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.
- The Burg Weekender & The Burg Weekly – our big list of events for the weekend and the week
The Burg Weekender/Weekly just went out! It is for the following dates below. If you didn’t get it in your inbox – click link below or subscribe below! ... - The Summer Breeze concert series will launch on July 3, with the USAF Heritage of America Band concert
USAF Heritage of America Band kicks off the Free 2023 Summer Breeze Concert Series at Colonial Williamsburg USAF Heritage of America Band on Monday, July 3, 2023 from 7:30 pm – ... - The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s new Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center archaeology center opens in 2025
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s new Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center archaeology center opens in 2025 The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s new Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center archaeology center will be completed ... - 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 Market Days Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.* through the end ... - Sounds of Summer Concert Series (FREE) at the Riverwalk, Yorktown – Summer 2023
Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk – Thursdays Concerts 2023 Sounds of Summer ConcertsThursday Evenings6:30-9 p.m.June 1 through August 10, 2023 Summer in Yorktown wouldn’t be summer without the sound of ... - Want to Camp for FREE from 30 to 60 days at any one of the 24 participating Virginia State Parks? Here is how…
Be a Camp Host and Camp for free for from 30 to 60 days at any of 24 participating parks across the state in exchange for volunteer services. Become a Virginia ... - New Ride: Riptide Race™ Opens at Water Country USA in Williamsburg on Memorial Day Monday, May 29, 2023!
New Ride – Riptide Race Opens at Water Country USA in Williamsburg on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023! Love to race, love water rides? Then this one, Virginia’s first ... - Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, at Riverwalk Landing – deck tours June 13 – 17
Historic Yorktown Welcomes Iconic Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, returns to the shores of the York River Thursday, June 13 through Saturday, June ... - Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2023 – the many reasons why you don’t want to miss it!
Experience Foodie Paradise during Virginia’s Largest Spring Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Williamsburg This spring, new flavors and thrills are in bloom as Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival ... - Catalillies Play Cafe Offers Open Play, Parties, Events, Classes and More!
Catalillies Play Cafe in Williamsburg Catalillies Play Cafe is a family centered business that provides a safe space for kids 7 and under to enjoy indoor play while their caretakers relax ... - Free 757 Sober Ride Memorial Day
Free 757 Sober LYFT Rides Memorial Day Weekend Within the Hampton Roads Southside and Peninsula Coverage Area The 14 weeks from Memorial Day to Labor Day have earned the grim ... - DarKoaster at Busch Gardens is the World’s First All-Indoor Straddle Coaster and Opens May 19 (Member preview May 11, 2023)!
this post has affiliate links Darkoaster at Busch Gardens – it’s a new indoor rollercoaster, in the former Curse of Darkastle location opens to Members on May 11 and to the ... - Indigenous Arts Day at the Jamestown Settlement is Saturday May 13th- Events for the Day Include…
Indigenous Arts Day at the Jamestown Settlement is Saturday May 13th Indigenous Arts Day on Saturday, May 13 will celebrate the culture’s enduring legacies with traditional and contemporary art forms ... - Events at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg including the Hennage Auditorium – May 2023
Events at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg including live theatre in the Hennage Auditorium Colonial Williamsburg has amazing programming at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg & Hennage Auditorium (located ... - Busch Gardens is Going Cashless, and so is Water Country USA
Busch Gardens is going cashless, and so is Water Country USA You heard it correct. No more cash transactions. As of May 11, 2023 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and May ... - July 4, 2023 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 ... - Check out the different classes at the Taste Studio – Learn More:
Taste Studio Classes where you learn, participate and enjoy amazing food and drink! There are many paths to explore on your culinary journey from recipe collection demonstrations to beer and ... - Best Parks and Playgrounds in Williamsburg, James City County & York County
Looking for Playgrounds in Williamsburg and Parks in Williamsburg and surrounding towns? Looking for the Best Parks & Playgrounds in Williamsburg and the surrounding areas? Need to get the kids ... - Eddie Arning: Artist Exhibit opens May 6, 2023
Eddie Arning: Artist Exhibit opens May 6, 2023 at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg The bold and colorful art of Eddie Arning immediately captures one’s attention. The artist’s drawings in ... - 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 ... - FREE Busch Gardens – Preschool Pass 2023
Affiliate Links in this post Time to get your FREE 2 Park Preschool Pass to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA Updated 1/18/2023 2-PARK 2023 PRESCHOOL PASS FREE admission to two great parks for children ... - Kings Dominion new chaperone policy for guests 15 years and younger
Kings Dominion new chaperone policy Kings Dominion is now implementing a chaperone policy beginning Saturday, April 22, 2023. “The new policy is due to increasing incidents of unruly and inappropriate behavior ... - 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 ... - Yorktown’s Free Trolley Operating Schedule 2023
