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!

William and Mary Theatre presents Gem of the Ocean next as part of their 2019 – 2020 Season! GEM OF THE OCEAN February 27 – 29 at 7:30pmSunday, March 1 at 2:00pm Kimball Theatre TICKETS Set in 1904 Pittsburg, award-winning playwright August Wilson has Gem of ...
Check out the different classes at the Taste Studio – Learn More: Taste Studio Classes where you learn, participate and enjoy amazing food and drink! There are many paths to explore on your culinary journey from recipe collection demonstrations to beer and ...
Colonial Williamsburg Good Neighbor Pass Good Neighbor Pass: A Special Pass for Williamsburg Area Residents Area residents, local military and local teachers can enjoy the 2 art museums, trades house, and receive special offers and discounts ...
Busch Gardens newest roller coaster Pantheon is the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster and projected to open Spring 2020 Pantheon is the World’s fastest multi-launch coaster Busch Gardens Williamsburg will open Pantheon in the Spring of 2020 and it is going to be THRILLING!! The newest roller coaster at Busch ...
Restaurant Week at Sweet Tea & Barley – Jan 24 – 31, 2020 RESTAURANT WEEK AT SWEET TEA & BARLEY Sweet Tea and Barley will be participating in Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association Restaurant Week with a special dinner. No reservations required. SEE MENU for Restaurant ...
Have you been on The Bassett Trace Nature Trail – a local secret now open again to the public Photo Credit: Colonial Williamsburg Resorts The Bassett Nature Trail in Colonial Williamsburg – venture into nature If you are looking for a wonderful place to take a short walk or a longer ...
GAMBOLS! Returns to Chowning’s Tavern this winter GAMBOLS! Returns to Chowning’s Tavern Great news: this fan-favorite evening of games is back at ‘s Chowning’s Tavern on Thursdays evenings! Join Colonial Williamsburg Resorts’ fun at Chowning’s every Thursday this ...
Enjoy Good Shot Judy at Sweet Tea & Barley – Live Music on Their Awesome Patio – Learn more: Live Music Line Up at Sweet Tea & Barley :Thursday: Good Shot Judy (most Thursdays see below)Friday: Timeline (Jazz)Saturday: Smith and Wade Good Shot Judy at Sweet Tea & Barley, Williamsburg ...
Valentine’s Dinner? Think Sweet Tea & Barley where Valentine’s Menu includes five delicious courses! Celebrate your love at Sweet Tea & Barley’s Valentine’s Dinner Sweet Tea & Barley at the Williamsburg LodgeFebruary 14th & February 15th 5 pm – 9 pm This Valentines Day (or weekend) ...
Calling all artists! Deadline for “Art at the River” is Jan 31, 2020 Art at the River 2020 is taking artist applications Artist applications for the May 3, 2020 “Art at the River” Juried Art Show are due no later than Friday, January ...
Colonial Fashion Days at Colonial Williamsburg Feb 7 – 9, 2020 It is a fashionable weekend in Colonial Williamsburg with participating trade shops to visit, lectures, behind the scenes tours, dinners where you come in costume and so much more. ...
Winter Blues Jazz Fest 2020 in Williamsburg – Jan 16 – 19 Winter Blues Jazz Fest4 Days / Amazing Musical Events January 16 – 19, 2020 Jazz lovers can’t miss the event of the season, Winter Blues Jazz Festival presented by Cultural Fix, returns ...
Enjoy a special lunch during Restaurant Week at Traditions – Jan 24 – Jan 31 RESTAURANT WEEK AT TRADITIONS Traditions will be participating in Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association Restaurant Week with a special lunch. No reservations required. Jan 24 – Jan 31 11:30 am – ...
Super Bowl at Sweet Tea & Barley Game Day Super Bowl Sunday at Sweet Tea and Barley Sunday February 2nd from 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Join us in Sweet Tea and Barley for ...
Valentines Day Tea at the Williamsburg Inn – Feb 13 – 15, 2020 Come enjoy Valentines Day Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn – sweet treats, fine tea and good company Valentines Day Tea Feb 13 2020 – Feb 15 2020 Williamsburg Inn ...
