Back to School: Teacher Edition
Teachers, This Weekend Is for You! 🍎✨
Before the school year begins, treat yourself to a well-deserved weekend in Downtown Fredericksburg!
From Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2026, teachers from the City of Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, and surrounding communities are invited to enjoy exclusive discounts, special offers, giveaways, and teacher-themed food and drink specials at participating downtown businesses.
The celebration kicks off during First Friday on August 7, when you can enjoy Sip & Stroll, live music, shopping, dining, and a festive evening downtown. But the fun doesn’t end there. The Teacher Passport is valid all weekend long, giving you three days to explore downtown, support local businesses, and collect stickers for chances to win Downtown Fredericksburg Gift Cards.
Start your adventure at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center (601 Caroline Street) to pick up your Teacher Passport. Just show your valid school ID at participating locations to take advantage of teacher-exclusive offers.
Gather your fellow educators, make a weekend of it, and let us celebrate everything you do for our community. You’ve earned it!
Not a teacher? You’re still invited to enjoy First Friday, shop, dine, and soak up the downtown atmosphere. And if you happen to buy a teacher a drink or dessert, we won’t stop you!
How Does the Teacher Passport Work?
Visit participating businesses throughout Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9 and collect stickers on your Teacher Passport.
For every 6 stickers you collect, you’ll receive one entry into the drawing for Downtown Fredericksburg Gift Cards. The more stickers you earn, the more chances you’ll have to win!
Completed passports can be returned to the Fredericksburg Visitor Center (601 Caroline Street) through Thursday, August 13, 2026. Winners will be announced the week of August 17, 2026.
Valid school ID required to participate in discounts and offers.
Discounts vary by location, so please refer to the list below to see what each store has to offer.
Deals are currently being added.
📘: Denotes purchase requirement to receive a stamp for your Teach Passport.
💰: Denotes special offer, discount or deal.
Abner B’s Ice Cream
821 Caroline St
📘Stamp with any purchase
💰20% off for teachers w/ school ID all weekend
Kilwins
721 Caroline St
📘Make a purchase for a stamp
💰20% off entire purchase with teacher ID all weekend
Made in Virginia
920 Caroline St
📘$20
💰Free Gift with Purchase while supplies last.
💰Wine Tasting – Friday Evening 5-8 pm
Novel
212 William St
📘$15
💰Gift for first 15 teachers, raffle for gift card
💰10% off purchase for the weekend.
PONSHOP Studio
712 Caroline St
📘$10
💰The first 25 teachers to visit this weekend will receive a complimentary Paint Your Pottery experience in our Creative Cafe—a star ceramic ornament to paint as our gift to thank you for all that you do. Available Friday through Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Renatos
422 William St
📘Not participating in the Passport Promo
💰First Friday – $10 bonus card good for dessert or appetizer. Counselors and Social Workers will also get Spreading Smiles tote. While supplies last.
The Publisher & Five Chophouse
711 William St
📘For stamp, purchase one cocktail or Brunch Entree
💰15% on Brunch on Saturday 08/08 and Sunday 08/09
Wine & Design
502 Sophia St
📘Purchase a painting from Michelle at her pop up at Burg Charcuterie on First Friday (5:30pm – 8:30pm). With valid ID – 50% off $10 paintings.
💰First Friday Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour. Reserve your spot here.
💰Chunky Blanket Workshop – Sunday, August 9. Reserve your spot here.
📘 Brock’s Riverside Grill
503 Sophia Street
📘$15 or more
💰Spend $15 or more on food and receive 20% off
FXBG Visitor Center
610 Caroline St
📘Stamp with any purchase
💰Free pen or dry erase marker
💰20% discount
📘Latitudes Fair Trade
800 Caroline St
📘$10 purchase
💰10% off entire purchase PLUS a free mini-chocolate! (Clearance and Sales Item Excluded)
nudeFX Spray Tans
614 Caroline St
📘Stop by and book a tan for the month of August
💰15% off spray tans for teachers in August
💰Free goodie bags on First Friday
💰Stop by the store to enter for a chance to win FREE month of unlimited spray tans
Riverby Books
805 Caroline St
📘Not participating in the Passport Promo
💰Offering discounts through the weekend. See store associate for details.
Whitby’s & The Mess Hall
703 Caroline St
📘Tell a funny teacher story to receive a stamp
💰Whitby’s: 15% off. (doesn’t include original artwork)
💰The Mess Hall: 10% off your first Art Experience
Always Flavored
619 Caroline St
📘$5 purchase
💰15% off
💰Free Always Flavored Tote Bag with $5 minimum purchase
Hanover Place
205 Hanover St
📘$10 purchase
💰Teacher Appreciation Bundles: Mix and match Ancient Origins self-care products and enjoy special event pricing:
*Purchase any 2 Ancient Origins products and save 10%
*Purchase any 3 Ancient Origins products and save 15%
*Purchase any 4 or more Ancient Origins products and save 20%
LibertyTown Arts Workshop
916 Liberty St
📘Any purchase
💰10% of art and selected supplies. Exclusions and limits apply.
POUR
900 Caroline St
📘Stamp with any purchase
💰Discounts for instore retail or free gift with purchase with valid teacher ID
💰Pop-up fragrance bar during First Friday.
Shoppes at Caroline Square
914 Caroline St
📘Not participating in the Passport Promo
💰In-store promotions throughout the weekend.
Wildflower Collective
208 William St
📘Stamp with purchase
💰Free gift while supplies last
💰20% discount