2023 Schedule The Yorktown Trolley is one of the best ways to see Historic Yorktown, and you expect it back on the streets Friday, March 24, just in time for an exciting lineup ... - Air Power Over Hampton Roads Air Show at Langley Air Force Base – May 6 & 7
Air Show Its been over five years but the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Air Show is returning May 6 & 7, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Exciting aerial events ... - Esports Team and Esports Summer Camp at William & Mary
Dr. Michele King, Director, Academic & Applied Esports Program William & Mary has an Esports Team and Esports Summer Camps Special Info: WM Esports Camp will be at Summer Camp Fair ... - Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 22 – here are local drop off sites
National Prescription Drug Take Back The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general ... - Williamsburg Artist Group – Art Sale at Bruton Parish House – April 14 & 15, 2023
Williamsburg Artists Group to Hold Sale at Bruton Parish House on April 14 & 15, 2023 The Williamsburg Artists Group will hold its spring sale at Bruton Parish House in Colonial ... - Buc-ee’s is coming to New Kent – it’s first location in Virginia. What is Buc-ee’s? We’re glad you asked…
Buc-ee’s Warner, Robins, Georgia Buc-ee’s is coming to New Kent – it’s first location in Virginia. What is Buc-ee’s? We’re glad you asked.. Buc-ee’s is a 24 hours a day, 365 days ... - The Movement Ballet is a Youth Ballet Ensemble: a study and performance opportunity which is in addition to your child’s ballet studies. Learn more about this program
The Movement Ballet is a Youth Ballet Ensemble: a study and performance opportunity which is, in addition to your child’s current ballet studies. Is it right for your young performing ... - Colonial Williamsburg is expanding their Youth Volunteer Programs
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding their Youth Volunteer Programs. Youth Interpreters are recruited each year during our Expo. The Expos inform parents and children of the different youth interpreter opportunities available ... - Police Offer Firearm Safety Courses – Spring 2023
Police Offer Firearm Safety Courses in Williamsburg James City County Police Department is offering free firearm safety courses to the public. This one-session class will cover fundamental topics, including firearm safety, ... - Looking for a unique date idea? Try this one, on February 23, 2023 – it’s the relaunch of the Revolutionaries at the Jamestown Settlement
Looking for a unique date idea? Impress your love with a night out at the museum by joining in after-hours on February 23 at Jamestown Settlement. It’s the relaunch of ... - New Seed Exchange at James City County Library will Delight Gardeners
WRL Debuts New Seed Exchange at James City County Library Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL), with support from the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation, is starting a Seed Exchange at the James City County ... - We Stayed at the Firefly Lane House through Airbnb
What its like to stay at the Firefly Lane House through Airbnb It was the spring of 2019, before the world fell apart. I was talking to my mother ... - AARP Williamsburg Tax-Aide providing FREE in-person tax assistance and preparation
Williamsburg AARP Tax-Aide Returns for 2023 Tax Season Tax season is nearly here, and Williamsburg AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will once again be serving the community at two locations in the Greater ... - Drop Everything for Olde Towne – An Exciting Fundraiser Where You Could Win $1,000
Drop Everything for Olde Towne is your chance to win $1,000 while helping to continue health services to those that need it most! Williamsburg has a large vulnerable population of ... - The Bray School, one of the first schools for Black students in North America is moving to its new location on Feb 10, 2023
Lost in plain sight. The Bray School The Bray School, one of the first schools for Black students in North America is moving to its new location on Feb 10, 2023 On ... - “I made this…”: The Work of Black American Artists and Artisans at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
“I made this…”: The Work of Black American Artists and Artisans at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Special programming at the Art Museums related to the exhibition and Black ... - Williamsburg Christian Academy is a International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School Grades K -12
Williamsburg Christian Academy is now an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School school, fully approved for grades K-12! Williamsburg Christian Academy (WCA) has been approved by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization for ... - Donate Blood to the American Red Cross – February Drives in Williamsburg
There is a critical need for blood – The Red Cross Needs You! Local Blood Drives in February CRITICAL NEED ALERT: There is a critical need for blood. The Red Cross ... - Receive $5 for Old, Used, Borrowed and Abused Car Seats in February
33 ANNUAL Old, Used, Borrowed and Abused Child Safety Seat Round-Up All month February 2023 Did you know that an old or broken safety seat could be putting a child in danger? ... - Winter Open House at Williamsburg Montessori School – January 22, 2023 from 1 – 3 pm – Sign up for a 30 minute session!
Winter Open House at Williamsburg Montessori School – January 22 from 1 – 3 pm – Sign up for a 30 minute session! Williamsburg Montessori School, voted #1 private school ... - Where to eat in Colonial Williamsburg? Which restaurants are open in the winter and what are the new offerings?
Where to eat in Colonial Williamsburg? Which restaurants are open in the winter and what are the new offerings? There are quite a few places to grab a bite when visiting ... - Busch Gardens Preschool Pass 2023 – 2 Parks FREE for kids 5 and underaffiliate links are on this site and this post Free 2 Park Preschool Pass 2023 – 2 Parks FREE for kids 5 and under for unlimited visits to Busch Gardens and ...
