Brookdale Chambrel Easter Egg Hunt
The Brookdale Williamsburg Easter Egg Hunt is on Saturday, March 28 from 9 - 11 a.m. See the Easter Bunny, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Crafts and Prizes. 9 - 10...
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Events for March 28, 2026
Black Artist Showcase
Jamestown Settlement 2110 Jamestown Road, Route 31, WilliamsburgBlack Artist Showcase at Jamestown Settlement Event Details: Jamestown Settlement will exhibit the Black Artist Showcase in celebration of Black History Month and beyond, February 1 - March 29, 2026,...
Fresh Views of the American Revolution
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown 200 Water Street, Route 1020, YorktownFresh 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...
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center 101 Visitor Center Dr, WilliasmburgWilliamsburg: The Story of a Patriot brings audiences into the tense debates of May 1776, when Virginia’s leaders–including Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and George Washington–risked everything by choosing independence. Told through the eyes of a fictional planter elected to the House of Burgesses, this groundbreaking film uses innovative technology to immerse viewers in the people, places, and decisions that helped shape the nation.
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📅Fridays - Tuesdays (Jan. - May)
🕞10 AM - 10:37 AM, 11 AM - 11:37 AM, 3 PM - 3:37 PM, 4 PM - 4:37 PM
📍Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
Bassett Trace Nature Trail Guided Tour
Bassett Trace Nature Trail 424 Francis St E, Williamsburg🌿🚶♂️ Take a Leisurely Stroll on the Bassett Trace Nature Trail! 🚶♀️🌿 Free & Open to the Public at 10 am Love nature and the great outdoors? 🌳🐦 Come explore...
Fossil Frenzy Hike
York River State Park 9801 York River Park Road, WilliamsburgLong before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea. Early whales, porpoises, sharks,...
FULL: Sensory Easter Egg Hunt
This event is now full - Join us at the James City County Recreation Center for a stress free, sensory friendly environment to hunt for Easter Eggs! All Ages with...
Yorktown Market Days – Winter Market
Yorktown Market Days 425 Water Street, YorktownVisitors are invited to bundle up and enjoy a cozy collection of locally grown and handcrafted goodies, including fresh-baked breads, gourmet chocolates, homemade candles, and more. Even four-legged friends can join in with artisan dog treats.
If the weather turns frosty, Yorktown Market Days will move to the lower level of the Water Street Parking Terrace. The free, heated, ADA-accessible Yorktown Trolley will be running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., making it easy and comfortable to get there.
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📅Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
🕝10 AM - 2 PM
📍Riverwalk Landing
Tour The Rockefellers’ Bassett Hall
The Rockefellers' Bassett Hall 522 Francis St E, WilliamsburgTour 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...
Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown 200 Water Street, Route 1020, YorktownStep behind the scenes of the hit series Outlander with the special exhibition Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Featuring stunning costumes from Seasons 1-4 designed by Terry Dresbach, this immersive experience explores how clothing brings history, character, and storytelling to life—from the Scottish Highlands to Paris and early America.
See iconic looks worn by Claire Fraser, Jamie Fraser, and their family, and discover the craftsmanship behind every detail. Paid museum admission is required in addition to the special exhibition ticket. 🧵
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📅March 6 - May 18, 2026
🕞10 AM - 5 PM
📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Free Admission Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg
Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg 326 W Francis St, WilliamsburgFree 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...
Exercise and Evolutions
Market Square CW 102 W Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgIn the fall of 1775, Williamsburg turned its attention to war. Watch the 2nd Virginia Regiment train in the shadow of the Public Magazine, the building that helped spark Virginia’s revolution. Experience the sights, sounds, and even the smells of the march toward independence as soldiers demonstrate the 1764 Manual of Arms and the flash of their muskets brings history to life.
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📅Daily (March - May)
🕞10:30 AM - 11 AM
📍Military Encampment
Under Arms: Join the 2nd Virginia Regiment
Military Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgStep into the spring of 1776—Williamsburg is at war, and Colonel William Woodford needs your help 🇺🇸
Answer the call and join the 2nd Virginia Regiment! Report to the Magazine to learn the state of the war, practice marching and drills, and prepare to defend American liberty under the inspection of Captain William Taliaferro.
This interactive experience is open to recruits ages 6–80. Are you ready to fall in?
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📅Daily (March - May)
🕞11 AM - 11:25 AM
📍Military Encampment
Order in the Court
Historic Site: Courthouse 101 Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgCourthouses 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
The Marquis: The Cat and Mouse Campaign of 1781
Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, WilliamsburgStep into one of the most pivotal chapters of the American Revolution 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Discover the remarkable story of the Marquis de Lafayette, the young French aristocrat who volunteered his own fortune and future to help the fledgling United States win independence. From fighting alongside George Washington to leading the Light Infantry Division in the 1781 campaign against Benedict Arnold, General Phillips, and Lord Cornwallis, Lafayette played a key role in the events that led to victory at Yorktown and the beginning of the end of the Revolution. Join this engaging discussion of a campaign that changed history. Admission to Colonial Williamsburg is required.
