The Burg Weekender & The Burg Weekly – Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia
Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea runs Wednesday, February 11 through Saturday, February 14 – hurry there are a few spots left!
Black History Month Events – Williamsburg, Yorktown, Newport News and Hampton Roads – February 2026
‘After Angelo’ returns on February 21 with a full day of events at Jamestown Settlement
Best Things to Do in February 2026 in Williamsburg and Hampton Roads area
Colonial Williamsburg First 100 Years Exhibit – Opens February 28 in the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg
Junior Golf Clinics – Registering Now – at Colonial Williamsburg Green Course – Spring 2026
Walk for Peace – 2,300 mile walk for Mindfulness and Compassion is walking by our area
Summer Camp Fair 2026 – Sunday, March 29th, 11 am – 3 pm at the JCC Rec Center
Presidents Day weekend at Colonial Williamsburg
Storytime Schedule at the Williamsburg Regional Library
Stables Behind-The-Scenes animal tour at Colonial Williamsburg
When ‘Following the Dragon’ traces a trade route from Java to Jamestown…. Come see this special exhibition at Jamestown Settlement Museum and explore the journey of Chinese Ming porcelain to 17th-century Jamestown
Get Outside Challenge 2026 from Walkabout Outfitters
Tailgate Tournament – Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Gold Course at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
Spring Military Golf Invitational – March 7 & 8, 2026 – Learn More:
Calling all artists! “Art at the River” is taking artists submission through Feb 1, 2026
Liberty Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating in Colonial Williamsburg 2025 / 2026 Season
Merchants Square Story Trail through February 28, 2026
Hannah’s Closet Spring/Summer Consignment Sale is April 2 – 4
Looking for Sports & Program thru James City County Parks & Recreation? Destination Recreation Activity Brochure is out!
Free Entrance Days for National Parks 2026!
Christmas Tree Collection and Drop off – JCC, Williamsburg & Yorktown
Wedding Open House at Colonial Williamsburg – Sunday, January 11, 2026
Winter Lantern Festival at the Jamestown Settlement
Best things to do in Williamsburg: January 2026
2nd Place Winner of 2025 Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest: 139 Patrick Henry Dr
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 3rd Place Home Winner 2025: 6141 Richmond Road, Williamsburg
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 1st Place Home Winner 2025: 116 Mill View Cir, Williamsburg
Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Driving Map in Williamsburg & Yorktown Areas – Best Christmas Lights Williamsburg!
Street Theatre – FREE & Open to the Public in Colonial Williamsburg – December 2025
Where to buy a Christmas Tree in Williamsburg
A Christmas Carol at Williamsburg Players – December 11-21, 2025
Sewing, Cricut, Craft, Art, Crochet for Adults & Kids at Tabitha Sewer Studio Classes in Williamsburg
Covenant Christian School – Registering for 2026/2027 School Year – Learn more…
Zoom Room Williamsburg’s Dog Training Classes & Workshops!
New! Williamsburg’s Christmas Lights Bus Tour – Dec 1 – 31 at 5:30 & 7:30 pm
Where to Find Santa in Williamsburg, Yorktown and beyond!
Come to Merchants Square for the Annual Tree Lighting – Saturday, Nov 29 at 5:00 pm
Holiday Shows at the Planetarium at Virginia Living Museum – Mystery of the Christmas Star and Laser Holiday Show – Select Dates
A Candlelight Christmas at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown on Saturday, December 13, 2025
Colonial Williamsburg’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale 2025
Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Driving Map in Williamsburg and Yorktown is Back!
2025 Community Christmas Tree Lighting in Colonial Williamsburg – Free & Open to the Public
Where to Dine for Thanksgiving Dinner in Colonial Williamsburg
Submit a house to 2025 Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Map – Best Christmas Lights in Williamsburg Yorktown and surrounding areas
Yorktown Christmas Market on Main – December 6 & 7 – Yes, Santa will be there!
James City County Police Department Offer Firearm Safety Course in December
An Enchanted Evening on Main Street in Historic Yorktown – Friday, December 12, 2025
Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg December 2025 include Lighting Cressets, Fireworks and more…
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Christmas Town 2025 – what is new this year PLUS insider tips
Where to Park in Colonial Williamsburg *Special Holiday Parking: FREE 4 Hour Parking in Parking Garage Nov 27, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026
A Night in Bethlehem – Bring family to a living nativity and walk thru the ancient town of Bethlehem at King of Glory – Friday, Dec 12, 2025
Breakfast with Santa at Riverwalk Restaurant in Yorktown – December 13
Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Pirates, Witches and Cressets…Oh, my!
Yorktown Christmas Tree Lighting and Procession! Santa will be there too!
Something different to do at night. Haunted Williamsburg at Colonial Williamsburg
Ken Burns: The American Revolution documentary begins on PBS Nov 16 at 8 pm
The Virginia 250 Passport serves as a travel guide, discount book and keepsake. Get your Free Passport today!
