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SUMMARY:Fee Free Day at National Parks
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the national parks! On specific days in 2026\, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. \n\n\n\nBefore visiting a park\, please check the park website to determine its operating status.  \n\n\n\nMark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2026: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 16: Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)\n\n\n\nMay 25: Memorial Day\n\n\n\nJune 14: Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday\n\n\n\nJuly 3–5: Independence Day weekend\n\n\n\nAugust 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service\n\n\n\nSeptember 17: Constitution Day\n\n\n\nOctober 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday\n\n\n\nNovember 11: Veterans Day\n\n\n\n\nNational parks are America’s Best Idea\, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone\, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite\, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. The others are free all of the time. Plan your visit and enjoy our country’s history and nature. \n\n\n\nThe fee waiver includes entrance fees\, commercial tour fees\, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation\, camping\, tours\, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise. Fee-free days make parks accessible to more people. However\, national parks are always economical\, with entrance fees that range from $3 to $30. In addition\, any fourth grade student can get a free annual pass through the Every Kid in a Park program\, and active duty military and citizens with a permanent disability can also get free passes. For more information about the variety of discounted passes available\, please visit the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass page.   \n\n\n\nParks listed below waive their entrance fees on nationally designated fee free dates.  \n\n\n\nVirginia– Assateague Island National Seashore– Colonial National Historical Park – at Historic Jamestowne\, the NPS portion of admission will be waived. General admission for adults (16+) that day will be $15.– George Washington Memorial Parkway’s Great Falls Park– Harpers Ferry National Historical Park– Prince William Forest Park– Shenandoah National Park \n\n\n\nNorth CarolinaWright Brothers National Memorial \n\n\n\nMarylandAntietam National BattlefieldAssateague Island National SeashoreChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical ParkFort McHenry National Monument and Historic ShrineHarpers Ferry National Historical Park
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/free-day-at-national-parks/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Colonial National Historical Park – Yorktown Battlefield\, 1000 Colonial Pkwy\, Yorktown\, Virginia\, 23690\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Family Friendly,Outdoor Adventure
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SUMMARY:Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation
DESCRIPTION:Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation\n\n\n\n📅July 1\, 2026 – January 31\, 2027🕞9 AM – 5 PM📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown \n\n\n\nGive Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence\, is your opportunity to view in person two copies of the Declaration of Independence – one early July 1776 broadside printing and then an 1833 engrossed printing from an engraved plate of W.J. Stone. Both are part of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation collection.The exhibit is presented by the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission and produced in partnership with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture\, and explores Virginia’s leading role in the American Revolution.  Through civic stories and accomplishments of the people who helped shape a new nation the tales of what led up to the Revolution through the eyes of the Revolution generation is considered.  \n\n\n\n“We really wanted to explore not only the meaning of freedom and the history of this moment but the ongoing experiment; the idea of forming a more perfect union\,” explained Christy S. Coleman\, executive director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. There is the story that first began in 1773 as written conversations between 13 colonies\, who had never really dealt with each other before\, they were essentially separate enterprises of government\, but they came together to discuss their concerns and grievances with King and Parliament\, and that is included” in this exhibit. \n\n\n\nThere were three things the organizing Committee wanted to convey in this exhibit\, curator Harvey Bakari\, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation’s curator of Black History and Culture relayed. First\, was to recognize the community: everyone that was affected by the Declaration of Independence. Second\, they wanted the Exhibit to be relevant to today’s audience and third\, they wanted it to be engaging\, to have some activities and then a call to action. For example\, what can you do as a citizen today with the legacy of the seeds of Liberty? \n\n\n\nThis exhibit also explores the forging of a nation\, not having a blueprint\, and realizing that the nation would not be a finished product but would take centuries to forge\, not just a result of revolution. For example they did not have a standing army or a government\, all of this had to be formed during and after the Revolution. \n\n\n\nThen there is the contested American narrative – as it was being created there were two races: the enslaved and free African Americans and the Indigenous Nations who were mostly excluded from the narrative. But their subsequent generations would also rewrite the history of the Revolution. “The audience might come in and think the exhibit is trying to be modern\, they’re trying to be inclusive\,” Bakari challenged.  