Local News, Updates and Press Releases
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 full of upcoming events
The Burg Weekly is full of events for the following dates: May 12 – 16, 2025 This edition is full of local and regional events that will keep you having…
Annual Kiwanis Shrimp Feast is September 13 – Mark Your Calendar!
Kiwanis Shrimp Feast – September 13 The Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg will hold its 44th Annual Shrimp Feast – a longtime community favorite fundraising event – on Saturday, September 13th from 4:00-7:00 p.m…
757 Sober Ride for Cinco de Mayo
757 Sober Ride for Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo is a popular day to celebrate Mexican-American culture in the United States. Before celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year designate…
Indigenous Arts Day at the Jamestown Settlement is Saturday May 3rd- Events for the Day Include…
Indigenous Arts Day May 3, 2025 • Jamestown Settlement Bring the family to Indigenous Arts Day, held Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Indigenous Arts Day…
Sounds of Summer Concert Series (FREE) at the Riverwalk, Yorktown – First Concert Kicks of May 22!
Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk – Thursdays Concerts 2025 Sounds of Summer Concerts starts Thursday May 22 with Brasswind! Thursday Evenings6:30-9 p.m.May 22 through August 14, 2025 (except…
Director’s Series: Conversations with Christy S. Coleman at Jamestown Settlement 2025
Conversations with Christy S. Coleman at Jamestown Settlement Join Christy S. Coleman, executive director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, as she sits down with prominent scholars and public figures for lively…
Yorktown’s Free Trolley Operating Schedule 2025
Yorktown Trolley Operating Schedule 2025 The FREE Yorktown Trolley is one of the best ways to see Historic Yorktown, it is air-conditioned, (and heated), and you expect it back on the streets…
Art at the River – Annual Juried Art Show will return to Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown Sunday, May 4
Art at the River is coming for it’s 12th Annual show on Sunday May 4 at the Yorktown Riverfront 12th Annual Art at the River – May 4, 2025On Sunday,…
Explore Virginia Pass – Visit Virginia Museums with Discounted & Free Passes
Visit Virginia Museums with WRL’s New Explore Virginia Collection Looking for fun things to do that don’t break the bank? Now you can see your favorite museums for free or…
Bricks & Minifigs Williamsburg
Bricks & Minifigs Williamsburg Buy, Sell, Trade Special for April 7 – 11, 2005: Spring Brick is here! No school, just builds! Stop by during Spring Break and snag a…
Classes & sports are registering! Activities, festivals & themed programs available through JCC Parks & Recreation!
Classes & Sports are registering! Activities Available through JCC Parks & Recreation! APRIL PROGRAMS AND EVENTSTo register for the programs and events outlined below, please visit us online or call 757-259-4200. For the complete list of…
Williamsburg Artist Group – Art Sale at Bruton Parish House – Friday April 11 & Saturday April 12, 2025
Williamsburg Artists Group (WAG) to Hold Sale at Bruton Parish House Spring Brings New WAG Art Sale to Bruton Parish House Friday, April 11, 4-8 p.m., with refreshmentsSaturday, April 12,…
Gallery at York Hall 2025 Season Announced
Gallery at York Hall 2025 Season Announced and Free Admission 🎨✨ The Gallery at York Hall Reopens for 2025! ✨🎨 Spring is here, and that means The Gallery at York…
Where to find the lambs in Colonial Williamsburg
The Lambs are out in Colonial Williamsburg…but where? It happens every spring – baby lambkins are born in Colonial Williamsburg. Watching lambs stumble and play across the fields is a…
FREE Busch Gardens – 2 Park Preschool Pass 2025
Time to get your FREE 2 Park Preschool Pass to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA Updated 3/17/2025 Free Preschool Pass Kids (Ages 3-5) play FREE thru November 2,…
William & Mary Theatre and Performance 2024 – 2025 Season
William & Mary Theatre & Performance The William & Mary Theatre and Performance Department has several great shows lined up for this school year. Tickets are on sale now and…
AARP Williamsburg Tax-Aide providing FREE in-person tax assistance and preparation
Williamsburg AARP Tax-Aide Returns for 2025 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…
W&M FILMMAKING at Ampersand Festival
W&M FILMMAKING The following programs showcase additional feature-length and short films created by members of the William & Mary community. All of the events below are free and open to…
Summer Camp Fair 2025 – Sunday March 30th, 11 am – 3 pm at the JCC Rec Center
2025 Summer Camp Fair! Sunday, March 30th 11 am – 3 pmJames City County Recreation Center 5301 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188 Summer Camp Fair is free to the general…
