Fall Fun in Williamsburg
LOTS of great fall fun for your family!
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Otter Ball Gala 2024: Metamorphosis at Virginia Living Museum
~ Otter Ball Gala 2024: Metamorphosis at Virginia Living Museum ~ Friday October 11, 2024 Time: 6pm-10pmVirginia Living Museum 🌿✨ Step into an Extraordinary Evening of Change and Renewal! ✨🌿 Join…
Yorktown Day Parade & Patriotic Exercises – Saturday, October 19
Yorktown Day Parade & Patriotic Exercises – Saturday, October 19, 2024 The modern-day observance of Yorktown Day traces its roots to 1922, when the Daughters of the American Revolution began…
Family Frights at Jamestown Settlement Oct. 25 & 26 – get your tickets before they sell out!
Family Frights at Jamestown Settlement 2024 “Family Frights,” a Halloween-theme museum night for the entire family, returns to Jamestown Settlement for the 11th year on Friday and Saturday, October 25…
Yorktown Fall Festival – huge event with family activities at Yorktown Market Days – Oct. 12
Yorktown Market Days – Fall FestivalRiverwalk LandingSaturday, October 129 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s become a community tradition to help kick off a season of cooler weather, changing leaves, and…
Chippokes State Park Harvest Festival – October 19
Chippokes State Park Harvest Festival Join us on October 19, 2024 from 10 am – 5 pm for our 11th Annual Harvest Festival sponsored by the Friends of Chippokes State…
W&M Homecoming Tailgate Party
Head to Sweet Tea & Barley Patio on Saturday, October 19, 2024, for the ultimate W&M Homecoming Tailgate Party! Indulge in a delicious spread of grilled smoked chicken wings, marinated…
Zoom Room Williamsburg’s Dog Training Classes & Workshops!
Zoom Room Williamsburg’s Dog Training Classes & Workshops! Zoom Room Williamsburg provides positive reinforcement dog training classes. Their small group classes and private training sessions allow their expert dog trainers…
Yorktown Victory Celebration
Victory At Yorktown 243rd Anniversary Celebration is Saturday, October 19, 2024 The 243rd anniversary of America’s momentous 1781 Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown will be celebrated Saturday, October 19 at…
Yorktoberfest at Riverwalk Landing Yorktown – October 27
Yorktoberfest Riverwalk Landing Yorktown Sunday, October 27, 202412 pm – 5:30 pmRiverwalk Landing, 401 Water Street Sample more than 40 beers (unlimited tastings), ciders, and more, from Coastal Virginia at this…
Williamsburg Regional Library Weekly Events and Activities
Williamsburg Regional Library Events & Activities This Week Youth Events Teen Events Adult Events Youth Events: October 7 & 8 – Baby Lapsit Storytime Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime…
Come to the Harvest Market – Yorktown Market Days – Sat., Nov 16 – Here’s the full lineup of special events:
Harvest Market – Yorktown Market Days – extended Fall Fun Market – see event schedule below! November 16: Harvest Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)Riverwalk Landing – 331 Water St, Yorktown, VA…
Maritime Market Festival – Yorktown Market Days on November 9 & 10
Maritime Market Festival – Yorktown Market Days Saturday, November 9 & Sunday, November 10, 20249 a.m. to 3 p.m.Riverwalk Landing It is the Annual Maritime Market at Yorktown Market Days…
Busch Gardens is Celebrating 25 Years of Howl-O-Scream with Haunted Houses, Terror-tories and Screams to the Extreme
Howl-O-Scream® is back for 2024 starting select nights September 6 to November 3, 2024 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Scream is back and this year they are celebrating 25 years of fear…
Williamsburg Farmers Market Saturdays from 8am-noon
Williamsburg Farmers MarketSaturdays from 8 am to noon! Williamsburg Farmers Market will be closed this Saturday, October 5th. They’ll be back in full swing on October 12. Spend Saturday morning…
Holly Fork Farm is Open for the Fall 2024 Season
Holly Fork Farm is Open for the Fall 2024 Season Explore the farm’s latest improvements, enjoy upgraded facilities, and soak in the cozy fall vibes. Fun at things to do…
Halloween Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn, October 29 – 31, 2024
Halloween Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn, October 29 – 31, 2024 Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 from 2 pm – 3:30 pmWednesday Oct 30, 2024 from 2 pm – 3:30…
Yorktown Art Stroll – September 29 – FREE Event!
