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!
Busch Gardens and Water Country USA 4th of July Sale on tickets for 2025
Visit our affiliate link for Busch Gardens for these offers! Busch Gardens & Water Country Sale Save up to 50% on Tickets, Fun Cards and Memberships at Busch GardensSave up…
Where to Eat in Colonial Williamsburg on July 4, 2025
Where to Eat in Colonial Williamsburg on July 4, 2025 With their free admission ticket offer – it just makes sense to come spend the day in Colonial Williamsburg for…
Busch Gardens Waves of Honor, Admission for Veterans*, and Military Pass – more info
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July 4, 2025 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…
Sounds of Summer Concert Series (FREE) at the Riverwalk, Yorktown – First Concert Kicks of May 22!
Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk – Thursdays Concerts 2025 Sounds of Summer Concerts starts Thursday May 22 with Brasswind! Thursday Evenings6:30-9 p.m.May 22 through August 14, 2025 (except…
Virginia Living Museum Dinosaur Discovery Trail is OPEN – Bring the kids and explore Dinos in nature!
Virginia Living Museum Permanent Dinosaur Trail For more than 25 years, dinosaurs have been a popular summer exhibit at the Virginia Living Museum. In 2016, as part of its 50th…
Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, at Riverwalk Landing – deck tours June 11 – 14
Historic Yorktown Welcomes Iconic Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware Don’t Miss This Event!! Tall Ship of Delaware: Kalmar NyckelWednesday, June, 11 – Saturday, June 14, 2025 Riverwalk Landing Piers…
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra FREE Concerts: August 30 in Yorktown & September 5 in Williamsburg
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra FREE Concerts 2025 The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will continue the family-friendly summer tradition of offering free outdoor concerts. The VSO will perform under Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor in…
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 opens every Saturday starting April 12
Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market 2025 2025 regular season begins Saturdays, April 12 and runs through September 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.(Except May 3; Some markets extended until…
Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Pirates, Witches and Cressets…Oh, my!
Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Yes, there is a night life in CW We love Spring when these amazing programs in Colonial Williamsburg return! Add a little drama to…
Steak & Spirits: The Rockefeller Experience – make a special night for Dad
Celebrate Dad with a special dinner at the Williamsburg Inn. Enjoy an à la carte menu featuring steak, seafood, and hearty sides, all served in a refined setting. Join us…
Father’s Day at King’s Arms Tavern
Celebrate Father’s Day with a feast at King’s Arms Tavern. Enjoy Colonial-inspired dishes like Oysters Rockefeller, Peanut Fried Shrimp over stone-ground grits, and Braised Lamb Shank with spiced ale jus…
Where to eat for Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner in Colonial Williamsburg
Celebrate Father’s Day in Colonial Williamsburg with great food and timeless charm. Treat Dad to a steak dinner at the Williamsburg Inn, a relaxed brunch at Traditions, or a classic…
Take Dad to brunch at Traditions! They have a special Father’s Day Brunch Menu
Celebrate Dad with a buffet he won’t forget at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge. Enjoy chef-curated specials and live action stations, plus a complimentary Craft Bloody Mary for all Dads…
Juneteenth Events in Colonial Williamsburg including Free Admission on Thursday, June 19, 2025
Juneteenth Events in Colonial Williamsburg including Free Admission on Thursday, June 19, 2025 Juneteenth marks the emancipation of thousands of enslaved people. Colonial Williamsburg invites you to join them in…
Freedom’s Paradox – Tour at Colonial Williamsburg
Freedom’s Paradox – Tour at Colonial Williamsburg Peyton Randolph HouseJune 14 – 21 from 10:30 – 11:30 am Freedom’s Paradox is a 60-minute walking tour of the Randolph Yard, Market…
Yorktown’s Free Trolley Operating Schedule 2025
Yorktown Trolley Operating Schedule 2025 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…
Free Outdoor Movies in Merchants Square Williamsburg 2025
Free Outdoor Sunday Movie Night at Merchants Square Summer 2025 🎬✨ Merchants Square Movies Under the Stars – Outdoor Sunday Night Movies Return! ✨🎬 Summer nights in Williamsburg just got…
New Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge – Opening May 23, 2025 – here’s our review
New Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge – Opening May 23, 2025 – here’s our review The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge is now open! We had the chance…
Memorial Day Weekend Events at Colonial Williamsburg
Memorial Day Weekend Events at Colonial Williamsburg & Free Admission for Military! Memorial Day Weekend FREE Admission to Colonial Williamsburg For Military* On Armed Forces Day, Colonial Williamsburg honors the…
Memorial Day Sales at Colonial Williamsburg start May 19 – May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Sale at Colonial Williamsburg 20% Off Sitewide May 19-26* Save 20% off sitewide* during our annual Memorial Day sale! No code is needed to save; the discount will…
SWEET TEA & BARLEY: MEMORIAL DAY PATIO CELEBRATION
Sweet Tea & Barley Memorial Day Patio Celebration When: Memorial Day, Monday, May 26thWhere: Sweet Tea & BarleyTime: 4 pm – 8 pmFamily friendly – fun Memorial Day Weekend Event! Memorial Day Celebration…
Busch Gardens Sales on Tickets, Fun Cards and Memberships Going on NOW!
