Fredericksburg Pride

LGBTQ+ Teen Book Group - Hearts and Aces
2025-02-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Carline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Read one (or more!) books from our monthly selections, then join us for a discussion. In partnership with Fredericksburg Pride. New members welcome!
Location: Fredericksburg branch and online at https://meet.google.com/yef-jkqx-uqx

Rainbow Reads: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
2025-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Carline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Rainbow Reads: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
An LGBTQ+ and allies book group. In partnership with FXBG Pride and Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Suitable for: Adults

Trans Story Telling Event
2025-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Original Grinds FXBG, 615 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Come join @acluva, @fxbgpride, @ogsfxbg, and @fahassfxbg for a celebration of TRANS JOY in Fredericksburg! We’ll be there to share resources and be in solidarity with the community that supports our trans and nonbinary neighbors.
@acluva will be giving out FREE copies of Virginia’s first-ever trans joy zine, featuring stories of trans & nonbinary Virginians and illustrated by queer, trans, Latinx, Black, and Filipino-American artists.
RSVP at bit.ly/trans-joy-fxbg or at the link in @acluva’s bio.
Original Grinds – 615 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Cost: FREE to attend
Accessibility: The event will be held inside, masks recommended for those unvaccinated, the event will be up about 6 stairs up the main level. The bathrooms are located about 6 stairs down the main level.
Alt Photo Description: A poster with a blue background and polaroid’s of cartoon trans persons – showcasing that trans does not “look” like a specific person or gender. Text states (in pink) Trans Joy (in blue) In FXBG. (In black) Friday, February 21st from 6-8pm Original Grinds Coffee Shop. Come be in community with us in Fredericksburg to celebrate trans joy and get your copy of (in pink) Virginias First Ever Trans Joy Zine, (In black) created by trans and nonbinary Virginians. Learn more at acluva.org/spreadtransjoy
ACLU, FXBG PRIDE, OGs, and FAHASS logo are below the text with a “scan to RSVP” QR code.

All Womens - Cider Lab
2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Cider Lab, 7501 Graham St suite 128, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553, United States
All Womens Group – Cider Lab
This social support event is for ALL Women – 18+ belonging in the S2LGBTQIA+ community.
This program typically meets on the last Monday of the month –
monthly location subject to change due to that nights activity!
Monday, February 24th
6:30-8:30pm – Cider Lab – 7501 Graham Street, Spotsylvania Va
Cost: Cost of Drinks / Meal
*Alcohol is not permitted for anyone under the age of 21*
*Non-Alocholic Sponsorship available with request – please email us at fxbgpride@gmail.com to discuss details.
*Please note this is not a Cider Lab Sponsored event*
Accessibility: Cider Lab has a concrete sidewalk entrance and swinging doors to enter with low chairs and tables. Seating will be inside. Masks are not required for those fully vaxxed + boosted and encouraged for those who are not. Fredericksburg Pride is happy to accommodate American Sign Language interpreting services if needed – please request this within two weeks of the event by emailing us at fredericksburgpride@gmail.com so that we may have adequate time to schedule an interpreter on site.
Alt Photo Text: Purple, Pink, Orange border. FXBG PRIDE logo centered up top. Text states: WOMENS Group (WOMENS is made up of pinks/purple picture’s of past events.), Calendar image w/ Monday, February 24th . Clock image w/ From 6:30-8:30pm, Location ping image w/ Cider Lab, 7501 Graham Street, Spotsylvania Va. Text states Join us Monday night for drinks and dinner!

LGBTQIA+ All Womxns Group - Last Mondays
2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-31 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-26 18:30 - 20:30 | VA
ALL Womens Group

This social support event is for ALL Women – 18+ belonging in the S2LGBTQIA+ community.
This program typically meets on the last Monday of the month –monthly location subject to change due to that nights activity!

When? Last Monday of the Month Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: Cost of Meal – Attendance is FREE
Location: Changes Monthly based on that months event! (If we havent updated this month yet – email mhenry.fxbgpride@gmail.com for event details!)

*Sponsorship available with request – please email us at fxbgpride@gmail.com to discuss details.

