When we find out about local happenings we let you know! This page keeps track of local event news, grand openings, and press releases. Museums, libraries, theme parks, schools, government and business updates can be found here for the Williamsburg, Yorktown, James City County and surrounding towns.
- AUDITION NOTICE: A Christmas Carol (2022) at the Williamsburg Players – Saturday Oct 8 & 9
AUDITION NOTICE: A Christmas Carol (2022) at the Williamsburg Players AUDITION NOTICE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2022) AUDITIONS: A Christmas Carol. Story by Charles Dickens. Theatrical adaptation by Brink Miller Audition Dates: Saturday October 8th ... - Colonial Williamsburg Discounts on Tickets and Special Offers
Colonial Williamsburg Ticket Discounts and Special Offers Looking for Colonial Williamsburg ticket discounts, Jamestown ticket discounts and American Revolution Museum discounts and/or special offers? Well, you have landed on the ... - Voting in James City County – Three Options Available
Three Options for Voting in the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election If you are wondering how to vote this November in James City County, Virginia the following formation is directly from ... - City of Williamsburg Voting Information for November 2022 ElectionsCity of Williamsburg In Person Voting, and Dropbox for Absentee Ballots for November 2022 Elections In-Person Early Voting for November General Election Begins Today In-person early voting for the November General Election ...
- The Burg Weekender – our big list of events for the weekend
Looking for things to do in the Williamsburg VA area this weekend? If so, “The Burg Weekender” our email of things to do this weekend is for you! View ... - Annual Holiday Light Stroll a 2 mile walk through Newport News Celebration in Lights – Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Annual Holiday Light Stroll a 2 mile walk through Newport News Celebration in Lights – Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Tuesday, November 22th, 2022 First time slot: 5:00pm to 7:00pmSecond time ... - NAS Oceana Air Show 2022 at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach – September 17 and 18, 2022
NAS Oceana Air Show 2022 at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach The 2022 NAS Oceana Air Show, featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, will take place September 17 and 18, 2022 ... - Changes are coming to 199 (Route 199 between Brookwood Drive and John Tyler) and you may want to attend a VDOT meeting if you live in Williamsburg/James City County
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS TO BE HELD FOR ROUTE 199 CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION STUDY Public invited to learn more about study to assess potential safety and operational improvements along Route 199 between Brookwood ... - FREE Admission to the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live!
Visit the Art Museums for Free on September 17, 2022 during the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day! Colonial Williamsburg is opening the Art Museum doors to the public for FREE as part ... - Events at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg including live theatre in the Hennage Auditorium – September 2022
Events at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg including live theatre in the Hennage Auditorium The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg have daily live theatre, art projects for kids, and so ... - Good Neighbor Grant Available for JCC Neighborhoods – Apply by Sept. 15
Grant awards up to $500 are available to neighborhood groups and homeowner associations. The purpose of the grant is to enhance the sense of community and sustainability through an environmentally ... - 12 Angry Men starts the Williamsburg Players 2022 – 2023 Season – Tickets on Sale
12 Angry Men starts the Williamsburg Players 2022 – 2023 Season – Tickets on Sale Williamsburg Players 2022 – 2023 Season will not disappoint – starting with a timeless court room ... - Did your 1-year-old vacuum stop working? Come to the Repair Fair & Recycling Expo – Registration is Open
Come to the Inaugural Repair Fair November 19th – Registration is Open The inaugural Repair Fair is now open for registration! The Repair Fair will be Saturday, November 19 from 9 ... - CPR Classes Registering Now in Williamsburg. Calling All Caregivers courses are being offered at Morrison Education Center.
