Hey Neighbor….Love is in the air. So is live music, bingo, pottery wheels, puppy adoptions, karaoke, wine pairings, arcade takeovers, and at least three different ways to spend Valentine’s that don’t involve dinner reservations.
Whether you’re leaning romantic, rebellious, creative, or community-focused — Fredericksburg and beyond are fully outside this weekend.
Let’s map it out.
Here’s what’s happening around Fredericksburg 👇
🧚♀️✨ FAIRY PICK OF THE WEEKEND✨
✨ Valentine’s Romance Rides ✨
💘✨ Valentine’s Romantic Rides
📅 Friday, Feb 13
🕒 3:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Olde Towne Carriage Tours — 706 Caroline St
Downtown Fredericksburg by carriage? That’s main character energy. Start your weekend slow, scenic, and intentional.
❤️ FRIDAY — Feb 13
🖋️ Love Bites! 24 Hour Tattoo Event
📍 1317 Powhatan St
All day ink. Commitment optional.
🎮 Anti-Valentine’s Day: Kings of the Wild Things
🕒 8:00 PM
📍 Reclaim Arcade
If love isn’t your thing, flippers and arcade lights might be.
🎤 Cawson’s Coop
🕒 8:00 – 11:00 PM
📍 Stockyards
Live music downtown. Easy choice.
🍻 Bingo with Bubba Strangeways
🕒 6:30 PM
📍 Strangeways Brewing
Casual. Competitive. Community.
💄 Galentine’s Day PJ Party
🕒 8:00 PM – Midnight
📍 11047 Pierson Dr
Girls night. Cozy chaos.
🖤 Deadly Devotion: Friday the 13th
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 1101 Potomac Avenue, Fredericksburg
A little romance, a little darkness. Lean into the Friday the 13th vibes with something edgy and unforgettable.
🛼 Skate Night – Candy Crush
🕒 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 1300 Dixon St, Fredericksburg
Bright colors, sweet vibes, and classic roller rink energy. Perfect for families or a nostalgic date night.
💕 Artifact Galentine’s Party
🕒 6:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 5116 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg
Grab your girls and celebrate friendship first. Expect curated vibes, laughs, and a little sparkle.
🍺 Barley Naked Brewing Company Galentine’s Day Party
🕒 2:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 15 Tech Pkwy, Stafford
Early start, extended fun. Beer flights, besties, and a full afternoon of Galentine’s energy.
Charcuterie & Cupcakes Valentines Workshop
🕒 6:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 703 Caroline St
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a hands-on, indulgent experience led by Burg Charcuterie and Bri Bakes.
Paint Your Partner at Strangeways Brewing
🕒 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 350 Lansdowne Rd
Valentine’s Day is over… now let’s get a little messy
🍽️ FLAVOR ROUTE — Where to Eat Based on Where You Go
If you’re here → go eat here
Downtown carriage rides or Stockyards?
→ Foode, Orofino, or Benny Vitali’s before the night unfolds.
Breweries on your list?
→ Strangeways pairs nicely with tacos, burgers, or a late-night bite nearby.
Spotsylvania Mall events?
→ Hit Route 3 restaurants before or after the Ghostbusters takeover.
Winery plans?
→ Make it a full countryside evening. Slow down. Stay warm.
Know a food truck or hidden gem we should feature next?
Just reply with the name — we’ll check it out and spotlight it. 🍽️✨
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👇 Your recommendations go here. Literally. 👇
❤️ Saturday Pull Ups - Feb 14th
🐶 Be My Valentine Puppy Adoption Event
🕒 12:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Spotsylvania Mall
Pure joy.
🛍️ Galentine’s Day Market
🕒 12:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Strangeways Brewing
Shop local. Sip local.
🎶 Honky Tonk Saturday
🕒 7:30 PM
📍 Stockyards
Boots optional.
🎨 Sip n' Spin Wheel Throwing Class
🕒 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 LibertyTown Arts Workshop
Creative date night > predictable dinner.
💃 Swing Your Heart Out Valentine Dance
🕒 7:30 – 11:00 PM
📍 Picker’s Supply
Old-school dance floor vibes.
