Coats for Families distribution at YMCA locations including R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA on Jan 13 & 14, 2023
Monster Jam comes to the Hampton Coliseum – January 20 – 22
Christmas Services at King of Glory – From Family Services to Festival Services there is something for everyone!
Williamsburg Lodge Special Christmas Dinner for the family!
Palace Christmas Ball at Colonial Williamsburg on Dec 9 & 16, 2022 – a Family Affair
Academy of Dance 31st Annual Christmas Show: The Christmas Extravaganza – benefiting Operation Smile is at Ferguson Center for the Arts – Saturday & Sunday Dec 10 & 11, 2022
Movie Night (FREE): Disney’s Frozen at WUMC Kids Movie Night! Friday, December 16, 2022
Chippokes State Park Holiday Open House! Sat, Dec 17
Where to buy a Christmas Tree in Williamsburg
Get your holiday cards – HUGE discount because it’s a Groupon!
Holiday Pops Concert – Guest Artist: Sarah Jane McMahon with Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra – one for the whole family!
Art Museums Community Day FREE day of programs and activities at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg – Saturday, November 19, 2022
Menchie’s Williamsburg Coupon for the month of February 2023
Get the best toy deals of the Season – 12 Days of Christmas Deals Toy Sale at School Crossing – Nov 12 – 23, 2022
Election Night Results
Free At-Home Advent Box for your kids from King of Glory! Sign up your kids for the Living the Christmas Story!
Norad Tracks Santa’s Flight – watch in real time starts at 2:01 am Dec 24th- learn more
STEAM Sunday at the Stryker Center on Sunday, November 6 from 1 pm – 4 pm
Starting Sunday Oct. 30th, 2022 Chowning’s Tavern will be open 7-day a week.
Jamestown High School Band Shoe Collection – shoes going to support those effected by Hurricane Ian
Parenting Seminar: A Grown-ups Guide to Kids’ Wiring at King of Glory – Nov 5, 2022 from 9 am to noon. Free Event
New Tiers & Start Times for High School, Middle and Elementary Schools for 2023 – 2024 School Year – WJCC Public Schools asks for your input
Colonial Williamsburg’s Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference January 26 – 29, 2023 is registering now
Cirque de la Symphonie with the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra – Family Event – Friday, November 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Stop by the Sentara Drive-Thru Flu Shot event on Saturday, October 8th, to receive your free flu shot. See locations…
Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours at Colonial Williamsburg Archaeology Lab this Fall
Nao Trinidad at Riverwalk Landing – deck tours through Sun, Nov 12, 2022
Jigsaw Puzzling – Fall Competition and Puzzle Swap – Nov 12, 2022 – Register today!
Playzone Indoor Playground at the WISC – New Hours! Non-member pricing – head on over!
Golden Goose Footwear up to 30% off (limited time) on Zulily
Crocs special offer – Buy 2 Pairs of Crocs for $50 – sale ends 9/20/22
Revel at Chownings Tavern in the Chowning’s Tavern Garden – Fridays from 7 – 9 pm…
1st Annual Williamsburg Marching Band Showcase this Saturday October 22nd with Shoe Drive
Changes are coming to 199 (Route 199 between Brookwood Drive and John Tyler) and you may want to attend a VDOT meeting if you live in Williamsburg/James City County
CPR Classes Registering Now in Williamsburg. Calling All Caregivers courses are being offered at Morrison Education Center.
Hampton Horror Tours Open Auditions – Monday, September 12 & Tuesday, September 13, 6-7:30 pm
WICKED The Musical is coming to Chrysler, Norfolk & Altria, Richmond – Get your tickets!
Shark Tooth Hunting at Chippokes Plantation State Park Surry Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg for Locals – a new page on its website just for area residents!
WCRC FREE – Family Harvest Fest, October 23, 2-6pm!
Freedom Stories at Freedom Park – Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 – Learn more:
NAS Oceana Air Show 2022 at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach – September 17 and 18, 2022
2022 Guinea Jubilee is back – Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24, 2022
Dress Rehearsal to Puccini’s La Boheme – FREE and open to K-12 students – Learn more
Universal Orlando Resort Multi-Day Ticket Discounts and Single Day Ticket Discounts from Groupon!
