Williamsburg Event Calendar
Williamsburg VA – Events Calendar
What is there to do when you visit Williamsburg VA this weekend? Well here is a calendar full of events! Find things to do in Williamsburg today and every day on this calendar. We also have select things to do in Yorktown, VA, and Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Richmond and Virginia Beach.
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Events for May 6, 2026
Preschool Storytime
Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, WilliamsburgPreschool Storytime is a storytime program designed for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up a...
Bassett Trace Nature Trail Guided Tour
Bassett Trace Nature Trail 424 Francis St E, Williamsburg🌿🚶♂️ Take a Leisurely Stroll on the Bassett Trace Nature Trail! 🚶♀️🌿 Free & Open to the Public at 10 am Love nature and the great outdoors? 🌳🐦 Come explore...
Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown 200 Water Street, Route 1020, YorktownStep behind the scenes of the hit series Outlander with the special exhibition Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Featuring stunning costumes from Seasons 1-4 designed by Terry Dresbach, this immersive experience explores how clothing brings history, character, and storytelling to life—from the Scottish Highlands to Paris and early America.
See iconic looks worn by Claire Fraser, Jamie Fraser, and their family, and discover the craftsmanship behind every detail. Paid museum admission is required in addition to the special exhibition ticket. 🧵
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📅March 6 - May 18, 2026
🕞10 AM - 5 PM
📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Free Admission Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg
Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg 326 W Francis St, WilliamsburgFree Admission Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg Daily That is right, folks, the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg now has FREE daily admission! This often include events in the Hennage...
Toddler Storytime
James City County Library 7770 Croaker Road, WilliamsburgToddler Storytime is a storytime program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited;...
Exercise and Evolutions
Market Square CW 102 W Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgIn the fall of 1775, Williamsburg turned its attention to war. Watch the 2nd Virginia Regiment train in the shadow of the Public Magazine, the building that helped spark Virginia’s revolution. Experience the sights, sounds, and even the smells of the march toward independence as soldiers demonstrate the 1764 Manual of Arms and the flash of their muskets brings history to life.
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📅Daily (March - May)
🕞10:30 AM - 11 AM
📍Military Encampment
Under Arms: Join the 2nd Virginia Regiment
Military Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgStep into the spring of 1776—Williamsburg is at war, and Colonel William Woodford needs your help 🇺🇸
Answer the call and join the 2nd Virginia Regiment! Report to the Magazine to learn the state of the war, practice marching and drills, and prepare to defend American liberty under the inspection of Captain William Taliaferro.
This interactive experience is open to recruits ages 6–80. Are you ready to fall in?
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📅Daily (March - May)
🕞11 AM - 11:25 AM
📍Military Encampment
Order in the Court
Historic Site: Courthouse 101 Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgCourthouses were the center of community life, where business was conducted, justice was debated, and rights were upheld. Step inside the Courthouse to explore its role in 18th-century Virginia, then take part in a local court session by assuming the role of justice, attorney, litigant, petitioner, or defendant. Please note: adult subject matter. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Dec. 27, 2025 - May 16, 2026
🕝11 AM - 11:30 AM, 2 PM - 2:30 PM
📍Courthouse
Talk of the Town
Colonial Williamsburg Palace Green 202 Palace Green Street, WilliamsburgStep into 1774 and be part of the conversation 🇺🇸 Engage with townspeople and experience the tension as they navigate the delicate balance between loyalty and liberty.
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📅Daily (March - Aug)
1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma
Governors Palace Stage 300 Palace Green St, Williamsburg1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma Governor's Palace Stage In chess as in life, one move can cost the game. Discover how the women of Williamsburg negotiated the growing political tensions during the...
The Weight of Liberty
Military Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgThe Weight of Liberty Military Encampment The roar of cannon fire dominated the battlefields of the American Revolution. As early as 1775, artillerists trained on the exercise of "Great Guns"...
Hands-On: Toy Making
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, WilliamsburgCalling all families! Stop by the Goode Education Studio at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg to craft a playful toy from the past. It’s a hands-on way to spark creativity, explore history, and make something fun to take home.
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📅 Wednesdays, March 18 - July 22 (exc. May 20 & 27)
🕞1 PM - 2:15 PM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Fundamentals of Coding with LEGO
James City County Library 7770 Croaker Road, WilliamsburgJoin WRL for 9 cumulative sessions of building your LEGO® engineering skills with our LEGO® SPIKE Essentials kits. This curriculum covers topics such as basic coding, creating algorithms, conditional statements,...
Tour: Works by Black Artists and Artisans
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, WilliamsburgTour the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg galleries, including the “I Made This” exhibition, to explore decorative and folk art made by Black American artists and artisans. Art Museums admission...
Company of Comedians
Outside of Charlton Coffee House 429 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgDid you know the first theater in British North America was built right in Williamsburg? In the colonial capital, Virginians from all walks of life–including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington–spent evenings enjoying live performances.
Children of all ages are invited to join the Play House Players on Duke of Gloucester Street to discover Williamsburg’s theatrical past and take part in 18th-century entertainment—who knows, they might even get cast in the company! 🎭
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📅Daily (March - Aug 12)
🕞3 PM - 3:30 PM
📍Outside of Charlton’s Coffeehouse
1776: The Trial for Independence
Outside of Charlton Coffee House 429 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgA fair trial was considered one of the most cherished rights of the British world—but what happens when Independence itself is put on trial? ⚖️
Guests are invited to step into the courtroom as witnesses to this pivotal moment, where Virginia holds the power with a single vote to decide the fate of a nation.
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📅Daily (March - May) & July 2 - 5
🕞3:30 PM - 3:50 PM (March - May), 1 PM - 1:20 PM (July 2-3 & 5), 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM (July 4)
📍Outside of Charlton’s Coffeehouse
Beat the Retreat
Guardhouse 102 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgAs evening falls, the soldiers of the 2nd Virginia Regiment close out their day with Regimental Retreat. Watch as officers inspect the men, rolls are called, and the day’s orders are read aloud—then listen closely for the parole before the regiment marches back to camp, just as it did in 1775.
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📅Jan. 9 - May 31, 2026
🕞4:30 PM - 5 PM (Jan. 9 - March 1) | 4 PM - 4:45 PM (March 2 - May 31)
📍Guardhouse
Elton vs. Billy – New Town Tunes Concert Series
Sullivan Square in New Town 4301 New Town Ave, WilliamsburgKick off the summer concert season with a high-energy tribute to two music legends! 🎹🎶 Enjoy an evening of classic hits from Elton John and Billy Joel as Elton vs. Billy brings their iconic sounds to Sullivan Square.
New Town Tunes returns with FREE outdoor concerts—bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and the whole family for a fun night of live music, food, and local brews. Dogs welcome! 🐾
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📅May 6, 2026
🕞5 PM - 8 PM
📍Sullivan Square
Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour
Market House in Colonial Williamsburg 102 W Duke of Gloucester Street, WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tours Nightly at 7 pm & 8:30 pm at Market House - through September 6 (not held on May 9, July 2&4) See full schedule...
The Lion King
Chrysler Hall 215 St. Paul's Blvd, Norfolk🦁 The Lion King 🌅 When: April 30 – May 17Where: Chrysler Hall Can you feel the love tonight? 🎶 The Serengeti is officially moving into Chrysler Hall, and trust...
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