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!
Colonial Williamsburg announces it’s 2024 Holiday Events in its Holiday Planner
Colonial Williamsburg announces it’s 2024 Holiday Events in its Holiday Planner Sit back, grab your favorite beverage, your calendar and get ready to plan your fun holiday events by checking…
W&M Homecoming Tailgate Party
Head to Sweet Tea & Barley Patio on Saturday, October 19, 2024, for the ultimate W&M Homecoming Tailgate Party! Indulge in a delicious spread of grilled smoked chicken wings, marinated…
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…
Merchants Square’s Concert Series (FREE): Next Concert Oct 4 Featuring Magnolia Blvd.
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…
Yorktown Art Stroll – September 29 – FREE Event!
Yorktown Art Stroll 2024 Freight Shed331 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690 Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10am – 5pm Riverwalk Landing will turn into an extraordinary indoor/outdoor art gallery from 10 a.m…
Yorktown Victory Celebration
Victory At Yorktown 243rd Anniversary Celebration is Saturday, October 19, 2024 The 243rd anniversary of America’s momentous 1781 Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown will be celebrated Saturday, October 19 at…
Small Business Holiday Soirée at Williamsburg Lodge
2024 Small Business Holiday Soirée at Williamsburg Lodge December 6, 2024 from 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm 🎄 Step into the magic of the holiday season with Colonial Williamsburg’s unforgettable…
Busch Gardens is Celebrating 25 Years of Howl-O-Scream with Haunted Houses, Terror-tories and Screams to the Extreme
Howl-O-Scream® is back for 2024 starting select nights September 6 to November 3, 2024 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream is back and this year they are celebrating 25 years of fear…
Busch Gardens’ Halloween Spooktacular for Kids at Busch Gardens – Saturdays & Sundays | Sept 21 – Nov 4, 2024
Busch Gardens’ Halloween Spooktacular for Kids at Busch Gardens 🎃 A Sesame Street® Halloween Event 🎃Saturdays & Sundays | Sept 21 – Nov 4, 2024 Get ready for some not-too-spooky…
Williamsburg Farmers Market Saturdays from 8am-noon
Williamsburg Farmers MarketSaturdays from 8 am to noon! Williamsburg Farmers Market will be closed this Saturday, October 5th. They’ll be back in full swing on October 12. Spend Saturday morning…
Halloween Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn, October 29 – 31, 2024
Halloween Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn, October 29 – 31, 2024 Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 from 2 pm – 3:30 pmWednesday Oct 30, 2024 from 2 pm – 3:30…
Howl-O-Scream! Busch Gardens Ticket Discounts, Fun Card Sale on NOW
affiliate links are on this post and run on this site Busch Gardens & Water Country USA Discounts Ticket Sales! The following offers and prices were updated on 9/15/24 but…
Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run 2024 – Now Registering
Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run 2024 – Now Registering November 28, 2024 The 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 8 am and the 5K…
William & Mary Theatre and Performance 2024 – 2025 Season
William & Mary Theatre & Performance The William & Mary Theatre and Performance Department has several great shows lined up for this school year. Tickets are on sale now and…
Fall Afternoon Tea at Colonial Williamsburg – September 26-28
Fall Afternoon Tea at Colonial Williamsburg Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg InnThursday, September 26 – Saturday, September 28, 2024Reservation Times: Tea Time: 2 pm – 3 pm Enjoy a delightful afternoon…
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 SundaysSept. 21 – Nov. 3, 202410 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring the kiddos to…
Merchants Square Fall Sidewalk Sale – September 6 – 8
Don’t Miss the Fall Sidewalk Sale in Merchants Square, Williamsburg Merchants Square Fall Sidewalk Sale Dates & Times:Fri, September 6, 2024 – 10:00am – 6:00pmSat, September 7, 2024 – 10:00am…
First Responders Market at the Yorktown Market Days is Saturday September 7th!
