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 July 15, 2026
Crafts for You and Your Doll
Hands-On: Crafts for You and Your Doll Art Museum of Colonial WilliamsburgSaturday, July 18 from 2 - 4 pmFREE & Open to the Public Drop-in the Goode Education Studio and...
2026 Juneteenth Art Exhibit
Stryker Center 412 N Boundary Street, Williamsburg2026 Juneteenth Art ExhibitJune 18-July 27 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, July 11 and 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.WRL Gallery at Stryker Center Free & Open to the Public There will be an...
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...
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
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...
Peter McCory: The One-Man Band
Come sing along with Peter McCory as he presents an energetic and engaging show for all ages, with familiar songs little ones will love, music from folk traditions around the...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
Peter McCory: The One-Man Band
Come sing along with Peter McCory as he presents an energetic and engaging show for all ages, with familiar songs little ones will love, music from folk traditions around the...
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
Chess Club for Kids
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. Geared towards kids ages 6-11 years.
An Indigenous History of Bacon’s Rebellion – Mapping the Dragon
Mapping the Dragon: An Indigenous History of Bacon’s Rebellion Wednesday, July 15 at 6 pmJamestown Settlement Rarely acknowledged in historical narratives, Virginia’s Indigenous nations shaped American history in countless ways,...
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...
Evening Program: Dancing at the Governor’s Palace
Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg 300 Palace Green Street, WilliamsburgEvening Program: Dancing at the Governor's Palace Wednesdays & Fridays at 7:30 pm (check schedule for exceptions More Info) Feeling a little need for Bridgerton in your daily life? Well...
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