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 ... - 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 5/25/22 2-PARK 2021 PRESCHOOL PASS FREE admission to two great parks for children ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - Summer 2022 – Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk
Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk – Thursdays Concerts 2022 Yorktown’s Sounds of Summer concerts kick off Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown. The series runs Thursday nights from 7 to ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - Creating Native Landscapes for Wildlife, Neighbors, and the HOA
In-person Learn and Grow programming returns to the Freedom Park Interpretive Center on May 21st with Peggy Krapf! Learn and Grow Program: Creating Native Landscapes for Wildlife, Neighbors, and the ... - 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 ... - Busch Gardens Waves of Honor, Admission for Veterans*, and Military Pass – more info
This site and this post has affiliate links Looking for Military Discounts for Busch Gardens & Water Country USA tickets for 2022? Busch Gardens is saying “Thank You!” To show ... - 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, ... - Did your 1-year-old vacuum stop working? Come to the Inaugural Repair Fair on May 14, 2022 – Registration is Open
Come to the Inaugural Repair Fair on May 14, 2022 – Registration is Open The inaugural Repair Fair is now open for registration! The Repair Fair will be Saturday, May 14, ... - 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 ... - Events at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg including live theatre in the Hennage Auditorium – May 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - 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 Market Days – Spend Saturdays on the Waterfront
Yorktown’s Market Days Farmers Market Regular Markets: Saturdays 8 am – 12pmApril 9 – Oct 29, 2022 Shop for seasonal produce; fresh baked goods; meats; fresh-cut flowers; handmade soaps and ... - 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 ... - 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 ... - Colonial Williamsburg Ticket Discounts 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 ... - “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, ... - Calling all students! Show your artistic talent and design a Drug Free Placemat for the Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition’s Contest
Calling all students! Show your artistic talent and design a Drug Free Placemat for the Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition’s Contest The Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition (HTDPC) is seeking students ... - Order Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Now Through U.S. Government
Image of tests is only representative. United States residents can now order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests using covidtests.gov. The newly-launched website allows residents to request up to 4 tests per valid residential ... - Receive $5 for Old, Used, Borrowed and Abused Car Seats in February
32 ANNUAL Old, Used, Borrowed and Abused Child Safety Seat Round-Up All month February 2022 Did you know that an old or broken safety seat could be putting a child in danger? ... - King of Glory Preschool Open House January 10, 2022
King of Glory School is having their Open House on January 10, 2022 from 6 pm -7 pm Looking for a preschool for your little one? Come and learn all ... - Busch Gardens Preschool Pass 2022 – 2 Parks FREE for kids 5 and underaffiliate links are on this site and this post Free 2 Park Preschool Pass 2022 – 2 Parks FREE for kids 5 and under for unlimited visits to Busch Gardens and ...
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg is open YEAR Round! Winter Weekends – Jan 8 – 23, 2022Busch Gardens won’t go into hibernation after the holidays. They’re open year round! Celebrate the New Year in a winterland of fun with special wildlife encounters, live local bands, 18 thrilling ...
- One Day Visit to Colonial Williamsburg – Hour by Hour Guide for Families
A Day in Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg released an hour by hour guide for July and August. Now you don’t have to waste time figuring out what to do. With so ... - Local Scouts offer Christmas tree recycling pick up
Local Scouts offer Christmas tree recycling pick up Members of Scouts BSA troops 300 and 20 are collecting Christmas trees for recycling through James City County. Collected trees will be mulched, ... - Christmas Tree Collection and Drop off – JCC, Williamsburg & Yorktown
Looking for Christmas Tree Collection dates for Williamsburg, Yorktown & JCC 2022? Here are the collection dates and contact information for your Christmas Trees pick up. This will give you the ... - Warm Up Williamsburg – Soup Sale – Benefits Community of Faith Mission
Warm Up Williamsburg Soup Sale January 29 between 10:30am and 12pm Community of Faith Mission’s Warm Up Williamsburg is holding a fundraising Soup Sale event featuring soups donated by local restaurants. Aside ... - New Years Eve 2021 (FREE) Community Event – Live Music and Ball Drop!
New Years Eve in Williamsburg with a FREE Community Event! This was a great event but it has passed check back for NYE events for 2022! Friday, December 31, 20219:30 PM ... - First Day Hikes – Jan. 1, 2022 at York River State Park & Chippokes Plantation State Park
First Day Hikes – Jan. 1, 2022 at York River State Park & Chippokes Plantation State Park These annual First Day Hikes are a State Parks across Virginia. Here are ... - Appointment slots are open NOW for the new COVID-19 Testing Site VDH in Newport News. Register now appointments start Monday 1/10/22
Appointment slots are open NOW for the new COVID-19 Testing Site VDH in Newport News. Register now appointments start Monday 1/10/22 The following information is from the Hampton City government Civic ... - 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 ... - 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 This event has passed. Please check back for ... - 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 ... - 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 AvailableThree 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 ... - Poster Contest – Calling all artists: create the poster for the 20th Anniversary of the Williamsburg Farmers MarketWilliamsburg 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 ...