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Drummer’s Call Returns to Colonial Williamsburg May 16 & 17, 2025 – Free Event is Open to the Public to Enjoy
Drummers Call Returns to Colonial Williamsburg May 16, & 17, 2025 – Free Event is Open to the Public to Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes & Drums, along with fife and…
Merchants Square’s Free Concert Series has been Announced for 2025
Merchants Square’s Concert Series for Summer 2025 is back on DoG (Duke of Gloucester St.) in the heart of Merchants Square! The Merchant Square Concert Series: A Season of Unforgettable…
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! The market is the perfect opportunity…
Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet at Traditions – May 11, 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge with a chef-curated dinner buffet featuring Beef Tenderloin, Miso Glazed Pork Loin, Blackened Salmon, Chicken Piccata, seasonal sides, and delicious desserts…
Merchants Square Spring Sidewalk Sale – April 25 – 27, 2025
Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, accessories, and fashion for the whole family at this year’s Spring Sidewalk Sale. Plus, enjoy outdoor dining with a delicious selection of savory foods you won’t find…
Pirate Invasion comes to Yorktown – Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2025
Get ready for a plunder-filled day of shopping at Yorktown Market Days’ Pirate Invasion Market. This special two-day event brings swashbucklers and scallywags to Riverwalk Landing, so be on the…
Art at the River – Annual Juried Art Show will return to Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown Sunday, May 4
Art at the River is coming for it’s 12th Annual show on Sunday May 4 at the Yorktown Riverfront 12th Annual Art at the River – May 4, 2025On Sunday,…
Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival is on Sat, May 3rd
Get ready for an afternoon that’s lager than life at the Yorktown waterfront, where you can enjoy craft beer from over 30 breweries, mouthwatering BBQ, and live blues music at…
York County History Day Saturday, April 12, 2025
York County History Day Saturday, April 12, 2025 📅 York County History Day 🗓 Saturday, April 12, 2025📍 Various locations in Yorktown: Come for a celebration of York County History. This event…
Yorktown’s Winter Markets 2025
Yorktown Market Days Winter Markets 2025 This may be a Winter Market but as we see warmer weather coming in, the vendors are thinking about spring! Explore an array of…
Gallery at York Hall 2025 Season Announced
Gallery at York Hall 2025 Season Announced and Free Admission 🎨✨ The Gallery at York Hall Reopens for 2025! ✨🎨 Spring is here, and that means The Gallery at York…
Busch Gardens Kids’ Weekends every Saturday & Sunday, March 22 – April 20
Busch Gardens Kids’ Weekends every Saturday & Sunday from March 22 – April 20, 2025 Join all your favorite friends for springtime family fun and ALL-NEW activities during Busch Gardens Kids’ Weekends! Discover…
Williamsburg Lodge Grand Easter Buffet – April 20, 2025
Celebrate Easter Sunday at the Williamsburg Lodge with a Grand Buffet featuring seasonal favorites, chef-attended carving stations, and delicious desserts. Enjoy spring-inspired dishes like salmon Niçoise salad, roasted leg of…
Easter Brunch at the King’s Arms Tavern – April 20, 2025
Celebrate Easter at King’s Arms Tavern with a special Easter Brunch, available alongside the regular lunch menu. Guests can enjoy a variety of seasonal favorites and historically inspired appetizers and…
Easter Dinner at Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge! – A Perfect Family Tradition! April 20, 2025
Celebrate Easter with a festive dinner buffet at Traditions in The Williamsburg Lodge. Guests can enjoy a pre-paid, chef-inspired dining experience featuring seasonal favorites, family-style selections, and a fun milkshake…