CPR Certification in Williamsburg is now registering at Morrison Education Center Join a community class or request a private event for your team! All course material is included in the course. Morrison ... - Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market is weekly on Saturdays from 8 am to noon
Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market is weekly on Saturdays from 8 am to noon Yorktown’s award-winning weekly market and waterfront location make it one of the most unique farmers markets in ... - Community Wellness Fair – Free and Open to the Public – Sept. 10
The Community Wellness Fair focus is promoting health and wellness education, a variety of health screenings, healthy cooking demonstration, activities for kids, music and more. There will be events inside ... - Hampton Horror Tours Open Auditions – Monday, September 12 & Tuesday, September 13, 6-7:30 pm
Hampton Horror Tours Open AuditionsMonday, September 12 & Tuesday, September 13, 6-7:30 pmThe Hampton History Museum’s Hampton Horror Tours is seeking volunteer actors of all ages, ranges, and types to ... - Matilda Auditions at the Williamsburg Players – September 11 & 12, 2022
Matilda Auditions at the Williamsburg Players – September 11 & 12, 2022 Open Auditions for Matilda the Musical! Children and adults needed. All roles open! Prepare a song that showcases who ... - Counts Spooktacular Halloween for Kids at Busch Gardens starts Sept 24, 2022
The Counts Spooktacular Halloween for Kids at Busch Gardens Daytime on Saturdays and Sundays from September 24 – October 30, 2022 Enjoy ten trick-or-treat stations featuring NEW premium candy offerings throughout the ... - WICKED The Musical is coming to Chrysler, Norfolk & Altria, Richmond – Get your tickets!
WICKED The Musical is coming to Chrysler, Norfolk & Altria, Richmond – Get your Tickets! Love WICKED? Well right now there are two different venues that will be hosting the Broadway ... - Best Parks and Playgrounds in Williamsburg, James City County & York County
Williamsburg Playgrounds and Parks Looking for the Best Parks & Playgrounds in Williamsburg and the surrounding areas? Need to get the kids outside? Here is a list some parks in the Williamsburg, James ... - ACI Federal is hiring Medical Professionals in the Williamsburg – Learn more…
ACI Federal™ looking to hire a number of Medical Professional positions in Williamsburg, Virginia. Available Jobs Behavioral Health Technician Full-Time in Williamsburg, VA Direct Service Associate Temporary in Williamsburg, VA Direct Support Professional/Certified Nursing Assistant Contract in Williamsburg, VA Direct Support Associate Full-Time in Williamsburg, VA Local ... - Colonial Williamsburg for Locals – a new page on its website just for area residents!
Colonial Williamsburg for Locals a new page just for us! “I haven’t been to CW in years”….wait, what? Let’s change that! If you are a local resident there ... - Kiwanis Shrimp Feast is back! Grab your tickets! NEW location!
Kiwanis Shrimp Feast – September 10 We’re back, and we’re back big with a new location and incredible music! The Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg will hold its Annual Shrimp Feast – a longtime ... - 2022 Guinea Jubilee is back – Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24, 2022
41st Annual Guinea Jubilee September 23-24, 2022 2022 Guinea Jubilee is back! THE FESTIVAL OPERATES RAIN OR SHINE! The Guinea Heritage Association is committed to preserving the history and values of a unique ... - Constitution Day 2022 Events at Colonial Williamsburg – Saturday, September 17
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Celebrating the 235th Anniversary of the U.S. Constitution A Congressional Curriculum – Saturday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. Included in museum admission.Join freshman congressman, James Madison, as he compiles ... - The Virginia Symphony Orchestra FREE Concert Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 7:30 PM
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra FREE Concert Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 7:30 PM – Yorktown Waterfront The Virginia Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Adam Turner, returns to Yorktown on Saturday, ... - Looking for the Bus Stop for your WJCC Public School Student?