*Please note majority of our womxns events are not sponsored by the location chosen*

Accessibility: Dinner will typically be inside. be inside at booths + tables. At a smaller restaurant, we will have multiple tables. Seating may be outside. Masks are not required for those fully vaxxed + boosted and encouraged for those who are not. Fredericksburg Pride is happy to accommodate American Sign Language interpreting services if needed – please request this within two weeks of the event by emailing us at fredericksburgpride@gmail.com so that we may have adequate time to schedule an interpreter on site.

Alt Photo Text: Purple, Pink, Orange border. FXBG PRIDE logo centered up top. Text states: WOMENS Group (WOMENS is made up of pinks/purple picture’s of past events.), Calendar image w/ Last Monday of the month. Clock image w/ From 6:30-8:30pm, Location ping image w/ Changes based on monthly location. Text states Join us the last Monday of the month for our ALL womens LGBTQIA+ group!

Dear Younger Me - A FREE Wooden Notebook Cover Making Event
2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Idea Space Fredericksburg, 1616 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg Virginia 22401
Create wooden notebook covers, learn to journal/scrapbook, and talk to your younger self about your LGBTQ+ or other personal story. In partnership with CRRL + FXBG Pride.
Cost: FREE
Date: Feb 27th
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: 1616 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg Virginia 22401
Accessibility: Event is for all ages, space is wheelchair accessible. Event may cause louder noises while working with the wood. Event will be inside. Location has bathrooms.
Alt Photo Description: Poster for event with event details listed as above with an image of a wooden notebook cover – the image on the notebook is a set of hands hugging a heart and text burnt into it saying : Dear Younger Me.

LGBTQIA+ Self Defense Class- FREE (SOLD OUT)
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | FAHASS PRIDE CENTER, 415 Elm Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Join us at the Pride Center of FXBG For a FREE Self Defense class hosted by FXBG Pride and RVA Karate Dojo
Age Restriction: 16+
Cost: Free
Location: 4343 Plank Road Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Max Capacity: 16 People
RSVP (SOLD OUT!)
Event sponsored by Fredericksburg Pride
**What to wear: loose fitting work out clothes
**What to bring: a bottle of water
**What to expect: A free, 101 course that does not include ground work – but is focused on natural body movements, where technique trumps strength, making it accessible and effective for everyone.
The event is free, but if you would like to donate to FXBG Pride to help us offer events like this feel free to donate to: https://fxbgpride.org/contact-fxbg-pride-donate/
Event Accessibility: Event will be mostly standing, accommodations made for those needing to sit – please let us know ahead of time if a chair / wheel chair will be present so that we can appropriately set the room. The Pride Center is wheelchair accessible with a water fountain and bathroom. Entrance is in the back from the “Wawa side”.
Alt Photo Description: A piece of rainbow paper background and the event description as listed above.

Transgender Support Meeting by Forging a Community Transgender Support Group
2025-03-06 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-05-01 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-06-05 18:15 - 20:00 | FAHASS PRIDE CENTER, 415 Elm Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Fredericksburg Pride is happy to announce that FXBG FACTS – Forging a Community Transgender Support is now a program of FXBG PRIDE.

Under our umbrella, “FACTS” will still operate regularly.

You can join FACTS at their monthly support meeting. Support meeting is typically at 6:15pm every first Thursday at the Pride Center FXBG (Entrance through the back door) but subject to change for special events.

Follow the FXBG FACTS Facebook Page to see their upcoming events!

For questions regarding FACTS Programming please email Allie MacMurray at allym3716@gmail.com.

Alt Photo Text: The main image: Forging a Community Transgender Support Logo** is centered with a gold ring (**A blacksmith anvil and hammer centered between the “Transgender Symbol” Text says FXBG FACTS and the trans flag colors are within the logo). A transgender flag blows in the wind in the background. The FXBG PRIDE Logo is in the bottom left. Text is repeated 4x making a square surround the FACTS logo: NOW A PART OF FXBG PRIDE.

