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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

York River State Park

Leaf-A-Long

Leaf-A-Long
York River State Park 9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg

The mountains aren’t the only place to enjoy fall colors.  Join Rangers at York River State Park for a one-mile hike that explores Virginia's unique and diverse native tree species....

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No Tricks, Just Treats

Abram Frink Jr. Community Center 8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg

Join Williamsburg Regional Library Bookmobile for a festive, family-friendly celebration filled with sweet treats, creative activities, games, and plenty of smiles. Come ready to play, create, laugh, and collect a...

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Blackbird Bakery Pop Up Shop Outside of Blue Talon Bistro

The Blue Talon Bistro 420 PRINCE GEORGE ST, Williamsburg

Blackbird Bakery Pop Up Shop Outside of Blue Talon Bistro Saturday Oct. 31stOutside Blue Talon Bistro at 11 am! The SPOOkiest day of the year is finally here!!! And they...

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Tidewater Grand Tasting

Sullivan Square in New Town 4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg

Taste food and drinks from local establishments! Food trucks on site as well as food, drink, and retail vendors inside the tent. There will be a DJ, face painting &...

Lady-Dunmore

1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma

1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma
Playhouse Stage 214 Palace Green St, Williamsburg

1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma CW AdmissionPlayhouse Stage View Event In chess as in life, one move can cost the game. Discover how the women of Williamsburg negotiated the growing political tensions...

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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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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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SLAM Connections

SLAM Poetry Connections
Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg

Join us for SLAM Connection, a program to develop poets as writers and performers. Learn about observation, writing, and performance in a safe, judgment-free space where people can learn about...

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The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong
Williamsburg Players 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg

The Play That Goes Wrong Williamsburg PlayersFrom October 30 to November 15, 2026 By Jonathan Sayer, Henry Lewis, & Henry ShieldsPresented by special arrangement with Concord TheatricalsDirector: Lisa Velardi Highlights...

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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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Beat the Retreat

Beat the Retreat
Guardhouse 102 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

As evening falls, the soldiers of the 2nd Virginia Regiment close out their day with Regimental Retreat. Watch as officers inspect the men, rolls are called, and the day’s orders are read aloud—then listen closely for the parole before the regiment marches back to camp, just as it did in 1775.
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📅Jan. 9 - May 31, 2026
🕞4:30 PM - 5 PM (Jan. 9 - March 1) | 4 PM - 4:45 PM (March 2 - May 31)
📍Guardhouse

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Lighting of the Cressets

Lighting of the Cressets
East End of Duke of Gloucester 416 E Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg

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...

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Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens Williamsburg 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg

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...

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Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour

Haunted Williamsburg Schedule
Colonial Courthouse 102 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Colonial 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...

BEATS, BITES, & BOOS

Beats, Bites and Boos

Riverwalk Restaurant 323 Water Street, Yorktown

BEATS, BITES, & BOOS Saturday, October 31 7–10 PM Riverwalk Restaurant323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA Get ready for a Halloween night filled with live music, dancing, great food, costumes, and...

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The James Henry Morgan Gang’s Spookalicious Dance Party

Kimball Theatre 428 W Duke of Gloucester St,, Williamsburg

Great music, gift baskets, a light show, costume prizes and signed show posters.  Get ready to rock the night away with The James Henry Morgan Gang live at the Kimball...

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The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong
Williamsburg Players 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg

The Play That Goes Wrong Williamsburg PlayersFrom October 30 to November 15, 2026 By Jonathan Sayer, Henry Lewis, & Henry ShieldsPresented by special arrangement with Concord TheatricalsDirector: Lisa Velardi Highlights...

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Halloween Costume Party

Precarious Beer Project 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg

Halloween Costume Party Precarious Beer Project Saturday, October 31 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Free Admission, 18+ strongly encouraged. When the clock strikes 8, the beer starts flowing, the music...

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