Attractions
Looking for attractions and things to do in the Williamsburg, Yorktown area? Below are links to Colonial Williamsburg events, Yorktown events and Busch Gardens & Water Country USA events and discounts. If you are new to the area or just here for a visit the pages below will help you plan your fun time!
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Barboursville Vineyard’s Wine Dinner at the Williamsburg Inn
🍷 2ND ANNUAL BARBOURSVILLE VINEYARD’S WINE DINNER 🍷 The Williamsburg InnFriday, Aug 30 from 6 – 9:30 pm🍽️ Requirements: Guests must be 21 and older only. 🥂Reservations & Information The…
Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market is weekly on Saturdays from 8 am to noon
Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market is weekly on Saturdays from 8 am to noon Start off your Saturday with baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, handmade soaps and candles, impressive artwork, fresh…
Free Outdoor Sunday Movie Night at Merchants Square 2024
Free Outdoor Sunday Movie Night at Merchants Square Summer 2024 🎬✨ Merchants Square Movies Under the Stars – Outdoor Sunday Night Movies Return! ✨🎬 Summer nights in Williamsburg just got…
Merchants Square’s Concert Series (FREE): Line up for Summer 2024
Merchants Square’s Concert Series for Summer 2024 is back on DoG (Duke of Gloucester St.) in the heart of Merchants Square! Dates: The first Friday of every month from May…
Cosplay Maker’s Day at the Jamestown Settlement on July 27
Hey, cosplay fanatics and dreamers! 🎉 Ready to transform into your favorite characters? Join Jamestown Settlement on July 27 for Cosplay Makers Day! 🤩 Connect with fellow enthusiasts and expert…
Sounds of Summer Concert Series (FREE) at the Riverwalk, Yorktown – Summer 2024
Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk – Thursdays Concerts 2024 Sounds of Summer Concerts starts Thursday June 6 with The Uptown Band! Thursday Evenings6:30-9 p.m.June 1 through August 15,…
How to get a Colonial Williamsburg Good Neighbor Pass and why you need it!
Colonial Williamsburg’s Good Neighbor Pass – a local’s best deal to the historic area! The Colonial Williamsburg’s Good Neighbor Pass (GNP) will give you 365 days of access to the…
Sunshine in a Cup – Afternoon Tea at Colonial Williamsburg – Thursday, August 15 – Saturday, August 17
Sunshine in a Cup: Afternoon Tea at Colonial Williamsburg Summer Time Delight: Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg InnThursday, August 15 – Saturday, August 17, 2024Reservation Times: Tea Time: 2 pm –…
The Shoe, Colonial Williamburg’s New Nine-Hole, Par-Three Golf Course – GROUND BREAKING
The Shoe, Colonial Williamburg’s New Nine-Hole, Par-Three Golf Course – GROUND BREAKING Tuesday, July 9 at 10 am Colonial Williamsburg Resorts is breaking ground on The Shoe, its first new golf course…
Williamsburg Farmers Market Saturdays from 8am-noon
Williamsburg Farmers MarketSaturdays from 8 am to noon! Spend Saturday morning strolling the streets of Colonial Williamsburg and shopping. Bring your family and friends! Whether you’re looking for tasty treats,…
New Exhibit at the Virginia Living Museum: Wild Exploration
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The Virginia Symphony Orchestra FREE Concerts – August 30 & 31
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra FREE Concerts The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will continue the family-friendly summer tradition of offering free outdoor concerts. The VSO will perform ‘Once Upon a Symphony’ in Williamsburg…
4th of July Fireworks at Colonial Williamsburg 2024 plus List of Events and Dining Options!
