First Friday Details: January 2, 2026
Art Galleries
Visit art galleries for unique exhibitions and special events
Sip & Stroll Participants
Purchase a beer, wine or cocktail at participating locations and enjoy it while strolling within the marked boundaries
Open Late Retailers
Visit your favorite store or find someplace new…OPEN LATE just for you on First Friday!
Get Involved
There are a number of ways to support First Friday. Choose from a number of options or contact us to share your creative ideas.
Volunteer
For this project to be successful, we need help from our community. We are looking for 10 Ambassadors each month to help on the night of First Friday activities. Sign up or request more information.
Become a Sponsor
We could not make any of this happen without the generosity of sponsors. This is a true community project, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate the creativity and vibrancy of Downtown Fredericksburg. Created by the community, for the community. Interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities? Email us to become a sponsor
Become a Busker
Do you sing, play an instrument or have another unique performance talent? Sign up to perform as a street busker on an upcoming First Friday.
Become a Sip and Stroll Location
Add your location as an approved Sip & Stroll location where people can purchase a beer, wine or cocktail.
Stay Open Late
Let us know you are staying open late, until at least 8pm, on First Fridays.
January 2026 Map
Trolley Stops
- A – Visitor Center
- B – Ponshop
- C – Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts
- D – Art First Gallery, Brush Strokes Gallery, 810 Weekend Gallery, Backdoor Gallery
- E – William & Caroline Streets
- F – Artful Dimensions Gallery, Meyer Fine Art Gallery
- G – CRR Library
- H – Canal Quarter Arts
- I – William & Barton Streets, Liberty Town Arts Workshop
- J – William & Charles Streets
- K – Fredericksburg Area Museum
Sip & Stroll Rules
- Drinks will be served at participating locations in plastic cups with their logo on them. No outside drinks are allowed.
- One must enjoy the Sip & Stroll drink within the predetermined boundaries.
- Last call will be at 8:30pm.
- Trash cans will mark the boundaries for the Sip & Stroll, making it easy to dispose of the cup.
- Drinks must be consumed and cups discarded by 9pm.