Expecting and New Parents

Ok. So you are visiting Colonial Williamsburg, or maybe you live here and you have never visited the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, and you want to know what to ...

Sports are back! Gymnastics, Soccer, Karate & Ninja Classes Registering now at the WISC Have you missed your Gymnastics, Soccer, Karate and Ninja classes?  Fall Sports Programs are here and we ...

Busch Gardens Halloween Harvest Brings Treats by Day and Trickery by Night October 1 – November 1, 2020Select days and timesReservations and tickets available on Friday, Sept. 25 beginning at ...

WISC Fitness Academy is offering a FREE week of classes!  Come on out to try our Yoga, Barre, Workout of the Day, HIIT and Bootcamp classes on the house!  We ...

Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2020, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Virginia parks will also ...

Magic & Illusionwith Matt SeraydarianAn Outdoor Show for All Ages A Fundraiser to Support the Williamsburg PlayersSaturday, October 3rd With shows at 11 am, 4 pm and 6 pm Matt’s stagecraft ...

Did you just move to the area? Sign up for the “Just Moved” Bible Study at King of Glory! Zoom Bible Study for Newcomers!Fridays 10 am – 11:30 am ...

Night of the Living Museum 2020! October 23 & 24, 2020 from 5:30 PM – 8 PMRecommend ages 12 and underTickets will be available soon! Check back for updates or check ...

Rewrite the Story You’re Telling About Your Marriage Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services       You’ve been locked indoors with your partner and your kids now for, oh, about ...

Safe Kids Community Forum Friday, September 25, 20201:00pm Review the correct process to install a rear-facing child safety seat with Officer Sterling Perry, James City Police Department, a National Certified Child Passenger ...

Tidewater Sharks Soccer Club Tryouts The Tidewater Sharks Soccer Club is holding tryouts for boys and girls ages 7-18 and we want to see what you’ve got!  To schedule your tryout ...

Yorktown Art Stroll Riverwalk Landing (425 Water St, Yorktown) Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 10am – 5pm Rain or Shine Head to the Yorktown Waterfront September 27 to admire the work of more than ...

Pumpkin Patch 2020 LLoyd Family Farm12204 Pinhook Road, Rockville (just over an hour drive from Williamsburg area) Looking for pumpkins and a fun activity to do with the kids? ...

Three Options for Voting in the Nov. 3 General and Special Election If you are wondering how to vote this November in James City County, Virginia the following formation is directly ...

“Rhythms on the Riverwalk” Concert Series 2020 This is exciting news! Yorktown is thrilled to announce the return of outdoor concerts to the waterfront! You are invited to join them for ...

Free Drive-Through or Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Free drive-through or walk-up COVID-19 testing for community members to help contain the spread of COVID-19. No appointment necessary. Testing is for any individual who have/are: Living with or ...

Peninsula Fine Arts Center This is an excellent opportunity for high school and college students to earn their required volunteer hours quickly. Dates so far, are September 24, 25 & November 10, ...

VLM Fall Native Plant Sale Click here for a list of plants Member Preview: September 17, 4-6pmPublic Sale: September 19, 20, 26 & 27, 9am-4pm Fall, although often overlooked, is a wonderful time for ...

Ghost Walk Junior Ghost Walk Junior – the Official Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tours – Put a little “Boo” in Your Night! This exciting new interactive storytelling experience is for those younger members ...

Yorktown Market Days Saturday, Sept. 26th from 8 am – 12pm! Yorktown Market Days waterfront farmers market is one of the most unique in Hampton Roads—offering spectacular views of the York ...

Let’s All Straighten Each Other’s Crowns Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services One of my favorite memes on social media says something like, “Real princesses straighten each other’s crowns.” ...

City of Williamsburg to Offer Curbside Voting, Dropbox for Absentee Ballots In an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and make voters feel safe casting their ballots, the City ...

Exploring Kilmarnock Want to escape for an afternoon away? After a long work week we headed to the quaint little town of Kilmarnock. Our plan was simple, enjoy time exploring the ...

Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg GROUPON starts at $129/night! We are so happy the Great Wolf Lodge is back open but don’t worry they have COVID-19 safety steps in place. We have ...

