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SUMMARY:James City County Household Chemical Collection
DESCRIPTION:VPPSA holds free drop off for hazardous materials and computer recycling. Accepted materials include a variety of paints\, fuels\, solvents\, pesticides\, automotive products and other chemicals from residents. For more information visit the Virginia Peninsula Public Service Authority website or call 757-259-9850. \n\n\n\nList of Acceptable Materials \n\n\n\nList of Unacceptable Materials \n\n\n\n2026 Dates:February 14April 11June 13August 8October 10 \n\n\n\nClick HERE for 2026 brochure
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/james-city-county-household-chemical-collection/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Warhill Hill High School\, 4615 Opportunity Way\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23188\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yorktown Market Days - Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fall Festival\n\n\n\n📅October 10 & 11\, 2026 (Sunday\, October 11\, has been canceled due to the weather forecast)🕒9 AM – 3 PM📍Riverwalk Landing \n\n\n\nIt’s the most fall-bulous time of the year! Celebrate the season at Yorktown’s annual Fall Festival\, where pumpkins\, mums\, and kettle corn are just the beginning. Shop more than 40 local vendors and artists selling autumn favorites\, from caramel apples to cozy décor. Kids will love the petting zoo\, face painting\, and hay maze while parents enjoy a pumpkin spice moment or two. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 10th Schedule \n\n\n\n𝟗 𝐚.𝐦. – 𝟑 𝐩.𝐦. DJ Ben Herrick plays a variety of popular hits. Petting Zoo with Teeny Tiny Farm Paint your own pumpkin! (while supplies last) Kids’ Craft (while supplies last) Lawn Games Hay Rides Hay Maze \n\n\n\n𝟗 𝐚.𝐦. – 𝟏𝟐 𝐩.𝐦. Pumpkin painting and carving competition for elementary school children (K-5). 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑆𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑑𝑎𝑦\, 𝑂𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑟 3. \n\n\n\n𝟏𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. – 𝟑 𝐩.𝐦. Balloon artist \n\n\n\n𝟏𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. – 𝟐 𝐩.𝐦. Magician \n\n\n\n𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. Chef’s Demo with the Virginia Chef’s Association \n\n\n\n𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. Pumpkin painting and carving competition awards \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nScheule for Sunday\, October 11:\n\n\n\n9 a.m. – 3 p.m. \n\n\n\n For more information\, see here. \n\n\n\n The free\, ADA-accessible Yorktown Trolley will be in operation beginning at 11 a.m. during this event.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/yorktown-market-days-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Riverwalk Landing\, 331 Water Street\, Yorktown\, Virginia\, 23690\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmer's Market,Yorktown
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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-2/2026-10-10/
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: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/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Military Encampment\, 103 E Duke of Gloucester St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Community Education
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SUMMARY:Bassett Trace Nature Trail Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:🌿🚶‍♂️ Take a Leisurely Stroll on the Bassett Trace Nature Trail! 🚶‍♀️🌿\n\n\n\nFree & Open to the Public at 10 am \n\n\n\nLove nature and the great outdoors? 🌳🐦 Come explore Virginia’s wildlife and native habitats with Colonial Williamsburg Master Naturalist volunteers! 🦌🌸 \n\n\n\nThey will be your guides\, sharing fascinating facts about the flora and fauna along the trail and the importance of conservation. 🌿🌼  You can walk this trail any day – it is free an open to the public but at this time you will have a Colonial Williamsburg Master Naturalist volunteer guide. \n\n\n\nThis tour meets at the trailhead located in the parking lot of the Gold Wing of the Griffin Hotel.  \n\n\n\nStarting Point: The trailhead by the Griffin Hotel parking lot. 📏 Distance: A relaxing half-mile round trip. \n\n\n\nAfter our guided walk\, feel free to enjoy the full 1.4-mile trail\, which ends at the Green Course Clubhouse. 🏞️🏌  \n\n\n\n ‍M️ORE INFO \n\n\n\nHeads up: There’s rough terrain and bugs\, so wear sturdy shoes and don’t forget the insect repellant! 🥾🦟 Birders\, bring your binoculars for a closer look at our feathered friends! 🦅🔭 \n\n\n\nWeather permitting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to arrive early as space is limited for this program. \n\n\n\nIf you love nature\, this walk is for you! 🌿❤️ #NatureWalk #BassettTrace #ExploreOutdoors #WilliamsburgVA
