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Huge annual events like the Tree Lighting, Skating and Grand Illumination or July 4th Fireworks always bring a crowd but don’t forget about the Haunted Nightly Tours, Musket Range, and the Lighting of the Cressets. Special Ticket Discounts and Promotions too!
- Events at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg including Black History in the Hennage Auditorium – February 2023Events at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg including live theatre in the Hennage Auditorium Colonial Williamsburg has holiday programs all throughout December at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg & ...
- Registration for the 75th Annual Antiques Forum closes on February 5, 2023!Registration for the 75th Annual Antiques Forum closes on February 5, 2023! Dress Like It’s 1949! for the forum closing dinner – or even the whole event! This year’s program will honor ...
- Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea runs Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12, 2023 – hurry there are a few spots left!Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea runs Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12, 2023 – hurry there are a few spots left! Afternoon Tea on February 10th – 12th at 2:00 PM ...
- The Bray School, one of the first schools for Black students in North America is moving to its new location on Feb 10, 2023Lost in plain sight. The Bray School The Bray School, one of the first schools for Black students in North America is moving to its new location on Feb 10, 2023 On ...
- “I made this…”: The Work of Black American Artists and Artisans at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg“I made this…”: The Work of Black American Artists and Artisans at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Special programming at the Art Museums related to the exhibition and Black ...
- Fire a Musket at the Colonial Williamsburg Musket RangeFire a Musket at the Colonial Williamsburg Musket Range It’s Back! The Colonial Williamsburg Musket Range is open! Book your time: 9:30 am; 11:00 am: 1:30 pm; 3:00 ...
- Liberty’s Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating in Colonial Williamsburg 2022 / 2023Liberty’s Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating Rink in Colonial Williamsburg – open daily Liberty Ice Pavilion is open daily from November 18, 2022 through February 26, 2023, including holidays! Ice skate ...
- Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days February 25 – March 5, 2023Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days 2023! Colonial Williamsburg invites homeschoolers and their families to experience revolutionary educational opportunities. Discover history brought to life and meet the people who contributed to the founding ...
- Williamsburg Farmers Market – Winter Market on February 11Williamsburg Farmers Market will Celebrate their Special Valentine’s Day Market on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 8 am to noon Over 20 vendors offer a variety of local products, among which are ...
- Where to eat in Colonial Williamsburg? Which restaurants are open in the winter and what are the new offerings?Where to eat in Colonial Williamsburg? Which restaurants are open in the winter and what are the new offerings? There are quite a few places to grab a bite when visiting ...
- Secret Spots to Visit on William & Mary CampusActually part of a statue lying in leaves reading a book… OK. Maybe not secret locations… but definitely cool locations on the campus of the College of William & Mary! Here ...
- Tailgate Tournament – Saturday, February 12, 2023 – Gold Course at the Golden Horseshoe Golf ClubTailgate Tournament – Saturday, February 12, 2023Saturday, February 12, 2023 | GOLD COURSE | 10:00AM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2023 | 10AM SHOTGUN STARTTHE GOLD COURSE 4-Player Team Scramble FormatStart the day of ...
- Winter Blues Jazz Fest will be January 13 – 16, 2023! Get your tickets!Winter Blues Jazz Fest January 13 – 16, 2023 The four-day Winter Blues Jazz Fest is back for its 9th year presented by CultureFix! This year the festival will be held ...
- Something different to do at night. Haunted Williamsburg at Colonial WilliamsburgWant a different evening out? How about an eerie evening with the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Haunted Williamsburg is the official ghost tour of Colonial ...
- Top 20 Things to Do in Williamsburg over Christmas Break 2022Affiliate Links run on this post Top 20 Things to Do in Williamsburg Area over Christmas Break 2022 From our friends at Localourist.com – Live Like a Local. Play Like a Tourist!(TM) ...
- Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Pirates, Witches and Cressets…Oh, my!Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Yes, there is a night life in CW Add a Little Drama to Your Nightlife! There is a night life in Colonial Williamsburg with their ...