But instead what “we’re trying to do is to give you a chance 250 years out\, to see the American Revolution through the eyes of the founding fathers and the people from the American Revolution generation. What did George Washington see? Black soldiers\, Indigenous allies\, and our French allies fighting against the British. The eyes of Billy Flora\, a free black hero of the Battle of Great Bridge. He was also here at the siege of Yorktown. What did he see versus contested histories written by\, in many cases\, people who were not part of the American Revolution generation. We try to give you the viewpoints of that generation: the Revolutionary generation. Not the narrative\, not the filler but to give you a chance to see what they saw here in Virginia.” \n\n\n\nTravis Henline\, the Curator of Indigenous History and Culture stressed that Revolutions do not happen in a vacuum and that there were decades that preceded the American Revolution where these grievances and ideas formed. He pointed out that it was “a time where people had to make hard choices\, while some may have wanted to remain neutral at the onset of this conflict\, as it proceeded very few had the opportunity to do so. People began to realize that rights were not a spectator sport\, and this touched everyone.” Henline explained that “this Revolution faced all people and we tried to be as inclusive as possible to bring those stories forward.” \n\n\n\nSarah Meschutt\, Senior Curator\, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown compared and contrasted the different printed copies of the Declaration of Independence in the exhibit and their uses. The exhibit has an early broadside like the ones printed on July 4 & 5 of 1776 by John Dunlap\, the official printer to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. These were intended for broad quick distribution\, posted in public squares and read to the troops. The exhibit also has a  large signed copy you will see in the center of this exhibit which was commissioned and completed 50 years later when the original parchment document was aging. \n\n\n\n“The whole point of the Declaration was to engage the people in the idea behind democracy\, a government for the people. So the Declaration had to be circulated and the way it was disseminated in the 18th century was through print culture. These Dunlap copies were circulated to the Army and read to them by George Washington and other generals\, then the horseman would carry it to the other colonies.” Broadsides tucked in saddle bags spread the ideas of revolution across the colonies. \n\n\n\nThe American Revolutionary Museum at Yorktown has a very early printed broadside copy in the main gallery. It was printed in Boston on July 18th of 1776 which is less than two weeks after the first July 4th printing. When the British took control of Philadelphia the printing went to Baltimore where a woman printer\, Mary Catherine Goddard printed the first with signatures printed on the image. “Those were distributed for ratification by the Colonial Governments\, the States\,” explained Meschutt. Having seen all the signatures of the Goddard prints it was ratified and subsequent copies were produced.  \n\n\n\nThis now brings us to the large glass encased Declaration of Independence that you will see in the center of this Exhibit. Meschutt highlights that “it was most important because it was engraved in 1823 on a large copper plate where the signatures could be reproduced exactly.” It would take William Stone\, the engraver\, three years to produce it. It was produced 50 years to the date of the July 4th Declaration of Independence. John Quincy Adams and a committee of Congress were worried about the original as the parchment Declaration of Independence was  deteriorating.  \n\n\n\nThe Exhibit through graphic displays\, artifacts and multimedia components takes the time to give the audience insight into the different races\, genders and nationalities of the people of the Revolutionary generation.  These are histories that may be unknown to visitors but are a documented part of our shared history.  \n\n\n\nThe Exhibit has seed paper at the end of the exhibition\, as a way to ensure visitors think about the way that revolutionary challenge continues today. The museum invites visitors to take seed paper and write their commitment to Liberty as we move forward as a county. Visitors can then plant it and watch it grow.The exhibition is included with general admission to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Residents of James City County\, York County\, and the City of Williamsburg–including William & Mary students–receive complimentary admission with proof of residency\, and parking is free.For more information\, see here.