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 – Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia
The Burg Weekender is full of events for the following dates: Jan 22 -25, 2026 This email edition is full of local and regional events that will keep you having…
Get Outside Challenge 2026 from Walkabout Outfitters
Get Outside Challenge 2026 from Walkabout Outfitters Walkabout is challenging you to get outside! January 18th through March 16h. Facebook Live Kick-Off Event: Sunday, January 18th at 7pm Turn in…
AARP Williamsburg Tax-Aide providing FREE in-person tax assistance and preparation
AARP Williamsburg Tax-Aide providing FREE in-person tax assistance and preparation Williamsburg AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers its tax preparation services for taxpayers of any age, especially those over 50 or who cannot…
Calling all artists! “Art at the River” is taking artists submission through Feb 1, 2026
Art at the River 2026 is taking artist application for the 12th Annual Art at the River Juried Art Show 📥 Key Deadlines: 13th Annual Art at the River Juried…
Liberty Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating in Colonial Williamsburg 2025 / 2026 Season
Liberty’s Ice Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating Rink in Colonial Williamsburg – open daily November 21, 2025, through February 28, 2026 Liberty Ice Pavilion will be open daily from November 21,…
Yorktown’s Restaurant Week – Feb 20 – Mar 1, 2026
Get ready to savor the flavor in York County. Restaurant Week returns February 20 through March 1, offering special lunch and dinner menus at popular restaurants across the County. York…
Christmas Tree Collection and Drop off – JCC, Williamsburg & Yorktown
Christmas Tree Collection dates for Williamsburg, Yorktown & JCC Here are the collection dates and contact information for your Christmas Trees pick up. This will give you the heads up…
Winter Lantern Festival at the Jamestown Settlement
Winter Lantern Festival at the Jamestown Settlement Taking inspiration from the “Following the Dragon: Chinese Ming Porcelain in Early Jamestown” special exhibition, Jamestown Settlement will present a Winter Lantern Festival,…
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 3rd Place Home Winner 2025: 6141 Richmond Road, Williamsburg
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 3rd Place Home Winner 2025: 6141 Richmond Road, Williamsburg VA If you’re searching for the Christmas spirit, look no further than this family’s home…
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 1st Place Home Winner 2025: 116 Mill View Cir, Williamsburg
Q&A with the Shimmer & Shine 1st Place Home Winner 2025: 116 Mill View Cir, Williamsburg This family brings the joy of Christmas to a whole new level! They have…
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 10th Annual Shimmer & Shine Holiday Lights Contest & Driving Map put together by…
Where to buy a Christmas Tree in Williamsburg
Where to buy a Christmas Tree in Williamsburg Starting the week of Thanksgiving it seems like everyone is looking for a Christmas Tree! Live ones and faux ones – we…
A Christmas Carol at Williamsburg Players – December 11-21, 2025
A Christmas Carol at the Williamsburg Players runs December 11- 21, 2025 By Brink MillerBook By Charles DickensDirector: Jason Kriner and Brink MillerMusic Director Jason Kriner In this holiday favorite,…
First Day Hikes – Jan. 1, 2026 at York River State Park and Chippokes Plantation State Park
First Day Hikes – January 1, 2026 Celebrate the first day of the New Year with an outdoor adventure. Here are a few events going on January 1, 2026. State…
New! Williamsburg’s Christmas Lights Bus Tour – Dec 1 – 31 at 5:30 & 7:30 pm
Williamsburg’s Christmas Lights Bus Tour is brought to you by Jamestown Discovery Williamsburg’s Christmas Lights Bus Tour Dec 1 – 31 at 5:30 & 7:30 pm Want to grab friends…
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…
James City County Police Department Offer Firearm Safety Course in December
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…
Where to Park in Colonial Williamsburg *Special Holiday Parking: FREE 4 Hour Parking in Parking Garage Nov 27, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026
Where to Park in Colonial Williamsburg *Special Holiday Parking: FREE 4 Hour Parking in Parking Garage Nov 27, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026 Parking in the Prince George Parking Garage…
757 Sober Rides for Thanksgiving Eve
757 Sober Ride Program and Thanksgiving Eve Drunk driving has tragically become a defining aspect of Thanksgiving Eve, with some people turning it into a night of drinking and driving…
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…
Ken Burns: The American Revolution documentary begins on PBS Nov 16 at 8 pm
Ken Burns: The American Revolution documentary begins on PBS Nov 16 at 8 pm The American Revolution documentary directed and produced by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and…
The Virginia 250 Passport serves as a travel guide, discount book and keepsake. Get your Free Passport today!
The Virginia 250 Passport serves as a travel guide, discount book and keepsake. Get your Free Passport today! In partnership with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the…
Side Car Santa – 2025 Schedule in Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg!