Yorktown Art Stroll 2024 Freight Shed331 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690 Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10am – 5pm Riverwalk Landing will turn into an extraordinary indoor/outdoor art gallery from 10 a.m…
Boo Bash at the Beach with Trick or Treating, Games & more – October 12 at Jamestown Beach Event Park
Boo Bash at the Beach on Oct. 12 – Enjoy a day at the beach with a Halloween twist! Costumes welcome. October 12, 20241:00 - 4:00 PMParking Fee: $5/car (cash or check only) Pumpkin Decorating:…
Annual FISH Costume Sale Oct 23 & 24, 2024 at W&M Sadler Center – Details:
The Costume Sale Twilight Sale: Wednesday, October 23, 20248 pm – 11 pm&Thursday, October 24, 202410am-5pm Looking for something Halloween-y, fun, funky, or unusual? The annual Costume Sale is back…
Chippokes State Park Events – October
Chippokes State Park Events for October Chippokes is one of the oldest continually farmed plantations in the country. A working farm since 1619, the park offers modern recreational activities and…
Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run 2024 – Now Registering
Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run 2024 – Now Registering November 28, 2024 The 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 8 am and the 5K…
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 SundaysSept. 21 – Nov. 3, 202410 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring the kiddos to…
Rhythms on the Riverwalk FREE Concert Series Schedule for 2024 in Yorktown
“Rhythms on the Riverwalk” Concert Series 2024 in Yorktown is hoppin’! Yorktown hosting its annual outdoor concerts to the waterfront this Fall! You are invited to join them for six…
All Aboard! Kiwanis Kids Trackless Train Schedule for 2024!
All Aboard! JCC Parks and Recreation Kiwanis Kids Trackless Train is coming to parks near you! JCC Parks and Recreation is so excited to offer trackless train appearances in various…
First Responders Market at the Yorktown Market Days is Saturday September 7th!
Yorktown Market Days – First Responders MarketSaturday, September 7, 2024Yorktown Riverwalk Landing8 a.m. to 12 p.m. First Responders Market – Yorktown Market Days – make sure to bring the kids!…
Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Stuffing – September 21
Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Stuffing Saturday, September 2111 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Harvest Festival is back! Join James City County Parks & Recreation for this fun, fall annual family…
New Exhibit at the Virginia Living Museum: Wild Exploration
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Something different to do at night. Haunted Williamsburg at Colonial Williamsburg
Want a different evening out? How about an eerie evening with the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Haunted Williamsburg is the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg…
Movies in the Park – Free Outdoor Movies in York County – See the Full List
Movies In the Park Series 2024 Movies begin roughly 15 minutes after sunset. Concessions will be available for purchase at each movie. You are encouraged to bring blanket and/or chairs…
Yorktown Wine Festival – October 5
Yorktown Wine Festival The Yorktown Wine Festival is Saturday, October 5, 2024 from noon to 6 pm at Riverwalk Landing. Whether you consider yourself a wine connoisseur or an aspiring…
How to get a Colonial Williamsburg Good Neighbor Pass and why you need it!