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/give-me-liberty-virginia-the-forging-of-a-nation-2/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:American Revolution Museum at Yorktown\, 200 Water Street\, Route 1020\, Yorktown\, Virginia\, 23690\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Revolution Museum at Yorktown,Community Education,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Modern Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Williamsburg United Methodist Church offers a new Modern Worship Service at 9:30 am (as well as Traditional services at 8:15 am & 11:00 am). The new Modern Service is designed for families\, young adults\, and anyone seeking a relaxed\, authentic way to connect with God and community. Live music with full band including guitar\, drums\, piano and more. \n\n\n\nChildren will have a special place in worship with small tables and quiet activities so they are included and engaged during the service. Nursery drop off is available.  \n\n\n\nThis is  casual\, family-friendly atmosphere where everyone belongs. \n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/modern-worship-service/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Williamsburg United Methodist Church\, 500 Jamestown Rd\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:The Great American Birthday Quilt Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Great American Birthday Quilt Exhibition\n\n\n\n📅April 11 – Oct. 9🕞9:30 AM – 5 PM📍Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center \n\n\n\nFollowing its grand reveal in Merchants Square\, the Great American Birthday Quilt–created by Visit Williamsburg in partnership with the Muscarelle Museum of Art–will be on display throughout 2026 at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center. Visitors are invited to experience this meaningful work of art up close as it unites quilt squares from people across the country\, each helping tell a shared story in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. For more information\, see here.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/the-great-american-birthday-quilt-exhibition/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center\, 101 Visitor Center Dr\, Williasmburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education,Family Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T103000
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SUMMARY:Under Arms: The Business of Riflemen
DESCRIPTION:Under Arms: The Business of Riflemen\n\n\n\nMilitary EncampmentDaily from 10 – 10:25 am  (except July 4 and Oct 15) \n\n\n\nSummer 1776: Williamsburg is at war\, and the 7th Virginia Regiment needs your help. Guests of all ages will heed the call to arms and join the 7th Virginia Regiment. Falling in at the Magazine\, recruits will be briefed on the war to date before being trained to march\, drill and train in the business of riflemen. Part of CW Admission with daily ticket\, annual membership or Good Neighbor Pass.  More Info \n\n\n\nUnder Arms: The Business of Riflemen is a participatory program. Guests must be able to stand for at least 25 minutes. The program is open to all would-be soldiers ages 6 to 80.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/under-arms-the-business-of-riflemen/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Military Encampment\, 103 E Duke of Gloucester St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education
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SUMMARY:Centennial!
DESCRIPTION:Centennial!\n\n\n\n📅June 1 – Sep. 6🕞10 AM – 10:40 AM📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg \n\n\n\nCelebrate 100 years of Colonial Williamsburg with a guided tour. For more information\, see here.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/centennial/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg\, 301 S Nassau Street\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Free Admission Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg\n\n\n\nDaily \n\n\n\nThat is right\, folks\, the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg now has FREE daily admission!   This often include events in the Hennage Auditorium (check with reception) and other events in the museum.  This museum has something for all ages.  Before you leave stop for lunch at the museum restaurant -they even have a nice patio and don’t for get to check out the amazing museum shop!  More Info
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/free-admission-art-museum-of-colonial-williamsburg/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg\, 326 W Francis St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education,Family Friendly,Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000
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SUMMARY:Performance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Performance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette\n\n\n\nHennage Auditorium in the Art Museum of Colonial WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg \n\n\n\nStep into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette\, French hero of two worlds. Through stories and questions\, explore the hopes\, choices\, and challenges he faced. More Info & Tickets
