LOTS of great fall fun for your family!
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- Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens is back with Haunted Houses, Terror-tories and new shows…affiliate links in this post and on this site Howl-O-Scream® is back for 2022 starting select nights September 9 to October 31, 2022 Your fate awaits with five haunted houses, five terror-tories™, ...
- FREE Campfire Socials at Chickahominy Riverfront ParkCampfire Socials are for all ages – and are FREE! Enjoy s’mores, activities, storytelling and more around the campfire overlooking the beautiful Gordon Creek at Chickahominy Riverfront Park! Children 12 and ...
- Williamsburg Regional Library Events and Weekly ActivitiesWilliamsburg Regional Library Events & Activities This Week Youth Events: Ongoing – Summer Reading is for Everyone! WRL’s Summer Reading program starts June 1! Check out all the details at wrl.org/summer-reading, including ...
- Williamsburg Farmers Market – Sat. August 13Williamsburg Farmers Market Saturdays from 8 am to noon Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Lohr will ring the opening bell this Saturday at 8:00 am in celebration of National Farmers Market week. ...
- How to get a Colonial Williamsburg Good Neighbor Pass and why it is a Great Deal!Colonial Williamsburg’s Good Neighbor Pass – a local’s best deal to the historic area! The Colonial Williamsburg’s Good Neighbor Pass (GNP) will give you 365 days of access to the entire ...
- York River State Park – August Events!Ranger Gresham with visitors York River State Park August Events 2022 The park is open from 8 a.m. to dusk. A shoreline restoration project will be taking place until May 17. During ...
- James City County Celebrates National Night Out on Tuesday Aug 2, 2022James City County National Night Out Tuesday, August 2, 2022 National Night Out 2022 – the James City County Police Department will once again be visiting local neighborhoods throughout the county! To ...
- Busch Gardens Coupons & Water Country USA Ticket Coupons / Discounts for 2022Affiliate links run on this post. Busch Gardens – Groupon Offers! Single-Day Admission to Water Country USA (Ages 3+): Valid Through 09/11/2022 $46.99 Get this offer Two-Day Admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and ...
- Seventh Annual 2022 ECW AutoFestThe Seventh Annual Fundraiser Car Show benefiting the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy! Saturday, October 15, 202210am-2pmWilliamsburg-Jamestown Airport100 Marclay Road, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 This year ECW AutoFest is benefiting the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy! ...
- Movies in the Park – Free Outdoor Movies – see the full listMovies In the Park Series 2022 Movies begin roughly 15 minutes after sunset. Concessions will be available for purchase at each movie. We encourage you to bring blankets and chairs for ...
- Shark Tooth Hunting at Chippokes Plantation State Park Surry VirginiaSharks Teeth we found at Chippokes! Our friends at Localourist.com where they encourage you to “Live like a local and play like a tourist” have found their favorite spot. Here ...
- 2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival in Williamsburg!Keep it local & handmade in 2022! On the second Sunday of every month from 11am to 5pm, March to December (11am-4pm in November & December), stroll the streets of ...
- Seven mile section of Colonial Parkway will be closed to traffic during Parkway Rec Day – Come ride your bike, jog or walk with your friends and family!Colonial National Historical Park Invites the Community to Parkway Rec Day on three select dates this year May 15, June 11 & November 6 The National Park Service (NPS) at Colonial ...
- Best places to fish, rent a canoe, kayak, boat and launch a boat in Williamsburg, James City County and York County, Virginia!Best places to go fishing, rent a canoe, kayak, boat and launch a boat in Williamsburg area Williamsburg, James City County and York County have amazing historical locations but they ...
- Fire a Musket at the Colonial Williamsburg Musket RangeFire a Musket at the Colonial Williamsburg Musket Range It’s Back! The Colonial Williamsburg Musket Range is open! Book your time: 9:30 am; 11:00 am: 1:30 pm; 3:00 ...
- Free Entrance Days for National Parks 2022! Next free entrance day is August 4, 2022Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2022, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Virginia parks will also ...
- Our Best Books List – Fun Beach Reads to Self HelpOur List of Best Books from Fun Reads to Self Help Reading is a great distraction from the world around us. We have compiled a list of books we love as ...