LGBTQIA+ Self Defense Class- FREE
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | FAHASS PRIDE CENTER, 415 Elm Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Join us at the Pride Center of FXBG For a FREE Self Defense class hosted by FXBG Pride and RVA Karate Dojo
Age Restriction: 16+
Cost: Free
Location: 4343 Plank Road Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Max Capacity: 16 People
RSVP by emailing us at fredericksburgpride@gmail.com
Event sponsored by Fredericksburg Pride
**What to wear: loose fitting work out clothes
**What to bring: a bottle of water
**What to expect: A free, 101 course that does not include ground work – but is focused on natural body movements, where technique trumps strength, making it accessible and effective for everyone.
The event is free, but if you would like to donate to FXBG Pride to help us offer events like this feel free to donate to: https://fxbgpride.org/contact-fxbg-pride-donate/
Event Accessibility: Event will be mostly standing, accommodations made for those needing to sit – please let us know ahead of time if a chair / wheel chair will be present so that we can appropriately set the room. The Pride Center is wheelchair accessible with a water fountain and bathroom. Entrance is in the back from the “Wawa side”.
Alt Photo Description: A piece of rainbow paper background and the event description as listed above.

GNC Letters (FREE, RSVP link attached)
2025-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | FAHASS PRIDE CENTER, 415 Elm Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Heather Tiffany LPC is offering pro-bono GNC medical letters to those in need with the help of Fredericksburg Pride.
Time slots are extremely limited – RSVP is required.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gnc-letters-tickets-1242576011299?aff=oddtdtcreator (10:00AM)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gnc-letters-tickets-1242576011299?aff=oddtdtcreator (11:30AM)
Time slots are extremely limited – RSVP is required.

Fundraiser Dinner for Trans Day of Visibility at Mason Dixon
2025-03-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Mason DIxon Cafe, 2100 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Mason Dixon is hosting a fundraiser on Give Back Monday on March 31st from 5-9pm for Forging a Community Transgender Support.

Every year on March 31, people around the world recognize Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender individuals. It’s a day to celebrate the lives and achievements of trans people while also highlighting the challenges they face, including poverty, discrimination, and violence.

Alt Photo Text: a TDOV Fundraiser poster with trans flag colors (pink, blue and white).

Winery Meetup hosted by Forging a Community Transgender Support
2025-04-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Wilderness Run Winery, 11109 Plank Rd, Lake of the Woods, VA 22508, VA, United States
Join Forging a Community Transgender Support at Wilderness Run Winery on April 12th from 3-6pm

Forging a Community Transgender Support is FXBGs regional transgender support group. Events are open to the public, those who identify as transgender or questioning, and allies of the community including parents of.

Alt Photo Text: Poster for Winery Meetup. Yellow background image of two women holding a glass of wine, transgender flag banner in the middle with event details listed. Event details: Winery Meetup, Wilderness Run Winery, 11109 Plank Rd, Hosted by Forging a Community Transgender Support, April 12th 3-6pm, fxbgpride.org, *Must be 21+ to consume alcohol*, No purchase necessary to attend.

Rainbow Reads: Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi
2025-04-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Carline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Rainbow Reads: Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi
An LGBTQ+ and allies book group. In partnership with FXBG Pride and Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Suitable for: Adults

LGBTQIA+ Youth Sanctuary - 3rd Fridays
2025-04-18 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:30 | VA
Fredericksburg Pride is happy to share in partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg – a Youth Sanctuary (this is not a “church youth group”).

The youth will meet every third Friday of the month. Event location subject to change based on the nights event.

If YOU (a youth) or your LGBTQIA+ youth child is interested in attending please fill out this form for details.
Event details not all in description for safety of our LGBTQIA+ minors.

Ages 12-20
3rd Fridays
6:00pm-8:30pm
Location not shared for safety

**YOUTH SANCTUARY REGISTRATION – REQUIRED**

Slow Flow Yoga - Community "Cool Down" - Free
2025-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 810 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Time & Location

When: April 19th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Dragonfly Yoga Studio – Fredericksburg, 810 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA
Reservation Required: Click here to sign up – Put in April 19 – 1:00

About the Event

Need a cool down and grounding event from everything going on?
Dragonfly Yoga is hosting FREE Slow Flow Yoga for FXBG Pride on Saturday, April 19th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Join us for an opportunity to relax and unwind. Perfect for all levels – no yoga experience necessary. The studio has about 10 yoga mats available to borrow. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat if possible, there are limited to borrow. Everything else needed for practice will be provided.
Accessibility: Dragonfly Yoga Studio is not wheelchair accessible. There is a flight of stairs to access the studio.