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/performance-visit-with-marquis-de-lafayette/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Governors Palace Stage\, 300 Palace Green St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education,Outdoor Adventure,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000
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SUMMARY:Rifle Demonstration: The "cursed\, twisted guns"
DESCRIPTION:Rifle Demonstration: The “cursed\, twisted guns”\n\n\n\nMilitary EncampmentDaily from 10:30 – 10:55 amFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \n\n\n\nStep back to 1776\, where Williamsburg is hosting the birth of a brand-new\, uniquely American army! Right in the shadow of the Public Magazine\, you’ll catch the sharp-shooting riflemen of the 7th Virginia Regiment swapping their trusty hunting skills for serious wartime tactics. Get ready to experience the full sights\, sounds\, and smells of the Revolution as these soldiers fire up their drills and prep for the history-making battles ahead!  More Info
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/rifle-demonstration-the-cursed-twisted-guns/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Military Encampment\, 103 E Duke of Gloucester St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education,Outdoor Adventure
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T112000
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SUMMARY:Tune Into the Past
DESCRIPTION:Tune Into the Past\n\n\n\n📅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 \n\n\n\nFamilies are invited to join a lively sing-along of 18th-century musical favorites and discover how these historic tunes influenced the songs we know today. Colonial Williamsburg admission is required.For more information\, see here.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/tune-into-the-past-3/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Play House Stage\, 214 Palace Green St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Family Friendly,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T114500
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SUMMARY:My Boy Has Gone for a Soldier
DESCRIPTION:My Boy Has Gone for a Soldier\n\n\n\n📅Sundays\, March 8 – July 19\, 2026🕞11 AM – 11:45 AM📍Hennage Auditorium \n\n\n\nIn this moving historical portrayal\, Jane Vobe–a single mother and tavern keeper in Williamsburg–grapples with the emotional conflict between love of country and love of family as her only child\, David Miller\, leaves in September 1776 to join the Continental Army. Her story offers a heartfelt glimpse into the personal sacrifices behind the American Revolution. Admission to Colonial Williamsburg is required. For more information\, see here.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/my-boy-has-gone-for-a-soldier/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg\, 301 S Nassau Street\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260628T225259Z
CREATED:20260318T001021Z
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SUMMARY:Talk of the Town
DESCRIPTION:Talk of the Town\n\n\n\n📅Daily (March – Aug)🕞11 AM – 12 PM📍Palace Green \n\n\n\nSet in 1774\, this immersive experience invites guests to continue the conversation by engaging with townspeople as they navigate the complex balance between loyalty and liberty. For more information\, see here.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/talk-of-the-town/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Colonial Williamsburg Palace Green\, 202 Palace Green Street\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Family Friendly,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260218T212803Z
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SUMMARY:ReNew Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Students in 6th-12th grade are invited to join Williamsburg United Methodist Church ReNEW Youth Group designed to offer holistic faith formation. Enjoy fun\, fellowship\, faith\, and food. \n\n\n\nMore information
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/renew-youth-group-wumc/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Williamsburg United Methodist Church\, 500 Jamestown Rd\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T132000
DTSTAMP:20260320T203834Z
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SUMMARY:1776: The Trial for Independence
DESCRIPTION:1776: The Trial for Independence\n\n\n\n📅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 \n\n\n\nA fair trial is a cherished British right. Guests are invited to step in as witnesses as Independence itself is put on trial—and Virginia\, with a single vote\, determines the fate of a nation. For more information\, see here. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Performance times change in July; see schedule for details
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/1776-the-trial-for-independence/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Outside of Charlton Coffee House\, 429 E Duke of Gloucester St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education,Family Friendly,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T133000
