Sprint for Syngap | The Mora & Qusay 5K
Sprint for Syngap | The Mora & Qusay 5K race will take place on April 25, 2026 in Colonial Williamsburg. This purpose-driven event brings runners, families, and community together in...
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Events for April 25, 2026
Pirates Invade Yorktown
Ahoy, mateys! 🏴☠️
⚓Yorktown Market Days’ Pirate Invasion Market is taking over Riverwalk Landing for a plunder-filled day of fresh produce, homemade pastries, and local treasures. Keep an eye out for roaming swashbucklers and scallywags during this special extended market!
Enjoy the scent of fresh-cut flowers, live music along the York River, and unique finds—from handmade soaps to local artwork—around every corner.
☔ Inclement weather? The market moves to the lower level of the Water Street Parking Terrace.
🚌 The free, accessible Yorktown Trolley runs from 11 AM - 5 PM.
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📅April 25 & 26, 2026
🕒8 AM - 3 PM & 9 AM - 3 PM
📍Riverwalk Landing
Outdoor Fitness Court Orientation
Warhill Sports Complex 4900 Stadium Road, WilliamsburgFitness Court® Orientations • Ages 14+ FREE!Warhill Sports Complex (near basketball courts)Saturdays, April 4-25, 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, April 7-28, Noon-1 p.m. A Certified Personal Trainer will conduct open orientations...
VPCC Open House: Hampton Campus
OPEN HOUSE at the VPCC Hampton CampusSaturday, Apr 25 - 9:00 am – 12:00 pmHampton Campus600 Butler Farm Rd, Hampton, VA 2366Open House registration Interested in learning about what VPCC has to...
‘Following the Dragon’ special exhibition
Jamestown Settlement 2110 Jamestown Road, Route 31, Williamsburg‘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...
Campbell Archaeology Center Grand Opening Event
Campbell Archaeology Center Grand Opening Ceremony Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology CenterSaturday, April 25 at 9 amFREE & Open to the Public Celebrate with the Grand Opening at...
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...
Passing the Trowel: A Century of Archaeology
Passing the Trowel: A Century of Archaeology Celebrate the grand opening of the Campbell Archaeology Center! Free & Open to the PublicApril 25 from 10 - 11 amHennage Auditorium What we...
Woven in Time Dye Workshop
Step into 18th-century life with a colorful, hands-on workshop inspired by the special exhibition Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time. Living-history interpreters at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will guide participants through the art of natural dyeing, sharing how homespun fabrics and locally sourced dyes helped extend the life of clothing during the Revolutionary era. Guests will even create and take home their own hand-dyed silk scarf.
Appropriate for ages 13 and older. Space is limited to 20 attendees—reserve a spot early! 🧵🎨
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📅April 25, 2026
🕞10 AM - 11:30 AM
📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Day of Drones
See drones in action, ask questions, and maybe try your hand at flying a drone yourself at this all-ages event! Presented by the Center for Geospatial Analysis at the College of William &...
Teen Artmaking Workshop: Fresh Views of the American Revolution
Calling all creative teens! 🎨 This hands-on art workshop, designed by and for teens, offers a chance to work directly with an artist featured in the special exhibition Fresh Views of the American Revolution. During this three-hour session, participants will learn what inspires the artist and create their own artwork using the same medium. The program is designed for ages 13–18, and space is limited to 25 participants, so early registration is encouraged.
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📅April 25, 2026
🕞10 AM - 1 PM
📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Dye Day at the Weaver
Trades - Weaver 117 W Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgStep back in time as historic interpreters bring 18th-century dyeing to life, recreating natural dyes to produce a dazzling spectrum of colors. 🎨 Watch fabrics, yarns, and fibers transform before your eyes—and you might even see wool from Colonial Williamsburg's own Leicester Longwool sheep take on vibrant new hues.
Weather permitting. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Last Saturday of the month (April - Aug)
🕞10 AM - 2 PM
📍Weaver
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
Discovery Lab!