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/bassett-trace-nature-trail-guided-tour/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Bassett Trace Nature Trail\, 424 Francis St E\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Monthly Litter Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nCleanup supplies and tools will be provided! Parking fees are waived for volunteers when visiting the park to volunteer. \n\n\n\nRegister to allow us to create a head count and to reach out in case of postponement. \n\n\n\nRegistration is not required for first time volunteers\, but if you are interested in volunteering in Virginia State Parks\, please complete the application here. \n\n\n\nJune 13th Cleanup has been cancelled. \n\n\n\nMore
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/monthly-litter-cleanup/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:York River State Park\, 9801 York River Park Road\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23188\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
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SUMMARY:Face of Williamsburg Regional Library
DESCRIPTION:Williamsburg Regional Library is looking for community members of all ages to take part in upcoming professional photo shoots. No modeling experience needed! \n\n\n\nOct. 10\, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — James City County LibraryOct. 18\, 1–4 p.m. — Williamsburg Library \n\n\n\nParticipants will only be needed for part of the shoot. Interested? Complete this photo shoot interest form.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/face-of-williamsburg-regional-library/
LOCATION:James City County Library\, 7770 Croaker Road\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23188\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000
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SUMMARY:The Counts Spooktacular at Busch Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Bring the kiddos (ages nine and under) to The Count’s Spooktacular and celebrate not-too-spooky daytime family fun!  \n\n\n\nSesame Street Forest of Fun will be festively decorated. Kids are welcome to dress up in their costumes and enjoy the fun including family-friendly rides\, hay maze\, and a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt. Other highlights include Sesame Street-themed shows Countdown to Halloween\, the interactive Monster Mayhem Game Show and the Furry Friends Halloween Dance Party. Trick-or-treat throughout Wild Reserve; to gather special Halloween treats and get one-of-a-kind photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends dressed up in costume.  \n\n\n\nSpooktacular is included with park admission.  \n\n\n\nmore info
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/the-counts-spooktacular-at-busch-gardens/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Busch Gardens Williamsburg\, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Busch Gardens,Family Friendly,Halloween
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
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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/2026-10-10/
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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SUMMARY:Yoga at the Muscarelle
DESCRIPTION:Yoga at the Muscarelle\n\n\n\n2nd Saturday of the Month10:30 AM – 11:30 AM \n\n\n\nFind your flow surrounded by inspiration! The second Saturday of each month\, join us for a free\, 60-minute yoga session at the Muscarelle led by volunteer Lisa Cleckley. Designed for all experience levels\, this hatha session offers a foundational yoga practice balancing body and mind through postures (asanas) and breathwork (pranayama).  \n\n\n\nLimited to 30 people. Registration is required; Reserve your ticket. \n\n\n\nParticipants should bring a yoga mat\, water bottle and any block/strap you use to enhance your practice.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  \n\n\n\nLisa Cleckley is a RYT 200-certified yoga instructor with extensive training in multiple styles\, including hot yoga\, restorative yoga and Yin. She believes that through mindful breathwork and deep connection to the body\, yoga has the power to support healing and strengthen the mind-body relationship. Lisa has been a yoga instructor in Williamsburg for over 13 years and volunteers in many locations throughout the community to enrich lives through yoga.  \n\n\n\nSponsored by: Muscarelle Museum of Art
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/yoga-at-the-muscarelle/
LOCATION:Muscarelle Museum of Art\, 603 Jamestown Rd\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes - Adults,Community Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T113000
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CREATED:20261004T200500Z
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SUMMARY:Heartfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Heartfulness Meditation \n\n\n\nJames City County Library10:30 am – 11:30 am \n\n\n\nJoin us for a free monthly session introducing Heartfulness meditation\, a simple heart-centered practice that supports relaxation\, clarity\, and overall well-being. Each session includes a short talk on a different topic related to meditation\, followed by guided relaxation and meditation. Beginners are welcome and no prior experience is needed. \n\n\n\nMonthly Topics: \n\n\n\n\nOctober: Meditation and Better Relationships Saturday\, Oct 10 2026\n\n\n\nNovember: Gratitude\, Contentment\, and Meditation Saturday\, Nov 14 2026\n\n\n\nDecember: Reflection\, Renewal\, and Meditation November: Gratitude\, Contentment\, and Meditation Saturday\, Dec 12 2026