Enjoy a fun Colonial Costume dinner at Chowing’s Tavern – Come in your 18th century best & receive 25% discount Enjoy a fun Colonial Costume dinner at Chowing’s Tavern Come in your 18th century best & receive 25% discount Friday, February 7th, 2020 from 4-9 p.m. Wear your festive 18th century ...
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Christmas Town – what is new this year PLUS insider tips Unofficial Guide to Busch Gardens Christmas Town Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Christmas TownNovember 16, 2019 – January 5, 2020(Member Sneak Peek is Friday, November 15 from 2pm-10pm) There are big ...
New Years Eve (FREE) community event with Not Fade Away playing LIVE! (And you can bring kids!) New Years Eve in Williamsburg with a FREE Community Event! Tuesday December 31, 20199:30 PM – Midnight Head over with your family and friends for a New Year’s Eve celebration downtown on ...
New Year’s Eve Gala at the Williamsburg Inn – Dec 31, 2019 NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA at the Regency Room, Williamsburg Inn with the Truetone Honeys Dec., 31st from 8:30 pm – 12:00 am Williamsburg Inn – 136 Francis St EWilliamsburg, VA ...
Looking for a place to dine on New Years Eve? Reserve your table for New Years Eve Dinner at the Williamsburg Inn New Years Eve Dinner at the Williamsburg Inn December 31, 2019 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Join us for the grandest celebration of the year in the Williamsburg Inn’s famous Grand ...
Tis A Season of Mirth Colonial Christmas Pastimes and Traditions – Dec 13 & 14 Colonial National Historical Park – Yorktown Battlefield, the Watermen’s Museum, and several community partners are teaming up for their annual “Tis the Season of Mirth, a Yorktown Christmas” up on Main ...
Huzzah! FREE Holiday Movies on the Lawn in Colonial Williamsburg! HUZZAH HOLIDAY MOVIES ON THE LAWN This December why not enjoy the evening outside with a movie under the stars? Head down to Huzzah’s Eatery where Colonial Williamsburg Resorts will show ...
Busch Gardens 2019 Discounts for Christmas Town Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is OPEN for the 2019 Season and it is a beautiful sight to behold and so much fun! If you haven’t bought your ...
Come enjoy Christmas Brunch at the family friendly Shields Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg this holiday! CHRISTMAS BRUNCH AT SHIELD’S December 25, 2019 from 9 AM – 3:30 PM Love Colonial Williamsburg at Christmas? Come celebrate Christmas with a traditional brunch and 18th-century music. This is a family ...
Broadway in Williamsburg: Holiday Favorites – Regency Room at the Williamsburg Inn – December 20, 2019 BROADWAY IN WILLIAMSBURG: HOLIDAY FAVORITES Dec 20, 2019 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm The Broadway in Williamsburg Series started with Liz Callaway in September 2019. Her sold out event ...
Pin Trading at Busch Gardens Williamsburg! Here is the “how to” guide Pin Trading at Busch Gardens If you love collecting pins to remember your trip or you love collecting for the sake of collecting, you will be happy to know that Busch ...
Harvest Festival – Yorktown Market Days – Sat., Nov 16th Harvest FestivalSaturday, November 16, 2019 9 am – 3 pm Update: Yes, there’s a coastal storm blowing through tomorrow. But our Harvest Festival is a GO. That’s right. The show ...
Liz Callaway performed at the first Broadway in Williamsburg: Review Liz Callaway performed at the first Broadway in Williamsburg: Reviewed It was a beautiful September evening in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg and my husband and I headed down to the ...
Busch Gardens Christmas Town Giveways on WilliamsburgFamilies! Love Christmas Town? Well we have 3 amazing Christmas Town prizes to giveaway! One prize includes four passes to Christmas Town with a parking pass! But what ...
Yorktown Christmas Market on Main – Dec 7th 10 am – 3 pm – Yes, Santa will be there – check out all the events going on! Yorktown’s Christmas Market on Main Street is the event shoppers look forward to all year. Vendors, artists, food trucks, strolling musicians, and antique cars will line the street in Historic Yorktown on Saturday, ...