Side Car Santa – 2025 Schedule in Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg! We just spoke to Side Car Santa to find out his 2025 Schedule and he let us know that…
Free Photos with Santa in New Town Williamsburg 2025! See dates and times
Free Photos with Santa in New Town Williamsburg 2025! SANTA IS COMING TO NEW TOWN This is the perfect opportunity to snap your own family photo with Santa! It is free and easy…
Parents as Teachers is for Expecting Parents through to Parents of Preschoolers from CDR in Greater Williamsburg Area
Parents as Teachers for Expecting Parents through to Parents of Preschoolers from CDR in Greater Williamsburg Area ✨ Parents as Teachers (PAT) – Supporting Local Families ✨ A child’s early years are…
Virginia State Govenrment set to pay SNAP benefits weekly through new VENA program if government shutdown is not resolved by Nov 1, 2025
Virginia State Government set to pay SNAP benefits weekly through new VENA program if government shutdown continues into November. If the federal government shutdown is not resolved by November 1,…
Military Encampment Weekend: Williamsburg Dy’d of a Purple Coulour – November 1 -2, 2025
Military Encampment Weekend: Williamsburg Dy’d of a Purple Coulour – November 1 -2, 2025 This special event is located at the Military Encampment, in the center of Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic…
JCC Leaf Collection dates for both self-haul and curbside at no charge
Leaf Collection in James City County Self-HaulResidents may drop off leaves free of charge from Nov.1, 2025 to Jan. 31, 2026 at the Jolly Pond Convenience Center, located at 1204…
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…
Fall Foliage in Williamsburg, Virginia – when is the best time to visit for Fall of 2025?
Fall Foliage in Virginia 2025 – when is best time to see the leaves change in Williamsburg? When is the best time to see the leaves change color in the…
Williamsburg Artist Group – Art Sale at Bruton Parish House – Friday Oct 17 & Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Williamsburg Artists Group (WAG) to Hold October Sale in Bruton Parish House Fall Brings New WAG Art Sale to Bruton Parish House Friday, October 17, 4-8 p.m., with refreshmentsSaturday, October…
Important Information for Early Voting (beginning September 19) and Election Day November 4, 2025
Important Information for Early Voting (beginning September 19) and Election Day November 4, 2025 Early Voting: Please note that if you would like to vote in person during the Early Voting…
City of Williamsburg Voting Information: Early voting will begin on September 19 for the November 4 2025 Gubernatorial Elections
Early voting will begin on September 19 for the November 4 2025 Gubernatorial Elections Location: 401 Lafayette St. Williamsburg, VA 23185 City Municipal Building EARLY VOTING Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm,Saturdays – October 25th…
BurgQuest – 3 Day Tabletop Gaming Festival Returns to Williamsburg on October 10 – 12
BurgQuest Returns to Williamsburg! BurgQuest, a 3 day tabletop gaming festival, returns to Williamsburg on October 10-12, 2025. All BurgQuest events will take place at the Sadler Center at 200…
Long-Term Road Closure starting Sept 22 – Full closure with detour in place through spring 2026 for I-64 bridge widening
LONG-TERM CLOSURE ON SECTION OF SIX MOUNT ZION ROAD AT I-64 OVERPASS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AS EARLY AS SEPT. 22Full closure with detour in place through spring 2026 for I-64…
Cat Lovers Unite: Virginia Cat Festival Comes to Williamsburg – November 1 & 2
The Virginia Cat Festival (VCF) A celebration of all things cats. For cat people, is scheduled for November 1 & 2 in Williamsburg at the Williamsburg Lodge. Festival activities and…
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 the 4th Annual Educators Appreciation Night A free event to celebrate you.Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 | 5:30…
Community Art Day at Muscarelle Museum of Art on Saturday, September 20, 2025
Muscarelle Art Museum’s Community Art Day 2025 Muscarelle Museum of Art 603 Jamestown Rd, WilliamsburgSaturday, September 20 10 am – 6:30 pmThis event is free and open to all. 🎉…
Parents as Teachers (PAT) Supporting Local Families in Greater Williamsburg
✨ Parents as Teachers (PAT) – Supporting Local Families ✨ A child’s early years are the most important for learning. Parents as Teachers (PAT) helps families overcome obstacles that can…
Busch Gardens New: Chaperone Policy for Guests 15 years and younger
Busch Gardens Continues its Howl-O-Scream Chaperone Policy for Guests 15 years and younger The safety of guests and team members has always been a top priority at Busch Gardens Williamsburg…
End of Summer Special Rates at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club at Colonial Williamsburg
End of Summer Golf Special Rates Gold Course, Green Course and The ShoeGolden Horseshoe Golf Club Great Summer Rates! Now through August 31st End the summer at the Golden Horseshoe Golf…
Inaugural Father-Daughter Golf Tournament presented by Girls Sports Academy
Girl Sports Academy Announces Inaugural Father-Daughter Golf Tournament Girl Sports Academy (GSA) is proud to announce its first-ever Father-Daughter Golf Tournament, scheduled for September 13, 2025, at the prestigious Golden…
Annual Kiwanis Shrimp Feast is September 13 – Get your Tickets!