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/learn-to-meditate/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:James City County Library\, 7770 Croaker Road\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes - Adults,Classes - Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260923T232223Z
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Puppets: The Search for Gold
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rainbow Puppeteers as they go on a treasure hunt in hopes of finding treasure and gold. Along the way\, they learn that respect and trust for one another is the greatest treasure of all. This anti-bullying program includes original songs\, puppetry\, magic\, life-sized costume characters and more. \n\n\n\nThis program is made possible by Historic Area Religions Together (HART) as part of the Stand Up For Yourself and Others campaign. See the Stand Up Collection in our library catalog for more stories about taking a stand against bullies\, embracing our differences\, and being true to ourselves. More info
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/puppet-show-library/
LOCATION:Williamsburg Library\, 515 Scotland Street\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000
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SUMMARY:1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma
DESCRIPTION:1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma\n\n\n\nCW AdmissionPlayhouse Stage \n\n\n\n\nView Event \n\n\n\nIn chess as in life\, one move can cost the game. Discover how the women of Williamsburg negotiated the growing political tensions during the opening salvo towards Independence. Admission with Day Pass\, CW Pass or Good Neighbor Pass More Info
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/1774-lady-dunmores-dilemma-colonial-williamsburg/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Playhouse Stage\, 214 Palace Green St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Family Friendly,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T214325Z
CREATED:20260624T052518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T214325Z
UID:10033996-1791637200-1791640800@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/2026-10-10/
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:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260905T040820Z
CREATED:20260905T040817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T040820Z
UID:10040207-1791637200-1791640800@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Free Black Settlement Tours
DESCRIPTION:Free Black Settlement Tours\n\n\n\nTour one of the first Free Black Settlements in the United States right here in Freedom Park on various dates this fall.  \n\n\n\nCome hear historical facts\, information about the land and tour the settlement’s dwellings that are historically accurate of the early 1800s. Registration is not required. Meet at the Free Black Settlement area within the park. Weather dependent. Ages 12+. FREE! \n\n\n\nPrivate group tours as also available for a $20 fee. Contact sarah.oreilly@jamescitycountyva.gov or phone 757-259-4022 to schedule a tour for your group.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/free-black-settlement-tours/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Freedom Park\, 5537 Centerville Road\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Education,Outdoor Adventure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T144500
DTSTAMP:20260810T055551Z
CREATED:20260809T160000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T055551Z
UID:10033729-1791640800-1791643500@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:State of Society
DESCRIPTION:State of Society\n\n\n\nSee ScheduleHennage Auditorium \n\n\n\nIt is Virginia\, 1776. Join Patrick Henry as he fights to save the revolution from its most dire threat\, and blaze a path to independence. Day Pass\, CW Annual Membership or Good Neighbor Pass.  More Info
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/state-of-society/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg\, 301 S Nassau Street\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260923T233055Z
CREATED:20260923T233046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T233055Z
UID:10040026-1791640800-1791644400@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Beanbag Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our youngest book club! There’s no requirement to attend every meeting and new participants are welcome any time. This month we’ll read\, craft\, and play games around the book The Dragonsitter by Josh Lacey. Includes a copy of the book to keep. For ages 5-8. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk beginning 30 minutes before the program begins. More Info
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/beanbag-book-club/
LOCATION:James City County Library\, 7770 Croaker Road\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes - Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260926T005549Z
CREATED:20260730T142238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T005549Z