- Something different to do at night. Haunted Williamsburg at Colonial WilliamsburgWant a different evening out? How about an eerie evening with the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Haunted Williamsburg These tours run nightly through Nov 1, 2022. ...
- Ghost Walk Junior – the Official Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tours – Put a little “Boo” in Your Night!Ghost Walk Junior Ghost Walk Junior – the Official Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tours – Put a little “Boo” in Your Night! Ghost Walk Junior – the Official Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tours – ...
- Williamsburg Christmas Market – Vendors, Live Entertainment, Photo Ops & More!2021 Williamsburg Christmas Market Market Hours 11am-8pm & Sundays 10am-8pm November 26-28 December 2-5December 9-12December 16-19December 20-23 ***Please join CultureFix for community caroling at the Williamsburg Christmas Market from 6pm-7pm on Wednesday, December ...
- Annual Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Pie Sale is extended this year!Colonial Williamsburg Annual Pie Sale is extended this year! This event is over. Check back in fall of 2022 for an update! Annual Pie Sale at Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg ...
- The Nutcracker presented by Virginia Regional Ballet – Dec. 18 & 19, 2021 with the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra at the Ferguson Center for the ArtsVirginia Regional Ballet Presents the Christmas Classic “The Nutcracker” Virginia Regional Ballet’s spectacular production, The Nutcracker, dances back into Ferguson Center for the Arts December 18 & 19, 2021! Bring the family and experience the magic ...
- Lighting of the Cressets with Strolling Musicians this Fall on DoG St in Colonial WilliamsburgLighting of the Cressets with Strolling Musicians this Fall on DoG St in Colonial Williamsburg This event has passed. Please check back for 2022 dates! Was it your ...
- The Bizarre Bazaar – The 46th Christmas Collection 2021 December 2nd – 5th – Richmond Raceway ComplexThe Bizarre Bazaar® The 46th Christmas Collection December 2nd – 5thRichmond Raceway Complex The Bizarre Bazaar® returns to the Richmond Raceway Complex to offer a FABULOUS marketplace featuring exclusive exhibitors that you ...
- 3rd Annual Williamsburg Inn Lighting Ceremony – Open to Public – Nov 27, 20213rd Annual Williamsburg Inn Lighting Ceremony – Open to Public – Nov 27, 2021 Holiday traditions come to life at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts, when the holidays’ kick-off with the 3rd Annual ...
- Yorktown’s Maritime Market on Sat., November 13, 2021Yorktown’s Maritime Market Saturday, November 13, 2021from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maritime Market – Yorktown Market Days Saturday, November 13, 2021 Pirates will once again invade the waterfront for this special occasion to ...
- Best things to do in November in Williamsburg 2021Best things to do in November in Williamsburg, Yorktown and surrounding towns – Nov 2021 If you love the fall you will love being in Williamsburg in November. With the ...
- Come to the Harvest Market – Yorktown Market Days – Sat., Nov 20, 2021 – Here’s the full lineup of special events:Harvest Market – Yorktown Market Days – extended Fall Fun Market – see event schedule below! Riverwalk Landing – 331 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690Saturday, Nov. 20 | 9 a.m. to ...
- Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia at Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown- Nov. 26 & 27Explore Centuries-Old Cooking Techniques at Foods & Feasts This Thanksgiving holiday, explore centuries-old cooking techniques of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia during “Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia,” a two-day event on Friday, ...
- Ford’s Colony Dance Band FREE Performance on Veteran’s Day Nov 11, 2021Ford’s Colony Dance Band FREE Performance on Veteran’s Day Nov 11, 2021 On November 11th, Veteran’s Day, at 7:30 pm, the Ford’s Colony Dance Band will perform a Salute to the ...
- This Veterans Day is your chance to enlist in the Continental Army as a recruit…In Defense of Our Liberty at Colonial Williamsburg on Veterans Day 2021 This event has passed. Please check back for 2022 dates! Thursday Nov 11, 2021 from ...
- Fine Dining Thanksgiving Dinner at the Williamsburg InnFine Dining Thanksgiving Dinner at the Williamsburg Inn This event has passed. Please check back for 2022 dates! Saturday Nov 25, 2021 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 ...
- Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run 2021 – Now RegisteringBlue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run 2021 – Now Registering This event has passed. Please check back for 2022 dates! November 25, ...
