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 September 23, 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
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...
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...
Thomas Everard House
Thomas Everard House 214 Palace Green StThomas Everard House CW Admission or Good Neighbor PassWednesdays from 10 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm This one is new to the CW calendar and...
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;...
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...
Fundamentals of Coding with LEGO
James City County Library 7770 Croaker Road, WilliamsburgBuild your LEGO programming skills with 9 cumulative sessions using our Lego SPIKE Essential kits. These programming-focused sessions are for ages 9 and up. Registration is required; sign up for...
The Accidental Proposal
Playhouse Stage 214 Palace Green St, WilliamsburgThe Accidental Proposal Playhouse StageCW Admission or Good Neighbor Pass When Captain Thunderbolt’s plans to marry his fiancée Lottie go haywire, it’s up to his best friend Percy and Lottie’s...
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...
Outdoor Fitness Court Orientation
Warhill Sports Complex 4900 Stadium Road, WilliamsburgFitness Court® Orientations • Ages 14+ FREE! Wednesday, Sept. 16-30, 1-2 p.m. Warhill Sports Complex The Fitness Court was funded by a grant from the Williamsburg Health Foundation to provide free access...
American Indian Delegation
Raleigh Tavern 413 E Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgAmerican Indian Delegation 📅Tues, Wed, Thurs🕝1 - 3 pm📍Raleigh Tavern Native nations regularly visited Williamsburg in the 18th century to discuss trade, warfare, and diplomacy. Visitors can explore the rich...
Celebrate Virginia Civics Education Week
Jamestown Settlement 2110 Jamestown Road, Route 31, Williamsburg🏛️✨ Celebrate Virginia Civics Education Week at Jamestown Settlement! 🇺🇸🙌🗓️ When: September 22 - 26, 2026⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 Location: Jamestown Settlement🎟️ Included with museum admission! Since...
Director’s Tour – Forever Marked by the Day
Muscarelle Museum of Art 603 Jamestown Rd, WilliamsburgDirector’s Tour – Forever Marked by the Day Muscarelle Museum of Art Tour- Join Director David Brashear for a special Director’s Tour of Forever Marked By The Day: A Quarter Century...
Visit with Marquis de Lafayette
Charlton Stage E Duke of Gloucester St, williamsburgPerformance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette Charlton StageColonial Williamsburg Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of two worlds. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes,...
Chess Club
James City County Library 7770 Croaker Road, WilliamsburgWhether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.
Pawpaw Patrol
Pawpaw Patrol • All Ages FREE! NEW!Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Warhill Sports ComplexPawpaws are the largest native tree-borne fruit in North America and you can find them right here in James City...
Floating Folk Jam
Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland Street, WilliamsburgJoin Williamsburg Regional Library for a family friendly gathering to share in music and comradery. Lead a song, request a tune, or pick from the songbook.
Bearly Dead – New Town Tunes Concert Series
Indian Fields Tavern 9220 John Tyler Memorial Hwy, Charles CityUPDATE 9/22/2026: CONCERT UPDATE!Due to the impending weather forecast for Wednesday, Sept. 23, the national touring Bearly Dead concert has been MOVED to Indian Fields Tavern in the covered barn!Band...
Speedquizzing Trivia & Wing Night
Precarious Beer Project 110 S. Henry Street, WilliamsburgTrivia Night & Wing Night Precarious Beer ProjectWednesdays at 6:30 pm Every Wednesday, come to Precarious Beer Project and play Speedquizzing Trivia, hosted by Matt Chambers of Squared Away Entertainment....
Bluey Trivia Night
Bluey Trivia Night Bluey Week Dominion DogsWednesday, September 23 at 6:30 Wackadoo! Bluey Week is returning to Dominion Dogs! Back-to-school fatigue getting to you? Take a night off from cooking! Join us...
Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour
Colonial Courthouse 102 W Duke of Gloucester St, WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tours Nightly at 7 pm & 8:30 pm in front of the Courthouse - through November 22 See full schedule here.Haunted Williamsburg It is the...
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