Schedule of Events for July 4 Celebrations and Fireworks in Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg Fireworks start at 9:30 pm. Here is your list hour by hour of events going on in…
Lighting of the Cressets this Summer in Colonial Williamsburg
Lighting of the Cressets returns in Colonial Williamsburg Special Lighting of the Cressets: July 3, July 5, & July 6, 2024 This is a special addition to July 4th week…
Busch Gardens Ticket Discounts, Fun Card Sale and Water County USA Discounts
Busch Gardens & Water Country USA Discounts Ticket Sales! The following offers and prices were updated on 7/01/24 but can change at anytime. Groupon has a bunch of great offers…
Movies in the Park – Free Outdoor Movies in York County – See the Full List
Movies In the Park Series 2024 Movies begin roughly 15 minutes after sunset. Concessions will be available for purchase at each movie. You are encouraged to bring blanket and/or chairs…
Junior Golf Program – Registering Now – Colonial Williamsburg Green Course – One Week: July 29 – Aug 2
Junior Golf Program – Registering Now – at Colonial Williamsburg Green Course – One Week: July 29 – Aug 2 Junior Golf Program- Golden Horseshoe Golf Club – July/Aug 2024…
Yorktoberfest at Riverwalk Landing Yorktown – October 27
Yorktoberfest Riverwalk Landing Yorktown Sunday, October 27, 202412 pm – 5:30 pmRiverwalk Landing, 401 Water Street Sample more than 40 beers (unlimited tastings), ciders, and more, from Coastal Virginia at this…
Local Residents enjoy free admission every day at Jamestown Settlement & the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Don’t forget if you are a local resident you may get free admission! Local Residents enjoy free admission every day at Jamestown Settlement & the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown…
Yorktown’s Free Trolley Operating Schedule 2024
Yorktown Trolley Operating Schedule 2024 The FREE Yorktown Trolley is one of the best ways to see Historic Yorktown, it is air-conditioned, (and heated), and you expect it back on the streets…
July 4, 2024 in Yorktown – Fun Events All Day Long!
Things to Do on July 4th in Yorktown! There are so many reasons to visit Yorktown VA on July 4th! Lots of free family-friendly celebrations featuring a full lineup of…
Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Pirates, Witches and Cressets…Oh, my!
Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Yes, there is a night life in CW Add a Little Drama to Your Nightlife! There is a night life in Colonial Williamsburg with…
Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design Exhibition – Opens May 11 at Jamestown Settlement
Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design Exhibition – Opens May 11 at Jamestown Settlement Iconic costume designs by Ruth E. Carter for film and television converge with fashion of…
Where to Eat in Colonial Williamsburg on July 4, 2024
Where to Eat in Colonial Williamsburg on July 4, 2024 With their free admission ticket offer – it just makes sense to come spend the day in Colonial Williamsburg for…
Seafood Boil at Sweet Tea & Barley in the Williamsburg Lodge on Saturday July 6 at 5:30 – 9 pm! Get your spot!
Seafood Boil at Sweet Tea & Barley in the Williamsburg Lodge on Saturday July 6 at 5:30 – 9 pm! Get your spot! Saturday, July 6, 2024 come to the…
Free Admission to Colonial Williamsburg on July 4, 2024 – get your free ticket online
Free Admission to Colonial Williamsburg on July 4, 2024 – get your free ticket online You don’t need a ticket to see Colonial Williamsburg Fireworks on July 4th BUT they…
Want to be in the Historic Yorktown’s July 4th Parade? Deadline for application June 21, 2024
Want to be in the Historic Yorktown’s July 4th Parade? Deadline is June 21, 2024 to apply! So you wanna be in a July 4th Parade? The Veterans of Foreign…
Father’s Day Dinner in the Terrace Room
Celebrate the Fathers in your life with loved ones and friends at the Terrace Room Sunday, June 16Terrace Room, Williamsburg Inn5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Celebrate the amazing fathers in…
Father’s Day Dinner at King’s Arms Tavern
Father’s Day Dinner at King’s Arms Tavern Sunday, June 16, 20244:30 pm – 8:00 pm Treat Dad like royalty this Father’s Day at King’s Arms Tavern! Enjoy a delicious 3-course…
Steak & Spirits: The Rockefeller Experience – make a special night for Dad
Steak & Spirits: The Rockefeller Experience Celebrate Father’s Day week in style with a carnivorous feast at the Colonial Williamsburg Inn! From June 12th to June 15th (pre -Father’s Day),…
Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, at Riverwalk Landing – deck tours June 12 – 15
Historic Yorktown Welcomes Iconic Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware Don’t Miss This Event!! Tall Ship of Delaware: Kalmar NyckelWednesday, June, 12 – Saturday, June 15, 2024 Riverwalk Landing Piers…
Take Dad to brunch at Traditions! They have a special Father’s Day Brunch Menu
Take Dad to Brunch at Traditions! They have a special Father’s Day Brunch Menu Date: Sunday June 16, 2024Location: Traditions in Williamsburg LodgeTime: 11 am – 2 pm This Father’s…
The Juneteenth Sunrise Service, Sunday morning, June 16, 2024 at 6 a.m.