Discovery Lab! Free & Open to the Public Celebrate the grand opening of the Campbell Archaeology Center! 400 S Nassau St, Williamsburg VA 23185Saturday, April 25 10 am - 1 pm...
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...
Merchants Square: Spring Sidewalk Sale
Colonial Williamsburg's Merchant Square 134 N Henry Street, WilliamsburgSpring savings are in full bloom at Merchant Square! 🌸🛍️ Shoppers are invited to explore the Spring Sidewalk Sale, featuring special deals on fashion, gifts, home décor, and more from favorite local shops. Visitors can browse seasonal styles, discover unique finds, and enjoy outdoor dining with delicious bites throughout the Square.
Participating retailers–including Brick & Vine, Walkabout Outfitter, and The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg–will offer limited-time discounts on everything from clothing and accessories to gourmet treats and pantry favorites. Best of all, purchases at Merchant Square shops and restaurants help support the preservation and educational programs of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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📅April 24-26
🕞10 AM - 6 PM (5 PM on Apr. 26)
📍Merchants Square
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
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...
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival
Busch Gardens Williamsburg 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, WilliamsburgExplore over 135 international flavors at seventeen themed food and beverage locations throughout the park, including NEW menus inspired Puerto Rico. With over 65 NEW specialty menu options, and exclusive...
Tune Into the Past
Play House Stage 214 Palace Green St, Williamsburg🎶 Bring the whole family for a fun sing-along of 18th-century favorites! Discover how these historic tunes became some of today’s beloved songs. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Friday - Tue (April - May), Daily (June), July 1 & 5-31, Aug 1 - 20
🕞12 PM - 12:20 PM (April - May), 11 AM - 11:20 AM (June - Aug)
📍Play House Stage
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"...
Trader Joe’s Spring Fling
Trader Joe's 5000 Settlers Market Blvd, WilliamsburgTrader Joe's Spring Fling - Free & Fun! Located outside in the Courtyard! Face painting, gift bag raffle, hot dogs, Photo Booth and music! Rain date April 26. Questions, call...
Saving Our Heritage Seeds
Gardener St. Francis St. E and Bucktrout Lane, WilliamsburgSaving Our Heritage Seeds This program emphasizes the science involved in seed saving. The history will encompass how seeds were kept or purchased in the period. Store inventories, ship manifests,...
Library Natural Playground Grand Opening
Library Natural Playground James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road.Saturday, April 251 to 4 p.m. The community is invited to join WRL staff, partners, and supporters for an afternoon of outdoor fun as...
MAMMA MIA!
Jamestown High School 3751 John Tyler Hwy, WilliamsburgJamestown High School Theater presents MAMMA MIA! The story follows Sophie, a young woman preparing for her wedding on a Greek island. Wanting her father to walk her down the...
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Broadway Version
Kimball Theatre 428 W Duke of Gloucester St,, WilliamsburgJoin Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation for a magical Broadway-style youth production of Cinderella, featuring local students and four enchanting performances. Presented by Page to Stage at the...
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
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Broadway Version
Kimball Theatre 428 W Duke of Gloucester St,, WilliamsburgJoin Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation for a magical Broadway-style youth production of Cinderella, featuring local students and four enchanting performances. Presented by Page to Stage at the...
York High School Fine Arts Department Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
York High School 9300 George Washington Memorial Highway, YorktownA musical tale of six quirky, middle schoolers that compete for a spelling bee championship. As each contestant takes the stage, they share personal stories filled with humor, insecurities, and...
MAMMA MIA!
Jamestown High School 3751 John Tyler Hwy, WilliamsburgJamestown High School Theater presents MAMMA MIA! The story follows Sophie, a young woman preparing for her wedding on a Greek island. Wanting her father to walk her down the...
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...
Lighting of the Cressets
East End of Duke of Gloucester 416 E Duke of Gloucester Street, WilliamsburgHead to Colonial Williamsburg at night for another reason – on the historic Duke of Gloucester Street they will be Lighting of the Cressets. This brings their 18th-century streets to...
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