There’s a new mascot in town and Colonial Williamsburg Resorts is in need of a good name for him…other than “The Official Colonial Williamsburg Resort Mascot” or “TOCWRM” So, they are asking their fans to help them choose a name for their new mascot. What’s in it for you? What will you receive for […]
Fall Fun
Oktoberfest at Anheuser-Busch
Oktoberfest at Anheuser-Busch Event Benefiting the Arc of Greater Williamsburg October 20, 2018 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets are $25 and include a commemorative stein and a beer ticket. People under the age of 21 are FREE! Come out to Oktoberfest at Anheuser-Busch: an event benefiting the Arc of Greater Williamsburg! There will be food […]
Fall Events Historic Yorktown
Fall Events Historic Yorktown 2018 Yorktown Day marks the anniversary of the American-French victory in 1781 over the British. In 1781, following a nine-day bombardment, British forces in Yorktown under General Charles Cornwallis requested a cease-fire and then surrendered more than 8,000 soldiers and sailors to the combined American and French armies commanded by General […]
New Events at Colonial Williamsburg
Name the New Mascot for the Colonial Williamsburg Resorts and You Might Win a 2 Night Stay – Learn More:
There’s a new mascot in town and Colonial Williamsburg Resorts is in need of a good name for him…other than “The Official Colonial Williamsburg Resort Mascot” or “TOCWRM” So, they are asking their fans to help them choose a name for their new mascot. What’s in it for you? What will you receive for […]
Photo Workshop at Colonial Williamsburg Oct 25th – 28th with Photographer Gary Bogdon – Learn More & Register:
ENJOY WILLIAMSBURG IN THE FALL Photo Workshop at Colonial Williamsburg Photographer Gary Bogdon October 25, 2018 – October 28, 2018 5:00 PM – 5:00 PM PHOTO WORKSHOP WITH PHOTOGRAPHER GARY BOGDON , a photographer and director based in Orlando, Florida with over two decades of professional experience. He has a natural journalistic instinct, an eye for […]
Couples Invitational 36 Hole Couples Golf Tournament – Gold Course at Colonial Williamsburg Nov 5 – 6
Couples Invitational 36 Hole Couples Golf Tournament Gold Course – Colonial Williamsburg November 5, 2018 – November 6, 2018 36-Hole Couples Tournament A congenial golf gathering that always delivers plenty of enjoyment as well as challenges on the links. The 36-hole Couples Tournament plays the first round in Captain’s Choice format, gross and net. The second […]
Halloween
Top 6 Reasons to Visit Count’s Spooktacular with Little Children at Busch Garden’s Howl-O-Scream!
Top 6 Reasons to Visit Count’s Spooktacular with Little Children at Busch Garden’s Howl-O-Scream! Saturdays and Sundays in October 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Need a safe trick or treating spot… or just another excuse for your kids to wear their cute costumes? Well here you go! Every weekend in October, children 9 and […]
Halloween Bash at Yankee Candle – Oct. 27
Halloween Bash Saturday, October 27 at 12 PM – 5 PM Join us for tricks & treats! Dress your best for a costume contest for all ages! Costume Contest! ONE Grand Prize winner will receive a Wax Works Package, including a Wax Hand, Wax Works Jar, Candy Jar and Dip Your Own Critter. Check in […]
American Theatre Family Shows 2018-2019
The American Theatre Family Shows Series Shows are held on select Saturday mornings for families with ticket priced at $10. This season includes the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Imagination Movers, Trickster Tales and The Jungle Book. Show dates, details and ticketing information is below. Imagination Movers Saturday, November 10th at 11 am “Reach high, think […]
Sports & Classes – Now Registering
Photo Workshop at Colonial Williamsburg Oct 25th – 28th with Photographer Gary Bogdon – Learn More & Register:
ENJOY WILLIAMSBURG IN THE FALL Photo Workshop at Colonial Williamsburg Photographer Gary Bogdon October 25, 2018 – October 28, 2018 5:00 PM – 5:00 PM PHOTO WORKSHOP WITH PHOTOGRAPHER GARY BOGDON , a photographer and director based in Orlando, Florida with over two decades of professional experience. He has a natural journalistic instinct, an eye for […]
Couples Invitational 36 Hole Couples Golf Tournament – Gold Course at Colonial Williamsburg Nov 5 – 6
