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‘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
Sew a Santa Hat Tabitha Sewer StudioTuesday, December 23rd 10am-12pmFor ages 7+ | Kids and adults may join ✨ Get into the holiday spirit with this Santa Hat Sewing Class!...
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...
From December 13-24, enjoy a special daily discount on popular products or services. Throughout the sale, get 10% off gift cards of $50 or more. VIP and VIP+ members receive an extra perk, 20%...
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
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 -...
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
Explore the history of the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Christmas Tree with Christina Westenberger, co-author of The Art-Full Tree: Ornaments to Make, inspired by the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. This event is open to the public.
📅Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
🕢1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
📍Hennage Auditorium
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
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Meet new friends and hear from special guests who are film experts. Enjoy light refreshments. Have a discussion after...
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...
The Promise of Freedom: Street Theatre Free & Open to the Public November 1775. A proclamation declaring martial law has been placed in Virginia. Join the community as they confront...
Ring in the holidays with Brian Forsman and Bill Weldon as part of the Hennage Holiday Concert Series. Enjoy festive tunes and carols once sung and danced at Christmastides past, and learn how the fiddle helped bring joy to holiday balls and gatherings throughout history.
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...
“Virginians will dance or die,” an 18th-century diarist once wrote—and this event brings that enthusiasm to life. Guests are invited to learn the steps and figures of colonial dances, from lively country dances to the graceful minuet, and see how they came together to create endless variations. Expect an energetic lesson that keeps everyone on their toes. A separate event ticket is required.
📅Saturday, Nov. 29 & Dec. 27 | Tuesday, Dec. 23
🕢7 PM - 8 PM, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
📍Raleigh Tavern
It's a Wonderful Life Kimball TheatreTuesday, December 23 at 7 pm An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have...
Karaoke Night Precarious Beer ProjectTuesdays from 8 - 10 pmGrab a pint and grab the mic! Whether you're belting out 80s power ballads or bringing the heat with some Y2K...
“Virginians will dance or die,” an 18th-century diarist once wrote—and this event brings that enthusiasm to life. Guests are invited to learn the steps and figures of colonial dances, from lively country dances to the graceful minuet, and see how they came together to create endless variations. Expect an energetic lesson that keeps everyone on their toes. A separate event ticket is required.
📅Saturday, Nov. 29 & Dec. 27 | Tuesday, Dec. 23
🕢7 PM - 8 PM, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
📍Raleigh Tavern
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