FREE Cabin Fever Concert Series Thursdays Nights Jan 30 – Mar 5, 20207:00 PM - 8:30 PMDoors open promptly at 6:30Freight Shed 331 Water Street Yorktown, VA 23690 Enjoy an intimate concert with some of our area’s top musicians. Located inside the Historic Freight Shed, these weekly performances are sure to heat things up even in the middle ofContinue Reading
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 31. The application and complete information are available at www.artattheriver.com. To receive an application by mail, please sent an email to aatrinfo@cox.net or send a letter of requestContinue Reading
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 Street. 2019 Tis A Season of MirthColonial Christmas Pastimes and Traditions Friday December 13, 6 – 8pmSaturday December 14, 10am – 3pmMain Street Yorktown FridayContinue Reading
Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia at Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown- Nov. 28-30
Explore Centuries-Old Cooking Techniques This Thanksgiving holiday, explore centuries-old cooking techniques of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia during “Foods & Feasts ofColonial Virginia,” a three-day event from November 28 to 30. Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. At Jamestown Settlement, discover how food was gathered, preserved and prepared on land and at sea by Virginia’s English colonistsContinue Reading
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 will go on… inside the Water Street Parking Terrace where it’s nice and dry. We’ll have all your Thanksgiving favorites for sale—turkeys, pies, cranberry sauce,Continue Reading
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, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’ll have chestnuts roasting on an open fire, free kids’ activities, a performance by the Fifes &Continue Reading
Yorktown Toyland Market & Parade – Dec. 14th
Yorktown Celebrates Christmas 2019 The Historic Yorktown waterfront transforms into a Christmas wonderland for the final Market Days event of the year. During the extended hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, children of all ages are invited to participate in this FREE fun event. Schedule of Events 9 a.m. toContinue Reading
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 Nov. 9. During this extended farmers market, you can sample some of the best seafood in the area including oysters, clam chowder, and VirginiaContinue Reading
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 partnership to promote tourism in the Commonwealth. The letters will be on display between Water Street Grille and the Freight Shed and open toContinue Reading
York County Celebrates Veterans Day – Nov. 11
York County to Observe Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2019 at 12 p.m. “Stories from the Monument” Veterans Day Ceremony is the continuing theme of the annual Veterans Day ceremony held in historic Yorktown. This commemoration service includes tolling of the bell, presentation of the colors, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, “Taps,” and a special recognitionContinue Reading
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 furniture, shopping for vintage clothing and jewelry, or filling your home with one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces—you don’t want to miss this popular fallContinue Reading
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, Paws at the River is an annual tradition that helps to raise awareness about local animal rescue groups and organizations. Shoppers are encouraged toContinue Reading
Maritime Market is this Sat., at the Yorktown Market Days in Historic 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 River. During Yorktown’s Maritime Market on November 9—sample some of the best seafood in the area including oysters, clam chowder, and Virginia blue crabs. Learn how to makeContinue Reading
Cookies with Santa in Yorktown at York Hall – Dec. 8 – FREE and Bring Your Camera!
Cookies with Santa at York Hall Free event – bring your camera for those Santa pictures! December 8, 2019 1:00-4:00pm On Sunday, December 8, Christmas is alive at the Gallery at York Hall during Cookies with Santa. From 1 to 4 p.m., children and parents can visit with Santa, enjoy complimentary treats, and do some holiday shopping! Cameras areContinue Reading
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 some pretty amazing talent on Sunday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., during the Yorktown Art Stroll. HelpContinue Reading
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 music starts Saturday at 10 AM and again on Sunday at noon. Daytime performances are Free and Open to the Public. $10 ticketed concertsContinue Reading
Veterans Day Celebrations
Veteran’s Day Celebrations in Williamsburg and Yorktown The Historic Triangle is home for many military families. Our area is a patchwork of battlefields where victories and defeats shaped our present day country. This weekend take some time out to celebrate our Veterans and any number of events below. And thank you to all of ourContinue Reading
Breakfast with Santa at Riverwalk Restaurant in Yorktown – Dec 14
Breakfast with Santa at Riverwalk Restaurant in Yorktown Dec 14, 2019 8:30 am – 10:00 am Reservations online or call 757-875-1522 Join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for a kid-friendly breakfast. Experience the enchantment on the children’s faces as they relay their Christmas wish list to Santa. Reading of ‘TwasContinue Reading
