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
Looking for things to do in the Williamsburg VA area ? If so, “The Burg Weekender” comes out on Thursday afternoon sand “The Burg Weekly” comes out on Sunday ... - Events at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg including Black History in the Hennage Auditorium – February 2023
Events at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg including live theatre in the Hennage Auditorium Colonial Williamsburg has holiday programs all throughout December at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg & ... - 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 ... - Menchie’s Williamsburg 10% Off and upcoming BOGO: Buy One Froyo, Get One FREE* on Feb 6, 2023!
Show Image to Redeem Offer Everyone LOVES Menchie’s! So, here’s a 10% Off Coupon to use today through Feb 28, 2023!! FYI – Buy One Get One FREE day is ... - 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 In the Fall 2019 the idea emerged ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 beginning April 8 The 2023 regular season kicks off on April 8 and runs every Saturday from ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 29 – 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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) ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ...