UID:10040796-1791644400-1791655200@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Live Music at Berret’s
DESCRIPTION:Live Music at Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill\n\n\n\n3 – 6 pm \n\n\n\nEnjoy live\, outdoor music\, daily from 3 pm – 6 pm.  Please note all outdoor dining is First-Come\, First Serve. \n\n\n\nMusic schedule is subject to change without notice\, weather permitting \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 26 Richie Beard (12:00-3:00)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 26 Zach Moats\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 27 Paul Urban\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 28 Mike de Moss\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 29 Phil Casey\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 30 Stephan Christoff\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 1 Dale Buettner\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 2 Steve Smith\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 3 Mike deMoss (12:00-3:00)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 3 Billy Joe Daniel\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 4 Dave Crumpler\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 5 Lane Rice\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 6 Richie Beard\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 7 Johnny & Lynne\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 8 Paul Norfleet\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 9 Virginia Shellfish Coalition\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 10 Brian Carmona (12:00-3:00)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 10 Brian Carmona\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 11 Dan Rosnato\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 12 Mike deMoss\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 13 Joe Heilman\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 14 Todd Murray\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 15 Corey Pavlosky\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 16 Phil Poteat\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 17 Mike deMoss (12:00-3:00)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 17 Pavel Solopov\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 18 Melanie Howdershell\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 19 Joey Wood\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 20 Audio Portrait Duo\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21 Stephen Chrisoff\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 22 Debra & Patrick\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 23 Nathan Lienard\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 24  TBD (12:00-3:00)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 24 Richie Beard\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 25 Connor Pittman\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 26 Joey Wood\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 27 Joe Heilman\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 28 Louis Vangieri\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 29 Jacob Adcock\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 30 Charlton Phaneuf\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 31 TBD (12:00-3:00)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 31 Robert DG
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/live-music-at-berrets/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill\, 199 S Boundary St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Merchants Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T164500
DTSTAMP:20261008T153611Z
CREATED:20261008T153211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T153611Z
UID:10041055-1791648000-1791650700@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Beat the Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Beat the Retreat\n\n\n\n🕞4 PM – 4:45 PM 📍Military encampment \n\n\n\n“As the sun sets\, so too does a soldier’s day.” This evening program brings to life an 1775 order from the Second Virginia Regiment. Guests can observe the soldiers as they gather on the parade ground for Regimental Retreat\, where officers inspect the men\, rolls are called\, and the day’s orders are read aloud. Listen closely for the parole\, or password\, before joining the regiment as they march back to their headquarters at the College Camp\, just as they would have in the 18th century. For more information\, see here.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/beat-the-retreat/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Guardhouse\, 102 E Duke of Gloucester St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T195138Z
CREATED:20260827T195136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T195138Z
UID:10040088-1791655200-1791662400@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Couples’ Night - Pumpkins & Pralines
