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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...
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...
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
Courthouses were the center of community life, where business was conducted, justice was debated, and rights were upheld. Step inside the Courthouse to explore its role in 18th-century Virginia, then take part in a local court session by assuming the role of justice, attorney, litigant, petitioner, or defendant. Please note: adult subject matter. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Dec. 27, 2025 - May 16, 2026
🕝11 AM - 11:30 AM, 2 PM - 2:30 PM
📍Courthouse
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
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
Help Birds Weather WinterThis special craft program involves making fun edible ornaments that will serve winter birds as a dependable food source during the cold winter months. Participants will make a...
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
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
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...
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.
Celebrate the season with the enchanting Nutcracker Buffet at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge! Enjoy a complimentary tableside grazing board, a festive children’s mini buffet, and a delicious spread of seasonal dishes—from savory soups and winter salads to stuffed smoked pork loin, southern fried chicken, and miso-glazed black cod. Finish your meal with herb-crusted beef tenderloin carved tableside and a sweet finale of bread pudding, caramel sauce, and assorted holiday desserts.
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...
Parents’ Night Out: Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Tabitha Sewer StudioSaturday, December 27th 5:30pm-8pm Parents deserve a break! This drop-off event gives kids a night of cozy adventures with their favorite plushie....
Step into the quiet glow of winter. Stroll through the outdoor trails at the Virginia Living Museum lined with Christmas lights and cheerful seasonal décor. It is a relaxed, self-guided...
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
To Hang a Pirate Thursday and Saturday Nights at 7:30 PM & 9 PM Capitol General Court thru Nov 27, 2025Sunday and Thursdays in December at 7:30 PM & 9...
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