Industry Summit at Ampersand Festival – Sessions are FREE and Open to the Public – Monday March 17 – Sunday, March 23, 2025
INDUSTRY SUMMIT The festival’s Industry Summit features professional workshops, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions with special guests and W&M alumni. These events offer attendees an opportunity to engage directly with…
Update: ALL Joann Fabric and Craft Stores set to close nationwide
Joann Fabric and Craft Stores set to close nationwide The following statement is taken from their Joann website concerning the change from closing 500 of its 831 stores to closing…
Student Artist Submission for American Revolution Museum at Yorktown – $100 Honorarium
Student Artist Submission for American Revolution Museum at Yorktown – $100 Honorarium 🎨✨ Calling All Creative Virginia Students! ✨🎨 Calling all creative Virginia students in grades 7-12! The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation…
Williamsburg Christian Academy Announces Leadership Transition
Williamsburg Christian Academy (WCA) announced in early October that Johnny Graham, who has served as Head of School since 2019, will be stepping down at the end of the 2024-25…
“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 As of January 2025, The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburgs admission is…
King of Glory Preschool is Registering for 2025-2026
King of Glory Preschool is Registering for 2025-2026 Looking for a preschool for your little one? Come and learn all that King of Glory School, NAEYC Accredited, has to offer. …
Calling all artists! “Art at the River” is taking artists submission through Feb 1, 2025
Art at the River 2025 is taking artist application for the 12th Annual Art at the River Juried Art Show 📥 Key Deadlines: 12th Annual Art at the River Juried…
New Lower Tickets Prices at Colonial Williamsburg
️🎉 Big News: Colonial Williamsburg 2025 Lowered Admission Pricing Announced! 🎟 In anticipation of the nation’s 250th anniversary and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s centennial in 2026, Colonial Williamsburg is making…
Discount Tickets for Williamsburg Virginia & Yorktown
Discount Tickets for Williamsburg Virginia & Yorktown Attractions like Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and more! Looking for discount tickets to Colonial Williamsburg, discount…
Merchants Square Sales – Williamsburg, Virginia
Sales going on this week in Merchants Square, Williamsburg Merchants Square is a gem of a shopping and dining area connected right to Duke of Gloucester Street and the heart…
Donate Blood to the American Red Cross – Drives in Williamsburg
There is a critical need for blood – The Red Cross Needs You! Local Blood Drives American Red Cross need for blood is constant – patients need your help. Make…
Christmas Tree Collection and Drop off – JCC, Williamsburg & Yorktown
Looking for Christmas Tree Collection dates for Williamsburg, Yorktown & JCC 2025? Here are the collection dates and contact information for your Christmas Trees pick up. This will give you…
First Day Hikes – Jan. 1, 2025 at York River State Park, James River State Park and Chippokes Plantation State Park
First Day Hikes – Jan. 1, 2025 Celebrate the first day of the New Year with an outdoor adventure. Here are a few events going on January 1, 2025. State…
Liberty Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating in Colonial Williamsburg 2024 / 2025
Liberty’s Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating Rink in Colonial Williamsburg – open daily Liberty Ice Pavilion is open daily from November 22, 2024 through February 28, 2025, including holidays! Ice skate…
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 1st Place Home Winner 2024: 6141 Richmond Road, Williamsburg
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 1st Place Home Winner 2024: 6141 Richmond Road, Williamsburg VA If you’re searching for the Christmas spirit, look no further than this family’s home…
Winning Homes on Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest and Map 2024
Winning Homes on Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest and Map 2024 Voting took place online from December 8 to 16, 2024. The Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest &…
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 2nd Place Home Winner 2024: 116 Mill View Cir, Williamsburg
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 2nd Place Home Winner 2024: 116 Mill View Cir, Williamsburg This family brings the joy of Christmas to a whole new level! They have…
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 3rd Place Home Winner 2024: 4615 Prince Trevor Dr (The Pointe at Jamestown)
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 3rd Place Home Winner 2024: 4615 Prince Trevor Dr (The Pointe at Jamestown) This family goes all out for the holidays! If you’ve experienced…
Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Driving Map in Williamsburg & Yorktown Areas – Best Christmas Lights Williamsburg!
Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Driving Map Williamsburg & Yorktown Areas Welcome to the 9th Annual Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Driving Map put together by…
Holiday Parking: First Four Hours Free to Park in Prince George Parking Garage: Where to Park in Colonial Williamsburg
Holiday Parking: First Four Hours Free to Park in Prince George Parking Garage The City of Williamsburg is adjusting the parking rates for the Prince George Parking Garage, 230 N…
Side Car Santa – 2024 Schedule in Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg!
Side Car Santa – 2024 Schedule in Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg! We just spoke to Side Car Santa to find out his 2024 Schedule and he let us know that…
Colonial Williamsburg Discounts on Tickets and Special Offers
CYBER SALE: Special Offer! 50% Off Annual Passes Get unlimited admission to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area and Art Museums, for less than the price of a single-day ticket. Plus, enjoy…
Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Driving Map in Williamsburg and Yorktown is Back!
🎄✨ Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Driving Map in Williamsburg and Yorktown✨🎄 Would you like your home’s holiday display on the Simmer & Shine Holiday Lights list? Here…
Colonial Williamsburg hosts public archaeology day Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg hosts public archaeology day Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 Community invited to participate in hands-on activities with archaeologists from across Virginia 🕵️♂️ Calling all history enthusiasts! 🕵️♀️ On Nov…
Celebrate the Commemoration of the 250 Anniversary of the Yorktown Tea Party 1774 – November 7, 2024
Celebrate the Commemoration of the 250 Anniversary of the Yorktown Tea Party 1774 – Thursday, November 7, 2024 It was the splash heard ‘round the world. When Thomas Nelson, Jr…
Community Ticket Share for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
Community Ticket Share for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Williamsburg Players Community Ticket Share program gives away up to 100 pairs of free tickets to each production as the Williamsburg Players…
The Virginia Cat Festival is coming to Williamsburg – November 9 & 10
UPDATE 11/06/24: Only Sunday tickets are available. View the Sunday schedule here and get your tickets. The Virginia Cat Festival (VCF), a new festival celebrating all things cats, is scheduled…
Reopening of the Historic Williamsburg Bray School – Dedication: November 1 at 2 pm – Open to Public
Reopening of the Historic Williamsburg Bray School – Dedication: November 1 at 2 pm – Open to Public The oldest-known building where enslaved and free Black children were formally educated,…
James City County Opens State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® at Warhill Sports Complex
James City County Opens State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® at Warhill Sports Complex James City County has unveiled its newest addition to public health initiatives with the opening of a state-of-the-art…
Colonial Williamsburg Pumpkin Carving Pattern Downloads!