44th Annual Kiwanis Shrimp Feast 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 at Jamestown…
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…
Book your Holiday Party at Colonial Williamsburg before August 31, 2025 and Save!
Book Your Holiday Party Before August 31 and Save! This limited-time offer is available at Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge, and Shields Tavern. Planning ahead pays off! Secure your December 2025 holiday celebration with Colonial…
Williamsburg Regional Library is Collecting School Supplies from July 24 – August 16
Williamsburg Regional Library School Supply Drive Williamsburg Regional Library is collecting school supply donations to benefit families. The following supplies are needed: Drop off your donations at either the Williamsburg…
Two Exciting Golf Leagues – Now Registering at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club – Green Course
Join One of These Two Exciting Golf Leagues!Golden Horseshoe Golf Club – Green Course651 South England Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Looking for a fun, social, and recreational golf experience this…
Best Things to Do in August 2025 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…
First Africans Commemoration on August 16 at Jamestown Settlement
First Africans Commemoration – August 16 at Jamestown Settlement Jamestown Settlement honors the legacy of the first recorded Africans brought to Virginia in 1619 with reflections of history and modern…
The Capital Trail expands from Jamestown High School to Colonial Williamsburg
The Capital Trail expands from Jamestown High School to Colonial Williamsburg 🚴♀️ The Capital Trail is on the move—literally! A major expansion is officially underway thanks to a landmark partnership…
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Weekend for Emergency Preparedness Supplies, School Supplies, Clothing & more – August 1-3
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…
FREE Busch Gardens – 2 Park Preschool Pass 2025 – GET IT BY JULY 31, 2025
Back by Popular Demand for a Limited Time – Get your FREE 2 Park Preschool Pass to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA by July 31, 2025 Updated 7/17/2025…
New Town School is Register for 3s and 4s – Plus a few summer camps!
New Town School is enrolling for fall and they have a few summer camp spots open! This wonderful local preschool has a few spots in their 3s and 4s program! …
The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will display this circa-1790 portrait of George Washington
The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will display this circa-1790 portrait of George Washington As the one-year countdown to America’s 250th anniversary begins, a circa-1790 portrait of George Washington is…
Williamsburg Montessori School – Enrolling for the Fall For Ages 3–6
Now Enrolling: Children’s House at Williamsburg Montessori School! Limited spaces available!For Ages 3–6 | A Foundation That Lasts a Lifetime At WMS, our Children’s House classrooms offer more than just…
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…
Exclusive Charter Memberships remain for The Shoe
Limited Memberships Available The Shoe Opening Summer 2025 Charter Membership Only 100 Memberships Available! Be among the first to experience The Shoe—a world-class 9-hole par-3 course by the legendary Rees Jones,…
Civic Season at the Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, June 19 – July 3, 2025
Connect with the past. Take action in the present. Shape the future. Civic Season activities are offered daily, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursday, June 19 – Thursday, July 3,…
Busch Gardens Waves of Honor, Admission for Veterans*, and Military Pass – more info
affiliate links in this post and on this site Looking for Military Discounts for Busch Gardens & Water Country USA tickets for 2025? Busch Gardens is saying “Thank You!” To…
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 so register as soon as possible. The Virginia Living…
Prelude to Juneteenth: Reclaiming the River & Paddle the River – Get Tickets!
Prelude to Juneteenth: Reclaiming the River & Paddle the River at the Jamestown Settlement on June 15, 2025 – Get Tickets! Set sail through history!‘Reclaiming the River’ Movie – Free…
Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, at Riverwalk Landing – deck tours June 11 – 14
Historic Yorktown Welcomes Iconic Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware Don’t Miss This Event!! Tall Ship of Delaware: Kalmar NyckelWednesday, June, 11 – Saturday, June 14, 2025 Riverwalk Landing Piers…
Season Tickets Available for Williamsburg Players 2025 – 2026 Season
Williamsburg Players Season Packages are the best savings! You may purchase the 5-show subscription plus A Christmas Carol for $96, a 27% savings over what the tickets would cost if…
Classes & sports are registering! Activities, festivals & themed programs available through JCC Parks & Recreation!
Classes & Sports are registering! Activities Available through JCC Parks & Recreation! JUNE PROGRAMS AND EVENTSTo register for the programs and events outlined below, please visit us online or call 757-259-4200. For…
Fort Pocahontas “Action at Wilson’s Warf” Annual Reenactment – June 7 & 8
“Action at Wilson’s Warf” at Fort Pocahontas on the James River Action at Wilson’s Wharf – Civil War Reenactment Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, June 8…
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…
New Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge – Opening May 23, 2025 – here’s our review
New Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge – Opening May 23, 2025 – here’s our review The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge is now open! We had the chance…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
