LOTS of great fall fun for your family!
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- Williamsburg Regional Library Events this week including STEAM Saturday!
This week at the Library, April 14th-21th
All WRL buildings will be closed Sunday, 4/20, in observance of Easter.
4/19 — Poses with Picture Books
We’ll use yoga poses to playfully act out stories ... - Williamsburg Farmers Market April 20
402 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchants Square8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Produce is back in season at the market this week! The warmer temperatures have brought out the asparagus ... - Check Out Latest Busch Gardens Discounts including Water Country
Busch Gardens Ticket Discounts Below: Buy Fun Card to Busch Gardens Williamsburg Get Water Country FREE and more…
2 Park Fun Card Special Offer – Buy Busch Gardens and SPLASH ... - Virginia Living Museum Upcoming Events: Military Child Weekend, EGG Hunt, Celebrate Earth Day, American Adventure & More
Virginia Living Museum Events – March & April:
American Adventure
January 19 – April 21, 2019
In 1607, settlers landed on the shores of Virginia and called it home, creating the first permanent ... - William and Mary Theatre presents A New Devised Theatre Creation! on April 17-20
William and Mary Theatre and Dance
The William and Mary Theatre and Dance Department has several great shows lined up for this school year. All shows are held at the Kimball ... - STEAM Saturdays at the Williamsburg Library
Join us for family fun with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Held once a month at the James City County Library or Stryker Center, each event will feature ... - American Theatre Family Shows – Jungle Book on March 23
The American Theatre Family Shows Series
Shows are held on select Saturday mornings for families with ticket priced at $10. This season includes the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Imagination Movers, Trickster ... - A Year of Making at Williamsburg Regional Library
A Year of Making 2019
Every Sunday from 1-4 p.mJames City County Library, unless otherwise noted
From October 2018 through September 2019, Williamsburg Regional Library is embarking on a Year of Making. ... - York River State Park Events & Activities in April 2019
York River State Park Events
9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-566-3036 Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Web Site: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river
General Information:
York River State Park events and activities are listed below. The park is known for ... - Free Entrance Days for National Parks! Next free entrance day is April 20
Free Entrance Days for National Parks! Fee-free days make national parks accessible to more people.
The National Park Service invites the public to experience all National Parks without entrance fees on ... - Rock the Paws! a Heritage Humane Society Fundraiser Sat Nov 17th – 9 am – 1 pm
Rock the Paws! a Heritage Humane Society Fundraiser
Sat Nov 17th – 9 am – 1 pm
Sponsored by Williamsburg VA ROCKS! and Artfully Yours Studio
Paint rocks to honor your pet and ... - Liberty’s Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating Rink in Merchants Square Williamsburg Now Open!
2018/2019 Season
Liberty’s Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating Rink in Merchants Square Williamsburg is Open thru Feb 18, 2019!
Enjoy ice skating in the beautiful Colonial Williamsburg and enjoy some yummy ... - Dewey Decibel Concerts Williamsburg Regional Library – “Happy Holidays” Concert
Dewey Decibel Concert Lineup
This year’s line-up includes free and seriously discounted performances from renowned local, regional, and even national musical acts spanning diverse genres including bluegrass, folk, big band, and jazz.
Thanks to the ... - The Bizarre Bazaar – The 43rd Christmas Collection November 29th – December 2nd – Richmond Raceway Complex
The Bizarre Bazaar® The 43rd Christmas Collection
November 29th – December 2nd
Richmond Raceway Complex
The Bizarre Bazaar® returns to the Richmond Raceway Complex to offer a FABULOUS marketplace featuring exclusive exhibitors that ... - Fall Events Historic Yorktown
Yorktown Holiday Open House 🎅🏼
November 17 – 18, 2018 9am – 5pm
Cheer in the Holidays and soak up the ambiance of historic Yorktown. Special events, festive decorations, special sales, discounts, strolling ... - $1.00 Admission to VLM Birthday Celebration – Nov. 11
Virginia Living Museum Birthday Celebration
Sunday, November 11
9 AM – 5 PM
Dollar Day! Celebrate the Museum’s birthday with $1.00 admission.
