Local Events Calendar

Saturday, May 2, 2026
7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

Grace Church of Fredericksburg
1141 Heatherstone Drive
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407

Get ready for an epic live experience with Wolves at the Gate and special guests Bloodlines and Heal the Hurt! This in-person event is your chance to catch the raw energy and killer vibes of the band up close. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just curious, expect powerful tunes, great company, and a night to remember. Don’t miss out on this awesome gathering—pack your enthusiasm and join the fun!

Wolves at the Gate is an American Christian metalcore band that originated from Cedarville, Ohio. Formed in 2008, they are currently signed to Solid State Records, where the band has released five EPs: We Are the Ones (2011), Back to School (2013), Reprise (2015), Dawn (2020), and Lowborn (2022), six full-length albums: Captors (2012), VxV (2014), Types & Shadows (2016), Eclipse (2019), Eulogies (2022), and Wasteland (2025) and three Christmas singles over the years.

Bloodlines is an American Christian metalcore band that originated from the Gulf Coast in Texas. Formed in 2014, they are currently signed to Facedown Records, where the band has released two EPs: Hevel (2021) and Holiness Cries (2024) and one full-length album: Hostile | Minds (2019). 

Heal the Hurt is an American Christian metalcore band that originated from Georgia. Formed in 2024, they are currently independent, having released three EPs: Heal the Hurt (2024), Three Bar Cross (2025), and Swansong (2026), one full-length album: This Pain Will Serve You (2025), and several singles including Withering (2024), RUIN (2024), Where Our Hearts Divide (2024), Stained Glass (2024, feat. HolyName), Wanderer (2025), and Still Haunted (2025, feat. Confessions Of A Traitor and HolyName).

The Caroline County YMCA is sponsoring the Mindful Miles 5K and 1-mile race to be held Saturday, May 2. The 1-mile run/walk will begin at 8 a.m. with the 5K run/walk starting at 8:30. Race packet pickup will be at the Bowling Green Town Hall on the day of the race.

Run the Great Train Race!

Presented by Jerrilynn Eby MacGregor of the Stafford County Historical Society. Aquia Creek was at one point a major commercial waterway from the mid-1600s up until the early 1900s, in contrast to its modern geography. Three deep-water landings received international sailing vessels along the waterway, and industry flowed through the heart of the freestone quarrying area, much of which was used in the construction of various buildings in Washington D.C. and in the surrounding areas in Virginia. Moreover, several large fisheries operated along the creek, and thousands of cords of wood, along with hundreds of thousands of railroad ties, were shipped down Aquia Creek to many destinations across the United States. Learn of this area’s rich history, including the location of Stafford County’s only known military entanglement of the Revolutionary War: the Burning of Richland. In July of 1776, British warships sailed up the Potomac and met the Stafford Militia, who were stationed at the Richland Plantation, which was owned by William Brent.

Jerrilynn Eby MacGregor is the author of They Called Stafford Home, among other works related to the rich history of Stafford County. A life-long Staffordian, Jerrilynn continues to heavily contribute to historical and genealogical studies of the people and places of this County. She is a secretary of the historical society and a frequent lecturer on various historical topics to numerous regional historical organizations.

Join the Fredericksburg SPCA on May 14 at 1:00 PM and spend the afternoon playing golf with friends and colleagues, all FORE! the Animals. This annual golf tournament is a fundraiser benefiting the Fredericksburg SPCA. Hurry and secure your spot to putt for a mutt in this year’s tournament before it sells out.

Join us for a magical evening at The Hub of HOPE, Inc.’s Legacy of HOPE Masquerade Ball on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM, at the Venue at Salem Fields Church, 11120 Gordon Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407.

This enchanting event is more than just a night of elegance; it’s a heartfelt celebration of compassion, community, and change. As you don your mask, remember the stories behind the façade of food insecurity—families, children, and seniors in our community who face real challenges. Each ticket purchased transforms into nutritious meals and lasting dignity for those in need, turning generosity into meals and meals into moments of hope. Honor those who serve and those we serve with us through a night filled with dancing, gourmet dining, live entertainment, and a shared purpose. Together, let’s illuminate these stories and turn compassion into action, because every face of hunger deserves to be seen, fed, and remembered.

You can purchase your tickets here: https://www.hubofhopeusa.com/gala

Fredericksburg’s Revolutionary War Heroes FREE Lecture Series in collaboration with the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc., continues on the 250th anniversary of the Fifth Virginia Convention!

Learn from R∴W∴ Shelby L. Chandler PDDGM, a Past Master and the Historian of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4, all about Fredericksburg’s involvement in the delegation to the Convention, and eventually, the Continental Congress.

Presented by Dr. Jason Sellers, University of Mary Washington. The colonial unrest that led to the American Revolution offered opportunities for diverse Americans to pursue freedom. This program will discuss the roles Native nations on Virginia’s frontiers played in shaping its support for an independent United States. It will also consider how and why Virginia Indians participated in that struggle for independence.

Dr. Jason Sellers is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Mary Washington specializing in the cultural and environmental history of 17th-and 18th-century North American landscapes and bodies.

Fredericksburg’s Revolutionary War Heroes FREE Lecture Series in collaboration with the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc., continues at Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 on Thursday, May 28!

Join Kylie Thomson, Curator of Collections at the Fredericksburg Area Museum, for a presentation on Lt. Col. Gustavus B. Wallace, one of Fredericksburg’s lesser-known Revolutionary War veterans and businessmen.

On Saturday, May 30, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, we will host our annual signature event at Brock’s Riverside Grill in Fredericksburg. This gathering serves as a vital networking hub for local professionals and a celebration of our scholarship recipients.

Early Bird Tickets are $18 and available through April 15. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986163986951?aff=oddtdtcreator

Read more about our nonprofit and scholarship opportunities at www.kencotats.org.