The 2025 Gobbler Classic – At Golden Horseshoe Golf Club’s Green Course
Fall Military Invitational at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club November 15-16
Veteran’s Day and Weekend Events at Colonial Williamsburg – November 7-11
Norad Tracks Santa’s Flight – watch in real time starts at 2:01 am Dec 24th- learn more
“Appertaining to Rebels” – The Proclamation Play – November 14, 2025 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Storytime and Cookies with Santa at the Mariners Museum
Free Admission for Veterans & Active Duty Military and their direct dependents to Colonial Williamsburg for Veterans Day Weekend Nov 7 – 11
Free Photos with Santa in New Town Williamsburg 2025! See dates and times
Best things to do in November in Williamsburg 2025
Parents as Teachers is for Expecting Parents through to Parents of Preschoolers from CDR in Greater Williamsburg Area
Virginia State Govenrment set to pay SNAP benefits weekly through new VENA program if government shutdown is not resolved by Nov 1, 2025
Christmas Town Ticket Sale $29.99 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Help Place Flags on the Graves of Veterans in Honor of Veterans Day
Ford’s Colony Dance Band Tribute to Veterans
Military Encampment Weekend: Williamsburg Dy’d of a Purple Coulour – November 1 -2, 2025
2025 Halloween Scramble – Costume Contest and Golf – The Green Course!
Yorktoberfest at Riverwalk Landing Yorktown – October 26
JCC Leaf Collection dates for both self-haul and curbside at no charge
Halloween Trick or Treating Hours & Ages | City of Williamsburg 2025
Hampton, Newport News, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach – Trick or Treating Hours 2025
Chippokes State Park Fall Events
Fall Full Moon Hikes in Freedom Park
6th Annual CDR Oyster Roast at the lawn of the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg – Oct 26, 2025
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Fall for Afternoon Tea at Colonial Williamsburg – November 13 – 15 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Yorktown Day – Sunday, October 19, 2025
You’ve been Booed! What is being Boo’d? What do you do now?
Office Space for Rent – Jamestown Office Park
Yorktown Victory Celebration
Halloween Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn, October 29 – 31
Lighting of the Cressets with Strolling Musicians on DoG St in Colonial Williamsburg
The Bodacious Bazaar -3 Day Shopping Extravaganza – November 7 – 9, 2025 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center
Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge
Fine Dining Thanksgiving Dinner at the Williamsburg Inn
This Thanksgiving Enjoy King’s Arms Tavern
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2025 has new Haunted Houses, Terror-tories and Shows this Season!
Fall Foliage in Williamsburg, Virginia – when is the best time to visit for Fall of 2025?
Precarious Field Dayz – Music and Beer Festival on Lawn of Colonial Williamsburgs Art Museum – Saturday, October 25
Yorktown Fall Festival – huge event with family activities at Yorktown Market Days – Oct. 11
Thanksgiving Grand Buffet in the Regency Room
Come and Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at Shields Tavern
Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Thanksgiving Dinner – Thanksgiving 2025
Come to the Harvest Festival – Yorktown Market Days – Sat., Nov 15 – Here’s the full lineup of special events:
Williamsburg Artist Group – Art Sale at Bruton Parish House – Friday Oct 17 & Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Top 6 Reasons to Visit Halloween Spooktacular with Little Children at Busch Garden’s!
Colonial Williamsburg announces it’s 2025 Holiday Events in its Holiday Planner
Halloween Events at Tabitha Sewer Studio
James City County Harvest Festival at Chickahominy Riverfront Park – September 20, 2025
Important Information for Early Voting (beginning September 19) and Election Day November 4, 2025
City of Williamsburg Voting Information: Early voting will begin on September 19 for the November 4 2025 Gubernatorial Elections
We the People: A Yorktown Battlefield Event – Get your FREE tickets for your family!
Long-Term Road Closure starting Sept 22 – Full closure with detour in place through spring 2026 for I-64 bridge widening
Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market opens every Saturday starting April 12
Calling all educators! Colonial Williamsburg invites you to an Educators Appreciation Night (yes, it is all about you – just to celebrate you!)
First Responders Market at the Yorktown Market Days is Saturday September 6th!
Community Art Day at Muscarelle Museum of Art on Saturday, September 20, 2025
Merchants Square Spring Sidewalk Sale – September 5th – 7th, 2025
Busch Gardens New: Chaperone Policy for Guests 15 years and younger
New Town Tunes – FREE After Hours Concert Series – Fall Concert Line up!
Get your tickets!! Elvis Tribute Show: A Spectacular Concert performed by Hugo Colin on August 30 at 7 pm
End of Summer Special Rates at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club at Colonial Williamsburg
Inaugural Father-Daughter Golf Tournament presented by Girls Sports Academy
Colonial Williamsburg Discounts on Tickets and Special Offers
Book your Holiday Party at Colonial Williamsburg before August 31, 2025 and Save!
FREE Admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg to US Veterans and 3 guests (limited time offer) – Learn more!
Two Exciting Golf Leagues – Now Registering at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club – Green Course
School Supplies Lists – WJCC Public Schools – 2025 / 2026
Best Things to Do in August 2025 in Williamsburg, Yorktown and Surrounding Areas!