What birthday would be complete without cake! Experience special feedings and ... - Annual Turkey Pardoning at Virginia Living Museum – Nov. 21
9th Annual Turkey Pardoning
November 21, 2108
Activities begin at 10:00 am
Ceremony (dress for weather) is 11:00 am
Virginia Living Museum ushers in the holidays with the annual turkey pardoning on Nov. 21. The Virginia Living Museum ... - PFAC Hosts Day of the Dead Celebration – Nov. 3
Day of the Dead Celebration
Saturday, November 3, 2018
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Peninsula Fine Arts Center invites the community to a free celebration of the Day of the Dead.
Dia de los Muertos, or ... - How to Redeem the Howl-O-Scream 2018 Bring A Friend Free
How to Redeem the Member Exclusive Howl-O-Scream Bring A Friend Free Offer October 2018
Bonus Busch Gardens Ticket*
Single-Day Ticket valid for 1 day only – the single day ticket is good for ... - Fall Festival – Family Fun Events at Yankee Candle Village – Oct 13 & 14
Yankee Fall Fun Weekends
Join us for two weekends of FALL FUN! Activites include photo’s with Santa, paint a pumpkin with Mrs. Claus, character meet & greets, and more! Daily activity ... - Canine Carnival – Saturday, October 13, 2018 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Waller Mill Park
CANINE CARNIVAL
Saturday, October 13, 2018 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Waller Mill Park
Williamsburg Parks & Recreation Department will be having its 3rd annual Canine Carnival on Saturday, October 13, ... - Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 2018 – Now Registering
TURKEY TROT
November 22, 2018
Registration Info HERE
Registration Fees:
$30 until September 30th
$35 October 1st – 31st
$42 November 1st – 21st
$45 on Race Day
more event info below…
The Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot began ... - Yorktown Victory Celebration – Oct. 20 & 21
Yorktown Victory Celebration,
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
October 20 & 21, 2018 from 9 am – 5 pm
The 237th anniversary of America’s momentous 1781 Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown will be ... - Green Hand Farm Park – $4 Discount – Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Giant Corn Maze, Zombie Paintball Ride, and more!
Book online using our COUPON CODE: WMBGFALLFUN
and you will get $4 off any ticket
(EXCEPT FOR the Fall Combo Pack)
(Scroll to down to bottom of this post for details)
FALL 2018 SEASON Open ... - Family Pumpkin Carving at JCC Library
Family Pumpkin Carving
Sunday, October 28
2:00pm-3:00pm
You bring your creativity, we’ll bring the pumpkins! Come to our family pumpkin carving event to spend some time together as a family and have some ... - Updated due to weather: ‘Family Frights’ Returns to Jamestown Settlement Oct. 27 and 28 – get your tickets early!
Family Frights at Jamestown Settlement
“Family Frights,” a Halloween-theme museum night for the entire family, returns to Jamestown Settlement on Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28. Trick-or-treating, ghostly tales and ... - Capital Color Ride – Oct. 6th – Family Friendly Biking with a Splash of Color!
Capital Color Ride
Sat., Oct 6th
You’ve heard of The Color Run™, but how about a color ride? Join Parks & Recreation on Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. for the Capital ... - WISC Trunk or Treat – Oct. 27
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 27, 2018
4:30-6:30pm
Ages 5-12, $5 per child
Trunk or Treat is a fun, safe way to enjoy Halloween! Vehicles will park in the WISC Aquatics parking parking lot and ... - The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival – Oct. 14 – Family friendly event with live music, craft beer tastings, food trucks, pirate storytelling, Scallywag School, pumpkin painting, hayrides, and more!