Easter Dinner at the Williamsburg Inn on Sunday, April 20th from 5 PM to 9 PM
This Easter, the Williamsburg Inn is offering a special prix-fixe dinner featuring all the holiday favorites. It’s the ideal way for families to enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with delicious…
The 78th Annual Garden Symposium Celebrating the Influence of Great English Gardens – April 10-13
The 78th Annual Garden Symposium Celebrating the Influence of Great English Gardens Colonial Williamsburg’s talented landscape staff strives to nurture the relationship between historical practice and the needs of the…
Junior Golf Program – Registering Now – Colonial Williamsburg Green Course – April 25 – May 23
Junior Golf Program – Registering Now – at Colonial Williamsburg Green Course – April 25 – May 23 Golden Horseshoe Golf Club – Junior Clinic ProgramSpring 2025 – April 25,…
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days – September 6 – 21, 2025
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days 2025! Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days Colonial Williamsburg invites homeschoolers and their families to experience revolutionary educational opportunities. Discover history brought to life and meet the people who…
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…
Good Neighbor Pass is on SALE – $17.76 – 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…
Busch Gardens St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – March 13-17, 2025
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Busch Gardens®! Enjoy special entertainment, tasty Irish-themed food and drinks, and thrilling roller coasters and attractions to make this holiday unforgettable. The park will be…
‘Military Through the Ages’ Returns to Jamestown Settlement – Saturday & Sunday, March 15-16
‘Military Through the Ages’ Returns to Jamestown Settlement March 20-21, 2021 – Williamsburg VA
Afternoon Tea: Luck of the Leaves at the Williamsburg Inn in Colonial Williamsburg – reserve your table
Afternoon Tea: Luck of the Leaves at the Williamsburg Inn Enjoy a delightful afternoon with your family and friends while indulging in the fine Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn…
Top things to do in Williamsburg VA in March 2025
Top things to do in Williamsburg VA in March 2025 There are quite a few annual events that fall in March that locals and visitors will enjoy. But Williamsburg is…
Visiting the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg with Kids! Admission is now FREE
Visiting the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg with Kids! Ok. So you are visiting Colonial Williamsburg, or maybe you live here and you have never visited the Art Museums of…
“I made this…”: The Work of Black American Artists and Artisans at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
“I made this…”: The Work of Black American Artists and Artisans at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg As of January 2025, The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburgs admission is…
Calling all artists! “Art at the River” is taking artists submission through Feb 1, 2025
Art at the River 2025 is taking artist application for the 12th Annual Art at the River Juried Art Show 📥 Key Deadlines: 12th Annual Art at the River Juried…
Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea runs Wednesday, February 12 through Thursday, February 14, 2025 – hurry there are a few spots left!
Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea runs Wednesday, February 12 through Friday, February 14, 2025 – hurry there are a few spots left! Enjoy a delightful afternoon with your Valentine and friends…
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…
Winter Blues & Jazz Fest will be January 17 – 20, 2025! Get your tickets!