🎶🔥 Soul Kitty 6 at Gourmeltz
🕒 7:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Gourmeltz, 10013 Patriot Hwy
Live music energy, elevated grilled cheese, and a laid-back Valentine’s vibe. Good for couples. Great for friend crews.
💝✨ Valentine’s Day Event FXBG Axes
🕒 12:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 514 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg
An all-day celebration packed with Valentine’s energy. Swing by anytime — lunch date, afternoon stop, or evening outing.
🥐📚🌷 Biscuits, Books, & Blooms
🕒 11:00 AM
📍 Biscuit B, 9112 Old Battlefield Blvd Unit 112, Spotsylvania
A soft and cozy Valentine’s kickoff — warm biscuits, books to browse, and floral charm. Perfect for a slower Saturday start.
💃🏽❤️ Will You Be My Valentine’s
🕒 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 The Social FXBG, 11047 Pierson Dr
Late-night Valentine’s vibes. Dress up, step out, and let the DJ handle the soundtrack.
🎤🎼 Valentine’s Day Special – “Love Me Tender”
🕒 7:30 PM
📍 James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave
Live performance celebrating love through music. A classic evening option if you want something polished and seated.
🌏🍺 Girls Night Out – Australian Takeover
🕒 8:00 – 10:30 PM
📍 Strangeways Brewing, 350 Lansdowne Rd
Global flavors meet Galentine’s energy. Grab your crew and celebrate with drinks, music, and high-energy vibes.
🎙️💞 Mixtape Karaoke: Love Songs
🕒 7:00 PM
📍 Reclaim Arcade, 2324 Plank Road
Whether it’s power ballads or early 2000s heartbreak hits — this is your moment. Couples, singles, and brave friends welcome.
All Weekend Events
🛍️ Fredericksburg Valentine’s Craft & Vendor Market
📅 Feb 13 – 15
🕒 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 137 Spotsylvania Mall
Three full days of vendors, gifts, handmade finds, and last-minute Valentine’s inspiration.
🍰🍷 Cheesecake & Wine Pairing – Mattaponi Winery
📅 Feb 14 – 15
🕒 6:00 PM
📍 7530 Morris Rd, Spotsylvania
Dessert meets vineyard energy. A cozy countryside pairing that works for date night or friends’ night.
💉🖤 Love Bites! 24 Hour Tattoo Event
📅 Feb 13 (All Day)
📍 1317 Powhatan St
Technically one day — but it runs 24 hours straight. Flash art, bold statements, spontaneous decisions.
Sunday Pullups - Feb 15th
👻 Ghostbusters Take Over Planet Novak
🕒 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Spotsylvania Mall
Cosplay + charity.
🍰🍷 Cheesecake & Wine Pairing
🕒 6:00 PM
📍 Mattaponi Winery
Sweet finish.
🎶 Free Concert at St. George’s – BST Band
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 905 Princess Anne St
Community music always wins.
🍵🎀 Tea and Trifles: Valentine’s Day
🕒 2:00 PM
📍 James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library (UMW)
A refined afternoon of tea, sweets, and historic charm. Soft lighting. Soft conversations. Classic vibes.
🎨🍺 Paint Your Partner
🕒 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Strangeways Brewing, 350 Lansdowne Rd
Sip, sketch, and see how well you really know each other. Equal parts creative and hilarious.
🍎🍷 Blending Night
🕒 5:00 PM
📍 Cider Lab, 7501 Graham St, Ste 128, Spotsylvania
Craft your own blend and toast to a weekend well spent. Interactive, relaxed, and perfect for winding down.
💕🍳 The Pub’s Galentines Event
🕒 12:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 The Pub, 4187 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg
Midday mimosas, laughs, and best-friend energy. If Saturday was for romance, Sunday is for the crew.
🥂✨ Galentine’s Bashin Brunch
🕒 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 FXBG Rage, 4922 South Parkway, Fredericksburg
Brunch first, gossip second. A bright and bubbly way to wrap Valentine’s weekend.
