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 – 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 ... - Events at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg including live theatre in the Hennage Auditorium – December 2021
December 2021 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, ... - Annual Holiday Food Drive for Fish at the Colonial Williamsburg Resort Spa, Golf and Tennis Clubs
Annual Holiday Food Drive for Fish at the Colonial Williamsburg Resort Spa, Golf and Tennis Clubs Annual Holiday Food DriveIn an effort support our local community and help those ... - Residential Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule for City of Williamsburg
Residential Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule Between November and January, citizens can rake loose leaves to the curb for free collection on select weeks. The City is divided into two collection routes, Red ... - Volunteers Needed for Holiday Light Stroll!
Holiday Light Stroll – Volunteers Needed! The Center for Child & Family Services is looking for around 50 volunteers to help with the Holiday Light Stroll event, that will take place ... - FREE Rapid COVID Tests available at the Williamsburg Library
You can pick up a free COVID 19 testing kit at WRL. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is partnering with libraries as a trustedcommunity resource to support access to testing ... - Relay for Life Drive Thru Luminaria Ceremony – Nov 13, 2021
Relay for Life Drive Thru Luminaria Ceremony – Nov 13, 2021 from 5 pm – 7 pm Relay For life of Williamsburg invites you to join us November 13th from ... - UPDATE: EVENT IS FULL. Free At-Home Advent Box for your kids from King of Glory! Sign up your kids for the Living the Christmas Story!
check back in Nov of 2022 – this event has reached capacity. Living the Christmas Story Free At-Home Advent Box for your kids from King of Glory! Sign up! Merry Christmas! At King ... - Vaccine Clinics & Rapid COVID Testing starting Nov 5, 2021
Local vaccination clinics for Hampton Roads area for this upcoming week Looking for vaccines near me? Learn more about how to book your vaccine at your local pharmacy. Vaccination Clinics in ... - Veterans Day Celebrations
Veteran’s Day Celebrations in Williamsburg and Yorktown The Historic Triangle is home for many military families. Our area is a patchwork of battlefields where victories and defeats shaped our present ... - Where to Eat in Williamsburg – Restaurant Guide
Where to Eat in Williamsburg – The Restaurant Guide – We have so many great options for dining in the Burg! We’ve compiled a list of restaurants to include indoor ... - Annual Litter and Recycling Expo on Sat. Nov 20th at Warhill High Parking Lot
Annual Litter and Recycling Expo Nov 20, 2021 9 a.m. to 12 p.m Warhill High School Parking Lot Join the ReStore at Warhill High School for the annual Litter & Recycling Expo! ... - Aquazoid Amped will open in Water Country USA May 2022
Aquazoid Amped will open in Water Country USA in May 2022 Get ready to welcome back a fan-favorite attraction enhanced with all-new fun! Aquazoid Amped will be a full-sensory immersive experience packed with ... - Get a FREE breakfast burrito at Taco Bell on Thursday 10/21 -details…
Get a FREE breakfast burrito at Taco Bell on Thursday 10/21 from 7 am to 11 am. Breakfast is officially back at nearly all Taco Bell restaurants nationwide after a break ... - Yorktown’s Market Days – Spend Saturdays on the Waterfront
Yorktown’s Market Days – Farmers Markets – Spend Saturdays on the Waterfront Saturdays 8 am – 12pmApril 10 – Oct 30, 2021 Yorktown Market Days is the open air farmers & artisan ... - The Actors’ Lament: Or the Really Rotten Luck of the Fledgling Theatre Company is the newest outdoor production coming to Colonial Williamsburg
The Actors’ Lament: Or the Really Rotten Luck of the Fledgling Theatre Company is the newest outdoor production at Colonial Williamsburg For this brand-new evening production, The Actors’ Lament: Or the Really ... - 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 WilliamsburgNightly at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm Haunted Williamsburg runs nightly ... - Tunnel to Towers, a 9/11 Mobile Exhibit is coming to Colonial Downs
Tunnel to Towers This year is the 20th anniversary of 9/11. A mobile exhibit remembering the 20th anniversary will be at Colonial Downs Wednesday, October 20 – Monday, October 25, 2021. Entrance ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 October 23Yorktown, Virginia The National Park Service (NPS) at Colonial National Historical Park invites the community to recreate ... - Angel Tree Application Dates announced for Oct 2021 – Salvation Army Serving Williamsburg, JCC & Upper York Counties
Angel Tree Application Dates Oct 5,6,7 and 12,13 and 14 – Salvation Army Serving Williamsburg, JCC & Upper York Counties THE SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE APPLICATION DATES 2021 WHAT IS THE ... - Calling Local Businesses: Be a Vendor at Boo Bash!
