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 August 6, 2026
Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation
Discover the stories that helped shape a nation when Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation opens July 1, 2026, at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, this powerful exhibition explores Virginia’s pivotal role in the American Revolution through remarkable artifacts and inspiring stories of both iconic and everyday people.
Included with museum admission, this new exhibition invites visitors to connect with the people, places, and ideas that forged a new nation—and continue to shape America today. 🇺🇸
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📅July 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
🕞9 AM - 5 PM
📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Fresh Views of the American Revolution
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown 200 Water Street, Route 1020, YorktownFresh Views of the American Revolution American Revolution Museum at Yorktown thru September 7, 2026 Part of Admission (local residence get free admission - see here) In honor of the...
Infant/Toddler Playgroup – James City County
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 7479 Richmond Road, NorgeInfant/Toddler Playgroup - James City County VCE, FCS Family Focus JAMES CITY COUNTY Center August ActivitiesDate and Time: Thursday, August 6, 13, 16, 20 & 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30...
The Great American Birthday Quilt Exhibition
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center 101 Visitor Center Dr, WilliasmburgCelebrate America’s 250th birthday through a one-of-a-kind community work of art at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center. Following its grand reveal in Merchants Square, the Great American Birthday Quilt will be on display throughout 2026 at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center. 🇺🇸🧵Created by Visit Williamsburg in partnership with the Muscarelle Museum of Art, this meaningful quilt brings together squares submitted by people across the country—each one helping tell a shared American story in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday. Come experience this remarkable tribute up close and discover the stories stitched into every square.
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📅April 11 - Oct. 9
🕞9:30 AM - 5 PM
📍Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center
Under Arms: The Business of Riflemen
Military Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgUnder Arms: The Business of Riflemen Military EncampmentDaily from 10 - 10:25 am (except July 4 and Oct 15) Summer 1776: Williamsburg is at war, and the 7th Virginia Regiment...
Centennial!
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, WilliamsburgCelebrate 100 years of Colonial Williamsburg with a guided tour.
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📅June 1 - Sep. 6
🕞10 AM - 10:40 AM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Tour: Nassau Street, Past, Present, and Future
Big changes are on the horizon for Nassau Street—and archaeology is uncovering the story every step of the way.
Guests are invited to join a guided walking tour to explore how discoveries at the African Baptist Meeting House and Burial Ground, Williamsburg Bray School, and Custis Square continue to shape the historic landscape seen today. Along the way, participants will learn how researchers are still piecing together the past and get a sneak peek at what the future holds for this important historic corridor.
Tour groups meet on Nassau Street outside the Taliaferro-Cole Stable. Please note: Portions of the tour include uneven terrain that may be difficult for wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. Tours are weather-dependent. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Tuesdays and Thursdays, May - Sept. 3
🕞10 AM - 11 AM, 2 PM - 3 PM
📍Taliaferro-Cole Stable
Puppet Storytime
Stryker Center 412 N Boundary Street, WilliamsburgSing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Stryker Center desk...
Rifle Demonstration: The “cursed, twisted guns”
Military Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgRifle Demonstration: The "cursed, twisted guns" Military EncampmentDaily from 10:30 - 10:55 amFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Step back to 1776, where Williamsburg is hosting the birth of a...
Thrilling Thursdays
Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, WilliamsburgIt’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Thursday after Puppet Storytime for children's games, activities, and snacks. Weather...
Tune Into the Past
Play House Stage 214 Palace Green St, Williamsburg🎶 Bring the whole family for a fun sing-along of 18th-century favorites! Discover how these historic tunes became some of today’s beloved songs. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Friday - Tue (April - May), Daily (June), July 1 & 5-31, Aug 1 - 20
🕞12 PM - 12:20 PM (April - May), 11 AM - 11:20 AM (June - Aug)
📍Play House Stage
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)
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movies
Regal New Town Stadium 12 4911 Courthouse Street, WilliamsburgRegal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movies – Summer 2026 June 1-August 13Monday – Thursdays11 am When Summer is here, and school is out, it’s the perfect time to spend extra moments with...
Governor’s Musick in the Wythe Parlor
George Wythe House 112 Palace Green St, WilliamsburgStep into the elegant parlor of the Wythe House and experience the music that once filled Williamsburg’s finest homes. 🎶 Performed by members of the Governor’s Musick, these popular 18th-century tunes offer a glimpse into the education, entertainment, and social life of Virginia’s gentry—including what George Wythe and his young protégé, Thomas Jefferson, may have heard within these very walls.
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📅Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (June - Sep.)
🕞11 AM - 1 PM
📍George Wythe House
Make & Mingle
Paint on Pottery 1430 High St, Ste 504, WilliamsburgJoin Paint on Pottery every first Thursday of the month for a relaxed pottery-painting social. Meet new people, connect with fellow creatives, and enjoy making art together, no experience needed....
Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets, WilliamsburgStables Behind-The-Scenes Tour Treat the animal lover in your life to this one-hour walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg’s modern stables and Rare Breeds Program. During this behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll see...