🐴❤️ Love in the Saddle
🕒 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Recovery Equestrian Facility, 9429 Secretariat Way, Fredericksburg
A countryside spin on love — horses, open air, and a different kind of date-day vibe.

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.
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🌎 Beyond FXBG Weekend Picks
🏛️ DC / Northern VA / Maryland (DMV)
🎮 Pokémon in Real Life
📅 Feb 14 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM🕒 2:30 – 3:30 PM
📍 2845 N Marcey Road, Arlington, VA
Family-friendly fun with interactive gaming vibes — nostalgia meets outdoor movement.
🎤 Conservationists of Color Open Mic Night
📅 Feb 15 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Busboys & Poets, 4521 Campbell Ave, Arlington
Poetry, spoken word, and community energy in one of the DMV’s most iconic creative spaces.
💖 Galentine’s Slumber Party PJ Jam
📅 Feb 13 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop, Alexandria, VA
Crystal shop meets cozy chaos — a pajama party with mystical flair.
🍽️❤️ Valentine’s Day Dinner at Mount Vernon Inn
📅 Feb 13–14
🕒 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon
Colonial romance with candlelight and classic American fare.
🎶 Richmond / Central Virginia
🍷🎨 Art of Wine: In Celebration of Black History Month
📅 Feb 13
🕒 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 200 North Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA
Wine meets culture at VMFA — a refined Friday evening pairing art, storytelling, and intentional celebration.
🖤 Dark Valentine’s Fantasy Ball: Morbid Masquerade
📅 📅 Feb 13
🕒 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 2818 West Broad Street, Richmond
Goth glam, dramatic masks, and immersive nightlife energy. If Valentine’s feels too soft, this is your edge.
🎤 Friday Foreplay Valentine’s Comedy Show
📅 Feb 13 | 9:00 PM
📍 📍 318 West Broad Street, Richmond
Laugh your way into the weekend — date night, double date, or solo energy all welcome.
🥩 Amuse Valentine’s Day Dinner
📅 Feb 14
🕒 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 200 North Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond
An elevated steakhouse experience designed for slow conversations and long pours.
💕🏨 Look’n Good Valentine’s Day – Henry Clay Inn
📅 Feb 14
🕒 4:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 114 North Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA
Small-town charm meets romantic ambiance — dinner plans wrapped in historic character.
🌊 Hampton Roads
🌊 ValenTide’s – Virginia Aquarium
📅 Feb 14
📍6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
Cocktails under the sea — aquarium date night with a coastal glow.
🎭 Date Night at The Push Comedy Theater
📅 Feb 14
📍 🕒 8:00 – 9:30 PM
📍 763 Granby Street, Norfolk
Quick wit, improv energy, and a perfect “we didn’t want to do dinner again” alternative.
🍸 Valentine’s Mixology Classes
📅 Feb 14 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Gather Norfolk, 500 E Main Street, 16th Floor, Norfolk
Shake, stir, sip — learn craft cocktails with skyline views.
🏔️ Shenandoah Valley
🍷 Valentine’s Day at North Mountain Vineyard & Winery
📅 Feb 14
🕒 11:00 AM
📍 4374 Swartz Road, Maurertown, VA
Mountain views, wine flights, and slow countryside pacing.
💘 Cupid’s Market & Wine Bar
📅 Feb 13
🕒 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 5901 Main Street, Mount Jackson, VA
Local vendors, cozy pours, and small-town Valentine energy.
🎶🍔 Starv’n Marvin at Jon Henry General Store
📅 Feb 15
🕒 12:00 PM
📍 9383 North Congress Street, New Market, VA
Live music and good eats in a classic Valley gathering spot.
🎤 Open Mic
📅 Feb 15
📍 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 177 East King Street, Strasburg, VA
Local talent, small-town stage, and an easy Sunday night vibe.
🍷👯 Galentine’s Day at North Mountain Vineyard & Winery
📅 Feb 15
🕒 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 4374 Swartz Road, Maurertown, VA
Wine, friendship, and wide-open mountain air — Galentine’s done Valley style.
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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