Free drive-thru flu shots Riverside Health System will administer free flu shots throughout the regions it serves in Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, the Eastern Shore and Gloucester.  Free drive-thru flu shots ...

UPDATE 9/14/20 — There are now target dates for certain students to return to school, according to a letter to families sent on Monday, September 14, from Superintendent Dr. Victor ...

Splash Wines We heard great feedback from friends and family about Splash Wines last time we shared this Groupon with our partner link. Many comments on wonderful wine, packed and shipped ...

Steak Chimichurri and Jerk Chicken Slider was our favorite of the night. This is in New France. Taste of Busch Gardens Update: 9/17/2020 By now you have probably heard about the Busch Gardens ...

September 26, 20208 am – noon Fall produce is coming into the market with favorites like apples, winter squashes and greens. Summer favorites are here for a little while longer. The Williamsburg ...

Williamsburg Regional Library This Week – Events and Programming Join WRL Sept. 21 at 7pm to learn how you can access the library from home 24 hours a day. Zoom meeting ...

https://youtu.be/He3IJJhFy-I Childhood 2.0 – Social Media and Kids… This isn’t your typical show telling you the dangers of social media, this somehow takes a parent deeper into a world that we did ...

17th Century Isle of Wight County: A Living History Event Saturday, September 12, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admittance is the price ...

Area 9/11 Remembrance Events There will not be many in person gatherings this year to mark the 19th anniversary of 9/11 due to COVID-19 but there will be a few and ...

Homeschool Programming for Fall 2020 The Virginia Living Museum offers homeschool programs for all ages (Pre-K through 12) with monthly 45 minute programs. Programs run from 10am-10:45am. This year each program will be ...

Looking for things to do in the Williamsburg VA area this weekend? If so, “The Burg Weekender” our email of things to do this weekend is for you! View ...

VLM Educational Resource Page Virginia Living Museum has a free Educational Resource Page for Pre-Kindergartens to 5th Graders to help extend learning at home. You will find activities, experiments, animal videos, ...

Hennage Auditorium at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Events: Nation Builders & Trades at 5 Get ready for some amazing programming back at the Hennage Auditorium. All programs are ...

Photo by Julia M Cameron The 2020-2021 School Year’s Most Important Lesson Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services Many of us are approaching this school year with a sinking feeling in ...

Tools for Success in the Digital Classroom Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 6-7pm Middle and High school students will use Canvas, StudentVUE, Office365, and other learning platforms this school year. Join us ...

Amphibians & Reptiles Week September 21 – 27, 2020Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM Enjoy displays of “never-before-or-seldom-seen” animals that are part of the VLM Animal collection, such as: The newly hatched spotted ...

November 14, 2020 Mark your calendar! Virginia Living Museum will be hosting their Annual Oyster Roast but this year it will be To-Go drive-through fundraising event on Saturday, November 14. Event ...

Students on free or reduced lunch, may be eligible to receive high speed internet for $9.95 per month. Cox Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response During this time of uncertainty and required in-home learning, ...

Williamsburg Gymnastics Fall Registration is Now Open Williamsburg Gymnastics is excited to announce their Fall Classes. Right now session #1 classes are now 50% off. This is only for session #1 classes ...

Krispy Kreme Labor Day Deal Here’s the deal, this Saturday, Sept. 5, buy 1 dozen donuts and get the next dozen for only $1. Below are the stores participating locally. For ...

William & Mary announced today that due to the costs associated with running 23 varsity teams the College of William & Mary has decided to discontinuing 7 of their 23 ...

Come to New Quarter Park September 2020 Events Looking for fun or fitness opportunities on the beautiful Queens Creek? Rent kayaks for only $10 for two hours ($12 non-residents).  If you have ...

Dinosaur Eggs and Babies Exhibit is extended at the Virginia Living Museum Exhibit, Tiny Titans, at the Virginia Living Museum is extended through the summer for a “no touch” experience for ...

Tinkergarten Online Circle Time Tinkergarten Online Circle Time keeps your child connected to other kids and the outdoors. In our weekly online sessions, a certified Tinkergarten Leader will engage with your ...

Zulily , Disney & Etsy have Cloth Face Mask with fun fabrics and several designs Looking for a cloth face mask? Want a stylish one but not up for sewing ...

