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Tour the St. George Tucker House, Colonial Williamsburg’s Donor Reception Center, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on each Grand Illumination Saturday. Regular hours and admission policies resume at 12:30 p.m.
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📅Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27
🕢9 AM - 12 PM
📍St. George Tucker House
‘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...
Celebrate Christmastide in Virginia with festive traditions from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Enjoy caroling, music, fancy cooking, and interactive programs at both museums, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Christmas Day). At Jamestown Settlement, explore early Christmas customs, meet historical interpreters, visit Paspahegh Town and the 1607 ships, and see James Fort decorated for the season.
Step into the past and share some holiday cheer.
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📅Dec. 20 - 31 (except Dec. 25)
🕢9 AM - 5 PM
📍Jamestown Settlement
Step into the season with Christmastide in Virginia.
Families and friends are invited to experience centuries-old holiday traditions through festive programs, fancy cooking, caroling, and music. Explore immersive galleries and outdoor settings at both museums, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Christmas Day).
Visit a Continental Army encampment to hear stories of Christmas during the Revolutionary War, learn how soldiers cooked rations, and watch flintlock musket demonstrations. On the Revolution-era farm, discover 18th-century holiday traditions, open-hearth cooking, festive decorating, and hands-on activities like making traditional pomanders.
Enjoy festive holiday musical performances at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Christmastide in Virginia is included with museum admission.
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📅Dec. 20 - 31 (except Dec. 25)
🕢9 AM - 5 PM
📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
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...
Discover the world of 18th-century bridal wear as our mantuamakers and milliners make a gown and other fineries worn for that happiest "day of days" and beyond. Colonial Williamsburg admission is required.
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...
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...
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 -...
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
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
Enjoy the cheerful sounds of strolling carolers as you shop in Merchants Square this holiday season! Classic favorites and festive harmonies fill the air, adding extra warmth and joy to your visit.
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📅Saturday, Dec. 6, 13, 20 | Friday Dec. 19 | Monday, Dec. 22
⏰12 PM - 1 PM, 3 PM - 4 PM | 2 PM - 4 PM | 2 PM - 4 PM
📌Merchants Square
Enjoy the beauty of York River State Park, while having the opportunity to take pictures along the way. Join one of the Interpretive Rangers on a nice walk to learn more...
Virginia Regional Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER, with the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport NewsSaturday, December 19th, 2:00PM Tickets Saturday, December 19th,...
Sew a Holiday ApronTabitha Sewer Studio Saturday, December 20th 1pm-3pm In this fun and festive class, you’ll learn how to cut, sew, and assemble your own apron — perfect for...
Father Christmas is back in Merchants Square! 🎄
Meet him during his scheduled appearances for warm greetings, festive conversation, and magical old-world Christmas moments. He’ll be strolling the Square in his traditional robes and is always happy to pause for photos. Come experience this cherished holiday tradition!
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📅Thursday to Sunday (except Dec. 5), Monday, Dec. 22, Tuesday, Dec. 23
🕢1 PM - 5 PM
📍Merchants Square
Experience the charm and emotion of 18th-century Scottish folk music as members of the Governor’s Musick ensemble perform the melodies that once captivated Williamsburg’s citizens. These timeless songs of longing and hope offered comfort during the 1770s and continue to inspire today. Admission to Colonial Williamsburg is required.
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.
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
It’s Christmas in Williamsburg, and Janie Sparkle wants just one thing this Christmas: for all her wishes to come true! When an unexpected and unfortunate incident occurs, only one thing...
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
Enjoy the cheerful sounds of strolling carolers as you shop in Merchants Square this holiday season! Classic favorites and festive harmonies fill the air, adding extra warmth and joy to your visit.
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📅Saturday, Dec. 6, 13, 20 | Friday Dec. 19 | Monday, Dec. 22
⏰12 PM - 1 PM, 3 PM - 4 PM | 2 PM - 4 PM | 2 PM - 4 PM
📌Merchants Square
Enjoy an evening of festive cheer as Gabe Stone, Mark Nixon, and David Gardner bring the world of Charles Dickens to life through classic readings and beloved Victorian carols. Performed on authentic 19th-century instruments–including the cornopean, cornet, violin, and ophicleide–this holiday concert blends storytelling and song for a truly memorable experience. This event is open to the public, but an event ticket is required.
Merchants Square Wine Bar - Grand Illumination Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20 Head to the Merchants Square Wine Bar (Williamsburg Winery) on December 6, 13, & 20 for festive...
Enjoy a festive buffet dinner at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge before the Grand Illumination fireworks, featuring hearty soups, fresh salads, and entrées like Southern fried chicken, miso-glazed black cod, and herb-crusted beef tenderloin. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary grazing board, a kids’ mini buffet, and warm bread pudding for dessert. Children under 2 eat free.
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive three-course dinner at King’s Arms Tavern! Enjoy your choice of starter, entrée, and dessert before or after the Grand Illumination fireworks, all while being serenaded by live tavern musicians in a warm, historic setting.
Winter Lantern Festival Jamestown SettlementDates: November 6, 2026 – January 3, 2026 (Thursdays-Sundays but see full list of date and exceptions HERE )Times: 5:30 p.m – 10 p.m.Duration: approx. 1 hourAge requirement: all ages...
Celebrate the season with an evening full of wonder at the Virginia Living Museum's Winter Nature Nights, December 19 - 23! Take a stroll along the sparkling outdoor trail, where...
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...
The Jae Sinnett Trio will perform well known timeless holiday classics...played with the jazz touch! Jae has played at WRL with his groups regularly for more than 30 years. Enjoy...
Williamsburg Baroque invites you to a Baroque Christmas: Music from 1725-1750! Enjoy Corette's 'Les six symphonies de noël' and Molter's 'Concerto Pastorale in G Major,' in addition to Bach's Advent...
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