- New Years Eve 2022 (FREE) Community Celebration – Live Music and Ball Drop!New Years Eve FREE Community Celebration! Friday, December 31, 20229:00 PM – Midnight (12:15 am) Enjoy Live Music and watch the ball drop under a huge tent on the Lawn of ...
- Williamsburg Lodge Special Christmas Dinner for the family!Williamsburg Lodge Christmas Meal for the Family Christmas Day atWilliamsburg LodgeSunday, December 25 | 11am – 1pm | 2 – 4pm | Enjoy Christmas Day with family and friends at the Lodge. ...
- Annual Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Pie Sale is Dec. 20-24Colonial Williamsburg Annual Pie Sale! Annual Pie Sale at Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg Annual Pie Sale is back and extended this year throughout select dates in December at Taste Studio, next ...
- Palace Christmas Ball at Colonial Williamsburg on Dec 9 & 16, 2022 – a Family AffairPalace Christmas Ball at Colonial Williamsburg on Dec 9 & 16, 2022 – a Family Affair Palace Christmas Ball Governor’s Palace December 9th & 16 from 7 pm – 8 ...
- Christmastide Music at the Courthouse select evenings in Colonial Williamsburg 2022Christmastide Music at the Courthouse in Colonial Williamsburg December 2, 9 & 16, 2022Times: 7:30 – 8:30 PM and 9:00 – 10:00 PMLocation: CourthouseTickets Try something fun and different ...
- Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg December 2022 include Father Christmas, Lighting Cressets, Fireworks and more…Grand Illumination at Colonial Williamsburg for 2022 will be three weekends of illuminations! Grand Illumination is back at Colonial Williamsburg and bigger than ever before on December 3, 10, 17, ...
- Best Things to Do in Williamsburg Virginia in December 2022Looking for the Best Things to Do in Williamsburg in December? The fall and winter are really wonderful in Williamsburg Virginia and during the month of December there are many ...
- A Celebration of the Yule Log select Friday evenings in December at Colonial Williamsburg! Open to the PublicA Celebration of the Yule Log select Friday evenings in December at Colonial Williamsburg! Open to the Public Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 2022 from 6 pm – 8 pm This is ...
- Intersections – Street Theatre Returns to Colonial Williamsburg (Free and Open to the Public)Intersections – Street Theatre Returns to Colonial Williamsburg Thursday – Saturday through Dec 31, 2022 Some may remember Revolutionary City – when CW Interpreters would perform live on Duke of ...
- Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Decorations Walking TourColonial Williamsburg’s Christmas Decorations Walking Tour Daily except on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Nov 25 – Dec 23 from 10 am to 11 am Enjoy a guided look at Colonial Williamsburg’s picturesque ...
- Colonial Williamsburg announces it’s 2022 Holiday Events in its Holiday PlannerVisit Here Colonial Williamsburg announces it’s 2022 Holiday Events in its Holiday Planner Sit back, grab your favorite beverage, your calendar and get ready to plan your fun holiday events by checking ...
- 2022 Community Christmas Tree Lighting in Colonial Williamsburg – Free & Open to the Public2022 Community Christmas Tree Lighting in Colonial Williamsburg – Free & Open to the Public December 1, 2022 5 PM – 5:30 PM at the steps of the Colonial Courthouse 102 ...
- Black Friday Cyber Monday Sale at Colonial Williamsburg!The best sale of the year at Colonial Williamsburg is HERE! Find Colonial Williamsburg ticket discounts, Colonial Williamsburg Hotel discounts and online shopping at Colonial Williamsburg discounts! Buy One, Get ...
- Colonial Williamsburg Discounts on Tickets and Special OffersColonial Williamsburg Ticket Discounts and Special Offers Looking for Colonial Williamsburg ticket discounts, Jamestown ticket discounts and American Revolution Museum discounts and/or special offers? Well, you have landed on the ...
- Art Museums Community Day FREE day of programs and activities at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg – Saturday, November 19, 2022Art Museums Community Day FREE DAY of programs and activities at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg on Saturday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring friends and ...
- Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run 2022 – Now RegisteringBlue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run 2022 – Now Registering November 24, 2022 The 5K starts at 8:30 am and the 1 Mile ...
- Free Admission for Veterans & Active Duty Military and their direct dependents to Colonial Williamsburg for Veterans Day Weekend Nov 11 – 13, 2022Free Admission for Veterans & Active Duty Military and their direct dependents to Colonial Williamsburg for Veterans Day Weekend Nov 11 – 13, 2022 Colonial Williamsburg continues its tradition of honoring ...
- Veteran’s Day and Weekend Events at Colonial Williamsburg – Nov 11 – 13, 2022UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the special Veterans Day programming has been cancelled, including the Military March Honoring America’s Veterans, Veterans Day Proclamation Ceremony, and In Defense of our Liberty ...
- Come Ye Thankful People Come – A Special Thanksgiving PerformanceCome Ye Thankful People Come Wednesday, November 23, 20204:30 pm – 5:30 pm Join Kelly Kennedy and John Turner for a program of tunes, poems, and readings from several centuries related to ...
- Best things to do in November in Williamsburg 2022Best things to do in November in Williamsburg, Yorktown and surrounding towns – Nov 2022 If you love the fall you will love being in Williamsburg in November. With the ...
- Mark your calendars for these FREE Community Events! The Gingerbread Open House, Tree Lighting in Merchants Square and the Lighting of the Williamsburg Inn are all happening on Saturday November 26, 2022The Gingerbread Open House, Tree Lighting in Merchants Square and the Lighting of the Williamsburg Inn are all happening on Saturday, November 26, 2022 – All Free and Open to ...
- Annual Williamsburg Inn Lighting Ceremony – Open to Public – Saturday, Nov 26, 2022Photo Credit: @kathleenmduffy via @colonialwmbg 4th Annual Williamsburg Inn Lighting Ceremony – Open to Public Holiday traditions come to life at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts, when the holidays’ kick-off with the 4th Annual ...
- Come to Merchants Square for the Annual Tree Lighting – Saturday, Nov 26 at 5 pmStart a Family Tradition Come to Merchants Square for the Annual Community Tree Lighting! Saturday, November 26 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PMDuke of Gloucester StreetLight Up Your Holiday Season Arrive ...
- Halloween Scramble & Pig Roast – Costume Contest, Golf and Luau – The Green Course!Get your team together to brave the tricks & treats set up on the Green Course for this Halloween Scramble & Pig Roast! Sunday, October 30, 2022 | 12pm Shotgun StartGreen Course ...
- Starting Sunday Oct. 30th, 2022 Chowning’s Tavern will be open 7-day a week.Starting Sunday Oct. 30th, 2022 Chowning’s Tavern will be open 7-day a week. Colonial Williamsburg is happy to announce that Chowning’s Tavern will be opening up to a 7 day a ...
- Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Thanksgiving Dinner is back for Thanksgiving 2022Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Thanksgiving Dinner is back for Thanksgiving 2022 Thursday, Nov 24, 202211:30 am – 8:00 pm Celebrate Thanksgiving in 18th-century style and with the whole family! At the newly ...
- Colonial Williamsburg’s Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference January 26 – 29, 2023 is registering nowColonial Williamsburg’s 25th Annual Working Wood in the 18th Century: A Very Good Effect: Ornamenting 18th Century Woodwork January 26-29, 2023 Virtual & In-Person Options Available! Virtual-Only Registration: $175 In-Person Registration: $395 Register by October 28 for ...
- Come enjoy a Holiday Open House with Gingerbread Village on Nov. 26th at Williamsburg LodgeStart the Christmas Season at the Holiday Open House on Saturday November 26 at Williamsburg Lodge from 10 am to 1 pm Be the first to see the new 2022 gingerbread house ...
- Ghost Walk Junior – the Official Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tours – Put a little “Boo” in Your Night!Ghost Walk Junior Ghost Walk Junior – the Official Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tours – Put a little “Boo” in Your Night! Ghost Walk Junior – the Official Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tours – ...
