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Yorktown Market Days – Fun in the Sun Market

Yorktown Market Days
Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street, Yorktown

Summer vibes are in full swing at the Fun in the Sun Market ☀️🍉
Browse fresh summer produce like juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, and crisp watermelon while sipping ice-cold lemonade. Discover sea-inspired art and sunny home décor, and bring the kids along for lawn games, crafts, and live music.
☔ In case of inclement weather, the market moves to the lower level of the Water Street Parking Terrace.
🚌 The free, ADA-accessible Yorktown Trolley begins running at 10 a.m.
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📅July 11, 2026
🕒8 AM - 12 PM
📍Riverwalk Landing

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Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown 200 Water Street, Route 1020, Yorktown

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

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The Great American Birthday Quilt Exhibition

The Great American Birthday Quilt Exhibition
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center 101 Visitor Center Dr, Williasmburg

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

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Centennial!

Centennial!
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

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

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Kids Bounce

Kids Bounce
James City County Recreation Center 5301 Longhill Road, Williamburg

Kids Bounce • Ages 8-13Saturday, Sept. 12, 10-10:45 a.m.; $5James City County Recreation CenterThis mini trampoline class is a unique experience for kids to burn energy and enjoy their own fitness...

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Monthly Litter Cleanup

Monthly Litter Cleanup
York River State Park 9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg

Join rangers at York River State Park to give a bit of your time and help maintain the beauty of York River. Locations for litter pickup vary month to month....

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2026 Juneteenth Art Exhibit

2026 Juneteenth Art Exhibit
Stryker Center 412 N Boundary Street, Williamsburg

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...

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Tune Into the Past

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

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Preschool Dance Party

Preschool Dance Party
Stryker Center 412 N Boundary Street, Williamsburg

What 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...

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Governor’s Musick in the Wythe Parlor

Governor’s Musick in the Wythe Parlor
George Wythe House 112 Palace Green St, Williamsburg

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

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Gauthier Vineyard Wine Tasting

Brick & Vine 431 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Gauthier Vineyard Wine Tasting Sat, July 11 - 12:00-2:00 PM Brick & Vine - 431 W Duke of Gloucester StWITH GAUTHIER VINEYARDSJoin us at Brick & Vine for a free...

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Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour

Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets, Williamsburg

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...

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Hands-On: Spy Craft

Hands-On: Spy Craft
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

Ready to go undercover? Bring the whole family to the Goode Education Studio at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and step into the world of Revolutionary-era secret agents. Crack codes, uncover hidden clues, and take on hands-on challenges that turn history into an action-packed adventure for all ages.
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📅Mondays, March 16 - May 11 | Saturdays, June 6 - July 25
🕞1 PM - 2:15 PM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

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Roaming Ranger

Roaming Ranger
York River State Park 9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg

With 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,...

State-of-Society

State of Society

State of Society
Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

State of Society See ScheduleHennage Auditorium It is Virginia, 1776. Join Patrick Henry as he fights to save the revolution from its most dire threat, and blaze a path to...

State-of-Society

State of Society

State of Society
Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

State of Society See ScheduleHennage Auditorium It is Virginia, 1776. Join Patrick Henry as he fights to save the revolution from its most dire threat, and blaze a path to...

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Rags, Spirituals, and Blues: Four Virginia Musicians

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg

Rags, Spirituals, and Blues: Four Virginia MusiciansSaturday, Jul 11 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Author and musician Dr. Gregg D. Kimball explores the world of four Black musicians in a...

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Teen Puzzle Competition 

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg

Bring a group of friends or join new friends in a friendly puzzle competition. To register please email jshackleford@wrl.org by July 8. For ages 13-18.

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Silver Hand Mead Tasting

Brick & Vine 431 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

SILVER HAND MEAD Tasting Sat July 11 - 2:00-4:00 PM, Brick & Vine - 431 W Duke of Gloucester StWITH SILVER HAND MEADERYJoin us at Brick & Vine for a...

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Drink & Design with Paint on Pottery

W&M Entreneurship Hub 249 Richmond Road, Williamsburg

PAINT YOUR OWN WINE GOBLETExpress your artistic self while enjoying wine at this unique social event! Participants will be provided materials to paint their own large stem wine goblets from Paint...

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Live Music at Berret’s

Live Music at Berret’s
Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill 199 S Boundary St, Williamsburg

Live Music at Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill 3 - 6 pm Enjoy live, outdoor music, daily from 3 pm - 6 pm.  Please note all outdoor dining is...

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Ami Baker Music at Copper Fox

Copper Fox Distillery 901 Capitol Landing Rd, Williamsburg

Ami Baker Music at Copper Fox Sat, July 11 COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER TRUCKSat - 12:00-8:00 PM - Savor fresh, buttery lobster rolls and coastal flavors from the nationally acclaimed food...

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Cocktails & Comedy

Illy Caffe 435 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

COCKTAILS & COMEDY AT ILLY CAFFÉ LAUGHER & LIBATIONS DOWNTOWNIlly Caffé transforms into an after hours comedy club! This free showcase features an all-star lineup of touring stand-up comedians including...

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AquaGlow at Water Country USA

Aqua Glow at Water Country USA
Water Country USA 176 Water Country Pkwy, Williamsburg

AquaGlow, is a limited-capacity nighttime event at Water Country USA! This family-friendly experience transforms the park into a glowing after-dark escape filled with energy and excitement. Dance the night away in electrified...

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AquaGlow at Water Country USA

Aqua Glow at Water Country USA
Water Country USA 176 Water Country Pkwy, Williamsburg

AquaGlow, is a limited-capacity nighttime event at Water Country USA! This family-friendly experience transforms the park into a glowing after-dark escape filled with energy and excitement. Dance the night away in electrified...

Kinetix

Kinetix A New Generation

Kinetix A New Generation
Busch Gardens Williamsburg 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg

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...

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