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DOWNTOWN SUMMER NIGHTS

EVERY THURSDAY • JUNE 4TH THROUGH AUGUST 27TH

Shop. Dine. Explore.

Experience Downtown Fredericksburg after hours with extended shopping, restaurant specials, live music, and weekly surprises.

WHAT IS DOWNTOWN SUMMER NIGHTS?

Shop Local

Discover new boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, and your favorite retailers staying open later.

Dine Downtown

Enjoy extended happy hours, outdoor dining, and exclusive Thursday specials.

Live Music

Local musicians create the soundtrack for your evening throughout downtown.

Explore Downtown

Yard games, fun experiences, family activities, and new surprises every week.

THIS WEEKS MUSIC LINE UP: Thursday, June 11th

Check back on Monday, June 8th for the line up!

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN

PARTICIPATING RETAILERS

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

Open till 7:00pm

  • The Graceful Garden Collection
  • Wren & Sparrow
  • The Card Cellar
  • Green Eyed Vines
  • PONSHOP
  • Curated FXBG
  • Luca Bee’s Baby Boutique
  • POUR
  • Hanover Place
  • Fillagreen
  • Made In VA Store
  • Tales and Tails Book Cafe
  • Etc by Southern Accents

Open till 8:00pm

  • Novel
  • Whitby’s & The Mess Hall at Whitby’s
  • Duly Noted
  • Flykup – Scottish Fancy Pieces
  • LibertyTown
  • FXBG Visitor Center
  • Element Contrast Studio

Open Even Later

  • Riverby Books
  • Pearlescent Candle Co
  • Jus PopN
  • nudeFX
  • Wine & Design Fredericksburg

Extended Happy Hours

  • Locavore
  • Brock’s Riverside Grill
  • Foode
  • Tapa Rio
  • Ristorante Renato
  • Agave Bar & Grill
  • Castiglias
  • Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen
  • J Brian’s Tap Room

Thursday Only Food or Drink Specials

  • Alpine Chef
  • Sammy T’s
  • The Publisher Hotel & Five Chophouse
  • Original Grinds
  • Soup and taco
  • The Port Oysteria & Brewery
  • Smugglers Cafe
  • Curio Wine Bistro and Bar
  • Curitiba Art Cafe
  • Abner B’s Ice Cream
  • Sippin’ Pop
  • Burg Charcuterie
  • Anita’s Cafe & dessert bar
  • Benny Vitalis
  • Kilwins Fredericksburg
  • Always Flavored
  • City Vino

Downtown Parking Options

  Wolfe Street Parking Garage

✅  Sophia Street Parking Lot

✅  Street Parking

✅  Winchester Street Parking Garage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Summer Nights free?

Yes, visiting downtown Fredericksburg is free to enjoy live music and pop up experiences. However, we encorauge everyone to partron our downtown businesses. 

Do all businesses stay open until 8 PM?

Many Downtown retailers, coffee shops and restaurants are open till at least 8pm but some retailers may close at 7pm. Please check with individual businesses for their hours during Downtown Summer Nights.

Are pets allowed?

Downtown Fredericksburg is very dog friendly. Most retailers are dog friendly and many coffee shops or restaurants offer outdoor dog friendly seating. Please check with individual businesses if they are dog friendly. 

What happens if it rains?

Most retailers and restaurants will remain open even if it is raining, however we will cancel live music and pop up experiences. Please check with individual businesses of their rain plans. 

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