- Bits and Bridle behinds the scenes animal tour at Colonial WilliamsburgBits and Bridle behinds the scenes animal tour at Colonial Williamsburg Treat the animal lover in your life to this one-hour walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg’s modern stables and Rare Breeds ...
- Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours at Colonial Williamsburg Archaeology Lab this FallArchaeology Behind the Scenes Tours at Colonial Williamsburg Archaeology Lab this Fall How do we know about the people who lived and worked at Custis Square? How do we know what ...
- Great Events with Food, Drinks & Music! Get your Tickets for Chowderfest and Noktoberfest – Nov. 4 & 6Scrumptious Week in the Burg! Nov. 4 & 6 It’s going to be a great weekend filled with all things food, drink and music!! Both events are located on The Lawn ...
- Fine Dining Thanksgiving Dinner at the Williamsburg InnFine Dining Thanksgiving Dinner at the Williamsburg Inn Fine Dining Thanksgiving Dinner at the Williamsburg Inn Thursday Nov 24, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Savor your Thanksgiving with a long-standing tradition ...
- How to get a Colonial Williamsburg Good Neighbor Pass and why it is a Great Deal!Colonial Williamsburg’s Good Neighbor Pass – a local’s best deal to the historic area! The Colonial Williamsburg’s Good Neighbor Pass (GNP) will give you 365 days of access to the entire ...
- Revel at Chownings Tavern in the Chowning’s Tavern Garden – Fridays from 7 – 9 pm…Revel at Chowning’s Tavern in the Tavern Garden this Fall! Every Friday night from 7 PM – 9 PM from September 30th to November 18th.First come first serve, No reservations ...
- Lighting of the Cressets with Strolling Musicians this Fall on DoG St in Colonial WilliamsburgLighting of the Cressets with Strolling Musicians this Fall on DoG St in Colonial Williamsburg Thursday – Saturday evenings September 29 – November 26, 2022 & Dec 23 & 24– from ...
- Rediscover Custis Square an archaeological experience at Colonial WilliamsburgRediscover Custis Square an archaeological experience at Colonial Williamsburg This event is going on this Fall 2022. See Dates and times here This program is great for kids and adults and especially ...
- Veterans Day and Weekend Celebrations in Williamsburg & YorktownVeteran’s Day Celebrations in Williamsburg and Yorktown on Friday Nov 11, 2022 The Historic Triangle is home for many military families. Our area is a patchwork of battlefields where victories ...
- Merchants Square Fall Sidewalk Sale – Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11, 2022Don’t Miss the Spring Sidewalk Sale in Merchants Square, Williamsburg Merchants Square Spring Sidewalk Sale Dates & Times:Fri, September 9, 2022 10:00am – 5:00pmSat, September 10, 2022 10:00am – ...
- Have you been on The Bassett Trace Nature Trail – a local secret now open again to the publicThe 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 hike…this is your spot: ...
- Colonial Williamsburg for Locals – a new page on its website just for area residents!Colonial Williamsburg for Locals a new page just for us! “I haven’t been to CW in years”….wait, what? Let’s change that! If you are a local resident there ...
- Constitution Day 2022 Events at Colonial Williamsburg – Saturday, September 17SPECIAL PROGRAMS Celebrating the 235th Anniversary of the U.S. Constitution A Congressional Curriculum – Saturday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. Included in museum admission.Join freshman congressman, James Madison, as he compiles ...
- Sunday Brunch in the Williamsburg Inn & Williamsburg Lodge!Sunday Brunch at Colonial Williamsburg is weekly in two different restaurants. What better way to gather the family than a Sunday Brunch (that you don’t have to cook or clean up ...
- Hiring Week event at Campbell’s TavernHiring Week event at Campbell’s Tavern Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Hiring EventsJoin Colonial Williamsburg as they reopen one of Williamsburg’s favorite taverns, Christiana Campbell’s. Attend one of their tavern hiring events ...
- Museum Murder Mystery: Murder in the Music Gallery returns to Colonial WilliamsburgMuseum Murder Mystery: Murder in the Music Gallery Museum Murder Mystery: Murder in the Music GalleryWed, August 17 & 24, 2022 at 4 p.m. – 5:45 pm Museum murder mystery returns ...