DTSTAMP:20260331T140343Z
CREATED:20260331T140339Z
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SUMMARY:Visit with Jane Vobe
DESCRIPTION:Visit with Jane Vobe\n\n\n\n📅Mondays & Wednesdays (April 1 – 13)\, July 5🕞2:30 PM – 3 PM (Mondays)\, 10:30 AM – 11 AM (Wednesdays)\, 1 PM – 1:30 PM (July 5 only)📍Charlton Stage \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to step into the past with Jane Vobe\, the keeper of the tavern once known as the place “where all the best people resorted.” Through engaging stories and thoughtful questions\, participants explore the hopes\, choices\, and challenges she faced. Colonial Williamsburg admission is required. For more information\, see here.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/visit-with-jane-vobe/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg\, 301 S Nassau Street\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T053334Z
CREATED:20260624T052518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T053334Z
UID:10033899-1783256400-1783260000@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour\n\n\n\nTreat the animal lover in your life to this one-hour walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg’s modern stables and Rare Breeds Program. During this behind-the-scenes tour\, you’ll see some of our animals\, discuss their care\, and may see a carriage get hitched.  CW Admission + $8 Event Ticket More info & tickets
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/stables-behind-the-scenes-tour/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets\, Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164638Z
CREATED:20240404T012140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T164638Z
UID:10032274-1783256400-1783261800@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:WRL Film Society
DESCRIPTION:Are you crazy for movies? The WRL Film Society is a discussion group for movie lovers\, with meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 1 pm at the Williamsburg Library. At meetings\, members will share their views on the films they have recently watched (no major spoilers!) and discuss a set of questions posed by the group leaders\, Neil Hollands and Mandy Malone. This is a group for fans of films of all kinds across time—classic films\, arthouse films\, blockbusters\, or even guilty pleasures. A list of recommended films and discussion questions will be made available a month in advance. \n\n\n\nTo get on our mailing list for the group\, send a request with your email address through the Ask a Librarian form at https://www.wrl.org/ask-a-librarian/.  \n\n\n\nMore
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/wrl-film-society/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Williamsburg Library\, 515 Scotland Street\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T144500
DTSTAMP:20260616T070555Z
CREATED:20260616T065659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T070555Z
UID:10033758-1783260000-1783262700@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Visit with James Madison
DESCRIPTION:Visit with James Madison\n\n\n\n📅Sunday\, July 5🕞2 – 2:45 pm 📍Hennage Auditorium \n\n\n\nThe story of America is one of both hope and struggle. Step into the past with James Madison\, scholar and statesman\, and explore the hopes\, choices\, and challenges that shaped his journey through stories and conversation. Colonial Williamsburg admission is required. For more information\, see here.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/visit-with-james-madison-2/
LOCATION:Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg\, 301 S Nassau Street\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T185827Z
CREATED:20260702T185823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T185827Z
UID:10033798-1783260000-1783270800@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:1776 the Musical (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:1776 the MusicalSpecial 250th Independence Anniversary Production\n\n\n\nKimball TheatreJune 25\,26\,27\,28 & July 2\,3\,5 at 7 pmJune 27\, 28 & July 3\, 5 at 2 pm & 7 pmAdmission: Tickets required. VISIT HERE \n\n\n\nBring the whole family to experience a celebratory production of 1776 the Musical\, coming to life in the historic setting of Colonial Williamsburg during America’s landmark 250th Independence anniversary weekend. Performed at the intimate Kimball Theatre\, this Tony Award–winning musical brings audiences inside the heated debates\, humor\, and humanity of the Continental Congress as the founders struggle to declare independence. \n\n\n\nAs the colonies inch toward revolution\, fiery patriot John Adams pushes a reluctant Congress toward the momentous decision to adopt the United States Declaration of Independence. With memorable songs\, sharp wit\, and compelling drama\, 1776 captures the courage and compromise behind the birth of a nation. Presented during the Independence Day 250th-anniversary festivities\, this special staging invites audiences to experience the story of America’s founding just steps from where history still lives. \n\n\n\n1776 is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. \n\n\n\nAdmission: Tickets required. VISIT HERE