The Juneteenth Sunrise Service, Sunday morning, June 16, at 6 a.m. at the majestic Compton Oak on Market Square North – behind the Court House Come enjoy an early outdoor…
Where to eat Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner in Colonial Williamsburg
Father’s Day Dining from Brunch & Dinner in Colonial Williamsburg The Chef’s at Colonial Williamsburg create themed menus for special occasions and Father’s Day is no exception. Here are some…
Juneteenth Events in Colonial Williamsburg including Free Admission on Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Juneteenth Events in Colonial Williamsburg including Free Admission on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Juneteenth marks the emancipation of thousands of enslaved people. Colonial Williamsburg invites you to join them in…
Colonial Williamsburg Discounts on Tickets and Special Offers
Colonial Williamsburg Ticket Discounts and Special Offers Looking for Colonial Williamsburg ticket discounts, Jamestown ticket discounts and American Revolution Museum discounts and/or special offers? Well, you have landed on the…
Memorial Day Sales at Colonial Williamsburg start May 23 – May 31, 2024
Memorial Day Sales & Events – Revolutionary Savings at Colonial Williamsburg Check out all the Sales & Shopping Events this weekend including their Memorial Day Sitewide Sale, Side Walk Sale,…
Special Event: Independence Day Tea at the Williamsburg Inn – July 2 – 4
Special Event: Independence Day Tea at the Williamsburg Inn – July 2 – 4, 2024 Independence Day Tea is at the Williamsburg Inn on July 2, 3 and July 4,…
Top Things to Do in Williamsburg in May 2024
Top Things to Do in Williamsburg in May 2024 Here are a list of top things to do in Williamsburg with kids, teens or adults on a date night or…
Drummer’s Call Returns to Colonial Williamsburg May 17-18, 2024 – Free Event is Open to the Public to Enjoy
Drummers Call Returns to Colonial Williamsburg May 17-18, 2024 – Free Event is Open to the Public to Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes & Drums, along with fife and drum units…
Water Country USA Opens for the 2024 Season
Water Country USA Opening for the 2024 Season Get ready for splashin’ fun at Water Country USA, Virginia’s largest water park! The excitement is building, as Water Country USA is…
Military Free Admission on Memorial Day to both the Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Military Free Admission on Memorial Day to both the Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown All veterans, active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and up to…
Memorial Day Weekend Events at Colonial Williamsburg
Memorial Day Weekend Events at Colonial Williamsburg & Free Admission for Military! Sweet Tea & Barley Memorial Day Patio Celebration Sunday, May 26 from 4 – 9 PM Family friendly…
Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival is on Sat, May 4th
Tickets are on sale for Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown. Come and sample more…
SWEET TEA & BARLEY: MEMORIAL DAY PATIO CELEBRATION