Hiring Week event at Campbell’s Tavern
Looking for the Bus Stop for your WJCC Public School Student?
Frye Boots: Friends & Family Sale! 30% Off Select Styles with Coupon Code
Museum Murder Mystery: Murder in the Music Gallery returns to Colonial Williamsburg
FREE Admission to the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live!
Colonial Williamsburg’s Windmill is moving to a new location on Monday morning August 8, 2022
Nauticus: Gear Up for School Discover Day offers $7.57 Admission – Saturday August 27, 2022
Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow – Saturday & Sunday August 20-21, 2022
Pawpaw Festival at Endview Plantation – Saturday August 27, 2022
Sunflower Music Festival: Barks, Bands and Beers at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens on Sunday, August 28 from 12 pm to 7 pm
Outdoor Family Movie Night – Saturday August 20 at 8:30 PM
Christmas in July! eGift Card Sale at Colonial Williamsburg – Quick Sale only thru August 1, 2022
Extreme Block Party at King of Glory – FREE and Open to the Public – Thursdays: July 28 – August 25, 2022
How about at Spa’rty? Got a girls weekend planned or a birthday that needs a special celebration…
*NEW FOR 2022* Parent and Child Golf Lessons at Colonial Williamsburg! August Classes Registering NOW!
The Wagsters Magic Theatre in Williamsburg, VA
Festival of Arts Presents: The Addams Family (FREE) at the Dogwood Dell in Richmond
Virginia Arts Festival Big Band – July 2 in Colonial Williamsburg
Kitties, Kidz & Kabooses with Chessie the cat and her Feline Fur-ends from the Penisula Regional Animal Shelter – Sat, July 9th
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Ceremony in Williamsburg – Thursday, June 2, 2022
Aquatica Orlando Discount Tickets with Dining Option, or 2, 3 or Unlimited SeaWorld Park Visits – Aquatica Ticket starts at $56.50 a Day Let’s Get Summer Started!
Moonlight and Music at New Quarter Park with Joe Duggan
Volunteers Welcome to Help Place Flags on the Graves of Veterans at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Honor of Memorial Day
Memorial Mile at Waller Mill Park Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30, 2022
Radon Levels Maybe Higher than Assumed in Williamsburg Area – Radon Testing Kit available from Virginia Department of Heath for only $3 thru May 31, 2022
Mariners’ Museum – Admission is only $1 per person! Great Museum, Great Family Time
Place Concert at Governor’s Palace return to the Governors Mansion in Colonial Williamsburg
Mother’s Day Gifts 2022
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Historic Organ Recitals in the William & Mary Wren Chapel in May 2022
Best places to fish, rent a canoe, kayak, boat and launch a boat in Williamsburg, James City County and York County, Virginia!
Fire & Ice: George Washington and John Adams Part 1
Fresh Family Cooking in a Snap from SHIP and the Williamsburg Farmers Market – FREE – Tues, May 24, 2022
Stargazing with the NASA Skywatcher Astronomy Club – Sat, April 30th
The James City County Marina Reopens with Improvements and a new paddle craft launch area!
Candlelight Concerts at Bruton Parish Church for May 2022
Historic Garden Week Features Yorktown on Wed April 27th – and there will be a Farmers market too!
2022-2023 WJCC Public Schools – Kindergarten Registration is Open
Pop-In Hiring Event for James City County Parks & Recreation!
Historic Garden Week – Williamsburg is featured on April Tuesday April 26, 2022
Family Academy: Getting Your Family on the Trail for Health and Wellness
Printer Ink Is Expensive — Here Are Five Ways to Save Money
Middle School Information Night at Williamsburg Christian Academy – April 19th
Summer History Camps at the Jamestown Settlement & at the American Revolution Museum!
The Virginia Living Museum will celebrate Earth Day 2022
Watermen’s Museum Grand Re-Opening April 1, 2022
Ready to play Spark Golf? Spark is a 9-hole, social golf league organized to be casual and fun, with a touch of friendly competition. Now at CW
Daylight Savings is permanent in the United States (well almost) – is this the Age of Aquarius?
CDR’s 44th Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction – Online Bidding March 7 thru Sunday March 13, 2022!