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/1776-the-musical-2/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Kimball Theatre\, 428 W Duke of Gloucester St\,\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Family Friendly,Live Music,Merchants Square,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260325T145516Z
CREATED:20260320T195551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T145516Z
UID:10030557-1783263600-1783265400@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Company of Comedians
DESCRIPTION:Company of Comedians\n\n\n\n📅Daily (March – Aug 12) 🕞3 PM – 3:30 PM📍Outside of Charlton’s Coffeehouse \n\n\n\nFree and Open to the Public – Street Theatre Did you know that the first theatre in British North America was built here in the colonial capital of Williamsburg\, Virginia? Many Virginians from all walks of life—including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington—enjoyed countless evenings at the theatre in Williamsburg. Join the Play House Players on the Duke of Gloucester Street to learn about Williamsburg’s theatre and participate in 18th-century entertainments. You may just get cast in the company! This event is a walk up event – so you can stroll Duke of Gloucester and stay for the performance! More information
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/company-of-comedians/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Outside of Charlton Coffee House\, 429 E Duke of Gloucester St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education,Family Friendly,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T002627Z
CREATED:20260629T000700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T002627Z
UID:10034073-1783278000-1783285200@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Audition Alert: Freaky Friday
DESCRIPTION:Audition Alert: Freaky Friday\n\n\n\nAuditions:Sunday\, July 5\, 7:00 p.m.Monday\, July 6\, 7:00 p.m.*You do not need to come both nights of auditions*More InfoYou must be available for all show dates.Show dates will be: Sept. 4\, 5\, 10\, 11\, 12\, 17\, 18\, and 19 at 8 p.m.\, and Sept. 5\, 12\, 13\, 19\, and 20 at 2 p.m.Please prepare a one-minute musical audition and bring either sheet music or an accompaniment track (both bluetooth speaker and an accompanist will be provided). Please choose a selection that is not from this show. Auditioners will also be asked to read cold readings from the script. There will be also be a movement portion of the audition\, so please be dressed to move with appropriate footwear (no crocs or sandals).SynopsisWhen an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies\, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday\, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films\, is a heartfelt\, comedic\, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other’s shoes\, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles\, learn self-acceptance\, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.CharactersEllie Blake (+ Katherine in Ellie’s Body) (she/her)\,~16 | voice range: Gb3–Ab5Our hero; a smart and funny teenage girl with baggy\, rumpled clothes and hair that hasn’t seen a comb today\, or yesterdayKatherine Blake (+ Ellie in Katherine’s Body) (she/her)\, 40’s | voice range: F3–Ab5Ellie’s mother; a decisive\, lovely and punctual woman who runs a catering business.Fletcher Blake (he/him)\, ~10 | voice range: Bb3–G5Ellie’s brother; an eccentric and naive preteen boy. Obsessed with his puppets\, especially Angry Bob\, an enraged purple hippo\, and Caspian\, a proper British starTorrey (she/her)\, 25–35 | voice range: C4–G5Katherine’s assistant; a high-strung perfectionist.Mike (he/him)\, 40’s–50’s | voice range: A2–G4Katherine’s Fiance; a confident\, charming\, and kind manGretchen (she/her)\, high school student | voice range: F3–D5Ellie’s best friend; an intense and emotional teenage girl who lacks confidenceHannah (she/her)\, high school student | voice range: F3–D5Also Ellie ’s best friend; a hacker-geek nerd girl.Adam (he/him)\, high school student | voice range: Eb3–Bb5The Listmaster; a paragon of adorable cool.Savannah (she/her)\, high school student | voice range: B3–Db5Ellie’s enemy; a brilliant\, aggressive winner.Parker (he/him)\, high school student| voice range: F3–A4Ellie’s friend; completely average and best friends with Wells.Wells (he/him)\, high school student | voice range: E3–A4Ellie’s friend; dorky but not meek and best friends with Parker.Laurel (he/him)\, high school student | voice range: E3–A4A random\, unimpressed teenage boy.The following characters will be played by a group of 4-6 adult actors who will play anywhere between 2-5 charactersGrandpa Gordon (he/him)\, 70’s | voice range: C3–E4Katherine’s father; a grumpy\, stubborn and old-school kind of guy\,Grandma Helen (she/her)\, 70’s | voice range: FlexibleKatherine’s mother;Danielle (she/her)\, 25–35 | voice range: E4–E5Weddings Magazine journalist; polished and grimly cheerful.Louis (he/him)\, 25–35 | voice range: A2–G4Weddings Magazine photographer; has seen it all and loves his job.Dr. Ehrin (he/him)\, 35–45 | voice range: C#3–E4School counselor; test-obsessed and overworked.Mr. Blumen (he/him)\, 35–45 | voice range: FlexibleBiology teacher; a cynical lifer.Pastor Bruno (he/him)\, 35–45 | voice range: FlexibleCheerful\, loves weddings.Mrs. Luckenbill (she/her)\, 35–45 | voice range: A3–D5English teacher; empathetic.Señor