Sweet Tea & Barley Memorial Day Patio Celebration When: Memorial Day, Sunday, May 26thWhere: Sweet Tea & BarleyTime: 4 pm – 9 pmFamily friendly – fun Memorial Day Weekend Event! Memorial Day Celebration…
Art at the River – Annual Juried Art Show will return to Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown Sunday, May 5
Art at the River is coming for it’s 11th Annual show on Sunday May 5 at the Yorktown Riverfront Art at the River Juried Art ShowHistoric Yorktown Riverwalk LandingFree &…
Book today! There is a Mother’s Day Brunch at the Williamsburg Inn
WILLIAMSBURG INN: MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Looking for a wonderful Mother’s Day Brunch? The Williamsburg Inn has a special one.. Mother’s Day Brunch at the Williamsburg InnSunday, May 12, 2024 Time:…
Pirate Invasion comes to Yorktown – Saturday, April 27 and Sunday April, 28 2024
Pirates Invade Yorktown – Saturday, April 27 & Sunday April 28, 2024 Ye are invited to travel back to the Golden Age of Piracy as Riverwalk Landing and the Watermen’s…
Merchants Square Spring Sidewalk Sale, Friday April 19 – Sunday, April 21, 2024
Don’t Miss the Spring Sidewalk Sale in Merchants Square, Williamsburg Merchants Square Spring Sidewalk Sale Dates & Times:Fri, April 19, 2024 – 10:00am – 5:00pmSat, April 20, 2024 – 10:00am…
William and Mary Theatre presents “A Year with Frog and Toad” next as part of their 2023 – 2024 Season!
A Year with Frog and Toad APRIL 25-26 at 7:30 PMAPRIL 27-28 at 2:00 PMMusic: Robert Reale and Book & Lyrics: Willie Reale Based on the books by Arnold LobelFrom…
The 77th Annual Garden Symposium Roots of the American Garden April 25-27, 2024
The 77th Annual Garden Symposium Roots of the American Garden April 25-27, 2024 In-Person Registration & Virtual-Only Registration Please Click Here for additional conference details and to register Colonial Williamsburg’s talented landscape…
Sister Cities French Market in Yorktown – April 20th – Learn more…
Sister Cities French Market in Yorktown – April 20th – from 8 AM – 3 PM It’s one of our favorite markets every year! On Saturday, April 20, celebrate the…
Colonial Williamsburg Youth Volunteer Programs
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding their Youth Volunteer Programs. There are many opportunities for year-long or summer positions. Fifes and Drums If you are a local, you have witnessed the powerful…
Local Museums in Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond
Local Museums in Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond There are a lot of wonderful museums in and around Williamsburg, VA. Most museums offer discounts, memberships, free…
Gallery at York Hall 2024 Season Announced
Gallery at York Hall 2024 Season Announced and Free Admission The Gallery at York Hall opens for the 2024 season on Tuesday, April 2, with operating hours of 10 a.m. to…
Discount Tickets for Williamsburg Virginia & Yorktown
Discount Tickets for Williamsburg Virginia & Yorktown Attractions like Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and more! Looking for discount tickets to Colonial Williamsburg, discount…
Calling all artists! “Art at the River” still taking artists!