Sister Cities French Market in Yorktown – Sept. 19th – from 8 AM – 3 PM Celebrate the spirit of the Saturday market in Port-Vendres, Yorktown’s sister city since ...

Gather ‘n’ Grow Connect with other families online as we do “circle time” Blossom ‘n’ Thrive style! Stimulating activities, simple songs and engaging stories designed to keep everyone moving. Expose your ...

Grant awards up to $500 are available each fall to neighborhood groups and homeowner associations. The purpose of the grant is to enhance the sense of community and sustainability through ...

Want a different evening out? How about an eerie evening with the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Haunted WilliamsburgNightly at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pmNow thru Nov ...

Girl Scouts Love State Parks This weekend Girls Scouts can earn a patch on self guided tour or earn a patch by participating in any ranger led or volunteer program ...

12th Annual Hare & Tortoise Race for Ovarian Cancer The Hare & Tortoise Race is scheduled for September 12, 2020. Due to COVID-19 the race will be virtual this year. The run raises money ...

A Day in Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg released an hour by hour guide for July and August. Now you don’t have to waste time figuring out what to do. With so ...

Volksmarch – Walk, Ride, or Run for Avalon Center A 9 mile virtual event during Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Participants are invited to walk, ride, or run 9 miles during the month ...

Belle Isle/A Day in Richmond by Kimberly Suter Are you looking for a day trip outside of Williamsburg?  Would you like to do something active or simply sunbathe and relax?  Look no ...

What is MOPS? Here at MOPS, we gather and support moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together, face to face. That’s ...

One Child Center for Autism is offering a tutoring program for children with developmental differences and their siblings to help them accomplish their school assignments and learn the school curriculum ...

Parent Academy Webinar for Canvas Register today to attend the very first Parent Academy Webinar on August 26 at 6PM. Tour Canvas and ask questions about the learning platform middle and ...

11th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5K for The ArcComplete your race/walk anytime between September 1-October 3 The race is going virtual this year, due to COVID-19, for the safety of all participants. ...

Adams Garden at William & Mary Adams Garden, framed by a white picket fence, is a sweet little garden located at the corner of Richmond Road and N. Boundary Street across ...

Have you watched the recorded Aug. 10 presentation/webinar for the Engage 2045 yet? If not please do that first, and then complete the two online questionnaires by Sept. 2. The ...

Elementary school class assignments for the school year will be finalized and mailed to homes on August 27; middle and high school schedules will be posted in StudentVUE. Schools are ...

The park is open from 8 a.m. to dusk. The park visitor center, office, and gift shop are open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. All trails are open; please ...

Stay at Home Painted Wine Bottles – Community Art Project Opening Event! Saturday, August 29, from 10am-3pm at Stryker Center Come out to the Stryker Center for a fun day of art, ...

The Williamsburg Farmers Market is looking for a few more volunteers to help out at the market for 2 hours on Saturdays. From helping market vendors locate their booth space in ...

“Parenting in the Pandemic” – Youth and Family Groups for the Fall The New Horizons Center is grant funded, student and faculty run counseling clinic that offers these services free of ...

A Parent’s Guide to Weekly Themed Visits to Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg has put together an awesome 8 week visitation program. They have done all the hard work for us parents ...

Chippokes Plantation State Park Limited interpretive programs are being offered. Check the online program schedule for information. Some programs require reservations. Take a moment to read important park update due to COVID-19. Chippokes ...

Youth Day 2020Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 9 AM – 4:30 PM Who’s ready for Youth Day 2020? NASA is ready! Are your kids ready? Students of all ages are ...

Grab & Go Meals for WJCC School students will continue during first 9 weeks of school WJCC Schools will continue to provide Grab & Go Meals during the first nine weeks ...

Colonial Williamsburg Spa Day Packages Spa Day with 60 minute Massage; Valid Wednesday–Friday Reg $205 SALE $119 – 41% OFF Spa Day with 60 minute Massage; Valid Saturday–Sunday Reg ...

Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will offer special admission September 5-20, 2020 during “Homeschool Program Days,” Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will offer ...

Jamestown 4-H Educational Center Fall 2020 Jamestown 4-H is offering a full day of day camp for children ages 6-12. During this challenging time, the maximum number of kids is ...