- FREE Admission to the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live!Visit the Art Museums for Free on September 17, 2022 during the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day! Colonial Williamsburg is opening the Art Museum doors to the public for FREE as part ...
- Hands-On Workshops at Colonial Williamburg from family friendly Historic Trades to floral decor with design experts…Hands-On Workshops at Colonial Williamburg from family friendly Historic Trades to floral decor with design experts Want to try something new? How about some hands-on workshops at Colonial Williamsburg? Here ...
- Colonial Williamsburg’s Windmill is moving to a new location on Monday morning August 8, 2022On April 21, 2022, equipment is used to remove the blades from the windmill in preparation for the structure’s relocation to Francis Street.Photo credit: Image by Brendan Sostak for The ...
- Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchant Square BLOCK PARTY! Aug. 26 & 27, 2022Block Party Outdoors in Merchant Square Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square BLOCK PARTY! Friday, August 26 & Saturday, August 272pm – 5pm Join Colonial Williamsburg and Merchant Square as they celebrate the reopening ...
- Christmas in July! eGift Card Sale at Colonial Williamsburg – Quick Sale only thru August 1, 2022Christmas in July – eGift Card Sale at Colonial Williamsburg – Quick Sale only thru August 1, 2022 Celebrate Christmas in July with limited time discounts on Colonial Williamsburg gift cards. ...
- FLASH SALE: SAVE 22% on Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg hotel*FLASH SALE: SAVE 22% ON WOODLANDS* Offer valid July 5, 2022 through September 15, 2022. Limited Time! Offer end July 31, 2022 Road trip to America’s largest outdoor museum, Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic ...
- How about at Spa’rty? Got a girls weekend planned or a birthday that needs a special celebration…Book a Spa’rty at the Spa at Colonial Williamsburg What is a Spa’rty – it is your own group’s party at the Forbes 2022 Four Star rated Spa of Colonial Williamsburg. ...
- *NEW FOR 2022* Parent and Child Golf Lessons at Colonial Williamsburg! August Classes Registering NOW!*NEW FOR 2022* PARENT / CHILD GOLF INSTRUCTION at Colonial Williamsburg! August Classes Registering NOW! 4 Sessions with a PGA ProfessionalDATES: August 1, 8, 15 & 22; 4:00PMFEE: $175 Per ...
- 4th of July Celebration with Live Music, Fireworks at Colonial Williamsburg4th of July Celebration with Live Music of Good Shot Judy and Fireworks at Colonial Williamsburg 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM – FAMILY FUN EVENT Join the party on the ...
- Community Appreciation Day – July 3 on the Art Museums of Colonial WilliamsburgCommunity Appreciation Day Sunday July 3 on the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg July 3, 2022 starts at 5 pm The City of Williamsburg, William & Mary, and Colonial Williamsburg will once ...
- Independence Day Celebrations and 4th of July Fireworks at Colonial Williamsburg 2022 – List of Events!Schedule of Events for July 4 Celebrations and Fireworks in Colonial Williamsburg Where is the best place to see July 4th fireworks in Colonial Williamsburg? BEST FIREWORKS VIEWING LOCATIONS: Palace Green, Market ...
- CW Good Neighbor Pass – Special Discount Price thru July 4th – a local’s special!Get offer CW Good Neighbor Pass – Special Discount Price thru July 4th – a local’s special! YES! The Colonial Williamsburg’s Good Neighbor Pass (GNP) is on sale so this is very ...
- Get Golf Ready Group Clinics – Learn to Play Golf from Step Square One!SUMMER SESSION SCHEDULE:JULY 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 @ 5:00PM This FUN introductory adult golf program is designed to get new golfers comfortable with the game in 5 sessions. The ...
- US Air Force Band Concert Celebrating American IndependenceUSAF Heritage of America Band Free Patriotic ConcertSunday July 3, 2022at 7:30 PM Celebrate the summer with a free patriotic concert extravaganza on Sunday, July 3 on the Lawn of the ...