Yorktown Celebrates Christmas 2019 Four BIG events to bring the community together this season. Join the celebration in Yorktown for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Christmas Market on Historic Main Street, Lighted Boat Parade, and Cookies with Santa. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony The weekend begins the evening of Friday, December 6, with the annual Christmas Tree LightingContinue 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’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
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
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
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
Bring the Kids & the Dogs for Toyland Parade & Yorktown Holiday Farmers Market Dec 14
Toyland Parade & Yorktown Holiday Farmers Market Dec 14, 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 community event! 9 a.m.Continue Reading
Yorktown Wine Festival – Oct. 5
Yorktown Wine Festival October 5, 2019 12:00 am – 6:00 pm Riverwalk Landing Whether you consider yourself a wine connoisseur or an aspiring novice—you don’t want to miss our grand tasting. Not only will you sample some of Virginia’s finest vino, but we’ll take your palate on a trip around the world! Yorktown shares moreContinue Reading
Archaeology Public Dig Day!
Archaeology Public Dig Day! Thursday, Sept 26 and Friday, Sept 27, 20199am-4pm Annual Fall Public Dig Days hosted by the Fairfield foundation. Help professional Archeologist dig up the past of New Quarter Park. To register for the morning or afternoon slots, email fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org. FREE event Items most likely to be recovered include bricks, nails, plaster, shells, ceramics, glass, stone, and metal fragments. Continue Reading
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 under the stars. Visitors are encouraged to pack picnics, bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating, and arrive early for this spectacular night ofContinue Reading
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 the waterfront with the beautiful York River as the backdrop – but it will feature samples of more than 30 Coastal Virginia brews. Your $35Continue Reading