Calling Local Businesses: Be a Vendor at Boo Bash! If your business would be interested sponsoring a ‘trick or treat’ booth at James City County Parks & Recreation’s Boo Bash at the Beach event ... - City of Williamsburg Voting Information for November 2021 Elections
City of Williamsburg In Person Voting, and Dropbox for Absentee Ballots for November 2021 Elections In-person early voting for the November General Election begins on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. The races for ... - Voting in James City County – Three Options Available
Three Options for Voting in the Nov. 2, 2021 General Election If you are wondering how to vote this November in James City County, Virginia the following formation is directly from ... - LOVE letters artwork in Yorktown are now permanent attraction
LOVE letters artwork comes to Yorktown Riverfront and will remain as a permanent attraction at the waterfront. York County is excited to announce that Virginia Tourism’s life-sized LOVE artwork will become a ... - 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 ... - Jamestown Jams FREE Concert Series 2021 at Jamestown Beach Event Park full line up of bands!
Jamestown Jams Concert Series Summer 2021 James City County is pleased to announce its Free Summer Concert Series Jamestown Jams, is returning for the 5th Season. Entrance will open at 5:30 ... - Jefferson Lab Announces Free Open House – March 2022
Jefferson Lab’s open house is March 26, 2022 Jefferson Lab Open House 2022 The Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility will open its doors to the public for its next biennial open ... - Poster Contest – Calling all artists: create the poster for the 20th Anniversary of the Williamsburg Farmers Market
Williamsburg Farmers Market Announces Poster Contest Celebrating 20th Anniversary –Williamsburg Farmers Market board of directors seeks artwork for a poster celebrating the market’s 20th anniversary, which will be observed throughout the 2022 market ... - 2021 Isle of Wight County Fair! September 16-19, 2021
2021 Isle of Wight County Fair! September 16-19, 2021 Location: 21311 Courthouse Hwy Windsor, VA 23487Contact Number: (757) 357-2291website: thefairiscoming.com The Isle of Wight County Fair 2021 is this weekend ... - 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 ... - TPMG looking for individuals for Investigational Treatment Trials for COPD
Investigational Treatment Trials for COPD Are you interested in a new and easier way to treat your COPD? If so, you may be eligible for an investigational treatment trial. The TPMG Clinical Research ... - Become an Advisor to the WJCC School Board
Become an Advisor to the WJCC School Board by serving as an advisor on one of their committees. Looking for a way to help your community and schools? Apply to ... - Competition for COX Cable will be coming to City of Williamsburg
There will be a new internet, television, and phone service company coming to the City of Williamsburg that will compete with Cox Cable Today, September 9, 2021 Williamsburg City Council “voted ... - Community Commemoration of September 11
Community Commemoration of September 11th on Sept 11, 2021 from 8:45 – 9:15 am The Williamsburg community gathers on the steps of the Courthouse 101 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, ... - Get FREE admission to the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg on Sept 18, 2021
Visit the Art Museums for Free on September 18, 2021 during the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day! Colonial Williamsburg is opening the Art Museum doors to the public for FREE as ... - Opera in Williamsburg returns with L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love), September 10 and 12, 2021
Opera in Williamsburg returns with L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love), September 10 and 12, 2021 with 4 performances Opera in Williamsburg is returning to the Kimball Theatre at Merchant’s Square ... - Counts Spooktacular Halloween for Kids at Busch Gardens starts Sept 25, 2021
The Counts Spooktacular Halloween for Kids at Busch Gardens Daytime on Saturdays and Sundays from September 25, 2021 to October 31, 2021 More trick or treating than ever offered at this event Activities ... - New Sculpture, Large Strawberry with Wheels by local artist, installed in Bicentennial Park
Triangle Arts and Culture League Gifts Sculpture to City of Williamsburg A new sculpture was installed in Bicentennial Park on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. Press Release: City of Williamsburg “The Triangle ... - Summer 2021 – Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk
Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk – Thursdays Concerts 2021 Parking update for Concert! If you plan to attend this Thursday night, Yorktown has a very important parking announcement. The upper ... - Portraits for Positivity – Free Portrait from Loved Snapped Photography for a good deed…Sat. Aug 28thPortraits for Positivity – Free Portrait from Loved Snapped Photography for a good deed… Date: Sat. Aug 28, 2021 Time: 5:30 PM EDT – 7:30 PM Location: Bicentennial Park 320 ...
