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If your weekend plans are still a blank page, we've got you covered. Between a roller derby triple-header, life-size dinosaurs stomping into the fairgrounds, and the very first Adult Field Day at Strangeways, there is something for every member of the family (and your inner kid, too). Scroll on for all the details, plus a meal-prep spot that's changing how Fredericksburg eats, a stationery shop you'll want to make a weekly habit, and your complete guide to a perfect day at Lake Anna.
Grab your coffee and let's dive in.
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Local Pulse: FXBG Edition
Lace Up, Fredericksburg: Roller Derby Returns June 27 With a Triple-Header Throwdown
The wheels are turning and the 2026 home season is here. On Saturday, June 27, Fredericksburg Roller Derby takes over the Fredericksburg Field House for a full day of flat-track action: three bouts of hits, jams, and edge-of-your-seat speed. Skaters from Virginia Beach, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, D.C., and Richmond roll in starting at 1 p.m., building to the 5 p.m. main event, when our own Fredericksburg Chaos throw down against the River City Riff Raff. A skater-run nonprofit since 2011, the league fields two squads: the Fury, chasing regional rankings, and the Chaos, where new skaters earn their stripes. "We are excited to open our home season with a full day of roller derby and to create more opportunities for skaters at every stage of development," said president Christina Simpson, better known as "Princess Sleia."
📅 Saturday, June 27, action from 1 p.m.
📍 Fredericksburg Field House, 3411 Shannon Park Drive
🎟️ $12 online, $15 at the door (military and first-responder discounts available)
Grab Tickets at FredericksburgRollerDerby.com
The Dinosaurs Are Coming: Dinosaur Adventure Stomps Into Fredericksburg
Roar into the weekend, Fredericksburg, because the prehistoric giants are taking over the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds June 26 through 28. Dinosaur Adventure is a fully immersive, family-friendly experience where life-size dinosaurs move, roar, and tower right in front of your kids. Little explorers can dig for fossils, ride Jurassic scooters, mine for gemstones, meet baby dinosaurs, bounce around the Prehistoric Playground, and even train with live velociraptors.
📅 June 26 - 28, 2026
📍 Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
🎟️ Tickets dinosauradventure.com
Photo: Dinosaur Adventures
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From Doctor's Orders to Your Plate: How Clean Eatz Is Reshaping Healthy Eating in Fredericksburg and Stafford
Brought to the Fredericksburg area by Chelsea John and her husband Stephenson, Clean Eatz Fredericksburg and Stafford is a meal prep and nutrition concept built on one idea: healthy eating should be easy, accessible, and actually enjoyable.
"My husband and I decided to bring Clean Eatz to our community to help others seeking healthy options, needing assistance, or looking for ideas on what healthy eating entails," Chelsea shares. Every meal is perfectly portioned and macro-balanced, taking the guesswork out of nutrition, whether you are managing diabetes, recovering from surgery, building muscle, or just trying to eat better.
Chelsea John, Clean Eatz
A weekly rotating menu keeps things fresh and flavorful, and the results speak for themselves: customers return with stories of real weight loss, reduced medications, and renewed energy.
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Meet Duly Noted, Your New Weekly Ritual on Caroline Street
Tucked into 714 Caroline Street, Duly Noted is the rare shop that makes you feel calm and a little giddy at the same time. At its heart is the Pen Bar, stocked with writing instruments from Japan, France, and beyond, the kind of pens that make you want to write everything by hand again.
From there, it only gets better: notebooks in colors you did not know you needed, greeting cards that finally say the thing, plus stickers, washi tape, letter sets, planners, studio pouches, art supplies, and gifts that actually mean something. Every shelf invites you to slow down, pick up something beautiful, and linger a little longer.
Fair warning: you will walk in for one thing and leave with six. We are not sorry.
👉 Go see for yourself.
📍 714 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
🌐 shopdulynoted.com
Featured Event
Recess Is Back: Fredericksburg's First Adult Field Day Hits Strangeways This Saturday
That childhood field day high? You can have it back, no permission slip required. Adult Recess FXBG launches with its very first event, and it is exactly what it sounds like: sack races, dizzy bat relays, water balloon tosses, and cornhole, reborn for the 21-and-up crowd. Add a live DJ, real prizes from local businesses, and a frosty something from Strangeways, and you have got the most fun you'll have all summer.
No team? No problem. They'll drop you onto a squad of soon-to-be new best friends.
There's heart behind it all, too. Adult Recess FXBG was built to get us off our phones and back to playing in person, and a portion of every ticket supports the Foundation for Social Connection. Bonus: everyone at this inaugural event scores free entry to a future Adult Recess event.