The Movement Ballet’s inaugural season opens with the comic ballet, Coppelia on March 5th – Get tickets!
The Workforce Readiness program at WCA appoints Rhonda Peterson
Tappin’ Out – A Casino Night Fundraiser – Billsburg Brewery – Thurs Feb 17th!
Colonial National Historic Park – Yorktown Battlefield – Visitor Information
Mask update for York County School District – Update for Tues Feb 22, 2022
Williamsburg Christian Academy Open Houses for Lower and Upper School – Feb 27, 2022!
Special Offer from Solve! The local business that helps you organize your space!
“An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads” with Guest Speaker Dr. Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander Historian and Author – Feb 27, 2022 – Learn more
Attend the Dedication of the Benjamin Spraggins Carriage (Free & Open to the Public) Feb 26, 2022
Vaccine Clinic at the Virginia Living Museum on Sun Feb 20th (free admission for those receiving a vaccine)!
LEGO Contest! Brick by Brick LEGO Shipbuilding Contest Deadline Jan 24, 2022
Local Scouts offer Christmas tree recycling pick up in James City County
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is open YEAR Round! Winter Weekends – Jan 8 – 23, 2022
A Parent’s Guide to Weekly Themed Visits to Colonial Williamsburg
Only at Colonial Williamsburg can you Dine with George Washington at the King Arms Tavern. Events: Dec 17 & 31, 2021
Take a “Talk of the Town: Christmastide tour” during the Holidays!
Appointment slots are open NOW for the new COVID-19 Testing Site VDH in Newport News. Register now appointments start Monday 1/10/22
Holiday Pop Up Maker Market – 420 Prince George St. in Williamsburg Dec 4, 11 & 18, 2021
“I Love Holiday Movies” Walking Tour & “Lafayette #1” presented this week for free by Jamestown High Theatre!
Community Vaccination Celebration – Free Admission to Virginia Living Musuem* Sunday Dec 5, 2021
Holiday Decoration Workshop at Colonial Williamsburg – Sign up today – these sell out!
FREE Rapid COVID Tests available at the Williamsburg Library
Annual Holiday Luminary – Williamsburg Memorial Park on Dec 12th – take a beautiful drive!
Vaccine Clinics & Rapid COVID Testing starting Nov 5, 2021
Aquazoid Amped will open in Water Country USA May 2022
Get a FREE breakfast burrito at Taco Bell on Thursday 10/21 -details…
The Actors’ Lament: Or the Really Rotten Luck of the Fledgling Theatre Company is the newest outdoor production coming to Colonial Williamsburg
Hamilton Fans Itinerary at Colonial Williamsburg – Follow the story…
It’s been found. The original, permanent structure of the First Baptist Church… plus Anniversary Weekend EVENTS!
Jurassic Quest at Hampton Roads Convention Center is this weekend – save big with this offer!
LOVE letters artwork in Yorktown are now permanent attraction
Zulily, Disney & Etsy have tons of Cloth Face Mask!
Williamsburg Regional Library decides to end overdue fines but there will still be a lost charges..
Best things to do in Williamsburg, VA
Poster Contest – Calling all artists: create the poster for the 20th Anniversary of the Williamsburg Farmers Market
2021 Isle of Wight County Fair! September 16-19, 2021
Running, Walking & Cycling Clubs in Williamsburg and Yorktown – Free, Family Friendly and with food and drink perks!
245 Years Anniversary Celebration – The Historic First Baptist Church Oct 9 & 10
Contest to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of the Golden Horseshoe Green Course!
Competition for COX Cable will be coming to City of Williamsburg
“Forever Marked By The Day” World Trade Center focused exhibit at the Muscarelle opens Friday Sept 10, 2021
Get FREE admission to the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg on Sept 18, 2021
Back to School Discounts from
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New Sculpture, Large Strawberry with Wheels by local artist, installed in Bicentennial Park
Portraits for Positivity – Free Portrait from Loved Snapped Photography for a good deed…Sat. Aug 28th
Help for Sad or Anxious Children and Teens
Governor Northam Announces Public Health Order to Require Universal Masking in K-12 Schools
Back to School GiveBack Event Aug 21st 10am – 1pm at Lafayette High School.