Winter Blues & Jazz Festival in Williamsburg The four-day Winter Blues Jazz Fest is back for its 11th year presented by CultureFix and City of Williamsburg! This year the festival will…
Merchants Square Sales – Williamsburg, Virginia
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 heart…
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…
Liberty Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating in Colonial Williamsburg 2024 / 2025
Liberty’s Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating Rink in Colonial Williamsburg – open daily Liberty Ice Pavilion is open daily from November 22, 2024 through February 28, 2025, including holidays! Ice skate…
Where to Dine in Colonial Williamsburg for Christmas & New Year
Where to Dine in Colonial Williamsburg for Christmas & New Year During the holiday season, Colonial Williamsburg is teeming with special events and activities, including dining options. Whether you’re looking…
Where to Dine in Colonial Williamsburg for Grand Illumination
As Grand Illumination season nears, we wanted to provide you with a list of specially-themed dining events. Christiana Campbell’s Tavern: Grand Illumination Dinner Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 | 4pm…
Annual Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Pie Sale
Annual Pie Sale at Colonial Williamsburg – November & December This is by far the easiest and our favorite dish to provide during the holidays! Doesn’t matter if we are…
Grand Illumination Dinner at King’s Arms Tavern
GRAND ILLUMINATION DINNER KING’S ARMS TAVERN Saturday, December 7th, 14th & 21st, 20244:00 pm – 9:00 pm Wondering where to eat before Grand Illumination? Grand Illumination kicks off Colonial Williamsburg’s…
Order a Special Christmas To-go Meal: Virginia Oak Smoked Turkey Breast and Glazed Christmas Ham Meal To Go from Chefs of the Golden Horseshoe Clubhouse
Order a Special Christmas To-go Meal: Virginia Oak Smoked Turkey Breast and Glazed Christmas Ham Meal To Go from Chefs of the Golden Horseshoe Clubhouse Gold Course Clubhouse GrillDec 23…
Traditions Grand Illumination Dinner – Sat. Dec 7th, 14th, 21st
TRADITIONS GRAND ILLUMINATION DINNER Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2024 | 5 pm – 9 pm Savor a buffet dinner at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge before experiencing the Grand…
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…
Of Christmas Past
Of Christmas Past A British servant, freshly arrived in the colony, reflects on the life, holiday customs, traditions, and celebrations he left behind in his homeland. Admission to Colonial Williamsburg…
Holiday & Christmas Events in Yorktown – December 2024
Holiday and Christmas Events in Yorktown December 2024 December is a special time of year with many traditions that we look forward to all year. Yorktown is known for putting…
Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg December 2024 include Father Christmas, Lighting Cressets, Fireworks and more…
Grand Illumination at Colonial Williamsburg for 2024 will be three weekends of illuminations! Grand Illumination at Colonial Williamsburg is the quintessential holiday event not to miss, and you have three…
Toyland Parade & Mistletoe Market in Yorktown on Saturday December 14
Toyland Parade & Mistletoe Market in Yorktown Saturday December 14 from 9 am to 3 pm The Historic Yorktown waterfront transforms into a Christmas wonderland for the final Yorktown Market…
Lighted Boat Parade in Yorktown on Saturday December 7
Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade Watch as a fleet of decorated boats navigate around the York River and compete for best in show on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 6 –…
Colonial Williamsburg Discounts on Tickets and Special Offers
CYBER SALE: Special Offer! 50% Off Annual Passes Get unlimited admission to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area and Art Museums, for less than the price of a single-day ticket. Plus, enjoy…
Come Enjoy the Annual Magical Gingerbread House Event with Santa on Saturday, November 30 at Williamsburg Lodge – FREE Event
Start the Christmas Season at the Annual Magical Gingerbread House event on Saturday November 30, 2024 at Williamsburg Lodge from 10 am to 1 pm Psst. Santa will be there…
Cookies with Santa in Yorktown at York Hall – Dec. 8 – FREE – Bring Your Camera!
Cookies with Santa – FREE event! Sunday, December 8 from 1 – 4 p.m.Location: Gallery at York Hall – Main Street The Gallery at York Hall is excited to host…
Yorktown Christmas Market on Main – Dec 7 & 8 – Yes, Santa will be there!
Christmas Market on Main in Yorktown – Yes, Santa will be there! Saturday, December 7 | 10 a.m. to 3 p. m.Sunday, December 8 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location:…
Grand Illumination Dinners at Christiana Campbell’s Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg
Grand Illumination Dinners at Christiana Campbell’s Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg December 7, 14, 21 from 4 – 8:30 pmBook your reservation here Celebrate the start of the holiday season with…