Couples Invitational 36 Hole Couples Golf Tournament Gold Course – Colonial Williamsburg November 5, 2018 – November 6, 2018 36-Hole Couples Tournament A congenial golf gathering that always delivers plenty of enjoyment as well as challenges on the links. The 36-hole Couples Tournament plays the first round in Captain’s Choice format, gross and net. The second […]
Beginner’s Weaving Workshop with Kate Kokonis of Little Black Sheep Studio Oct 20th at Artfully Yours Studio
Beginner’s Weaving Workshop with Kate Kokonis of Little Black Sheep Studio Saturday October 20th 2:00-5:00pm Adult or teens 14+ years of age In this beginner’s workshop, you will learn the basics of designing a wall hanging on a frame loom and will create a mini wall hanging of your very own to take home. Kate […]
Family Travel
How History Buffs Vacation in Gettysburg & Fort Ticonderoga, New York
written by Natalie Miller Moore, editor of Local Scoop and BFF of Tripbound’s Frugal Travel Mama We are lucky enough to live in a really historic town (hello, Williamsburg, Va.), so you’d think we’d want something totally different for our family vacation. Right? Well, that didn’t turn out to be the case—we find history everywhere! […]
An Unexpected Family Vacation Gem In Gordonsville, Virginia
An Unexpected Family Vacation Gem In Gordonsville, Virginia Local Author, Ellen Knecht I don’t think I’ve ever told someone about my excursions to Gordonsville and not been on the receiving end of a funny look or an “Excuse me, where?” I’m telling you, I’ve been to a lot of places. And, Gordonsville is the tiny […]
Budget-Friendly Family Travel Tips for Vacationing to Washington, D.C. on a Dime
Written by Megan Whaley Hello, Williamsburg travel friends! It’s Megan again, your Frugal Travel Mama from Tripbound. Last time I was here, I shared my family’s memorable and budget-friendly trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. So, what do I have up my sleeve today? My family’s most recent adventure—a budget-friendly weekend in Washington D.C.! We […]
Local Updates & Press Releases
Santa’s hours at Yankee Candle Williamsburg – Holiday Season 2018
Santa at Yankee Candle Need pictures with Santa or do your children need to tell Santa their wish list in person? Yankee Candle Village Store in Williamsburg has got you covered. Santa is in the store and waiting to greet your little ones. And yes, they will have professional photographer available. Starting November 10 and in […]
Which artifact are you most like? Take this personality quiz from the Jamestown Settlement called “Artifactually Yours” and find out! Take Quiz Here:
Which artifact are you most like? Take this personality quiz from the Jamestown Settlement called Artifactually Yours and find out! Chech out Jamestown Settlements’ new online personality quiz that invites participants to ask themselves, if you were a 17th-century artifact from Virginia, which would you be? “Artifactually Yours” sets out to prove artifacts have personalities, […]
Check out the different classes this Fall at the Taste Studio – Autumn and Winter classes on desserts to drinks – Learn More:
Check out the different classes this Fall at the Taste Studio – from Autumn Comfort Food to Cuisine from Morocco to Tunisias What is the Taste Studio? It is Where You Will Awaken Your Inner Chef! Taste Studio invites you to learn, create, and share with our incredible chefs. This full-service demonstration kitchen hosts classes, […]
Contests
Win Opening Night Tickets to Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment at Richmond Coliseum
Win 4 Tickets to Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment at Richmond Coliseum a Rafflecopter giveaway Tickets are only for opening night on Thursday, November 15 at 7PM. … [Read More...]
Win family 4 pack of tickets to see ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Kimball Theatre
Win 4 tickets to 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' presented by W&M Theatre a Rafflecopter giveaway Tickets are for Thursday, November 15 @ 7:30pm An … [Read More...]
Coupons
$1.00 Admission to VLM Birthday Celebration – Nov. 11
Virginia Living Museum Birthday Celebration Sunday, November 11 9 AM - 5 PM Dollar Day! Celebrate the Museum’s birthday with $1.00 admission. What birthday would be … [Read More...]
Halloween Sale: Save 25% Off Your Total Order! at Chasing Fireflies – Valid Through 10/21
Looking for a really cool Halloween costume for yourself or your kids? These are the Cadillac of costumes! And now they are having a big 25% off your total order … [Read More...]