WISC Kids Club Preschool – Fall 2021-22 Registration
Kids Fest at AMF Bowling – Kids Bowl FREE for 1 hour – Learn more:
Free Beer & Early Admission Saturdays at Water Country for Members*
Learning to Build Connection
Pet Portrait Fundraiser to benefit the Heritage Humane Society Expansion Project August 21, 2021
Williamsburg Christian Academy Back to School with New Balanced Year Calendar
Rita’s Ice Williamsburg is running a Kids Drawing Contest – each entry gets a free ice coupon and winners get a $20 gift card to Rita’s Ice in Williamsburg
Sams Club $20 for an Annual Membership – GROUPON – today only 7/20/21
Dino Pajama Jam from 6 pm – 8 pm Sat. July 24, 2021 at the Virginia Living Museum!
What is Magnet Fishing, How to Magnet Fish, Where to Magnet Fish and is Magnet Fishing legal?
Build Connections..
Tommy K Skate Day – Sat. July 24, 2021 at 12 pm – JCC Rec Skate Park
Live Music at the Pavilion at the Williamsburg Winery – June & July 2022
Summer Bucket List, by Madeline Vann, M.Ed., NCC
Dino on the Loose at the Virginia Living Museum Returns!
The Power of “Weird”, by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services
Bring A Friend FREE to Water Country USA! May 22 – 31, 2021
Live Music at Brass Cannon Brewing in Williamsburg
Remembering Ssgt Talmadge Horton Alphin, Jr. – a broadcast on Memorial Day May 31, 2021
Honor our fallen heroes at Nauticus Memorial Day Weekend: May 29 & 30, 2021
GAMBOLS! Returns to Chowning’s Tavern – fun games and great food!
ROCKEFELLER ROOM: DAOU WINE DINNER at Colonial Williamsburg May 31, 2024- Reservations open
Where can I find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near Me?
Greater Williamsburg Regional Kinship Program: Are you caring for someone else’s child?
Celebrating the Battleship Wisconsin’s 77th birthday, April 16-18!
Williamsburg Localisms Explained: DoG St., Confusion Corner, The Burg and more…
Vaccinations for ANYONE 18 and older on Fri, April 16th – you must register and have a time before attending:
US: Past, Present, Future – new national conversation event~ April topic:
Earth Day at Nauticus on Sat., April 24, 2021 – events and last day of Plant or Plastic
Williamsburg Christian Academy, growing enrollment and moving toward International Baccalaureate Program
Williamsburg Farmers Market Offering Scholarships
Calling all parents of Lafayette HS seniors – Yard Signs are available!
Williamsburg Christian Academy Approved as International Baccalaureate World School
Free Parenting Class – March 20, 2021
The WRL Book Mobile is a tech decked Mercedes-Benz 24′ Sprinter with awning, outdoor seating, a smart TV with Apple box, computers, iPads, Nintendo Switches, and printers…oh, and books!
W&M Bookstore is moving locations
Fighting Jamesons LIVE in concert at Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Members Day March 13, 2021
10 year old girl grabbed by wrist by stranger in Merchants Square on Friday – police seek public’s help
Spring Beer Release Party at Chownings featuring Billsburg!
Feeling Lucky? CDR is raffling a 2021 Kia Soul on March 17, 2021
How to register to receive the COVID -19 Vaccine in Virginia
Pet products we found on SALE! Like DNA test for your pooch and a cat tree for your kitty!
Participate in shaping the future of James City County through Engage 2045
CLIQ Chairs Valentine’s sale PLUS get a free bag!*
Williamsburg Regional Library to Reopen February 16, 2021
New additional platform informs iPhone users of potential exposure to COVID-19 without having to download an app.
Love on the Loose Scavenger Hunt for kids – Feb 6 – 14, 2021
Kids Winter Reading Challenge from the Williamsburg Regional Library 2021!
Historic Triangle Messmer Community Services Center is now CDR’s new home!
How to Opt-Out of In-Person Learning for Middle & High School in WJCC – Deadline is Feb. 5th
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Here are the vaccination clinics capable of serving large numbers of people for the six localities in the Peninsula

