The Public Hospital of 1773
Public Hospital Colonial Williamsburg 326 W. Francis St., WilliamsburgThe Public Hospital of 1773 FREE & Open to the PublicDrop in from 1 PM - 2:30 PM Opened in 1773, the Public Hospital in Williamsburg was the first mental...
Baby Weigh and Stay
Child Development Resources 312 Waller Mill Road, WilliamsburgBaby Weigh and Stay Child Development ResourcesThursdays from 1 - 3 pm 👶🍼 Calling all mamas and families with little ones! 🍼👶 Looking for a supportive space to connect, learn,...
Company of Comedians (FREE)
Playhouse Stage 214 Palace Green St, WilliamsburgCompany of Comedians 📍Playhouse StageFree and Open to the Public - Street Theatre Did you know that the first theatre in British North America was built here in the colonial...
Performance: Pursuing Happiness
Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, WilliamsburgWhat ideas shaped the Declaration of Independence?
On the eve of presenting his draft to Congress, Thomas Jefferson is visited by three powerful voices. Guests are invited to witness a series of imagined conversations between Jefferson, John Locke, and King George III that reveal the influences, debates, and bold ideas behind the nation’s founding document—and offer a fresh perspective on the Declaration we celebrate every Fourth of July.
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📅Thursdays, (April - Aug)
🕞11 AM - 11:45 AM (April - May), 2 PM - 2:45 PM (June, July 4 & August), 7 PM - 7:45 PM (July),
📍Hennage Auditorium
Live Music at Berret’s
Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill 199 S Boundary St, WilliamsburgLive Music at Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill 3 - 6 pm Enjoy live, outdoor music, daily from 3 pm - 6 pm. Please note all outdoor dining is...
First Steps in Dancing
Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg 300 Palace Green Street, WilliamsburgFirst Steps in Dancing Governors Palace4 - 5 pm Step back in time and discover how dancing was an important part of celebrations and community life in 18th century Williamsburg....
Infant Massage class (FREE)
Child Development Resources 312 Waller Mill Road, WilliamsburgInfant Massage class In-person class at Child Development Resources312 Waller Mill Road Williamsburg, VA 23185Thursdays, August 6-September 3, 2026Instructor: Amanda Wheeler and Liliana Camargo5 week session 4 - 5:30 pmCome...
Future of Emergency Response in Action
Come see the future of emergency response in action! The James City County Fire and Police Departments, in partnership with Duke Health and VCU, are conducting an American Heart Association-funded...
Dad’s Infant Massage Class
Child Development Resources 312 Waller Mill Road, WilliamsburgDad's Infant Massage Class Thursdays July 23-Aug 20thIn-person class at Child Development Resources312 Waller Mill Road Williamsburg, VA 231855 week session - ThursdaysJuly 23-Aug 20, 5:30-7 p.m.Instructors: Nick Corsi Join...
Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 10 Spot
Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street, YorktownGet ready for a night of nonstop fun with 10 Spot, a high-energy party band from Virginia Beach known for turning every performance into a celebration. Blending Motown, classic soul, rock ’n’ roll, and today’s favorite party hits, this versatile group keeps the dance floor moving and the crowd fully engaged. Whether they’re delivering smooth grooves, upbeat anthems, or sing-along favorites, 10 Spot’s lively, feel-good sound brings the perfect mix of nostalgia and energy—guaranteed to have guests smiling, dancing, and making memories all evening long. 🎶
Grab your lawn chairs, kick off your shoes, and dance by the York River during Yorktown’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series! Each Thursday evening brings a different beat–country, beach, jazz, R&B, and more–along with delicious food trucks and cool coastal breezes.
Come early to grab dinner or dessert from one of our waterfront favorites like Water Street Grille, Carrot Tree, or Ben & Jerry’s. Then, settle in for a night of great music, good friends, and summer memories made under the stars. ✨
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📅Aug. 6, 2026
🕞6:30 PM - 9 PM
📍Riverwalk Landing
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...
Trial of a Patriot – New Evening Program
Capitol Building Colonial Williamsburg E Duke of Gloucester Street, WilliamsburgTrial of a Patriot – New Evening Program!! Thursday and Saturday Nights at 7:30 PM & 9 PM Capitol General Court beginning March 19 – Sept 5, 2026 (except July 4)See...
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Concerts Bruton Parish Church Freewill offerings are gratefully received.Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist, Dr. JanEl Will, Organist Historic Organ Recitals in the W&M Wren ChapelSaturday, July 4, 10:00-10:30...
Baddies and Daddies (Adult) Bingo
Precarious Beer Project 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg18+ only! This is not your great aunt Linda’s Bingo (we didn’t say “grandma” bc we all know what she up to...) Ya boy is bringing that Matty Daddy energy to the beer hall every Thursday evening for 6 wild rounds and prizes; and the Safe Word is BINGO. The shy need not apply! It's gonna get weirder and weirder as that card gets filled. Bring that game face.
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