- Williamsburg Lodge Special Thanksgiving Dinner is a Thanksgiving Feast for the family!Williamsburg Lodge Thanksgiving Feast for the Family This event has passed. Please check back for 2022 dates! Thursday, November 25, 2021Virginia Room. Williamsburg Lodge11:00am – 4:00pm The Williamsburg Lodge ...
- Drive-Thru Trick or Treating at King of Glory on Halloween Sat., Oct 30, 2021- 1 pm – 3 pmDrive-Thru Trick or Treating at KoG – FREE Event! King of Glory Church Church and Preschool4897 Longhill RdSaturday, Oct. 30, 20211 PM – 3 PM Halloween is back! Come to King of ...
- Annual Oyster Roast at the Virginia Living Museum is Nov. 13VLM Oyster Roast Saturday, November 13th, 20213-6 pm Virginia Living Museum will be hosting their Annual all-you-can-eat event for oyster and seafood lovers on the Peninsula. The Oyster Roast Festivities include: All you can ...
- 2nd CDR Annual Oyster Roast at the lawn of the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg – Oct 31, 2021JOIN2nd CDR Annual Oyster Roast at the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg on October 31, 2021 from 3 – 6 pm This event has passed. Please check back for ...
- Harvest Fest with Drive-In Movie on Halloween at Bethel Restoration Center – FREE eventHarvest Fest Sunday October 31, 2021 Bethel Restoration Center presents a FREE family friendly event on Halloween including a Drive Inn Movie -Disney’s SAFETY Free Food Pop Corn Candy Bags Entertainment Everyone is welcome! Bethel ...
- Scrumptious Eat Drink Laugh Listen Wonderful Williamsburg Weekend – Oct. 23-30, 2021This event has passed. Please check bac in Sept 2022 for this year’s event! Scrumptious Week in the Burg! Oct. 23-30, 2021 This event has passed. Please check back ...
- Best time to see Fall Foliage in Virginia – When is best time to see the leaves change in Williamsburg?Fall Foliage in Virginia – when is best time to see the leaves change in Williamsburg? ***Update*** Fall Foliage Report for the Weekend of October 15 – Virginia Department of Forestry10/15/21 Autumn has ...
- Truck or Treat at Wellspring United Methodist Church – Oct. 31Halloween Trunk or Treat at Wellspring UMC Sunday, October 313:30-5:30pm Wellspring United Methodist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat for all trick or treaters! Please nothing too scary – we don’t want ...
- Yorktown Victory Weekend Celebration – a Weekend of Family Friendly Events Oct. 16-19 at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Yorktown Battlefield and Historic Yorktown – see schedule and locationsCome Celebrate America’s 1781 Revolutionary War Victory at Yorktown – events at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Yorktown Battlefield and Historic Yorktown during October 16-19, 2021 The 240th anniversary ...
- Family Harvest Fest at Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center – FREE!Celebrate Fall with Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center October 24th from 2-6pm! Come enjoy zipline, hayrides, bouncy houses, face painting, and fall activities, all for free…at the Retreat Center! Food Trucks Snow Cones Ropes Course Zipline Tree Climb Games Bounce ...
- Tea with Klara in the Land of Sweets Presented by the Virginia Regional Ballet – November 21Tea with Klara in the Land of Sweets The Virginia Regional Ballet presents the 6th annual ‘Tea With Klara’Sunday, November 21, 2021Tea times at 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. Williamsburg Community Building Virginia Regional ...
- Free Fall Festival at Dominion Village – Oct. 27Free Fall Festival at Dominion Village Dominion Village at Williamsburg is presenting a FREE family-friendly fall festival event for all from 6 pm – 8 pm on Wednesday, October 27, 2021! ...
- It’s been found. The original, permanent structure of the First Baptist Church… plus Anniversary Weekend EVENTS!Historic First Baptist Church’s Original Permanent Structure Discovered During Colonial Williamsburg Archaeological Dig and Anniversary Weekend events After a year of excavating the site of one of the nation’s oldest ...
- Halloween Madness – Merchant Square Window DisplaysMerchant Square Halloween Window Displays October 22-28, 2021Merchant Square Halloween Madness is back! Stroll Merchant Square and check out the Merchant’s spooky window displays in October. You can also vote for your ...