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…
Our Best Books List – Relax this summer with one of these books
Our 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…
Visit Virginia Museums with WRL’s New Explore Virginia Collection – Discounted & Free Passes
Visit Virginia Museums with WRL’s New Explore Virginia Collection Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL) users can now check out passes to Virginia museums and historic sites through the library’s new Explore…
Family Fun Day at the Torggler Fine Arts Center Saturday, May 18
Family Fun Day at Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center Saturday, May 1810 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join in for Family Fun Day! In tandem with the current main exhibition,…
Discount Tickets for Williamsburg Virginia & Yorktown
Discount Tickets for Williamsburg Virginia & Yorktown Attractions like Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and more! Looking for discount tickets to Colonial Williamsburg, discount…
FREE Campfire Socials at Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Campfire 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…
Full Moon Hikes in Freedom Park – March 25
FULL MOON HIKES in Freedom Park – FREE Ever wondered what animals are lurking once the sun goes down? Do you enjoy guessing what could be making that weird noise…
Lighting of the Cressets with Strolling Musicians this Spring on DoG St in Colonial Williamsburg
Lighting of the Cressets with Strolling Musicians this Spring on DoG St in Colonial Williamsburg Lighting of the Cressets in Colonial Williamsburg will take place on the following dates FREE…
Order a Special Christmas Meal – Golden Smoke: Holiday Meal To Go from Chefs of the Golden Horseshoe Clubhouse
Order a Special Christmas Holiday Meal – Golden Smoke: Holiday Meal To Go from Chefs of the Golden Horseshoe Clubhouse Plan ahead and make life easy this Christmas season! Are…
Williamsburg Christmas Market – Vendors, Live Entertainment, Photo Ops & More!
2023 Williamsburg Christmas Market Williamsburg Christmas Market, a European-Style Christmas Market will have 40 chalets with over 60 local, regional and national vendors throughout the duration of the market. Some…
Annual Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Pie Sale is Dec. 21 – 24, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg Annual Pie Sale! Annual Pie Sale at Colonial Williamsburg Dec. 21 – 24, 2023 Colonial Williamsburg Annual Pie Sale is back for Thanksgiving and Christmas with select dates…
Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in Colonial Williamsburg
What restaurants are serving Thanksgiving Dinner in Colonial Williamsburg for 2023? There are five Thanksgiving Dinner & Buffet options in Colonial Williamsburg on Thursday Nov 23, 2023 Looking for a…
Annual Williamsburg Inn Lighting Ceremony – Open to Public – Friday, Nov 24, 2023
5th Annual Williamsburg Inn Lighting Ceremony – Open to Public Holiday traditions come to life at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts, when the holidays kick off with the 5th Annual Williamsburg Inn…
This Thanksgiving Enjoy King’s Arms Tavern
Thanksgiving Dinner at King’s Arm Tavern Thursday Nov 23, 2023 from 11:00 am – 7:45 pm at the King’s Arm Tavern Relax this Thanksgiving! Kings Arms Tavern is celebrating with…
Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Thanksgiving Dinner – Thanksgiving 2023
Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Thanksgiving Dinner for Thanksgiving 2023 Thursday, Nov 23, 202311:30 am – 7:00 pm Celebrate Thanksgiving in 18th-century style and with the whole family! At Campbell’s tavern your…
Best things to do in November in Williamsburg 2023
Best things to do in November in Williamsburg, Yorktown and surrounding towns – Nov 2023 If you love the fall you will love being in Williamsburg in November. With the…
Scrumptious Weekend is Full of Great Events with Food, Drinks & Music! Get your Tickets – Nov. 3-5
Scrumptious Weekend in the Burg! November 3 – 5 It’s going to be a great 3 day weekend filled with all things food, drink and music!! All events are located…
Halloween Themed Events from James City County Parks and Recreation – Oct 2023
Halloween Themed Events from James City County Parks and Recreation – Oct 2023 In the next couple of weeks there are a bunch of fun events that James City County…
Annual Children’s Health Expo & Safe Kids Day at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center – Oct 14 (CANCELLED)
UPDATE 10/13/23: This event has been cancelled due to the weather. 6th Annual Children’s Health Expo & Safe Kids Day at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center The event is free and…
Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia at Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown- Nov. 24 & 25
Explore Centuries-Old Cooking Techniques at Foods & Feasts Long before microwaves, electric stoves and refrigerators, early Virginians prepared meals in clay pots and iron kettles, and preserved food by smoking…