O’Brien (he/him)\, 35–45 | voice range: B2–Ab4Spanish teacher; pugnacious.Ms. Meyers (she/her)\, 35–45 | voice range: Ab3–F5Gym teacher; extremely intense.Police Officers Sitz and Kowalski 30-60 | voice range: flexiblePolice officers who never received sensitivity trainingMrs. Time (she/her)\, 40’s | voice range: FlexibleAntique shop proprietor; apathetic and doesn’t much like teenagers.Adam’s Mom (she/her)\, 40’s | voice range: C#3–G#3The mother of Adam\, Ellie ’s friend.Gretchen’s Mom (she/her)\, 40’s | voice range: C#3–G#3The mother of Gretchen\, Ellie’s best friend.Savannah’s Mom (she/her)\, 40’s | voice range: C#3–G#3The mother of Savannah\, Ellie’s enemy.Parker’s Dad (he/him)\, 40’s | voice range: B2–F#3The father of Parker\, Ellie’s friend.Wells’s Dad (he/him)\, 40’s | voice range: FlexibleThe father of Wells\, Ellie’s friend. \n\n\n\nFreaky Friday\n\n\n\nBook By Bridget CarpenterLyrics By Brian YorkeyMusic By Tom KittPresented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)Director: Lyra HaleFrom September 4 to September 20\, 2026
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/audition-alert-freaky-friday/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Williamsburg Players\, 200 Hubbard Lane\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Live Music,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T213000
DTSTAMP:20260312T193949Z
CREATED:20260211T225204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T193949Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour
DESCRIPTION:Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tours\n\n\n\nNightly at 7 pm & 8:30 pm at Market House – through September 6 (not held on May 9\, July 2&4) See full schedule here.Haunted Williamsburg  It is the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg. \n\n\n\nWant a different evening out? How about an eerie evening with the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg  \n\n\n\nLove a good scare or to hear a spooky story? How about a walking through Colonial Williamsburg at night with a ghost teller relaying authentic ghost stories from the 1700s? And maybe they will mention a few creepy recent encounters too. Sound fun? It is!! We have gone several times and loved it each time! \n\n\n\nAnd Haunted Williamsburg is the only tour with exclusive access to historic buildings\, featuring costumed storytellers who share their unnerving tales.  The event is a one-hour candlelit walking ghost tour takes you strolling through town\, into gardens\, and beyond the barriers to our most haunted sites. \n\n\n\nVisit here to get your tickets online and learn more. \n\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring your Good Neighbors Pass if you are a local resident as you will get a 25% discount*. Get your tickets and more info here \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult\, tour is suitable for ages 8 and older. These tours happen rain or shine! (Unless the weather is severe). \n\n\n\nHaunted Williamsburg is the official ghost tour experience of Colonial Williamsburg.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/haunted-williamsburg-ghost-tour-2/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Market House in Colonial Williamsburg\, 102 W Duke of Gloucester Street\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Date Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T213000
DTSTAMP:20260702T184145Z
CREATED:20260623T143500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T184145Z
UID:10034100-1783283400-1783287000@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Kinetix A New Generation
DESCRIPTION:Kinetix A New Generation\n\n\n\n\nShow Dates: Thurs – Sun  | June 26 – July 26 (June 25th is Member Preview show) \n\n\n\nShow Times: 8:30 PM \n\n\n\nLocation:  Royal Palace at Busch Gardens\n\n\n\nIncluded with Admission\n\n\n\nMore Info\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to move as the pulse-pounding Kinetix: A New Generation turns up the energy to eleven! Starring powerhouse vocalists and a world-class roster of specialty acts\, this high-octane live experience features gravity-defying acrobats\, jaw-dropping aerialists\, and high-flying stunts you have to see to believe – all set to an electrifying soundtrack full to today’s biggest hits! 
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/kinetix-a-new-generation/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Busch Gardens Williamsburg\, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Busch Gardens,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T213000
DTSTAMP:20260702T210051Z
CREATED:20260623T162600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T210051Z
UID:10034156-1783285200-1783287000@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Summer of Wonder Drone Show
DESCRIPTION:Summer of Wonder Drone Show\n\n\n\nIncluded in Park admission: An electrifying spectacular with over 400 synchronized drones set to an adventurous soundtrack Show Dates: Thurs – Sun | June 25 – July 26 Show Times: 9 pmMORE INFO
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/summer-of-wonder-drone-show/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Busch Gardens Williamsburg\, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Busch Gardens
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