The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival
Trails, Ales and Pirate Tales
Sunday, October 14, 2018
1 – 5 PM
Harvey Field at The Mariners’ Museum Park
The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival is a family-friendly event in the Mariners’ ... - Top 6 Reasons to Visit Count’s Spooktacular with Little Children at Busch Garden’s Howl-O-Scream!
Top 6 Reasons to Visit Count’s Spooktacular with Little Children at Busch Garden’s Howl-O-Scream!
Saturdays and Sundays in October
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Need a safe trick or treating spot… or just ... - CANCELLED -Boo Bash at Jamestown Beach with Trick or Treating, Pumpkin Carving and more – Oct. 20
Event has been cancelled due to weather.
Boo Bash at the Beach
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER – Boo Bash at the Beach
Saturday, October 20, 2018
1-4pm
Jamestown Beach Event Park
This is a new twist ... - James Riverfest – Sept. 29
James Riverfest 2018
Saturday, September 29, 2018
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us at Jamestown Beach Event Park on September 29 for a festival celebrating and building advocacy for the James River!
Enjoy ... - Free Flu Shots on Thursday Oct 11th at Riverside Doctors’ Hospital – Ages 14 and older – more details here:
Free Flu Shots
Thursday Oct 11th from 8 am – noon
Riverside Doctors’ Hospital
As part of its commitment to building a healthier community, Riverside Doctors’ Hospital will administer free flu shots, for ... - Come on and Run for the Hills 10K, 5K and Family Fun Run – Register Now
Come on and
Run for the Hills – 10K, 5K and Family Fun 1 Mile Run
Oct 13, 2018
Sanford B. Wanner Stadium, Williamsburg, VA
Hit the trails for a day of exercise and ... - Yorktown Day and Weekend Celebration – a Weekend of Family Friendly Events Oct. 19-21 – see schedule and locations
Colonial National Historical Park Annual Commemorative Event
Yorktown Day marks the anniversary of the American-French victory in 1781 over the British. In 1781, following a nine-day bombardment, British forces in Yorktown under ... - Before the Siege: The British Army in Yorktown Saturday and Sunday, September 29-30, 2018
Before the Siege: The British Army in Yorktown
Saturday and Sunday, September 29-30, 2018
9 am – 5 pm
On Saturday and Sunday, September 29-30, Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield, in partnership ... - 1st Annual Great Pumpkin Hunt at New Quarter Park
Great Pumpkin Hunt at New Quarter Park
Saturday, October 27th at 5:30 p.m
Hike through sections of the park in search of hidden plastic pumpkins, filled with Halloween themed gifts. Children will ... - 10 Cool Things the Williamsburg Regional Library has for you ONLINE:
We all love our Williamsburg Regional Library locations and the great events they put on, and all books to check out…but did you know about their online programs? Streaming and ... - Yorktown Art Stroll – September 30
Yorktown Art Stroll
Riverwalk Landing
Sunday, September 30, 2018
11am – 6pm
Rain or Shine
7th Annual Yorktown Art Stroll
Sunday, September 30, 2018
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Yorktown Arts Foundation and York County invite you to marvel ... - Archaeology Public Dig Day!
Archaeology Public Dig Day!
September 27 & 28, 2018
Archaeologists from the Fairfield Foundation invite you to join them at New Quarter Park on Thursday, September 27, or Friday, September 28, to ... - Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens celebrates 20th anniversary this fall with more scares than ever…
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BUSCH GARDENS® HOWL-O-SCREAM®
Howl-O-Scream® is back for 2018 and it’s scarier than ever
Sunday Sept 16 and will run on select days through Oct. ... - 5th Annual Yorktown Folk Festival on September 22 and 23 at Watermen’s Museum and on Outdoor Stages at the Yorktown Riverfront
Join us for our 5th Annual Yorktown Folk Festival on September 22 and 23. Starts at 10 am both days.