Colonial Williamsburg Pumpkin Carving Pattern Downloads! Want a pumpkin with Jefferson, Washington, Cressets or Bruton Parish carved out? We have the templates for you to download and print off FREE…
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…
Julian Lage – Free Master Class & Ticketed Evening Performance at the Glenn Close Theatre, William & Mary on October 17
Julian Lage – Free Master Class & Ticketed Evening Performance at the Glenn Close Theatre, William & Mary on October 17 Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of…
Colonial Williamsburg Hiring Event
Colonial Williamsburg is Hiring Colonial Williamsburg Resort is excited to host an in-person hiring event, and we want you to be a part of our extraordinary team! If you’re passionate about hospitality…
Red Wolf Awareness Week 2024 at Virginia Living Museum
Red Wolf Awareness Week 2024 at Virginia Living Museum October 20th – October 26th The Virginia Living Museum invites guests to learn more about North America’s most endangered species, the…
Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 26 – 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…
Busch Gardens’ Halloween Spooktacular for Kids at Busch Gardens – Saturdays & Sundays | Sept 21 – Nov 4, 2024
Busch Gardens’ Halloween Spooktacular for Kids at Busch Gardens 🎃 A Sesame Street® Halloween Event 🎃Saturdays & Sundays | Sept 21 – Nov 4, 2024 Get ready for some not-too-spooky…
Busch Gardens New: Chaperone Policy for Guests 15 years and younger
Busch Gardens New: Chaperone Policy for Guests 15 years and younger Busch Gardens Williamsburg places the utmost importance on the safety of its guests and team members. In line with…
AUDITION NOTICE: A Christmas Carol (2024) at the Williamsburg Players – September 16 & 17, 2024
AUDITION NOTICE: A Christmas Carol (2024) at the Williamsburg Players AUDITION NOTICE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) Audition Notice: A Christmas Carol: Monday, September 16 and Tuesday, September 17 at 7pmChildren…
BurgQuest – 3 Day Tabletop Gaming Festival! Sept. 20 – 22
BurgQuest is Coming to Williamsburg BurgQuest, a new 3 day tabletop gaming festival, will be held in at the Woodlands Convention Center on September 20-22, 2024 in Williamsburg. Festival activities…
First Africans Commemoration on August 17 • Jamestown Settlement • 3 p.m
First Africans Commemoration – August 17 • Jamestown Settlement • 3 p.m. Jamestown Settlement honors the legacy of the first recorded Africans brought to Virginia in 1619 with reflections of…
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 Williamsburg…
Best Things to Do in August 2024 in Williamsburg, Yorktown and Surrounding Areas!
This is our monthly guide of events you don’t want to miss. These are events that both locals and tourists will enjoy. Events are often free so make sure you…
James City County Police Department Offer Firearm Safety Course in August
Police Offer Firearm Safety Course 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…
Take your kids to a toy store!!! School Crossing Toy Store in Williamsburg
School Crossing – Toy Store in Williamsburg School Crossing – Toy StoreMonticello Marketplace Shopping Center4640-11c Monticello Ave, Williamsburg VA It is the same wonderful store you have always loved and…
The Shoe, Colonial Williamburg’s New Nine-Hole, Par-Three Golf Course – GROUND BREAKING
The Shoe, Colonial Williamburg’s New Nine-Hole, Par-Three Golf Course – GROUND BREAKING Tuesday, July 9 at 10 am Colonial Williamsburg Resorts is breaking ground on The Shoe, its first new golf course…
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Weekend for Emergency Preparedness Supplies, School Supplies, Clothing & more – August 2-4
Virginia’s 3-Day Tax Free Weekend It’s smart to get ready for hurricane, flash flooding season, school supplies and it’s smart to save money. During the sales tax holiday, you can buy…
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 sold out for 2024 The Virginia Living Museum Education and Herpetology staff began…
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation mourns the loss of Colin G. Campbell, its former president and CEO
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation mourns the loss of Colin G. Campbell, its former president and CEO The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation mourns the passing of Colin G. Campbell, president and CEO…
Introducing New Town School’s New Kindergarten & First Grade Program in Williamsburg!
Introducing New Town School’s New Kindergarten & First Grade Program! New Town School is excited to announce their innovative combined Kindergarten and First Grade program designed to offer a nurturing,…
Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, at Riverwalk Landing – deck tours June 12 – 15
Historic Yorktown Welcomes Iconic Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware Don’t Miss This Event!! Tall Ship of Delaware: Kalmar NyckelWednesday, June, 12 – Saturday, June 15, 2024 Riverwalk Landing Piers…
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…
Cicadas are in Williamsburg…but don’t worry…
Cicadas are in Williamsburg…but don’t worry…they are just teens. They’re here! This cicada was on my porch this morning…(Tuesday, May 7, 2024) Let’s have a few fun facts. (It’s helping…
How to get your REAL ID: Documents to Bring and Tips
If you haven’t already upgraded to a REAL ID in Virginia, you have less than a year before you will need it in order to board an airline flight, and…
Colonial Williamsburg Youth Volunteer Programs
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding their Youth Volunteer Programs. There are many opportunities for year-long or summer positions. Fifes and Drums If you are a local, you have witnessed the powerful…
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…
Local Museums in Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond
Local Museums in Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond There are a lot of wonderful museums in and around Williamsburg, VA. Most museums offer discounts, memberships, free…