- Boos & Brews! Adult Museum Mixer at Virginia Living MuseumA night of BOOS & BREWS 👻 Thursday, October 28, 2021, 5:30 – 8:30 PM TREAT yourself to a night filled with drinks, food, music and fun! There will be games, wine tasting, and extra animal ...
- Night of the Living Museum! Not-Too-Spooky Family Friendly EventNight of the Living Museum 2021! October 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2021 5:30 PM – 8:30 PMRecommend ages 12 and underPurchase tickets Click HERE! Are you ready for a “wild” night ...
- Drive-thru Trunk or Treat at Williamsburg Baptist Church on Oct 31A Drive-thru Trunk or Treat at Williamsburg Baptist Church Sunday, October 31, 20211 PM – 3 PM Join Williamsburg Baptist Church for a FREE socially distant Drive-thru Trunk or Treat event! They ...
- EVENT IS CANCELED – Farm-Tastic Trunk or Treat & Costume Contest at Holly Fork Farm – Oct. 29Event has been cancelled due to weather Farm-Tastic Trunk or Treat & Costume Contest Friday, October 29, 2021 at 5:30pm Fun event at Holly Fork Farm for the whole family!! Trunk or treat Hay Rides Farm ...
- Yorktown Fall Market – fun for whole family at Yorktown Market – Oct. 9, 2021Yorktown Fall Market- Family Fun Event! Yorktown waterfrontOct 9, 2021 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. It’s become a community tradition to help kick off a season of cooler weather, changing leaves, and outdoor ...
- Yorktoberfest Sun., October 24 from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm at Riverwalk Landing YorktownYorktoberfest Sun., October 24, 2021 from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm at Riverwalk Landing Yorktown Sample more than 30 beers (unlimited tastings), ciders, and more from Coastal Virginia at this annual ...
- Back in the ‘Burg with Canaan Smith! Live Concert this Sun. Oct. 24!Canaan Smith is Back in the Burg! We are excited to have Canaan Smith back to perform in the ‘Burg on Sunday October 24th from 3-6pm. Canaan is a Burg local ...
- Yorktown Wine Festival is Oct. 2 – at the Yorktown Waterfront!Yorktown Wine Festival Sat, October 2, 2021Noon – 6:00pmRiverwalk Landing Whether you consider yourself a wine connoisseur or an aspiring novice—you don’t want to miss our grand tasting. Not only will you ...
- Precarious Field Dayz – Music and Beer Festival on Lawn of Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum – Sat., Oct 23, 2021Precarious Field Dayz – Music and Beer Festival on Lawn of Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum – Sat., Oct 23, 2021 On Saturday, October 23rd, Precarious Beer Project hosts the 3rd Annual ...
- Harvest Happenings Craft Fair – Oct. 23Craft Fair at The Flipping Flea Oct. 23, 202110am – 3pm A day full of fun! Sales through out all 3 stores (Flipping Flea 1, 2 & Midway). Outside Vendors, Food Cart, ...
- Rhythms on the Riverwalk FREE Concert Series Schedule for 2021 in Yorktown“Rhythms on the Riverwalk” Concert Series 2021 in Yorktown is back! This is exciting news! Yorktown is thrilled to announce the return of outdoor concerts to the waterfront this Fall! You ...
- Boo Bash at the Beach with Trick or Treating, Games & more- Register by Oct. 13Boo Bash at the Beach on Oct. 16, 2021- Enjoy a day at the beach with a Halloween twist! Costumes welcome. —EVENT IS SOLD OUT— October 16, 20211:00 - 4:00 PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED by ...
- Yorktown Art Stroll – September 26, 2021 – FREE Event!Yorktown Art Stroll Freight Shed331 Water StreetYorktown, VA 23690 Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 10am – 5pm Rain or Shine Head to the Yorktown Waterfront September 26 to admire the work of more than 30 local ...
- Best Things to Do in Williamsburg Virginia in October 2021Fall is a wonderful time of year to live or visit Williamsburg, VA and its surrounding towns. There are a ton of fun activities for you and your family to ...
- Running, Walking & Cycling Clubs in Williamsburg and Yorktown – Free, Family Friendly and with food and drink perks!Running, Walking & Cycling 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 ...
