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Fresh Views of the American Revolution Debuting October 18, 2025 • American Revolution Museum at YorktownOctober 18, 2025 through May 3, 2026 Part of Admission (local residence get free admission...
‘Following the Dragon’ special exhibition at Jamestown Settlement Museum to explore the journey of Chinese Ming porcelain to 17th-century Jamestown Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation Collaborative Exhibition Opening November...
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up...
Tour The Rockefellers' Bassett Hall Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm Tour the place that John D. Rockefeller Jr. and wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller called their...
Free Admission Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg Daily That is right, folks, the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg now has FREE daily admission! This often include events in the Hennage...
Having recently arrived in the colony, a British servant reflects on his life and the holiday customs, traditions, and celebrations he has left behind in the mother country. A separate event ticket and Colonial Williamsburg admissions are required.
🕢10:15 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
📍Governor’s Palace East Advance
Guests are invited to explore the picturesque building exteriors and charming streets of Colonial Williamsburg, beautifully adorned with holiday decorations. This friendly guided tour highlights how these festive displays are created, with engaging insights into the materials and construction techniques used to bring them to life. A separate event ticket is required.
📅Daily from Dec. 1 - Jan. 1, 2026 (Dec. 25 Only 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
🕢10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
📍James Geddy House
Learn about the life and legacy of quilter Emma Russell and take part in a mini quilting project. A separate paid event ticket is required.
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📅Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18
🕢11 AM - 12 PM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Christmas Market, a European-Style Christmas Market will have 40 chalets with local, regional and national vendors throughout the duration of the market. Some new vendors every week. Festivities: Admission...
Decorated Williamsburg-style Wreath Sale Don't miss your chance to buy a Williamsburg-style wreath made by the designers who create the decorations that adorn Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area during the holiday...
Having recently arrived in the colony, a British servant reflects on his life and the holiday customs, traditions, and celebrations he has left behind in the mother country. A separate event ticket and Colonial Williamsburg admissions are required.
🕢10:15 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
📍Governor’s Palace East Advance
Celebrate the Christmastide season with the Williamsburg community in front of the Courthouse! Enjoy festive stories, joyful music, and traditional carols in this heartwarming holiday gathering open to all.
Ice Skating in Colonial Williamsburg Ice Rink Normal Operating Hours: Open Daily November 21, 2025, through February 28, 2026Sunday - Thursday 12 pm - 8 pmFriday - 12 pm -...
Stories are the lifeblood and collective memory of a society, and in many Native communities of the Eastern Woodlands, storytelling traditionally takes place in the fall and winter when daily life moves indoors. Join us to hear stories and traditions from various Native Nations and gain insight into this meaningful cultural practice. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
📅Tuesdays through Saturdays, Dec. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, 31 | Jan. 1
🕢 1:30 - 2:15 PM, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
📍Governor's Palace East Advance
Celebrate the season with the newly reimagined Holiday Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn, now served with the elegance of Churchill Tea China. Enjoy holiday-inspired teas with delicate scones, seasonal tea sandwiches, pastries, and sweet and savory treats. Guests can also add a glass of French champagne or sparkling cider for a festive touch. Taxes and gratuity are added at the time of purchase. A prepaid reservation is required.
The Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. More info December 4: A Gift from Bob (2020) NR A down-on-his-luck street musician faces...
Celebrate the spirit of the season with a special conversation led by a Nation Builder, reflecting on cherished Christmas memories and sharing hopes for the year ahead. Colonial Williamsburg admission is required.
Guests are invited to explore the picturesque building exteriors and charming streets of Colonial Williamsburg, beautifully adorned with holiday decorations. This friendly guided tour highlights how these festive displays are created, with engaging insights into the materials and construction techniques used to bring them to life. A separate event ticket is required.
📅Daily from Dec. 1 - Jan. 1, 2026 (Dec. 25 Only 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
🕢10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
📍James Geddy House
Stories are the lifeblood and collective memory of a society, and in many Native communities of the Eastern Woodlands, storytelling traditionally takes place in the fall and winter when daily life moves indoors. Join us to hear stories and traditions from various Native Nations and gain insight into this meaningful cultural practice. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
📅Tuesdays through Saturdays, Dec. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, 31 | Jan. 1
🕢 1:30 - 2:15 PM, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
📍Governor's Palace East Advance
Happy Hour: Merchants Square Wine Bar Sunday-Thursday, 3:00-6:30 PM, $6 Rotating Glasses If you haven't been to the Williamsburg Winery Wine Bar in Merchants Square - here are a few...
Are you interested in movement and embodied expression? Are you interested in hearing people’s stories? The Department of Theatre & Performance at William & Mary is conducting research on how...
Celebrate the season at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg with a joyful blend of story, song, and dance. Experience 250 years of winter traditions brought to life by talented musicians and actors in a festive performance for the whole family.
The annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg, invites the community to gather on the Courthouse steps for a festive evening. Guests can enjoy a reading of The Night Before Christmas, hear the story of Virginia’s first Christmas tree, join in classic carols, and watch a 40-foot spruce with more than 7,500 lights illuminate Market Square.
Explore objects and stories from winter seasons past and present on a guided tour. Tours will take place at 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm, and 6:30 pm.
📅Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Gingerbread House Making Art Museum of Colonial WilliamsburgThursday December 4, 11, 18 from 5 - 7 pm Come to a Artful Winter Evenings FREE & Open to the Public to...
Visit the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg to discover the Folk Art Christmas Tree, then stop by the Goode Education Studio to create an ornament to take home.
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📅Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18
🕢5 PM - 7 PM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
The Winter Lantern Festival is illuminating Williamsburg’s Jamestown Settlement with a display of electrifying handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns that you won’t want to miss. Taking inspiration from the “Following the...
Explore objects and stories from winter seasons past and present on a guided tour. Tours will take place at 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm, and 6:30 pm.
📅Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Celebration in Lights at Newport News Park Thanksgiving Day - January 15:30 - 10:00 pmNewport News Park - 13560 Jefferson Ave, Newport News VA 23603 FEE:$15/car Mon-Thur$20/car Fri-Sun$85/busAdvanced purchase $12...
Explore objects and stories from winter seasons past and present on a guided tour. Tours will take place at 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm, and 6:30 pm.
📅Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Explore objects and stories from winter seasons past and present on a guided tour. Tours will take place at 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm, and 6:30 pm.
📅Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Celebrate the joys of Christmas with an 18th-century concert by the Governor’s Musick Ensemble in the stunning House of Burgesses. Enjoy festive selections and discover the holiday traditions that brought warmth and cheer to Williamsburg from Christmas Day through Twelfth Night.
Want a different evening out? How about an eerie evening with the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Nightly at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pmHaunted Williamsburg It is...
White Christmas Kimball TheatreThursday, December 4 at 7 pmFriday, December 19 at 7 pm A successful song-and-dance team becomes romantically involved with a sister act and teams up to save...
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