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📅Saturday, March 14 - May 30 (excl. April 18 & 25)
🕞11 AM - 11:45 AM
📍Hennage Auditorium
Preschool Dance Party
Stryker Center 412 N Boundary Street, WilliamsburgWhat do you get when you add balloons and bubbles to music? A fantastic preschool dance party! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an exciting hour of...
Talk of the Town
Colonial Williamsburg Palace Green 202 Palace Green Street, WilliamsburgStep into 1774 and be part of the conversation 🇺🇸 Engage with townspeople and experience the tension as they navigate the delicate balance between loyalty and liberty.
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📅Daily (March - Aug)
Jazz Brunch at Blue Talon
The Blue Talon Bistro 420 PRINCE GEORGE ST, WilliamsburgJazz Brunch at Blue Talon Saturday MARCH 28th @ 11:00 am11:00 Arrival ~ 11:30 Brunch ~ 12:00 Showtime Come celebrate the arrival of a little bit of Spring with us...
1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma
Governors Palace Stage 300 Palace Green St, Williamsburg1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma Governor's Palace Stage In chess as in life, one move can cost the game. Discover how the women of Williamsburg negotiated the growing political tensions during the...
The Weight of Liberty
Military Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgThe Weight of Liberty Military Encampment The roar of cannon fire dominated the battlefields of the American Revolution. As early as 1775, artillerists trained on the exercise of "Great Guns"...
Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets, WilliamsburgLooking for a unique experience for the animal lover in your life? This one-hour walking tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at Colonial Williamsburg’s modern stables and Rare Breeds program. Meet some of the animals, learn about their care, and possibly watch a carriage being hitched. Colonial Williamsburg admission and a separate paid ticket are required.
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📅Dec. 27, 2025 - March 1, 2026
🕝1 PM - 2 PM
📍Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets (314 E Nicholson St)
Roaming Ranger
York River State Park 9801 York River Park Road, WilliamsburgWith over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect,...
Plantable Paper Craft
Grow your creativity with an eco-friendly papermaking activity! We'll add real seeds to handmade paper that can be used in other crafts or gifts, and then planted in the ground.
SLAM Poetry
Join us for SLAM Connection, a program to develop poets as writers and performers. Learn about observation, writing, and performance in a safe, judgment-free space where people can learn about life...
Company of Comedians
Outside of Charlton Coffee House 429 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgDid you know the first theater in British North America was built right in Williamsburg? In the colonial capital, Virginians from all walks of life–including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington–spent evenings enjoying live performances.
Children of all ages are invited to join the Play House Players on Duke of Gloucester Street to discover Williamsburg’s theatrical past and take part in 18th-century entertainment—who knows, they might even get cast in the company! 🎭
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📅Daily (March - Aug 12)
🕞3 PM - 3:30 PM
📍Outside of Charlton’s Coffeehouse
1776: The Trial for Independence
Outside of Charlton Coffee House 429 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgA fair trial was considered one of the most cherished rights of the British world—but what happens when Independence itself is put on trial? ⚖️
Guests are invited to step into the courtroom as witnesses to this pivotal moment, where Virginia holds the power with a single vote to decide the fate of a nation.
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📅Daily (March - May) & July 2 - 5
🕞3:30 PM - 3:50 PM (March - May), 1 PM - 1:20 PM (July 2-3 & 5), 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM (July 4)
📍Outside of Charlton’s Coffeehouse
Beat the Retreat
Guardhouse 102 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgAs evening falls, the soldiers of the 2nd Virginia Regiment close out their day with Regimental Retreat. Watch as officers inspect the men, rolls are called, and the day’s orders are read aloud—then listen closely for the parole before the regiment marches back to camp, just as it did in 1775.
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📅Jan. 9 - May 31, 2026
🕞4:30 PM - 5 PM (Jan. 9 - March 1) | 4 PM - 4:45 PM (March 2 - May 31)
📍Guardhouse
Women’s History Dinners: Honoring Tara Houska
Williamsburg Inn 136 Francis St E, WilliamsburgSpecial Dinners for Women’s History Month at the Colonial Williamsburg InnTerrace Room Dinner Celebrate Women’s History Month with a limited-time culinary series honoring women who have shaped environmental stewardship, sustainability, and...
Closing Reception: Black Artist Showcase
Closing Reception: Black Artist Showcase Saturday, March 28 at 6 - 8 pm Jamestown Settlement hosts the closing reception on Saturday, March 28, offering your final chance to see how modern...
Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour
Market House in Colonial Williamsburg 102 W Duke of Gloucester Street, WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tours Nightly at 7 pm & 8:30 pm at Market House - through September 6 (not held on May 9, July 2&4) See full schedule...
Trial of a Patriot – New Evening Program
Capitol Building Colonial Williamsburg E Duke of Gloucester Street, WilliamsburgTrial of a Patriot – New Evening Program!! Thursday and Saturday Nights at 7:30 PM & 9 PM Capitol General Court beginning March 19 – Sept 5, 2026 (except July 4)See...
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York County History Day Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Regency Room Mother’s Day Brunch – May 10, 2026
Enjoy a lavish buffet at the Williamsburg Inn, featuring seasonal favorites and chef-crafted dishes—perfect for a relaxing afternoon with family and friends.
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