Seasonal Events
Santa’s Arrival at Yankee Candle – Nov. 10
Santa’s Arrival at Yankee Candle Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 9 AM – 7 PM The news you have been waiting for … Santa will arrive in the Village by horse-drawn carriage at 9:45 am on Saturday November 10. The festivities start at 9am, so come early to welcome Santa here, and enjoy some Holiday […]
Nature Camp Scholarships Available – Apply by Nov. 13
2019 NATURE CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS This year, several local organizations have combined their application process to streamline submissions for scholarships to the 2019 sessions of Nature Camp, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Rockbridge County, VA. Students who will have completed 5-12 grade next June are eligible to apply. These scholarships are intended to […]
Santa’s hours at Yankee Candle Williamsburg – Holiday Season 2018
Santa at Yankee Candle Need pictures with Santa or do your children need to tell Santa their wish list in person? Yankee Candle Village Store in Williamsburg has got you covered. Santa is in the store and waiting to greet your little ones. And yes, they will have professional photographer available. Starting November 10 and in […]
Recent Posts
Name the New Mascot for the Colonial Williamsburg Resorts and You Might Win a 2 Night Stay – Learn More:
There’s a new mascot in town and Colonial Williamsburg Resorts is in need of a good name for him…other than “The Official Colonial Williamsburg Resort Mascot” or “TOCWRM” So, they are asking their fans to help them choose a name for their new mascot. What’s in it for you? What will you receive for […]
Photo Workshop at Colonial Williamsburg Oct 25th – 28th with Photographer Gary Bogdon – Learn More & Register:
ENJOY WILLIAMSBURG IN THE FALL Photo Workshop at Colonial Williamsburg Photographer Gary Bogdon October 25, 2018 – October 28, 2018 5:00 PM – 5:00 PM PHOTO WORKSHOP WITH PHOTOGRAPHER GARY BOGDON , a photographer and director based in Orlando, Florida with over two decades of professional experience. He has a natural journalistic instinct, an eye for […]
Couples Invitational 36 Hole Couples Golf Tournament – Gold Course at Colonial Williamsburg Nov 5 – 6
Couples Invitational 36 Hole Couples Golf Tournament Gold Course – Colonial Williamsburg November 5, 2018 – November 6, 2018 36-Hole Couples Tournament A congenial golf gathering that always delivers plenty of enjoyment as well as challenges on the links. The 36-hole Couples Tournament plays the first round in Captain’s Choice format, gross and net. The second […]
Santa’s Arrival at Yankee Candle – Nov. 10
Santa’s Arrival at Yankee Candle Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 9 AM – 7 PM The news you have been waiting for … Santa will arrive in the Village by horse-drawn carriage at 9:45 am on Saturday November 10. The festivities start at 9am, so come early to welcome Santa here, and enjoy some Holiday […]
Nature Camp Scholarships Available – Apply by Nov. 13
2019 NATURE CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS This year, several local organizations have combined their application process to streamline submissions for scholarships to the 2019 sessions of Nature Camp, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Rockbridge County, VA. Students who will have completed 5-12 grade next June are eligible to apply. These scholarships are intended to […]
Santa’s hours at Yankee Candle Williamsburg – Holiday Season 2018
Santa at Yankee Candle Need pictures with Santa or do your children need to tell Santa their wish list in person? Yankee Candle Village Store in Williamsburg has got you covered. Santa is in the store and waiting to greet your little ones. And yes, they will have professional photographer available. Starting November 10 and in […]
Beginner’s Weaving Workshop with Kate Kokonis of Little Black Sheep Studio Oct 20th at Artfully Yours Studio
Beginner’s Weaving Workshop with Kate Kokonis of Little Black Sheep Studio Saturday October 20th 2:00-5:00pm Adult or teens 14+ years of age In this beginner’s workshop, you will learn the basics of designing a wall hanging on a frame loom and will create a mini wall hanging of your very own to take home. Kate […]
Owl be Home for the Holidays – Members-Only event at the VLM on December 8
Owl be Home for the Holidays Member Only Event at Virginia Living Museum December 8, 2018 10 AM – 12 PM Exclusively for Virginia Living Museum members, this event is the perfect way to welcome the holidays. Join us as we celebrate the season and show our appreciation for our members. Featuring hands-on projects, a holiday […]