Special Event: Sips of Summer Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn – August 14 – 16
First Africans Commemoration on August 16 at Jamestown Settlement
Butterfly Haven at the Virginia Living Museum is Open this Summer
The Capital Trail expands from Jamestown High School to Colonial Williamsburg
CDR Superhero Trike Trek & Family Day is Saturday, August 9 – Sign up!
College Run Farms has Blueberry Picking
New Town School is Register for 3s and 4s – Plus a few summer camps!
The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will display this circa-1790 portrait of George Washington
Fall Tennis for Kids & Teens at W&M McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center
Virginia Living Museum Dinosaur Discovery Trail is OPEN – Bring the kids and explore Dinos in nature!
Workshops for Kids at Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Sounds of Summer Concert Series (FREE) at the Riverwalk, Yorktown – First Concert Kicks of May 22!
Where to Eat in Colonial Williamsburg on July 4, 2025
Independence Day 8k, 5k Run/Walk on July 4th at 8 am – Learn more & Register:
Exclusive Charter Memberships remain for The Shoe
Regal Summer Movie Express Offers $1 Movies!
Independence Day Laser Show at the Abbitt Planetarium in the Virginia Living Museum on July 4 – Bring the kids!
Civic Season at the Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, June 19 – July 3, 2025
Busch Gardens Waves of Honor, Admission for Veterans*, and Military Pass – more info
The Turtle Census at the Virginia Living Museum is a great hands on experience
Prelude to Juneteenth: Reclaiming the River & Paddle the River – Get Tickets!
Juneteenth Events in Williamsburg, Yorktown, Hampton and surrounding areas
Precarious Beer Project Weekly Events!
Best things to do in Williamsburg in June 2025
Classes & sports are registering! Activities, festivals & themed programs available through JCC Parks & Recreation!
Juneteenth Events in Colonial Williamsburg including Free Admission on Thursday, June 19, 2025
Freedom’s Paradox – Tour at Colonial Williamsburg
Fort Pocahontas “Action at Wilson’s Warf” Annual Reenactment – June 7 & 8
Yorktown’s Free Trolley Operating Schedule 2025
New Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge – Opening May 23, 2025 – here’s our review
Memorial Day Sales at Colonial Williamsburg start May 19 – May 26, 2025
Drummer’s Call Returns to Colonial Williamsburg May 16 & 17, 2025 – Free Event is Open to the Public to Enjoy
PIPPIN at the Williamsburg Players – May 30 to June 15 2025
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2025 – the many reasons why you don’t want to miss it!
Top Things to Do in Williamsburg in May 2025
The Movement Ballet is pleased to present: The Sleeping Beauty
Indigenous Arts Day at the Jamestown Settlement is Saturday May 3rd- Events for the Day Include…
Williamsburg Farmers Market Saturdays from 8am-noon
King’s Arms Tavern Mother’s Day Brunch
Williamsburg Charter Sails
Director’s Series: Conversations with Christy S. Coleman at Jamestown Settlement 2025
Pirate Invasion comes to Yorktown – Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2025
Taste Studio: Easter Bake Sale at Colonial Williamsburg!
Explore Virginia Pass – Visit Virginia Museums with Discounted & Free Passes
York County History Day Saturday, April 12, 2025
Bricks & Minifigs Williamsburg
Best Things to Do in Williamsburg in April 2025
Gallery at York Hall 2025 Season Announced
Where to find the lambs in Colonial Williamsburg
Easter Brunch at the King’s Arms Tavern – April 20, 2025
Easter Dinner at Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge! – A Perfect Family Tradition! April 20, 2025
Easter Dinner at the Williamsburg Inn on Sunday, April 20th from 5 PM to 9 PM
The 78th Annual Garden Symposium Celebrating the Influence of Great English Gardens – April 10-13
Summer Camps at Virginia Living Museum
‘Military Through the Ages’ Returns to Jamestown Settlement – Saturday & Sunday, March 15-16
W&M FILMMAKING at Ampersand Festival
Industry Summit at Ampersand Festival – Sessions are FREE and Open to the Public – Monday March 17 – Sunday, March 23, 2025
Top things to do in Williamsburg VA in March 2025
Update: ALL Joann Fabric and Craft Stores set to close nationwide
Student Artist Submission for American Revolution Museum at Yorktown – $100 Honorarium
Visiting the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg with Kids! Admission is now FREE
Upcoming Sports Registrations at THE WISC for kids and adults
CHiPSoccer is Registering – Homeschool Daytime Soccer League – Deadline Feb 15, 2025
“I made this…”: The Work of Black American Artists and Artisans at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Open House for King of Glory Preschool and Child Care – Programs are Now Registering for 2026-2027
Advertise your business in our Summer Camp Fair Goodie Bags! Learn more:
New Lower Tickets Prices at Colonial Williamsburg
Discount Tickets for Williamsburg Virginia & Yorktown
Merchants Square Sales – Williamsburg, Virginia
Tap N Roll – Weekly Events at the Game Store
Best places to go sledding in Williamsburg, York County, WJCC and New Kent!
Local Residents enjoy free admission every day at Jamestown Settlement & the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown






