Day Hike at Motts Reservoir hosted by Forging a Community Transgender Support
2025-04-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Motts Run Reservoir, 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, VA, United States
Join Forging a Community Transgender Support at Motts Run Reservoir on April 27th from 12pm-3pm.
We will be meeting in the lower parking lot (a short drive from the entrance). Please wear appropriate hiking in the woods shoes + bring water and if needed a light snack.
Forging a Community Transgender Support is FXBGs regional transgender support group. Events are open to the public, those who identify as transgender or questioning, and allies of the community including parents of.
Alt Photo Text: Poster for Winery Meetup. image of a person smiling with trees behind them, transgender flag banner in the middle with event details listed. Event details: Day Hike @ Motts, Mott Run Reservoir, 6600 River Rd, Fredericksburg, hosted by Forging a Community Transgender Support, April 27th, 12-3pm, fxbgpride.org, No purchase necessary to attend.

Panera Bread Fundraiser (Must show event image at location for donation)
2025-05-31 16:00 - 20:00 | Panera Bread, 1760 Carl D Silver Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Would YOU like a bread bowl or a kitchen sink cookie?!
Well, we might get some good o’ mac and cheese but either way – we are excited to share that Panera Bread in Central Park is hosting a fundraiser for FXBG Pride on May 31st from 4-8pm to help us raise funds for our upcoming Pride Month!
We will be on site from 6-8pm, but you are able to come as early as 4pm.
Event image *must* be shown for nonprofit donation receival

Pride Month Kick Off (FREE)
2025-06-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Strangeways Brewing, 350 Lansdowne Rd, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Join Fredericksburg Pride Nonprofit at @strangewaysfxbg Strangeways Brewing – FXBG from 5pm-9pm on June 4th for our 4th Annual Pride Month Kick-Off + Fundraiser!

This event is FREE to the public. We are changing up our kick off this year to include donated Raffles, Karaoke and as always: Community!

Come have drinks + a pretzel or two, meet your FXBG PRIDE Board Members and let’s talk this years theme: You Belong Here Celebrating Resilience, Community and Unity!

All tips night of goes towards FXBG PRIDE so tip big if you can! Strangeways is also donating a portion of proceeds from every purchase to FXBG PRIDE!

*Event is open to all ages. No alcohol served to anyone under age 21.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Please email Meegana at mhenry.fxbgpride@gmail.com

FAHASS also has their kick off coming up! MAY 31st at Curitiba!

Accessibility: Strangeways is an indoor and outdoor venue. Our event will be mostly indoors, with wheelchair access.

Alt Photo Text: A blurred background image of last years event. A Rainbow “norman window” rainbow image in the middle. On top of that another white “norman window” is centered. Black Text Says: 4rd Annual FXBG PRIDE (logo) Pride Month Kick Off! June 4th, from 5-9PM, Strangeways Brewing, 350 Lansdowne Rd and the Strangeways brewing logo (a monkey holding a pint of beer- the pint of beer is rainbow for pride month). A FREE, Rafflle and Karaoke graphic are on the poster

Roundtable: Becoming an LGBTQIA+ Ally
2025-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Carline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Participate in a roundtable of local organizations and individuals representing the LGBTQ+ community to discuss how to be an effective ally. Event in partnership with FXBG Pride and Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Registration not required
FREE

Location: Fredericksburg Branch

FREE Pride Dance Party Workout at Golds Gym
2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Golds Gym, 2380 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA, United States
FREE Pride Dance Workout at Golds Gym!

Golds Gym Fredericksburg is hosting a FREE Dance Party (Workout) for FXBG Pride on Thursday June 12th from 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Join Drew – bring a valid id and clothes you can sweat in!

Alt Photo Text: Alt Photo Text: a purple blue swirl background with two logos: FXBG Pride and Golds Gym. text states: Pride Dance Party, 5:30-6:30pm, Thursday June 12th, Golds Gym Fredericksburg, Open to the public with valid ID- 2380 Plank Rd FXBG

Give Back Night at Mason Dixon
2025-06-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Mason DIxon Cafe, 2100 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Mason Dixon is hosting a fundraiser on Give Back Night – Monday June 16th from 5-9pm for Fredericksburg Pride – for Pride Month!

