Festive Fly FXBG Pullup Jan 23 -25th

Hi there!

We’re back with another Festivefly Pull Up — your weekly guide to what’s happening around town. This weekend brings live music, cozy workshops, trivia, tastings, and a few solid reasons to leave the house (even if it’s cold).

Scroll, pick your vibe, and pull up.

🎭 FXBG Winter Restaurant Week
📅 Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 25
📍 Downtown Fredericksburg & citywide

Fredericksburg’s Winter Restaurant Week is officially here — ten days of prix-fixe menus, seasonal specials, and a delicious excuse to try a place you’ve been curious about. Local chefs are stepping up with curated dishes and deals that showcase the best of the FXBG food scene. Whether it’s brunch with friends, date night specials, or comfort food done differently, there’s a reason to dine out this weekend.

👉 Check the full list of participating restaurants and menus at →
Restaurant Week FXBG

🎡 Back to School Event at Fun Land
⏰ 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
📍 Fun Land, Central Park Blvd
All-day fun for families, kids, and anyone embracing their inner child.Food Truck

🥐 Friday with Hot Mama’s Biscuits
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍10611 Patriot Hwy
Southern comfort classics rolling in hot — come hungry.

💃🏽 Salem House Dance
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍4501 Jackson Rd
A welcoming community dance to kick off the weekend.

🧘 Platinum Barre Finisher Party
⏰ 6:45–8:00 PM
📍 Central Park Blvd
Celebrate fitness wins and community energy.

🖋️ Breaking Lines Poetry Night & Spoken Word
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Caroline St
Authentic voices, powerful storytelling, and creative expression.

💃 Line Dance Party
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Strangeways Brewing
Beginner-friendly, high-energy, and always a good time.

🎧 Megatronix x Power Rob
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Reclaim Arcade
High-energy DJ sets inside one of Fredericksburg’s most unique venues.

🍷City Vino: Comedy & Wine Night
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍City Vino, 100 Hanover St
Laughs pair surprisingly well with a good glass of wine.

If you’re here → go eat here.

Pull up hungry — especially if you’re headed to:

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🎨 Local Art Showcase
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Strangeways Brewing
Support local artists while enjoying a relaxed afternoon pour.

🎲 January 40K RTT
⏰ 10:00 AM–7:30 PM
📍 Plank Rd
Competitive tabletop gaming for seasoned players and curious newcomers.

🍷 Comedy & Wine Night
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Hanover St
Stand-up comedy paired with great wine = easy win.

💃 Latin Winter White Party w/ DJ Elle Jay
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Highmark Brewery
Dress clean, dance hard, bring the heat.

🕺 Swing Dance Pajama Party
⏰ 7:30–11:00 PM
📍 Picker’s Supply
Comfort meets rhythm — pajamas encouraged.

🎸 Trash Rocket, The Count Floyds & Stick-Figure Powerhouse
⏰ 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Strangeways Brewing
Live music, loud energy, and a packed room.

🧘 Grounded in the New Year Retreat
⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 River’s Edge Healing Arts
Reset your mind and body before the new week.

📸 Branding Sessions (Photoshoot)
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 William St
Perfect for entrepreneurs and creatives.

🎭 Live at the Dragonfly
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Plank Rd
Live performances in an intimate setting.

🧩 Escape Room in a Box
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Dorothy Hart Community Center
Teamwork, puzzles, and fun for all ages.

Some things aren’t one-night decisions — they’re “fit it in when you can” vibes. These events run all weekend, so whether you’re planning ahead or playing it by ear, you’ve got options.

🍽️ Fredericksburg Restaurant Week
📆 All Weekend
Downtown Fredericksburg & surrounding spots
Prix-fixe menus, chef specials, and a perfect excuse to finally try that place you keep saying you will. Great for date nights, friend catch-ups, or a solo “treat yourself” moment.
👉 Pro move: Pick one lunch and one dinner spot.

🎨 UMW Galleries Exhibitions (Ongoing)
📆 All Weekend
📍 University of Mary Washington
Low-pressure, high-reward cultural stop. Perfect for a daytime wander or pairing with coffee downtown.

🏛️ Free Admission Sundays – Gari Melchers Home & Studio
📆 Sunday
📍 224 Washington St, Falmouth
History, art, and fresh air — free. Easy yes for a slower Sunday reset.

🏃 2026 Donut Give Up 5K / 10K
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 Caroline St
Run now, donut later. 🍩

🍻 Bingo & Brunch
⏰ 12:30–2:30 PM
📍 Strangeways Brewing
Low stakes, high laughs.

