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Yorktown Market Days

Yorktown Market Days
Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street, Yorktown

The popular Yorktown Market Days returns to Riverwalk Landing on Saturdays with specially-themed markets on select dates. Find out who is coming by seeing this weekend's vendors here You will...

Storytime for Tiny Tots

Storytime for Tiny Tots
Geddy House 117 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Storytime for Tiny Tots Saturday mornings 9 - 9:20 am Experience the magic of Storytime in an 18th-century setting for young children. Read together, imagine, and explore life and work...

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

Family Days at Colonial Williamsburg

Family Days at Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center 101 Visitor Center Dr, Williasmburg

Family Days at Colonial Williamsburg School may be out. But there’s no better time to learn history. Experience a weekend of family-centric activities. This summer Colonial Williamsburg is offering free...

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

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

British Occupation Day

York Hall 301 Main Street, Yorktown

British Occupation Day Saturday, August 1, 2026 In early August of 1781, British forces marched into Yorktown and changed the course of American history. Now, over 240 years later, you’re...

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

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...

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

19th Annual Jenna Bash Festival

LifePointe Christian Church 8841 Richmond Road, Toano +1 more

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Jenna Bash Festival being held on Saturday, August 1st from 11am - 4pm at the LifePointe Christian Church campus in Toano. This annual fundraiser...

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ
Busch Gardens Williamsburg 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ has become an end-of-summer tradition at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, satisfying a wide range of tastes with some of the country’s best beers. Get ready to...

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...

Company of Comedians (FREE)

Company of Comedians (FREE)
Playhouse Stage 214 Palace Green St, Williamsburg

Company of Comedians 📍Playhouse StageFree and Open to the Public - Street Theatre Did you know that the first theatre in British North America was built here in the colonial...

Virginia Living Museum Dino Discovery

Dino Discovery
James City County Library 7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg

Bring the family for a memorable night at the Virginia Living Museum! Explore after hours, sleep by your favorite exhibits, and get early access to the summer dinosaur exhibit. Enjoy free museum admission for the rest of Saturday. Children must be at least 6 and with an adult.

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
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...

Virginia Living Museum: Hungry Critters

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg

Join expert educators from the Virginia Living Museum to learn about the fun ways that hungry animals find their dinner! Young explorers will discover the different dietary habits of animal...

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...

Brass & Braggs

Kimball Theatre 428 W Duke of Gloucester St,, Williamsburg

Brass & Braggs Sat - Aug 1, 2026 7:00pm Kimball Theater A night of sheer virtuosity. Join one of the greatest singers and entertainers of ANY generation backed by Virginia's Premier Horn...

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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