Our mouth is watering looking at the menu! We can’t wait to chow down on some peanut butter french toast or a Jive Turkey Sandwich. Bring your sweetie, grab a table and help MDC fundraise while eating a delicious dinner!
Mason Dixon Cafe Website: https://masondixoncafe.com/
Mason Dixon Cafe Menu: https://masondixoncafe.com/order

THANK YOU MASON DIXON CAFE!

Alt Photo Text: a poster for Give Back Night: Rainbow header and footer with Mason Dixon Cafe logo centered up top (logo is Mason Dixon Cafe in old typewriter text with an egg in between the words Mason and Dixon). Text states REALLY big: GIVE BACK NIGHT. (smaller text) – show this flyer to your server and 10% of your bill goes to (FXBG PRIDE LOGO)

LGBTQIA+ Youth Book Club - Third Tuesdays!
2025-06-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Carline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
LGBTQ+ and allies TEEN book group hosted by Central Rappahannock Regional Library and FXBG PRIDE

December 2025: High Fantasy
Book Choices (Choose one or more)

Clockwork Curandera 1: The Witch Owl Parliament by David Bowles and Raúl the Third
The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
Evil-Ish by Kennedy Tarrell
A Song for You and I by Kay O’Neill

January 2026: Theme: Gays Back in the Days
Book Choices (Choose one or more)

No Rules Tonight by Hyun Sook Kim
The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha
Renegade Girls by Nora Neus
Dan in Green Gables by Rey Terciero and Claudia Aguirre

February 2026: Theme: Dark Romance
Book Choices (Choose one or more)

Lucha of the Night Forest by Tehlor Kay Mejia
This Monster Wants to Eat Me. 1 by Sai Naekawa
The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

March 2026: Theme: Vampires
Book Choices (Choose one or more)

Hellaween by Moss Lawton
The Vanquishers by Kalynn Bayron
Night Owls by A.R. Vishny
A Bite of Pepper by Balazs Lorinczi
First Kiss with Fangs by Marker Snyder

April 2026: Theme: Arab American Voices
Book Choices (Choose one or more)

Nayra and the Djinn by Iasmin Omar Ata
Travelers Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix
From Here by Luma Mufleh
Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Nazemian
Dead Flip by Sara Farizan

May 2026: Theme: Time Travel
Book Choices (Choose one ore more)

Project Nought by Chelsey Furedi
If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch
Cry Out Loud by Tara O’Connor
Time and Time Again by Chatham Greenfield

Suitable for grades 6-12Type: Book GroupLanguage: EnglishLocation: Rappahannock Regional Library – Fredericksburg Branch – 1201 Caroline St. – Second Floor.
Date: Event is typically held on the third Tuesday of every month @ 6:30pm.

Accessibility: Rappahannock Regional Library is wheelchair accessible with an elevator to multiple floors. Please contact Rappahannock Regional Library for virtual access to this event: owen.cobey@crrl.org

SWEAT For A Cause!
2025-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Sweat FXBG, 3453 Fall Hill Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States
Join us at the Sweat FXBG for a Pride Trifecta Event! Celebrate inclusivity and community with a day full of fitness challenges, vibrant activities, and positive vibes. Get ready to lift, ride, and sweat at this empowering gathering. Everyone is welcome to experience the energy of Sweat FXBG. Mark your calendars and be part of the excitement!
90 minute HIT, CYCLE + SCULPT!

Choose your time:8:00AM8:45AM9:30AM

Cost $25.00

Address: 3453 Fall Hill Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Registration link: https://sweatfxbg.com/schedule

Accessibility: This is an active event that can be accommodated for different skill levels, is held indoors and has (3) 30 minute segments. The gym has a heavy swing door for entrance.
Alt Photo Text: Digital Image of the interior of SWEAT FXBG . Black column to the left of the image. Text says: SWEAT FOR A CAUSE, 90 minute hit, cycle, + sculpt! Choose your time: 8:00AM, 8:45AM, 9:30AM, June 21st, 3453 Fall Hill Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Logos include FXBG PRIDE Logo and SWEAT FXBG Logo (logo description needed).

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