Bus stops for your WJCC Public School Students are available for the 2022-2023 school year Here is the link to find your student’s bus number, bus stop and the time. Bus ... - Free 757 Sober LYFT Rides on Labor Day for Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg
Free 757 Sober LYFT Rides on Labor Day Free or reduced fare rides are being offered to alcohol-impaired drivers throughout Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg this Labor Day Weekend. Drive Safe Hampton Roads (DSHR) ... - Sounds of Summer Concert Series (FREE) at the Riverwalk, Yorktown – Summer 2022
Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk – Thursdays Concerts 2022 This Week, Thursday August 11, 2022 – The SLAPNATION BAND will be playing! This awesome bands consists of the area’s ... - Heritage Humane Society Urgent Plea to Adopt
An Urgent Plea From Heritage Humane Society Heritage Humane Society, as well as other local agencies, are experiencing an extremely high volume of pets in need of care. The kennels are ... - Colonial Williamsburg’s Windmill is moving to a new location on Monday morning August 8, 2022
On April 21, 2022, equipment is used to remove the blades from the windmill in preparation for the structure’s relocation to Francis Street.Photo credit: Image by Brendan Sostak for The ... - Free Virtual Urgent Care Visits in Virginia Expand Statewide
Doctors Volunteer to Expand Free Virtual Urgent Care Statewide in Virginia Published July 27, 2022 Doctors across the state are volunteering their time through Lackey Virtual Urgent Care to provide free medical ... - Waller Mill Park 50th Anniversary gives special offers on Sat, July 23 & 24
Waller Mill Park 50th Anniversary gives specials on Sat, July 23 & 24, 2022 In celebration of Waller Mill Parks 50th anniversary, the first 50 park guests on Saturday, July 23, ... - It’s going to be HOT today, JCC Cooling Center is open
Excessive heat warning is in effect today, July 21, until 8 p.m. for the James City County area. Need a place to cool off? Citizens and visitors can head to ... - Police Offer Firearm Safety Courses – July 2022
Police Offer Firearm Safety Courses in Williamsburg – July 2022 James City County Police Department is offering free firearm safety courses to the public in July. The course covers basic operation ... - The Turtle Census at the Virginia Living Museum is a great hands on experience
The Turtle Census at the Virginia Living Museum is a great hands on experience This event has three dates for 2022Only one with spots available is now: July 16 (9-11:30am)Sign up ... - The Wagsters Magic Theatre in Williamsburg, VA
The Wagsters Magic Theatre The Wagsters Magic Theatre is owned and operated by the magical duo themselves, the husband and wife team Brandon & Hannah Lynne Wagster. This team was ... - July 4, 2022 in Yorktown – Fun Events All Day Long!
Things to Do on July 4th Weekend in Yorktown! There are so many reasons to visit Yorktown VA on July 4th! Lots of free family-friendly celebrations featuring a full lineup of ... - Festival of Arts Presents: The Addams Family (FREE) at the Dogwood Dell in Richmond
Festival of Arts Presents: The Addams Family (FREE) at the Dogwood Dell in Richmond Show starts at 8:30 but people get there early. Make sure to bring a chair, and you ... - Free 757 Sober LYFT Rides on July 4th
Free 757 Sober LYFT Rides on July 4th Weekend Free or reduced fare rides are being offered to alcohol-impaired drivers throughout Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg this Independence Holiday Weekend. Drive Safe Hampton Roads ... - James City County Natural & Cultural Assets Plan Open House on Wed, June 29 from 4 – 7 pm
Community members are invited to attend an open house event on Wednesday, June 29 to view natural and cultural assets and to comment on strategies to restore or protect them. Arrive at ... - ‘Liberty Celebration’ Drums Up Patriotic Fun July 4 at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
‘Liberty Celebration’ July 4 at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown This Fourth of July, take in Liberty Celebration and salute the 246th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The American ... - Virginia Regional Ballet Wins 2022 Business Appreciation Award
Virginia Regional Ballet has been named the recipient of the 2022 Business Appreciation Award by the Williamsburg Economic Development Authority. Virginia Regional Ballet Wins 2022 Business Appreciation Award Mayor Douglas Pons presented ... - WJCC High School Graduation Parades June 6 -8, 2022 on DoG St
WJCC High School Graduation Parades June 6 -8, 2022 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the larger community will come together to cheer on the Class of 2022 as they drive through the ... - JCC Police and Fire Departments to Offer Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Training on June 22, 2022
JCC Police and Fire Departments to Offer Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Training In light of recent national events, the James City County Police and James City County Fire Departments ... - Colonial Williamsburg Hiring Events in May & June 2022! Refreshments, Games, Raffles, On the Spot Hiring!
Colonial Williamsburg is Hiring, offering hiring bonuses* and hosting Hiring Events! Colonial Williamsburg is hiring! If you ever wanted to work in the nations most beautiful Living Museum and resort, now ... - Christopher King Foundation’s 2nd Annual Car Show!
Christopher King Foundation’s 2nd Annual Car Show! Christopher King was killed in a car crash on July 4, 2020 shortly after graduating high school. Since then, the King family has worked tirelessly ... - FREE Busch Gardens – Preschool Pass 2022
Affiliate Links in this post Time to get your FREE 2 Park Preschool Pass to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA Updated 8/1/2022 2-PARK 2022 PRESCHOOL PASS This offer has ended. Check ... - Volunteers Welcome to Help Place Flags on the Graves of Veterans at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Honor of Memorial DayVolunteers Welcome to Help Place Flags on the Graves of Veterans in Honor of Memorial Day The City of Williamsburg invites the public to help place flags on the graves of ...