- 245 Years Anniversary Celebration – The Historic First Baptist Church Oct 9 & 10245 Years Anniversary Celebration – The Historic First Baptist Church Events will be held Oct 9 & 10 This weekend will have several events celebrating the 245 Anniversary of the Historic ...
- Halloween Cupcake Decorating Friday Oct 29thRUTHBLACKGETTY IMAGES Halloween Cupcake Decorating • Ages 7-13 NEW!Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 5-7 p.m., $25James City County Recreation CenterCome have a spooky-fun time! Learn to use buttercream icing in Halloween colors and decorate ...
- History of Jack-O-Lanterns & Pumpkin Painting – FREE Event – Fri. Oct. 27History of Jack-O-Lanterns & Pumpkin Painting • All Ages FREE!Wednesday, Oct. 27, 6-7:30 p.m.Freedom Park Ever wondered why do people carve pumpkins for Halloween and call them Jack-O-Lanterns? Come find out on Wednesday, ...
- New Quarter Park Trick or Treat Trails & Stories by the Fire Oct 23 & 24, 2021Come to New Quarter Park Fall 2021 Events FALL STORIES BY THE FIRE, Oct. 23 at 5:30 pm, Join Professional Storyteller Lee Ann Rose as she tells Halloween theme stories of witches ...
- Harvest Hoedown – Oct. 16Harvest Hoedown at Holly Fork Farm – Hayride, Games, Pumpkins, Vendors & More! Saturday, October 16, 2021 10am – 4pm Kids activities include activities such as jump houses, dual slide, jump pad, ...
- 12th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5K for The Arc is Virtual12th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5K for The ArcComplete your race/walk anytime between September 1-October 6, 2021 Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the community and for the safety of ...
- Busch Gardens Winter Special Events LineupThis post and this site runs affiliate links as part of advertising program. Big news for 2021~ Busch Gardens® Williamsburg announces exciting news today that will give guests more opportunity to ...
- Huzzah! FREE Holiday Movies on the Lawn in Colonial Williamsburg!HUZZAH HOLIDAY MOVIES ON THE LAWN This event has not been confirmed for 2022 This December why not enjoy the evening outside with a movie under the stars? Head down to Huzzah’s ...
- Building Wild with Nature at Virginia Living MuseumBuilding Wild with Nature September 28 – December 6 Kids and adults alike love to build. Explore different building stations from September 28 – December 6. Your imagination will soar as you ...
- Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation – Nov. 3Virginia Thanksgiving Festival November 3, 2019 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Come to Berkeley Plantation for an exciting, educational and enjoyable way to add to your holiday traditions. The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival is ...
- Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival – Join your favorite furry friends for the annual FREE fall festivalBluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival Join your favorite furry friends for the Bluebird Gap Farm annual fall festival! Everything fall at the farm! Saturday, October 19 & 20 at 10 AM – ...
- Williamsburg Fire Department’s Annual Open HouseWilliamsburg Fire Department Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 9 AM – 1 PM You are invited to the Williamsburg Fire Department’s Annual Open House on Saturday, October ...
- Dewey Decibel Concerts Williamsburg Regional Library –The Dewey Decibel Concert Series returns to Williamsburg Regional Library kicking off its 20th anniversary season in style with Americana Groove Project, Jae Sinnett’s latest soulful and very funky musical ...
- A Year of Making at Williamsburg Regional LibraryA Year of Making 2019 Every Sunday from 1-4 p.m Stryker Center From October 2018 through September 2019, Williamsburg Regional Library is embarking on a Year of Making. The series will be divided ...
- The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival – Oct. 13 Family-friendly event featuring pirate-themed activities all day long!The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival Trails, Ales and Pirate Tales Sunday, October 13, 20191 – 5 PM Harvey Field at The Mariners’ Museum Park The Mariners’ ARRRtober Festival is a family-friendly event in the Mariners’ ...
- Archaeology Public Dig Day!Archaeology Public Dig Day! Thursday, Sept 26 and Friday, Sept 27, 20199am-4pm Annual Fall Public Dig Days hosted by the Fairfield foundation. Help professional Archeologist dig up the past of New Quarter Park. To register for ...
- Williamsburg Library Summer Events for TeensAugust 17 – Learn to Make Beats (13+) – Learn to make and mix digital music using free online software with Wean Slaughter of Life Power Music Mentoring. Register ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...