Yorktown Market Days – First Responders MarketSaturday, September 7, 2024Yorktown Riverwalk Landing8 a.m. to 12 p.m. First Responders Market – Yorktown Market Days – make sure to bring the kids!…
Rhythms on the Riverwalk FREE Concert Series Schedule for 2024 in Yorktown
“Rhythms on the Riverwalk” Concert Series 2024 in Yorktown is hoppin’! Yorktown hosting its annual outdoor concerts to the waterfront this Fall! You are invited to join them for six…
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…
Annual Folk Festival on September 21 – 22 at Watermen’s Museum
Annual Watermen’s Museum Yorktown Folk Festival Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 6:30 PM Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 12 to 6:30 PM Come have fun at the…
Yorktown Fall Festival – huge event with family activities at Yorktown Market Days – Oct. 12
Yorktown Market Days – Fall FestivalRiverwalk LandingSaturday, October 129 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s become a community tradition to help kick off a season of cooler weather, changing leaves, and…
Paws at the Riverwalk Yorktown Market – Pet Parade and Trick or Treating for Kids – Oct 26
Paws at the RiverYorktown Market Days (Yorktown Farmers Market) Paws at the River – Yorktown Market DaysSaturday, October 26, 20249 am – 3 pm Head to Yorktown for a PAWSITIVELY…
Maritime Market Festival – Yorktown Market Days on November 9 & 10
Maritime Market Festival – Yorktown Market Days Saturday, November 9 & Sunday, November 10, 20249 a.m. to 3 p.m.Riverwalk Landing It is the Annual Maritime Market at Yorktown Market Days…
Come to the Harvest Market – Yorktown Market Days – Sat., Nov 16 – Here’s the full lineup of special events:
Harvest Market – Yorktown Market Days – extended Fall Fun Market – see event schedule below! November 16: Harvest Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)Riverwalk Landing – 331 Water St, Yorktown, VA…
Picnic on the Pier: Blues, Barbecue & Stunning Views – After Hours Event at Jamestown Settlement – Sept. 20
Picnic on the Pier: Blues, Barbecue & Stunning Views – September 20 from 6 – 8 pm. Get tickets, grab your favorite group of friends and shake out your picnic…
Wreath Decorating Workshop at Colonial Williamsburg – Sign up today!
Garden Workshop: Grapevine Wreaths September 4 at 1:30 pm September 7 at 1:30 pm In this hands-on workshop, participants get to decorate their own grapevine wreath with natural materials following…
Precarious Beer Project Weekly Events!
Precarious Beer Project Weekly Events! This beer hall is a local favorite in Williamsburg. From it’s arcade, to trivia nights, to patio with fire pit wall, to comedy nights, to…
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…
Passholders! Call your friends and tell them it’s time for a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. You can get them a ticket for 50% off!! Offer Valid August 1-31, 2024
Passholders! Call your friends and tell them it’s time for a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. You can get them a ticket for 50% off!! Offer Valid August 1-31, 2024Passholders (current…
Summer Clearance Sales going on in Merchants Square, Williamsburg
Summer Sales going on this week in Merchants Square, Williamsburg Merchants Square is a gem of a shopping and dining area connected right to Duke of Gloucester Street and the…
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…
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days – September 7 – September 22, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days 2024! Colonial Williamsburg Fall Homeschool Days Colonial Williamsburg invites homeschoolers and their families to experience revolutionary educational opportunities. Discover history brought to life and meet the people…
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…
New Exhibit at the Virginia Living Museum: Wild Exploration
Author Olivia Bada Marketing, communications, sales, writing, and web management all come together when working on published pieces for Localourist, The Burg Weekender, The Burg Weekly and Williamsburg Families. View…
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…
Something different to do at night. Haunted Williamsburg at Colonial Williamsburg
Want a different evening out? How about an eerie evening with the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Haunted Williamsburg is the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg…
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra FREE Concerts – August 30 in Williamsburg & August 31 in Yorktown
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design Exhibition at Jamestown Settlement
Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design Exhibition – Opens May 11 at Jamestown Settlement Update: This exhibit has now been extended through January 5th, 2025. Iconic costume designs by…
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,…
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…
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…