- Jamestown Beach Event Park, Williamsburg VA – parking fees and info
All about Jamestown Beach Event Park in Williamsburg Virginia Jamestown Beach Event Park is a family and dog-friendly beach that’s open daily 8 a.m. – sunset. The beachfront park features picnic areas (some ... - You can now order 8 more FREE at-home COVID-19 test kits
Image of tests is only representative Third Round of FREE At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for a third order of free at-home coronavirus tests. Go ... - Radon Levels Maybe Higher than Assumed in Williamsburg Area – Radon Testing Kit available from Virginia Department of Heath for only $3 thru May 31, 2022
Berquist-Kaste-Miller Williamsburg radon risk map Test your home’s radon levels with a Radon Testing Kit available from Virginia Department of Heath (VDH) for only $3 thru May 31, 2022 Though the Coastal ... - Indigenous Arts Day at the Jamestown Settlement is Saturday May 14th- Events for the Day Include…
Indigenous Arts Day at the Jamestown Settlement is Saturday May 14th Indigenous Arts Day on Saturday, May 14 will celebrate the culture’s enduring legacies with traditional and contemporary art forms ... - Mariners’ Museum – Admission is only $1 per person! Great Museum, Great Family Time
Mariners’ Museum – Admission is only $1 per person! Admission to the Mariners Museum is $1 per person, and free for Mariners’ Museum Members, which means you can visit for as ... - 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 ... - Here are the Special Programs for Mental Health Awareness Month at the Hennage Auditorium at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Here are the Special Programs for Mental Health Awareness Month at the Hennage Auditorium at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg These programs are included in your museum admission, Good Neighbor ... - Programs Remembering the Civil War May 5 – May 7th at the Hennage
Programs Remembering the Civil War – May 5 – May 7th at the Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg The following programs are included in your museum admission, ... - Watch Colonial Williamsburg locals on the Antique Road Show – May 9, 16, 23, 2022
Watch Colonial Williamsburg locals on the Antique Road Show – May 9, 16, 23, 2022 Colonial Williamsburg will appear on television screens across America this month as the location of three ... - 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 ... - Fresh Family Cooking in a Snap from SHIP and the Williamsburg Farmers Market – FREE – Tues, May 24, 2022
Fresh Family Cooking in a Snap from SHIP and the Williamsburg Farmers Market – FREE – Tues, May 24, 2022 at 6 pm Join the Williamsburg Farmers Market Manager Tracy Frey ... - The James City County Marina Reopens with Improvements and a new paddle craft launch area!
The James City County Marina Reopens with Improvements and a new paddle craft launch area! Just in time for warm weather, many Stage 1 improvements at the James City County Marina ... - 2022-2023 WJCC Public Schools – Kindergarten Registration is Open
2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration Parents are encouraged to pre-register their child by completing a brief online form and scanning/uploading copies of required documents. Once pre-registration materials are completed, the school registrar will ... - Pop-In Hiring Event for James City County Parks & Recreation!Pop-In Hiring Event for James City County Parks & Recreation! There are Three Events! Positions Include – Assistant Recreation Supervisors – Recreation Leaders – Therapeutic Recreation Leaders – InstructorsTo learn ...
- Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival – the many reasons why you don’t want to miss it!
This post has affiliate links Experience Foodie Paradise during Virginia’s Largest Spring Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Starting April 28, 2022! This spring, new flavors and thrills are in ... - Which is the best Busch Gardens ticket to buy an Annual Membership, a Fun Card or Single Day ticket?