This FREE festival features over 20 performing groups and soloists.There will ... - AOFTA 50th Anniversary Kickoff pARTy
AOFTA 50th Anniversary Kickoff pARTy
October 05, 2018
$20.00
The kickoff of Williamsburg’s biggest art weekend! An Occasion for the Arts is partnering with Culturefix to create this exciting event. The entry price ... - Yankee Village Festival – Sept. 22 & 23
Yankee Candle Village Festival
September 22 & 23, 2018
Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun!
Build A Buddy* 10am-2pm Saturday & Sunday (*small fee applies)
Fall Carnival Games 1pm-3pm Saturday ... - Williamsburg Players 2018/2019 Season Announced!
Williamsburg Players 2018/2019 Season
Season tickets are available for the 2018-19 season. Season brochures were mailed out in the middle of May. Purchases of season tickets or flex passes can be ... - Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation – Nov. 4
Nowhere can you find a more exciting, educational and enjoyable way to add to your holiday traditions than a beautiful fall day at Berkeley Plantation. The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival is ... - Give Blood Get a FREE Busch Gardens Williamsburg Admission – Details:
Blood Donors are needed and here is a great way to give and receive! On Friday Sept 28th from 11 am – 5 pm at Das Festhaus the American Red ... - Trader Joe’s Birthday Party – Saturday & Sunday Sept 22 & 23
Trader Joe’s 10 Year Birthday Party
Sept 22 & 23
11 am – 3 pm
Can you believe it? It has been 10 years since Trader Joe’s came to Williamsburg. Come and join ... - Annual FISH Costume Sale is Thursday Oct 25th at 10 am – Sadler Center, W&M – Details:
FISH Costume Sale
Thursday, October 25 at 10 AM – 5 PM
Tidewater Room in the Sadler Center on the Campus of WM
It’s time to get ready for Halloween and fun in ... - Blackbeard’s Feast at Sheilds Tavern on Halloween Night Oct 31- 8PM – Colonial Williamsburg Hotels – Haunting on DoG St
SOLD OUT BLACKBEARD’S FEAST AT SHIELDS TAVERN
SOLD OUT 7 pm – 9 pm
Here be pirates! On Halloween night, October 31, guests are invited to don their best buccaneer gear and ... - 20 Ways to Keep the Family Entertained during Hurricane Florence
There will be time indoors this weekend and possibly time with out power. Here are some suggestions to keep your family busy and happily distracted during the indoor time this ... - Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival – Join your favorite furry friends for the annual FREE fall festival
Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival
Join your favorite furry friends for the Bluebird Gap Farm annual fall festival! Everything fall at the farm!
Saturday, October 20 at 10 AM – 5 PM
This ... - The Walking Club – Weekly Event on Tuesday at 5:45 pm in New Town, Williamsburg – Details:
***Walk with our local First Responders on the inaugural night and attend a special ceremony in Veterans Park in remembrance of 9/11 about 6 PM. All registered walkers receive a ... - Honor Carlton Abbott, as one of the founders of An Occasion for the Arts, and to celebrate 50 years of An Occasion for the Arts at Special event on Sept 22, 2018
Please join us to honor Carlton Abbott, as one of the founders of An Occasion for the Arts, and to celebrate 50 years of An Occasion for the Arts.
The event ... - Virginia Living Museum’s Night of the Living Museum
Night of the Living Museum
Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, 5:30-8:30pm
Tickets go on sale September 1
Are you ready for a “wild” night of spooky animals, trail walks, pumpkin carving, ... - York County Vintage Marketplace – Nov. 3
Vintage Marketplace
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – 10 am to 3 pm
Collectibles – Antiques – Arts & Crafts – Clothing – Jewelry – Flowers
If you enjoy restoring old furniture, shopping for ... - Skate, Rattle & Roll Friday Nights
Skate, Rattle & Roll – Roller Skating
Skate, Rattle and Roll is on Friday nights during the spring, winter and fall.