DESCRIPTION:Couples’ Night – Pumpkins & PralinesPaint on PotterySaturday\, Oct 10\, 20266 – 8 pm \n\n\n\nSign up for a cozy fall date night filled with creativity and chocolate! 🎃🍫 Each couple will paint a set of two decorative pumpkins using a beautiful tri-colored antiquing technique to create a rich\, layered finish. While you paint\, Chocolatier Mary Griffith will guide you through a fun chocolate tasting experience\, sharing the secrets behind delicious handcrafted chocolates. Bring your favorite drinks and enjoy a relaxed BYOB evening of painting\, tasting\, and spending time together! 🍂❤️ ONLY ONE TICKET PER COUPLE NEEDED.  More Info & Tickets
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/couples-night-pumpkins-pralines/
LOCATION:Paint on Pottery\, 1430 High St\, Ste 504\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260905T073204Z
CREATED:20260905T072112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T073204Z
UID:10040255-1791655200-1791666000@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Lighting of the Cressets
DESCRIPTION:Head to Colonial Williamsburg at night for another reason – on the historic Duke of Gloucester Street they will be Lighting of the Cressets. This brings their 18th-century streets to life at night – so don’t miss the strolling musicians and make sure to take in an evening program like To Hang a Pirate\, Cry Witch\, Haunted Williamsburg\, or Capitol Concerts (dates vary). Enjoy this time of year in the evenings – the cressets make the streets glow and it is a beautiful sight! This event is weather dependent. \n\n\n\nView Event \n\n\n\n FREE and open to the public.  \n\n\n\nOne of the most beautiful spots to take an evening stroll. You do not need a ticket to enjoy this but if you want to take in an evening Haunted Williamsburg tour\, you can purchase a ticket on DoG St. And if you have your Good Neighbor Pass you can get discounts on dining/shopping at Colonial Williamsburg Taverns and Shops! \n\n\n\nStop and have a drink in a tavern or shop and dine at one of the Colonial Williamsburg shops or restaurants. Or just go out in the evening air and enjoy the most enchanting of streets in America. See the schedule here or check our daily calendar.
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/lighting-of-the-cressets-3/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:East End of Duke of Gloucester\, 416 E Duke of Gloucester Street\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Date Night,Family Friendly,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260924T172946Z
CREATED:20260924T172937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T172946Z
UID:10040738-1791655200-1791673200@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Howl-O-Scream® is BACK this fall – and it’s taking over the whole park! Get ready for 5 haunted houses\, 6 terror-tories™\, 4 sinister shows\, and plenty of creepy surprises lurking around every corner. For those still feeling brave\, tackle 10 world-class coasters under the cover of night for a totally different thrill! \n\n\n\nAfter 6:00 PM\, the park will get extra spooky (not recommended for kids). Parental discretion is strongly advised! If you are an adult that doesn’t like being scared they have necklaces that you can purchase and wear that let staff know you don’t like jump scares! \n\n\n\nFor the latest Busch Gardens ticket discounts visit here \n\n\n\nGot Kids?? Busch Gardens Halloween Spooktacular is for just for them (ages nine and under)\, enjoy not-too-spooky daytime family fun! More info \n\n\n\nmore info
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/howl-o-scream-at-busch-gardens/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Busch Gardens Williamsburg\, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Busch Gardens,Date Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T213000
DTSTAMP:20260823T134519Z
CREATED:20260809T201158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T134519Z
UID:10037614-1791658800-1791667800@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour
DESCRIPTION:Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tours\n\n\n\nNightly at 7 pm & 8:30 pm in front of the Courthouse – through November 22 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-3/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Colonial Courthouse\, 102 W Duke of Gloucester St\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colonial Williamsburg,Date Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260814T115231Z
CREATED:20260809T212459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T115231Z
UID:10037875-1791660600-1791669600@www.williamsburgfamilies.com
SUMMARY:Trial of a Patriot – New Evening Program
DESCRIPTION:Trial of a Patriot – New Evening Program!!\n\n\n\nThursday and Saturday Nights at 7:30 PM & 9 PM Capitol General Court Thru November 21See full Schedule visit here. \n\n\n\nAmerica’s War for Independence has failed\, and the leaders of the American Revolution are charged with treason. Participate in this alternative-history trial\, where you question witnesses\, weigh the evidence\, and determine the fate of an American Patriot. More Info
URL:https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/trial-of-a-patriot-new-evening-program/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Capitol Building Colonial Williamsburg\, E Duke of Gloucester Street\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, United States
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