Blessing of the Animals
Join WUMC for a joyful service in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Bring your furry, feathered, scaled, or even stuffed friends and join us for one of...
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Events for October 3, 2026
To Heed Washington’s Call: Virginians Prepare to March North
Magazine Yard 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgTo Heed Washington’s Call: Virginians Prepare to March North October 3-4, 2026 To Heed Washington's Call, will highlight the the Virginia Line in Willliamsburg as they prepare to join Washington's...
Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation
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
Fall Homeschool Days: Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg's Visitor Center 101 Visitor Center Dr, WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg Fall Homeschool Days 2026 Colonial Williamsburg invites homeschoolers and their families to experience revolutionary educational opportunities. Discover history brought to life and meet the people who contributed to the...
The Great American Birthday Quilt Exhibition
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center 101 Visitor Center Dr, WilliasmburgCelebrate 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 Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgUnder 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...
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...
To Heed Washington’s Call: Virginians Prepare to March North
Magazine Yard 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgTo Heed Washington’s Call: Virginians Prepare to March North October 3-4, 2026 To Heed Washington's Call, will highlight the the Virginia Line in Willliamsburg as they prepare to join Washington's...
Avant Garden at An Occasion for the Arts
Avant Garden at An Occasion for the Arts Saturday, October 3, 2026 (event continues on Sunday Oct 4)10:00 AM - 5:00 PMMore Info The Muscarelle Museum and An Occasion for the...
The Counts Spooktacular at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens Williamsburg 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, WilliamsburgBring the kiddos (ages nine and under) to The Count’s Spooktacular and celebrate not-too-spooky daytime family fun! Sesame Street Forest of Fun will be festively decorated. Kids are welcome to dress...
Rifle Demonstration: The “cursed, twisted guns”
Military Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgRifle 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...
Preschool Dance Party
Stryker Center 412 N Boundary Street, WilliamsburgWhat 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...
Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival
Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street, Yorktown🍷🦪 Sip, savor, and soak up the waterfront vibes! The Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival is back for two days of fine wines, fresh oysters, live music, and artisan booths.
Sample Virginia wines and sparkling selections from around the world, enjoy tasty oysters on the half shell, and celebrate Yorktown’s waterfront in style.
🎟️ Tickets required for entry (limited non-drinking tickets available). Unopened bottled water and a small folding chair are allowed. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits.
🚋 The free, ADA-accessible Yorktown Trolley runs until 5 p.m.
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📅Oct. 3 & 4, 2026
🕞12 PM - 6 PM
📍Riverwalk Landing
Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets, WilliamsburgStables 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...
Boo Bash at the Beach
Boo Bash at the Beach – Enjoy a day at the beach with a Halloween twist! Costumes welcome. Saturday, Oct. 3 from 1-4 p.m.Parking Fee: $5/car (cash or check only) Pumpkin...
State of Society
Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, WilliamsburgState 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...
Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour
Colonial Courthouse 102 W Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tours Nightly at 7 pm & 8:30 pm in front of the Courthouse - through November 22 See full schedule here.Haunted Williamsburg It is 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 Thru November 21See full Schedule visit here. America’s War for Independence...
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Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge
Gather with family and friends for a memorable Thanksgiving feast at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge. Start with a complimentary tableside grazing board, then…
Busch Gardens’ Halloween Spooktacular for Kids: Saturdays & Sundays starting September 19
🎃 A Sesame Street® Halloween Event 🎃Saturdays & Sundays, September 19 – November 1, 2026 Get ready for some not-too-spooky family fun at Busch…
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Christmastide: A Colonial Christmas Explores Historical Holiday Traditions at Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
“Wassail! Wassail! All over the town!” ‘Tis the season for centuries-old holiday merriment. Christmastide…
Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia at Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown- Nov. 27 & 28
Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia November 27-28, 2026 • Jamestown Settlement & American…
Win a Pre-Sale Pass to King of Glory Consignment Sale
Enter to Win a Pre-Sale pass to KoG Children’s Consignment Sale! Great selection of…
James City County Trick or Treat Hours 2026
Trick-or-treat Hours Trick or Treating in James City County, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Newport News, Hampton and more this Halloween 2026 Updated based on prior years…
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