Beginners and pros alike will enjoy skating under sparkling ... - VIMS Events – After Hours Lecture Series & Discovery Lab
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is one of the leading marine research & education centers in the U.S. VIMS is located on the York River ... - Stonehouse Elementary Fall Festival – Oct. 27
Stonehouse Elementary Fall Festival
October 27, 1-4pm
The Stonehouse PTA Fall Festival is open to the public. There will be a lot of fun, food and games, including:
Face Painting ~ Balloons ~ ... - Harvest Festival Sept 15- CANCELLED due to Hurricane Florence
Harvest Festival has been canceled due to Hurricane Florence. It will not be rescheduled.
James City County’s Harvest Festival at Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Saturday, September 15, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Family fun guaranteed including ... - American Indian Intertribal Powwow, featuring Dance, and Storytelling
American Indian Intertribal Powwow
Sept 29 – 30, 2018, at Jamestown Settlement
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
American Indian Intertribal Powwow at Jamestown Settlement
Participate in a weekend of Song, Dance & Storytelling
Jamestown Settlement, ... - the Zone at Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex – Climbing, Laser Tag, Playground, Arcade & more!
Looking for something fun to do with your kiddos? Come visit the Zone inside WISC! It will keep them active for hours!
The Zone offers Laser Tag, an indoor playground, Clip ... - Wheel of Fortune Wheelmobile is coming to Richmond! Oct. 27 & 28
The Wheelmobile will be in Richmond!
The Wheelmobile is coming to StoneyPoint Mall in search of contestants on October 27 & 28 from 1-5 pm. Individuals are called to the stage ... - 2nd Sundays Williamsburg’s Art & Music Festival
2nd Sundays Williamsburg’s Art & Music Festival
Bringing Monthly Family Friendly Art & Music to Downtown Williamsburg
As always this is going to be a great one!
11am-5 pm
Prince George St. & N. ... - Chippokes Plantation State Park Harvest Festival – Oct. 20
Chippokes Plantation Harvest Festival
Celebrate the Harvest at Chippokes Plantation State Park, one of the oldest, continually farmed plantations in the nation.
Bring the kids and the kid in you to Chippokes’ ... - Best Books – Fun Reads to Self Help
Best Books from Fun Reads to Self Help
Have the stars aligned and you actually have time to read? Have you decided to carve out a little “me time”? Is your book ... - 10th Annual Oyster Roast at The Watermen’s Museum – Sept. 29
Watermen’s 11th Annual Oyster Roast
Saturday, September 29, 2018
12:00-3:00pm
Watermen’s annual Oyster Roast is a spectacular event for both Oyster lovers and for those who don’t particularly care for oysters. Raw and Roasted ... - Beers in the ‘Burg! It happens only in the Garden at Chowning’s Tavern and you don’t want to miss this one!
Beers in the ‘Burg!
It happens only in the Garden at Chowning’s Tavern and you don’t want to miss this one!
Cheers to Beers in the ‘Burg! Kick back and enjoy ... - Running Clubs in Williamsburg and Yorktown – Free, Family Friendly and with food and drink perks!
Running Clubs in Williamsburg and Yorktown – Free, Family Friendly and with food and drink perks!
For those who love a good run, jog, or walk with a group of folks ... - Fun with Fours & Fives – New Program at both Williamsburg Library Locations – designed to move beyond Storytime! Learn more:
Fun with Fours & Fives – New Program at the James City County Library designed to move beyond Storytime!
Is your preschooler ready for broader horizons? Fun for Fours & Fives ... - York County Trick or Treat Hours 2018
York County Trick-or-Treat Hours are from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Halloween night.
York County Encourages Halloween Safety
This year’s hours for trick-or-treating in York County will be from 5:30 p.m. ... - Colonial Williamsburg Good Neighbor Pass
Good Neighbor Pass
A Special Pass for Williamsburg Area Residents
Area residents can enjoy the Revolutionary City, art museums, exhibition sites, and special offers and discounts through our Good Neighbor program.
As a ...