- Kiwanis Shrimp Feast is Postponed until 2022
UPDATE 9-2-21: The Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg’s Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to postpone the 41st annual Shrimp Feast until 2022. It was a thoughtful and reasoned decision ... - CultureFix Partners with WATA on Bus Wrap Competition
Community Bus Wrap Competition Calling all Historic Triangle residents! CultureFix and WATA (Williamsburg AreaTransit Authority) are partnering to create a new community art project. We are accepting artsubmissions for two WATA ... - Governor Northam Announces Public Health Order to Require Universal Masking in K-12 Schools
Governor Northam Announces Public Health Order to Require Universal Masking in K-12 Schools Order reinforces state law SB 1303 Governor Northam today announced a Public Health Emergency Order requiring universal masking in all ... - Learning to Build Connection
Learning to Build Connection By Madeline Vann, M.Ed., NCC, resident in counseling at White Cloud Therapeutic Services, LLC Finding ways to connect and belong are a critical part of our health and happiness. And ... - Come to the return of the SMBC Clothing Giveaway! Sat. Aug 7th
The Great Community Clothing Giveaway is Sat., Aug 7, 2021 at Smith Memorial Baptist Church from 10 am – 2 pm The 12th Great Community Clothing Giveaway takes place from 10 ... - Road Trip to Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Who’s Ready for a Road Trip?! I have been climbing the walls for a long time and was so excited to finally to go away on vacation again! If you’re like ... - Williamsburg Christian Academy Back to School with New Balanced Year Calendar
Williamsburg Christian Academy Back to School with New Balanced Year Calendar Williamsburg Christian Academy opened its doors to students this week with a new balanced year calendar. “The BYC,” as termed ... - Rita’s Ice Williamsburg is running a Kids Drawing Contest – each entry gets a free ice coupon and winners get a $20 gift card to Rita’s Ice in WilliamsburgRita’s Ice Williamsburg is running a Kids Drawing Contest – each entry gets a Free Ice coupon and winners get a $20 gift card to Rita’s Ice in Williamsburg This event ...
- 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 If you love turtles or have a family member 12 years and older, who loves turtles, this ... - NEED HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE?
NEED HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE? Do you have a child age 0-5 who hasn’t started kindergarten? You may be eligible for financial assistance under new, increased income guidelines! The Child Care ... - Beehive Distribution Program applications accepted July 20 – Aug 4, 2021
Applications for the Beehive Distribution Program (Program) will be accepted July 20, 2021 through August 4, 2021. When the application period opens on July 20, a link to the online application ... - Low-Cost Physicals & Immunizations – Make Appointment Now
Back to School Physicals & Immunizations Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center is making appointments for physicals and immunizations for children in July & August 2021. Call to reserve your spot, ... - 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 ... - CRITICAL NEED ALERT: The Red Cross Needs You!
Fabulous volunteer model in the photo above just happens to be country music superstar Martina McBride, a powerful advocate for blood donation. There is a critical need for blood – The Red ... - Yorktown’s Free Trolley Operating Schedule 2021
2021 Schedule The Yorktown Trolley is one of the best ways to see Historic Yorktown, and you expect it back on the streets Friday, March 26, just in time for an exciting lineup ... - 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 fish, 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 also ... - Proposals for three JCC Parks are being made, see what is coming and how you can take part in the decision…
Proposals for three parks – the James City County Recreation Center Park, Upper County Park and the Warhill Sports Complex are being made… What’s Important to You? Share Your Vision…Shape Our ... - ‘Liberty Celebration’ Drums Up Patriotic Fun July 4
‘Liberty Celebration’ July 4 at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown This Fourth of July, salute the 245th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence during Liberty Celebration at the American Revolution Museum at ... - Job Fair: Thursday, July 1st from 1 pm to 7 pm at Colonial Williamsburg!!!
Job Fair for Colonial Williamsburg! July 1st from 1 pm to 7 pm Hiring Event! Thursday, July 1 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Head to the Williamsburg Woodlands Conference Center, 159 Visitor Center ... - 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 ... - Mariners’ Museum Reopens May 28 and Admission is only $1 per person! Great Museum, Great Family Time – $1 Per Person! Learn more:
The Mariners’ Museum Galleries Reopen on May 28Mariners’ Museum Members to be offered early access on May 21 Exciting changes await when The Mariners’ Museum and Park reopens its galleries. The ... - 2021-2022 WJCC Public Schools – Kindergarten Registration Kicks Off with Virtual Meet & Greet
2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration Kicks Off with Virtual Meet & Greet Kindergarten Registration Kicks Off with Virtual Meet & Greet Do you have a child who will start kindergarten next school year? Don’t ... - Where can I find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near Me?
Where can I find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near Me? Is that what you have been typing in Google this week? Well, if you have not been directed to Vaccine Finder – ... - Brick & Vine Grand Opening Tuesday May 4, 2021 in Colonial Williamsburg
Brick & Vine Grand Opening Tuesday May 4, 2021 in Colonial Williamsburg The day has been set for the grand opening of Brick & Vine which is in Merchants Square in ... - Greater Williamsburg Regional Kinship Program: Are you caring for someone else’s child?