Seasonal Specials at The Golden Horseshoe BLACK FRIDAY BONUS EARN GOLF VOUCHERS WHEN YOU SHOP WITH US – Our Golf Shops are stocked with the best brands in Golf. Titleist, Taylormade, Foot-Joy, Peter Millar, Adidas and ...
Traditions Grand Illumination Dinner – Sun. Dec 8th TRADITIONS GRAND ILLUMINATION DINNER December 8th, 2019 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm Enjoy dinner in Traditions Restaurant during the Grand Illumination festivities. Offering a variety of seasonally crafted culinary creations, enjoy ...
Grand Illumination – Groaning Board Dinner – Sun. Dec 8th GRAND ILUMINATION GROANING BOARD DINNER Sunday, December 8, 2019 4 pm – 8 pm The Groaning Board, Colonial Williamsburg’s family style dinner, has been served to Williamsburg’s visitors since Colonial times. ...
Grand Illumination Dinner at Shields Tavern – Reserve today! GRAND ILLUMINATION DINNER SHIELDS TAVERN Sunday December 8, 20193:45 pm – 8:00 pm Mrs. Shields invites you to join us for a three course family feast as we celebrate the ...
Yorktown’s Maritime Market on Sat., November 9, 2019 November 9, 2019from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mark your calendars for an exciting new event happening in Yorktown this Fall! You don’t want to miss the inaugural Maritime Market on ...
LOVE letters artwork comes to Yorktown Riverfront Nov 9 – 16, 2019 LOVE letters artwork comes to Yorktown Riverfront Nov 9 – 16, 2019 York County is excited to host Virginia Tourism’s life-sized LOVE artwork from November 9 through 16 as part of a state and local ...
York County Vintage Marketplace – Nov. 2 Vintage Marketplace Saturday, November 2, 2019 – 10 am to 3 pmMcReynolds Athletic Complex (MAC)Yorktown Collectibles – Antiques – Arts & Crafts – Clothing – Jewelry – Flowers If you enjoy restoring old ...
Holiday Kick-off Lighting Ceremony at the Williamsburg Inn – Fri. Nov 29th Holiday Kick-off Lighting Ceremony at the Williamsburg Inn – Everyone Welcome! Friday, November 29th5 pm Holiday traditions come to life at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts every year! This year they invite you, ...
Paws at the Riverwalk – Yorktown Market – Sat., Oct 26, 2019 Paws at the RiverSaturday, October 269 a.m. to 3 p.m. Say goodbye to the Dog Days of Summer and hello to the Dog Days of Fall! While Yorktown Market Days is pet-friendly all year, ...
Maritime Market is this Sat., at the Yorktown Market Days in Historic Yorktown Visit Yorktown Maritime MarketSaturday, November 9, 20199 am – 3 pm It’s a community celebration to honor the proud traditions of the watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and its estuaries—including the York ...
Busch Gardens Waves of Honor, Free Admission for Veterans*, Active Duty Military Ticket Discounts and Veteran Ticket Discounts available – more info Looking for Military Discounts? We have found all the SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA Veterans discounts through their with “Waves of Honor”, Military Pass and ...
Yorktown Art Stroll – September 29, 2019 – FREE Event! Yorktown Art Stroll Riverwalk Landing Sunday, September 29, 2019 10am – 5pm Rain or Shine Annual Yorktown Art Stroll Sunday, September 29, 2019 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Yorktown Arts Foundation and York County invite you to marvel at ...
Start a Family Tradition – Come to Merchants Square for the Annual Tree Lighting on Saturday Nov 30, 2019 Start a Family Tradition Come to Merchants Square for the Annual Tree Lighting! Saturday November 30, 2019 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Ready to light up the town for the holidays? ...
6th Annual Folk Festival on September 28 and 29 at Watermen’s Museum 6th Annual Watermen’s Museum Folk Festival on September 28 and 29. This family friendly festival features musicians and dancers from all over Virginia. Free music is hosted on multiple stages. The ...
