the heart of the Valley.

That’s a wrap on Edition #5. We post every Thursday, so if you want to make weekends easier — stick around.

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