Art at the River 2024 is taking artist applications Calling all artists! They are still accepting applications for the 11th Annual Art at the River Juried Art Show, which is scheduled for Sunday,…
Busch Gardens Waves of Honor, Admission for Veterans*, and Military Pass – more info
This site and this post has affiliate links Looking for Military Discounts for Busch Gardens & Water Country USA tickets for 2024? Busch Gardens is saying “Thank You!” To show…
Busch Gardens Kids Weekends Sesame Street Forest of Fun™ every Friday – Sunday, March 29 – April 21
Busch Gardens Kids Weekends Sesame Street Forest of Fun™ every Friday – March 29 – April 21, 2024 Join your Sesame Street Friends for a fun-filled celebration! Discover a new theme each week with dance…
Where to have Easter Brunch & Easter Dinner in Colonial Williamsburg
Where to have Easter Brunch & Easter Dinner in Colonial Williamsburg 🐰🐰Let’s make dining in Colonial Williamsburg this Easter Weekend easy! Click links below for each location to learn more,…
Easter Sunday at the King’s Arms Tavern – March 31, 2024
Easter Sunday at the King’s Arms Tavern – March 31, 2024 11 am to 8 pmKing’s Arms Tavern Start a new family tradition! Enjoy Easter lunch and dinner at King’s…
Easter Brunch at Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge! – A Perfect Family Tradition! March 31, 2024
Easter Brunch at Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge! Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge11 pm – 2 pm Bring your family’s Easter celebration to the Williamsburg Lodge’s…
Easter Brunch at the Williamsburg Inn on Sunday, March 31 from 11 am to 2 pm
Bring the family for a very special Easter Brunch at the Williamsburg Inn Rockefeller Room, Terrace Room & Goodwin RoomWilliamsburg InnMar 31 202411:00 am – 2:00 pm Spring is in…
Sweet Tea & Barley: Easter Limited Menu – March 31, 2024
Sweet Tea & Barley: Easter Limited Menu – March 31, 2024 Celebrate Easter with our Easter Menu insert. Let us prepare your Easter celebration and enjoy a new family tradition…
Enjoy the Last 1st Class 11 Course Meal on the R.M.S. Titanic Reimagined by the Chefs at the Rockefeller Room – April 12, 2024
Enjoy the Last 1st Class 11 Course Meal on the R.M.S. Titanic Reimagined by the Chefs at the Rockefeller Room – April 12, 2024 Location: Rockefeller Room at the Williamsburg…
A Way Forward – Street Theatre Returns to Colonial Williamsburg (Free and Open to the Public)
Street Theater: A Way Forward – Street Theatre Returns to Colonial Williamsburg FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Come experience some street theatre in Colonial Williamsburg – It’s definitely…
SOLD OUT – Easter Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn – March 28 – 30, 2024
SOLD OUT -Enchanting Easter Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn – March 28 – 30, 2024 SOLD OUT -Enjoy a delightful afternoon with friends and loved ones while indulging in…
‘Military Through the Ages’ Returns to Jamestown Settlement March 16-17
‘Military Through the Ages’ Returns to Jamestown Settlement March 20-21, 2021 – Williamsburg VA
Members Appreciation Weekend at Busch Gardens – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – March 15 – 17, 2024
Members Appreciation Weekend at Busch Gardens – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – March 15 – 17, 2024 The park is open to the public but if you are a Busch…
Yorktown’s Winter Markets 2024 – Next Market is March 16
Yorktown Market Days – St. Patrick’s Day Winter Market The Yorktown Market Days’ final Winter Market on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing. This…
Busch Gardens St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Select Dates March 8 – 24
Busch Gardens St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Busch Gardens® St. Patricks Day Celebration will come alive with special entertainment, delicious Irish-themed food, and beverages, plus thrilling roller coasters and attractions to mark…
Top things to do in Williamsburg VA in March 2024
Top things to do in Williamsburg VA in March 2024 There are quite a few annual events that fall in March that locals and visitors will enjoy. But Williamsburg is…
March Specials inspired by Abby Fisher pioneering Black woman authors and her cookbook at King’s Arms Tavern
KING’S ARMS TAVERN: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WITH SPECIALS INSPIRED BY ABBY FISHER Introducing their March specials inspired by Abby Fisher, one of the pioneering Black women authors in America and…
Christiana Campbell’s Tavern – International Women’s Month – Celebrated with Special Menu
CHRISTIANA CAMPBELL’S TAVERN-INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH Indulge in a culinary celebration of International Women’s Month with Campbell’s carefully curated menu selections, available from March 8th to 30th. The menu is inspired…
Afternoon Tea: A Celtic Celebration at the Williamsburg Inn in Colonial Williamsburg – reserve your table
Afternoon Tea: A Celtic Celebration at the Williamsburg Inn Enjoy a delightful afternoon with your family and friends while indulging in the fine Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn with…