🍽️ Supper Club Sunday
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Bourbon St
A relaxed, flavorful way to close the weekend.

🎲 Winter Bash – Konflikt 47 Battle & Learn to Play
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Plank Rd
Learn, play, and compete.

🏛️ Free Admission Sunday – Gari Melchers Home & Studio
📍 Falmouth
Culture, history, and art — no ticket required.

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

📍 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/

The Booking Market, a mobile bookstore teaming up with local spots this month fireplaces, biscuits, and books in the wild. It’s a cozy pop-up run by people who really care about community energy. They have one upcoming event below.

Fri 1/24 – Lucky Road Run Shop (Run Club Pop-Up)
9am–11am | FXBG
→ Start with a run, end with a new read. Balance.

If you pull up, tag them:
📸 @thebookmarket.fxbg
🧚 @festivefly

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.

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🚛 FOR FOOD TRUCKS — Claim your page
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👉 I’m a Food Truck Owner - Claim My Page

🚗 Washington DC Auto Show 2026
📅 Jan 23 – Feb 1, 2026
📍 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Car lovers rejoice — this annual showcase opens Friday with hundreds of models, interactive displays, EV tech, and driving simulators. A perfect group outing or day trip.

🎻 National Symphony Orchestra – Songs of Destiny & Fate
📅 Jan 23, 2026 • 8:00 PM
📍 John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC
Experience a powerful classical performance by the National Symphony — ideal for a cultured night out in the nation’s capital.

⛸️ Ice & Lights — The Winter Village @ Cameron Run
📅 Jan 23–25 (Ongoing)
📍 Cameron Run Regional Park, Alexandria, VA
Slide into winter with outdoor ice skating, cozy winter snacks, and seasonal lights at this popular park event — a family-friendly outing that makes a day trip worth it.

☕ Northern Virginia Photographer’s Coffee Chat
📅 Sat, Jan 24 • 9:00 AM
📍 The Studio by Nonagon Productions, Falls Church, VA
Start your Saturday with coffee and creativity — a casual meetup for photographers, videographers, and local creatives looking to connect and collaborate.

🥁 Fourth Friday Jazz Night with Roger Carroll
📅 Fri, Jan 23 • 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Gallery5, 200 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA
Richmond vibes + smooth jazz = a perfect start to the weekend. Music, drinks, and community energy at one of RVA’s most beloved performance spaces.

🎪 Virginia Antiques Expo
📅 Fri, Jan 23 – Sun, Jan 25
📍 Old Dominion Building at Richmond Raceway, Richmond, VA
A weekend-long showcase of antiques, vintage treasures, collectibles, and unique finds — perfect for a slow-paced day of browsing and nostalgia.

🎵 KPOP Night @ The Broadberry
📅 Fri, Jan 23 • 8:00 PM
📍 The Broadberry, 2729 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
Bring the energy for a night of high-tempo music and community vibes as DJs spin your favorite Korean pop hits and fans show up ready to move. Perfect for a Friday night drive from FXBG with dinner en route.

🏒 Norfolk Admirals vs. Worcester Railers – Hockey Weekend
📅 Fri, Jan 23 • 7:05 PM
📍 Scope Arena, Norfolk, VA
Hit the ice (well, watch from the stands) as the Norfolk Admirals host the Railers in a weekend-long hockey series — classic arena energy and a fun night out with friends.

🎤 Emo Night Karaoke @ The Norva
📅 Sat, Jan 24 • 7:00 PM
📍 The Norva, 317 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA
Sing your heart out to emo classics and late-night favorites — part concert, part nostalgia trip, all energy.

🛶 Living History Program – Fort Monroe Canoe Project
📅 Sun, Jan 25 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA
Drop by historic Fort Monroe for ongoing demonstrations and artifact displays about traditional Indigenous canoe building — a hands-on cultural experience that feels like more than a road trip stop.

🚂 Virginia Scenic Railway Excursions
📅 Jan 23–25 (select departures)
📍 Staunton Amtrak Station, Staunton, VA
A relaxed winter train ride through the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge foothills perfect for slow travel, scenic views, and a cozy regional escape.

Rootstock Presents: Disco Vino
📆 Jan 23 - 24th at 8 PM - 12 AM
Rootstock Wine Bar and Provisions, Harrisburg, VA
Enjoy wine and a luxury Nu Disco experience at Harrisonburgs very own wine bar RootStock. Specialty wines with a disco twist.

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