📅 Saturday, June 27, 3 to 6 PM
📍 Strangeways Brewing (21+)
🎟️ $30 online, $40 at the gate. Save by grabbing yours early.
🎫 AdultRecessFXBG.com
Don't sit this one out. 🏃
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Your Guide to a Perfect Day at Lake Anna State Park
One of the best outdoor escapes around is right here in our own backyard, FXBG! Whether Lake Anna State Park is a quick five minutes from your door or a short, scenic drive away, this Spotsylvania gem is the perfect spot to soak up summer. With a sandy swim beach, miles of trails, great fishing, and even the chance to pan for real gold, there's a full day of adventure waiting close to home. Here's everything you need to make the most of it.
🏖️ Hit the beach
The park's guarded swim beach is one of the finest inland beaches in Virginia, a broad stretch of sand that slopes gently into the water. Lifeguards are on duty in the summer, and there's a bathhouse and concession area nearby. Local tip: on hot weekends and holidays, the beach can fill up by late morning, so get there early to claim your spot.
🥾 Explore the trails
With 11 trails covering more than 15 miles, there's a path for every pace. Most wind through peaceful pine and hardwood forest and are rated easy, with a few (like Gold Hill, Big Woods, and Pigeon Run) offering a bigger challenge. Many are shared-use, so you can hike, bike, or even horseback ride. Perfect for an after-dinner stroll or a weekend morning out.
🎣 Cast a line
Lake Anna is one of Virginia's premier warm-water fisheries, known for largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, and more. There's a public boat launch and plenty of bank fishing, plus a 2-acre fishing pond near the visitor center reserved for children and visitors with disabilities. A valid Virginia fishing license is required.
⛏️ Strike gold (really!)
Here's something even some longtime locals don't know: this land was once "Gold Hill," site of an 1829 gold rush. Stop by the visitor center for exhibits on the area's mining history, then join a ranger-led gold panning program or a tour of the historic Goodwin Gold Mine. The kids will love trying their luck in the creek beds!
🏕️ Make a staycation of it
Even if you live right around the corner, a night under the stars feels like a getaway. The park offers campsites and cozy cabins, several with lake views, for an easy local retreat.
Good to know:
📍 6800 Lawyers Road, Spotsylvania Courthouse
💲 Parking: $7 per vehicle on weekdays, $10 on weekends and holidays in peak season
🐾 Pack water, sunscreen, and snacks, and check the park's website for program schedules before you go
This little slice of paradise is right in our backyard! Learn more and plan your day.
What’s Happening In & Around the ‘Burg
Here are some of the top events happening soon. Always check with the venue for the latest details. Got an event coming up? Add it to our calendar.
Friday, June 26
Puppy Yoga | 5:00AM
Location: Old Dominion Humane Society, 3602 Lafayette Blvd,
Fredericksburg, VADescription: 30 minutes of puppy cuddles to melt away stress followed by yoga.
Flowers Galore Weekend | 10:00AM
Location: Taters Corner, 89 Chatham Heights Road
Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Create your own beautiful bouquet!
V-n-G Acoustic | 6:00PM
Location: Barley Naked Brewing Company, 15 Tech Pkwy, Stafford, VA
Friday Night Music | 6:30PM
Location: Potomac Point Winery, 275 Decatur Rd, Stafford, VA
Saturday, June 27
Adult Field Day | 3:00PM
Location: Strangeways Brewing, 350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Get ready for team competitions, tug-of-war, sack races, music & great vibes, prizes, giveaways and more!
Izaak Walton Craft Fair & Yard Sale | 10:00AM
Location: Izaak Walton League of America Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter, 12400 Herndon Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
Description: Community-filled day featuring various crafters, vendors, and a large yard sale.
Stars & Barks | 12:00PM
Location: Fredericksburg SPCA, 10819 Courthouse Rd, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Come pet our cats, meet our pups, and learn all about firework safety as celebrations approach.
Location: 9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA
Description: Join us for popular patriotic festival, featuring historical tours, live music, food vendors, and more.
Location: Fredericksburg Field House, 3411, Shannon Park Drive, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA
Description: Get ready for an action-packed day of hard hits and high-speed thrills.
Location: Market Square, 909 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: Dancing, music, food, drinks, and drag performers.
Guilty Pleasures Snack Festival | 10:00AM
Location: Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Sunday, June 28
Book Annotation Workshop | 1:00PM
Location: Tales & Tails Book Cafe, 1010 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Location: Jay’s Sports Lounge, 2866 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA
Location: Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen, Fredericksburg, VA
Description: FLYKUP hosts a Scottish whisky tasting in collaboration with Rebellion Bourbon Bar. Guided tasting + light bites.