Greater Williamsburg Regional Kinship Program: Are you caring for someone else’s child? The GWR Kinship Program provides services to families who have taken on a relative children in the absence of ... - CDR’s 43rd Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction – Online Bidding from April 17-24!
CDR’s 43rd Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction – shop from April 17th – April 24th online!! Bid on 100’s of items online including, dining gift cards, wine baskets, sunset cruise, children’s ... - Williamsburg Localisms Explained: DoG St., Confusion Corner, The Burg and more…
Williamsburg Localisms Explained: DoG St., Confusion Corner, The Burg and more We do it all the time, we use abbreviations, acronyms and jargon when discussing our favorite places and things to ... - Vaccinations for ANYONE 18 and older on Fri, April 16th – you must register and have a time before attending:
Vaccinations Update: Vaccine Appointments Available Friday April 16th The Greater Williamsburg Clinic, operating out of the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, has available appointment slots on Friday, April 16 for ANYONE who is ... - US: Past, Present, Future – new national conversation event~ April topic:
US: Past, Present, Future – new national conversation event ~ April What Does Citizenship Mean as an American? “US: Past, Present, Future,” is a new national conversation series exploring the vital intersection ... - Movie Tavern Williamsburg reopens on April 2, 2021!
Movie Tavern Williamsburg reopens on Friday, April 2, 2021! Everyone’s favorite movie with a meal is reopening in Williamsburg on Friday April 2, 2021. They even have some great food ... - Williamsburg Christian Academy, growing enrollment and moving toward International Baccalaureate Program
Article published originialy on Williamsburg Christian Academy’s website In a year that has been so challenging for our children, students from Williamsburg Christian Academy have been fortunate. They have been able ... - Planet or Plastic? National Geographic exhibition at Nauticus
Planet or Plastic? National Geographic exhibition at Nauticus now thru April 25, 2021 – this is the United States Museum Debut We made plastic. We depend on it. Now we’re ... - Nauticus Community Cleanup Day + $7.57 admission to “Planet or Plastic”
Nauticus Community Cleanup Day April 3 | 10 AM – 5 PM Join the Nauticus Museum for a socially-distanced virtual community clean-up on April 3, 2021 in celebration of our traveling exhibition by National Geographic “Planet or ... - Take the Tour de Trash Express at the Hampton/Nasa steam plant on April 9, 2021
Take the Tour de Trash Express at the Hampton/Nasa steam plant on April 9, 2021 Find out how your trash becomes energy by taking the Clean City Commission’s Tour de Trash Express at ... - Williamsburg Farmers Market Offering Scholarships
Williamsburg Farmers Market to Offer Scholarships The Williamsburg Farmers Market is accepting applications for two scholarships valued at up to $2,500 each. Applications are due to the Farmers Market office at ... - Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival – the many reasons why you don’t want to miss it!
Experience a Safe Foodie Paradise during Virginia’s Largest Spring Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Starting April 2, 2021! This popular food festival returns to take guests on an ... - Williamsburg Christian Academy Approved as International Baccalaureate World School
Williamsburg Christian Academy is now an International Baccalaureate (IB) and IB Diploma Program School March 17th, 2021 represented a landmark day in the history of Williamsburg Christian Academy, as it received ... - Free Parenting Class – March 20, 2021
Find Peace in Parenting – FREE Workshop via Zoom March 20th at 11 am This workshop will be done over Zoom and includes instruction on how to have more self-compassion and ... - The WRL Book Mobile is a tech decked Mercedes-Benz 24′ Sprinter with awning, outdoor seating, a smart TV with Apple box, computers, iPads, Nintendo Switches, and printers…oh, and books!
The WRL Book Mobile is a tech decked Mercedes-Benz 24′ Sprinter – not the old book mobile inside or out! You may spot a familiar logo on a shiny new van driving ... - 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 Wednesday, March 17 below are a list of our top picks for St. Patrick’s Themed events for the week. St. Patrick’s ... - W&M Bookstore is moving locations
William & Mary Bookstore in Merchants Square W&M Bookstore is moving to the Triangle Building The William & Mary Bookstore, is operated by Barnes & Noble College and is located ... - 10 year old girl grabbed by wrist by stranger in Merchants Square on Friday – police seek public’s help
A mother reported that a man grabbed her 10 year old daughter by the wrist and pulled her in Merchants Square, in Williamsburg. This incident happened on Friday, March ... - Community Food Drive for Williamsburg House of Mercy, March 12-21
Food Drive for Williamsburg House of Mercy Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square is hosting a Food Drive from March 12-21, 2021 to benefit House of Mercy in Williamsburg. There will be drop boxes ...
