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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...
2026 Juneteenth Art ExhibitJune 18-July 27 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, July 11 and 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.WRL Gallery at Stryker Center Free & Open to the Public There will be an...
Discover the stories that helped shape a nation when Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation opens July 1, 2026, at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, this powerful exhibition explores Virginia’s pivotal role in the American Revolution through remarkable artifacts and inspiring stories of both iconic and everyday people.
Included with museum admission, this new exhibition invites visitors to connect with the people, places, and ideas that forged a new nation—and continue to shape America today. 🇺🇸
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📅July 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
🕞9 AM - 5 PM
📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Fresh Views of the American Revolution American Revolution Museum at Yorktown thru September 7, 2026 Part of Admission (local residence get free admission - see here) In honor of the...
Family Focus is an organization that provides support and strengthens families and promotes the well being of children through community-based and culturally sensitive prevention services. The fee per playgroup is...
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday through a one-of-a-kind community work of art at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center. Following its grand reveal in Merchants Square, the Great American Birthday Quilt will be on display throughout 2026 at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center. 🇺🇸🧵Created by Visit Williamsburg in partnership with the Muscarelle Museum of Art, this meaningful quilt brings together squares submitted by people across the country—each one helping tell a shared American story in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday. Come experience this remarkable tribute up close and discover the stories stitched into every square.
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📅April 11 - Oct. 9
🕞9:30 AM - 5 PM
📍Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center
Under Arms: The Business of Riflemen Military EncampmentDaily from 10 - 10:25 am (except July 4 and Oct 15) Summer 1776: Williamsburg is at war, and the 7th Virginia Regiment...
Celebrate 100 years of Colonial Williamsburg with a guided tour.
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📅June 1 - Sep. 6
🕞10 AM - 10:40 AM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Big changes are on the horizon for Nassau Street—and archaeology is uncovering the story every step of the way.
Guests are invited to join a guided walking tour to explore how discoveries at the African Baptist Meeting House and Burial Ground, Williamsburg Bray School, and Custis Square continue to shape the historic landscape seen today. Along the way, participants will learn how researchers are still piecing together the past and get a sneak peek at what the future holds for this important historic corridor.
Tour groups meet on Nassau Street outside the Taliaferro-Cole Stable. Please note: Portions of the tour include uneven terrain that may be difficult for wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. Tours are weather-dependent. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Tuesdays and Thursdays, May - Sept. 3
🕞10 AM - 11 AM, 2 PM - 3 PM
📍Taliaferro-Cole Stable
Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Stryker Center desk...
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...
Rifle Demonstration: The "cursed, twisted guns" Military EncampmentDaily from 10:30 - 10:55 amFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Step back to 1776, where Williamsburg is hosting the birth of a...
It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Thursday after Puppet Storytime for children's games, activities, and snacks. Weather...
🎶 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
Step 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)
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movies – Summer 2026 June 1-August 13Monday – Thursdays11 am When Summer is here, and school is out, it’s the perfect time to spend extra moments with...
Step into the elegant parlor of the Wythe House and experience the music that once filled Williamsburg’s finest homes. 🎶 Performed by members of the Governor’s Musick, these popular 18th-century tunes offer a glimpse into the education, entertainment, and social life of Virginia’s gentry—including what George Wythe and his young protégé, Thomas Jefferson, may have heard within these very walls.
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📅Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (June - Sep.)
🕞11 AM - 1 PM
📍George Wythe House
Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour Treat 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...
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) presents Parenting Class: Active Parenting – First Five Years meets on Thursdays, July 9, 16 & 23. Learn about parenting topics including the following: Class is FREE....
Learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes State Park through fossils that can be found right on the beaches! This program will begin in the Quayle Classroom near the...
Did 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
First Steps in Dancing Governors Palace4 - 5 pm Step back in time and discover how dancing was an important part of celebrations and community life in 18th century Williamsburg....
Mahjong classes designed for every skill level! Start the 101 Lesson to learn the basics of American Mahjong, build on your skills in the 201 Lesson with winning strategies, or...
Active Threat and Stop the Bleed James City County Police DepartmentJuly 9 from 6 - 9 pmFREE The James City County Police Department will host an Active Threat Awareness &...
Warm sunsets, live music, and laid-back waterfront vibes set the tone for a perfect evening at Yorktown’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series. 🎶✨
The Gentlemen & Their Lady is a nine-piece band from Washington, D.C., known for their high-energy performances and feel-good vibe. This versatile, fun-loving group keeps the dance floor full with a genre-spanning mix of music—blending fresh takes on today’s hits with timeless crowd favorites. From soulful ballads to upbeat party anthems, their setlist brings together styles and eras for a fun, engaging night that keeps the energy high and the good times rolling by the water.
Free parking is offered at designated public lots throughout town, including York Hall, York–Poquoson Courthouse, and the County Administration Building. The complimentary, ADA-accessible Yorktown Trolley runs from 5 to 9:30 p.m. during each concert, with a modified route that includes select stops on the outskirts of town.
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📅July 9, 2026
🕞6:30 PM - 9 PM
📍Riverwalk Landing
The Peninsula Concert Band will present selections from a broad range of band music that includes marches, contemporary show tunes, concert band versions of classical orchestral music, patriotic medleys, and...
Colonial 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!! Thursday and Saturday Nights at 7:30 PM & 9 PM Capitol General Court beginning March 19 – Sept 5, 2026 (except July 4)See...
18+ only! This is not your great aunt Linda’s Bingo (we didn’t say “grandma” bc we all know what she up to...) Ya boy is bringing that Matty Daddy energy to the beer hall every Thursday evening for 6 wild rounds and prizes; and the Safe Word is BINGO. The shy need not apply! It's gonna get weirder and weirder as that card gets filled. Bring that game face.
Kinetix A New Generation Get 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...
Summer of Wonder Drone Show Included in Park admission: An electrifying spectacular with over 400 synchronized drones set to an adventurous soundtrack Show Dates: Thurs – Sun | June 25 –...
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