Come enjoy a Holiday Open House with Santa on Nov. 30th at Williamsburg Lodge Start the Christmas Season at the Holiday Open House on Saturday November 30 at Williamsburg Lodge Be the first to see the life-sized gingerbread house display and meet the talented pastry ...
Trick-or-Treating at Colonial Williamsburg is back. Get your tickets before it sells out! Trick-or-Treating at Colonial Williamsburg is back. Get your tickets before it sells out! The ever popular trick-or-treating at Colonial Williamsburg are back! Children ages 3 to 12 are invited (with guardian ...
Enjoy a secret (not so secret) party of merriment at Mrs. Shield’s…learn more Mrs. Shields’ Private Assembly of Merriment Sep 28 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Want a fun night out? Why not join Mrs. Shields for a private Assembly ...
Wonderful Williamsburg Weekend! Wonderful Williamsburg Weekend! Nov 8 – 10, 2019 Come to Williamsburg November 8th through 10th and enjoy three different events including Noktoberfest, back by popular demand. Friday is the Chowderfest, ...
Calling all Williamsburg Residents! Dine in Historic Taverns in October 2019 and SAVE 15% on Dinner! Williamsburg Residents: Dine in Historic Taverns and Save 15% Love the taverns? Now is the time to dine and save for locals! Calling all Williamsburg Residents! Come and dine in ...
Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Taps more than 100 Beers plus LIVE MUSIC! Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Williamsburg with more than 100+ Beers on Tap Bier Fest has been extended to include Sept. 7 & 8! Beer Selections, Music Talent and Food Offerings Bier Fest at Busch ...
Virginia Symphony FREE Concert at Riverwalk Landing – Aug 31, 2019 Virginia Symphony Concert at Riverwalk The Virginia Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Aaron Breid, returns to Yorktown on Saturday, August 31, at 7:30 p.m. for its 23rd annual outdoor concert ...
Event is over -Yorktoberfest Sun., Sept 22 from 12 pm – 5 pm at Riverwalk Landing Yorktown Attention craft beer lovers – the Yorktoberfest is THIS SUNDAY. Tickets are selling fast and it’s easy to see why. This year, not only will the festival take place at ...
Check out the Summer Specials at The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg – book today! SUMMER SPA SPECIALS Summer is the perfect time to relax and enjoy life. It is also a great time to renew and refresh! SPA SPECIAL OFFERS: BE SLIM 60 MIN I $155 (Retail ...
First Responders get 50% off Admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg Busch Gardens Williamsburg One Day Ticket 50% off for First Responders SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is proud to honor our First Responders with a special 50% Off single-day admission offer to one of our ...
Kids Bring Your Favorite Doll to Mrs. Campbell’s Tavern for An All American Tea Party – This Summer at Colonial Williamsburg An All American Tea Party This Summer at Colonial Williamsburg Hotels Every other Saturday June 8 – Aug. 31, 2019 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Kids Bring Your Favorite Doll to Mrs. ...
Nao Santa Maria arrives in Yorktown – Come See the Full Size Replica of Columbus’ Santa Maria Nao Santa MariaMay 25th – May 27th 10 AM – 7 PM The Nao Santa María is making a tour of the American East Coast and will make a Port of Call ...
FREE Admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg to US Veterans and 3 guests – Learn more! FREE Admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg to US Veterans and up to 3 guests As Memorial Day weekend approaches the country is especially mindful of the sacrifices veterans have made ...
BIG year for Busch Gardens & Water Country…each park will open a new attraction! Finnegan’s Flyer opens May 3 and Cutback Coaster May 24!! Busch Gardens’ new ride Finnegan’s Flyer and Water Country USA new ride Cutback Coaster both open Spring 2019
SeaWorld Orlando is a Certified Autism Center – joining Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove – learn more… SeaWorld Orlando Joins Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove as first family of Orlando parks to be Certified Autism Centers! On World Autism Awareness Day, SeaWorld Orlando announced that it has been ...
Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival is Back! Saturday, May 4 from 12 to 6 PM BLUES, BREWS, AND BBQ FESTIVALSaturday, May 4 from 12 to 6 PM Sample more than 30 different craft beers, dig into some amazing BBQ (available for purchase), and listen ...