Affiliate links are on this post and this website Which is the best Busch Gardens ticket to buy an Annual Membership, a Fun Card or Single Day ticket? Annual memberships allow you ... - Printer Ink Is Expensive — Here Are Five Ways to Save Money
This sponsored article gives tips on how to save money on ink for your inkjet printer. Printer Ink Is Expensive — Here Are Five Ways to Save Money Inkjet printers can ... - Yorktown’s Free Trolley Operating Schedule 2022
2022 Schedule The Yorktown Trolley is one of the best ways to see Historic Yorktown, and you expect it back on the streets Friday, April 1st, just in time for an exciting lineup ... - Where to find the lambs in Colonial Williamsburg
PHOTO: W Reynolds Photography The Lambs are out in Colonial Williamsburg…but where? It happens every spring – baby lambkins are born in Colonial Williamsburg. Lambs stumbling across the fields they are ... - Busch Gardens newest roller coaster Pantheon is the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster – Opening Ceremony Fri, Mar 25, 2022
Pantheon is the World’s fastest multi-launch coaster The originial article below was published back in January of 2020 before…well, before everything happened…but the great news is Pantheon is ready. It ... - Daylight Savings is permanent in the United States (well almost) – is this the Age of Aquarius?
The Senate approves the Sunshine Protection Act and just like that… Daylight Savings is permanent…well, almost… And just like that – it is done (well almost – it still has ... - St. Patricks Day Weekend – fun things to do and places to eat & drink!
Saint Patricks Day Events This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on Thursday, March 17, 2022 – so that just means you weekend starts early! Below are a list of our ... - A New Way to Stop the Spread of Viral Respiratory Infections – A Free, Public Lecture
A New Way to Stop the Spread of Viral Respiratory Infections The Chemistry Department at William & Mary announces a free, public lecture by Dr. Richard Zare of Stanford University, on ... - CDR’s 44th Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction – Online Bidding March 7 thru Sunday March 13, 2022!
CDR’s 44rd Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction – shop today thru March 13 Bid on 100’s of items online including, dining gift cards, wine baskets, air tour, children’s toys, jewelry, home ... - Colonial Williamsburg is offering a Virginia Resident Pass Promotion – Ends April 29
Colonial Williamsburg Virginia Resident Pass Promotion For just the price of a regular multiday ticket, you can come back every season and explore the Historic Area and Art Museums of Colonial ... - The Workforce Readiness program at WCA appoints Rhonda Peterson
The Workforce Readiness program at Williamsburg Christian Academy appoints Rhonda Peterson Williamsburg Christian Academy has appointed Rhonda Peterson to build its Workforce Readiness Program. The Workforce Readiness program at WCA has been in the ... - 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 These tours run nightly through Nov 1, 2022. ... - Mask update for York County School Districk – Update for Tues Feb 22, 2022
YCSD Mitigation Strategies – Student Masking UpdatePosted On: Monday, February 14, 2022 During a special meeting this evening, the York County School Board voted unanimously to adjust some of ... - Masks Requirements for WJCC Schools – Update for Feb 17, 2022
The following information is from WJCC Schools “WJCC Schools families and staff: As you may be aware, the Governor and General Assembly have recently adopted Senate Bill 739. The legislation goes into ... - Williamsburg Christian Academy Open Houses for Lower and Upper School – Feb 27, 2022!
Williamsburg Christian Academy Open Houses for Lower and Upper School – Register today! Lower School (grades K-5), Sunday February 27th @ 1PM REGISTER Upper School (grades 6-12), Sunday February 27th @ ... - Special Offer from Solve! The local business that helps you organize your space!
Is it time to declutter and organize, but you don’t know where to start? Here is a great offer to get you started! Special Offer for WilliamsburgFamilies.com readers! Now that ... - VITA Free Tax Preparation Service
VITA Free Tax Preparation Service 2022 The Greater Williamsburg Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will provide Free Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing (e-filing) services this year. This FREE Service is ... - “An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads” with Guest Speaker Dr. Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander Historian and Author – Feb 27, 2022 – Learn more
“An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads” with Guest Speaker Dr. Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander Historian and Author – Free Lecture – Open to the Public “An African ... - 2022 Dancing with the Williamsburg Stars “Welcome to the ROARING 20’s!” – Get your tickets
2022 Dancing with the Williamsburg Stars “Welcome to the ROARING 20’s” will be on Sat., Feb 26th Dancing with the Williamsburg Stars 2022 Saturday, February 26, 2022 VIP Reception ... - Calling all artists! Deadline for “Art at the River” is extended to February 8, 2022
Art at the River 2022 is taking artist applications Artist applications for the “Art at the River” Juried Art Show has been extended to no later than Tuesday, February 8, ...