WISC Kids Club Preschool WISC Kids Club Preschool – Fall 2020-2021 Registration Located at the back of the Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex, the Kids Club Preschool facility opened its doors to students ...

Williamsburg Regional Library to Host Learning at Home Summit to Address K-12 Virtual Learning Needs The upcoming school year is going to look significantly different for many local families, and Williamsburg Regional ...

Friday, August 21, 10:00 am – 6:00 pmSaturday, August 22, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Book Fair at School Crossing – 50% off list price! PLUS for for every book purchased School ...

Homeschool Blogs: Most of us are scrambling to make sure our kids are prepared for a new style of learning this year. Fortunately, there are a ton of homeschool bloggers overflowing ...

Williamsburg Regional Library Brings Census Help to Local Neighborhoods The 2020 census is still underway, and Williamsburg Regional Library is helping with the ongoing efforts to get a complete local count by ...

Homeschool Facebook Pages we love and their websites as well If you are considering making the leap to full on homeschooling or if you are thinking about it…or maybe just want ...

Hermitage Museum – FREE Admission for 2020 Museum Admission is FREE through the rest of 2020 Now this one is a little out of the Williamsburg area but definitely worth the ...

Williamsburg Area Meals On Wheels fights hunger and isolation in our community, ensuring home bound and food-insecure adults and children have access to a healthy, nutritious noon-time meal. They need help ...

Fall Kids Fest 2020 – AMF Bowling! Saturday, Aug 15, 2020 at 10 AM – 2 PM It’s your family’s favorite day to bowl, eat, and have fun! Join us on the ...

Update: The Pirate Invasion Market has been moved into the lower level of the parking terrace. The field is also extremely waterlogged after the relentless overnight rain. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 ...

Homeschool Experiences at Colonial Williamsburg! Colonial Williamsburg invites homeschoolers and their families to experience revolutionary educational opportunities. Discover history brought to life and meet the people who contributed to the founding ...

Movie In the Park Series Returns! Movies in the Park – Free Outdoor Summer Movies 2020 in York County Movies will start 15 minutes after sunset. Join us for the Annual Movie ...

Our List of Best Books from Fun Reads to Self Help Looks like most of us have little more time on our hands lately. This is a great distraction from the ...

UPDATE: Homeschool days will not take place Sept. 25th, 2020 due to COVID-19.  Homeschool Days The next homeschool day is Friday, September 27, 2020 from 9 AM – 5 PM. The Virginia Living ...

Mrs. Shields invites you to The Pig & The Pint Feast October 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Shields’ invites you to The Pig and The Pint, her harvest home ...

by Kimberly Suter If you’re like me, you’re asking yourself “where can I take the kids to get away without staying anywhere?” or, “what can we do that everyone will enjoy ...

Schedule a tour to learn more about Williamsburg Christian Academy If you are in a quandary regarding school options this fall, you are not alone. Williamsburg Christian Academy gives parents the ...

Want to learn more about Williamsburg Christian Academy? Call us for your own personalized tour! Want to learn more about Williamsburg Christian Academy? They have a great way for your family to have ...

Don’t Miss the Summer Sidewalk Sale in Merchants Square, Williamsburg on Sept 11 – 13 Don’t miss the opportunity to find unique gifts, accessories and fashions for everyone in the family ...

James City County Parks & Recreation’s announced on Friday, August 7, they will offer full-day child care programs for grades K-5 from Sept. 8-Nov. 6, 2020. Childcare will be offered ...

Back by popular demand… Walking T-Rex – Dino on the Loose! at the Virginia Living Museum Back by popular demand… Walking T-Rex – Dino on the Loose! Appearances at 1pm. (for approximately 15 minutes – ...

Good Shot Judy Concert Benefiting Jamestown 4-H Educational Center Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 5 PM – 10 PM  Jamestown 4-H Educational Center3751 4-H Club Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Benefit Concert on ...

Historic Tredegar Richmond ACWM Offers Free Admission to Virginia Public School Teachers and Students The American Civil War Museum will offer free admission to any Virginia public K-12 school teacher or student and ...

American Red Cross Local Blood Drives COVID-19 Antibody Testing Now Available For All Donations thru Red Cross – learn more here! Come to give Sept. 1-30 for a free haircut coupon from ...