- Where to Park in Colonial Williamsburg – Parking in Williamsburg VA for Free and for a Fee
Where to park in Williamsburg Virginia? Where to Park in Colonial Williamsburg? How much is parking and is there any free parking in Williamsburg? There are a few free parking ... - Christmas Tree Collection and Drop off – JCC, Williamsburg & Yorktown
Looking for Christmas Tree Collection dates for Williamsburg, Yorktown & JCC 2023? Here are the collection dates and contact information for your Christmas Trees pick up. This will give you the ... - King of Glory Preschool Open House – January 9, 2023
King of Glory School is having their Open House on January 9, 2023 from 6 pm -7 pm Looking for a preschool for your little one? Come and learn all ... - Coats for Families distribution at YMCA locations including R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA on Jan 13 & 14, 2023
Coats for Families distribution at YMCA locations including R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA on Jan 13 & 14 To help the families in Hampton Roads who are struggling to stay warm each ... - Christmas Services at King of Glory – From Family Services to Festival Services there is something for everyone!
Find a Christmas service that is just right for your family at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Williamsburg! Join King of Glory Lutheran Church this Christmas season for one ... - First Day Hikes – Jan. 1, 2023 at York River State Park, Chippokes Plantation State Park and Freedom Park
First Day Hikes – Jan. 1, 2023 Celebrate the first day of the New Year with an outdoor adventure. Here are a few events going on January 1, 2023. State Parks ... - 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 ... - JCC Leaf Collection dates self-haul and curbside at no charge
Leaf Collection in James City County Self-Haul General Services is happy to announce two changes to the self-haul leaf disposal. Residents may now drop off leaves free of charge Nov. 12-Jan. 15 ... - Menchie’s Williamsburg Coupon for the month of February 2023
This special offer has ended. Check back later to see if we get another! Everyone LOVES Menchie’s! So, here’s a 10% Off Coupon to use today through Feb 28, 2023!! ... - Courthouse Illuminated Green for Veterans During “Operation Green Light”
Courthouse Illuminated Green for Veterans During “Operation Green Light” The James City County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution for the Williamsburg/James City County Courthouse to be illuminated green Nov. 7-13 ... - Election Night Results
Election Night Results for November 8, 2022 Looking for results as they are being turned in? The Department of Elections publishes unofficial results for all Virginia elections to its website ... - Free At-Home Advent Box for your kids from King of Glory! Sign up your kids for the Living the Christmas Story!
Living the Christmas Story Free At-Home Advent Box for your kids from King of Glory! Sign up! Merry Christmas! At King of Glory, we are excited to get ready for the celebration ... - Public Meeting on the Vision for a New Library Building – Wed, Nov 2, 2022
Public Meeting on the Vision for a New Library Building – Wed, Nov 2, 2022 Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 at 2 pm & 6 pmWilliamsburg Library Theatre at 515 Scotland St WRL ... - Jamestown High School Band Shoe Collection – shoes going to support those effected by Hurricane Ian
Jamestown High School Band Shoe Collection ends Oct 27, 2022. The Jamestown Band will have a truck located right by the front entrance to the stadium and it will have ... - Parenting Seminar: A Grown-ups Guide to Kids’ Wiring at King of Glory – Nov 5, 2022 from 9 am to noon. Free Event
FREE Parenting Seminar at King of Glory, November 5, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Looking for some parenting ideas? Frustrated, or just wanting to learn more? On November 5, 2022 from 9 ... - New Tiers & Start Times for High School, Middle and Elementary Schools for 2023 – 2024 School Year – WJCC Public Schools asks for your input
New Tiers & Start Times for High School, Middle and Elementary Schools for 2023 – 2024 School Year – WJCC asks for your input There is a proposal on the table ... - The Bodacious Bazaar – November 11, 12 & 13 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center – Santa will be there too!
The Bodacious Bazaar – November 11, 12 & 13 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center and Santa will be there too! The Bodacious Bazaar Date & Hours: Friday, Nov 11, 2022 ... - Fall Foliage in Williamsburg, Virginia – when is the best time to visit?
Fall Foliage in Virginia – when is best time to see the leaves change in Williamsburg? When is the best time to see the leaves change color in the Fall in ... - Stop by the Sentara Drive-Thru Flu Shot event on Saturday, October 8th, to receive your free flu shot. See locations…
Stop by the Sentara Drive-Thru Flu Shot event on Saturday, October 8th, to receive your free flu shot. Saturday Oct 8, 2022 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! This ... - Calling all educators! Colonial Williamsburg invites you to an Educators Appreciation Night (yes, it is all about you – just to celebrate you!)
As an educator, you go above and beyond every day!COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG INVITES YOU TO EDUCATORS APPRECIATION NIGHT A free event to celebrate you.Thursday, October 20, 2022; 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Art ... - You’ve been Booed! What is being Boo’d? What do you do now?
You’ve been Booed! What is being Booed? What do you do now? First of all this is a wonderful and fun neighborhood and community activity. It doesn’t cost much and ... - 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 ... - 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 Where Do I Vote? “Find your Polling Place” on the Virginia State Board of Elections website. Select Williamsburg ...
- 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - Veterans Day and Weekend Celebrations in Williamsburg & Yorktown
Veteran’s Day Celebrations in Williamsburg and Yorktown on Friday Nov 11, 2022 The Historic Triangle is home for many military families. Our area is a patchwork of battlefields where victories ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ...
