Historic Yorktown has a the beautiful Historic Riverfront water front and beach, lined with shops, museums, and dining. It is a place for everyone with different events going on almost daily.
- Memorial Day in Yorktown – Monday, May 30, 2022
1. Grace Church Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday May 30th from 10 am – 11:30 am A prayer service will be held in Historic (ca 1697) Grace Episcopal Church. Following the ... - Summer 2022 – Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk
Yorktown Sounds of Summer at the Riverwalk – Thursdays Concerts 2022 Yorktown’s Sounds of Summer concerts kick off Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown. The series runs Thursday nights from 7 to ... - Art at the River – Annual Juried Art Show will return to Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown May 15, 2022
EVENT has been rescheduled from May 8 to Sunday May 15th due to weather. An array of artists will add a touch of creative flair to the Historic ... - Movies in the Park – Free Outdoor Movies – see the full list
Movies In the Park Series 2022 Movies begin roughly 15 minutes after sunset. Concessions will be available for purchase at each movie. We encourage you to bring blankets and chairs for ... - Historic Garden Week Features Yorktown on Wed April 27th – and there will be a Farmers market too!
Historic Garden Week Features Yorktown on Wed April 27th – and there will be a Farmers market too! In addition to a tour of the Yorktown Gardens, there will be a ... - Historic Garden Week – Williamsburg is featured on April Tuesday April 26, 2022
Historic Garden Week – Williamsburg is featured on April Tuesday April 26, 2022 Color and beauty will be in full bloom when the Garden Club of Virginia brings its Historic Garden Week to Williamsburg. ... - Sister Cities French Market in Yorktown – April 16th – Learn more…
Sister Cities French Market in Yorktown – April 16th – from 8 AM – 3 PM Bonjour! The return of Yorktown Market Days annual Sister Cities French Market is ... - Easter Vigil on Yorktown Beach on April 16th – Free and Open to the Public
April 16: from Dusk until 9PM – All are welcome for the Watermen’s Museum Easter Vigil on the Beach – Free to the Public!Yorktown Beach – Watermen’s Museum309 Water St, ... - York County History Day History Day and the Watermen’s Museum Chili Cook Off is on April 16, 2022
York County History Day & Watermen’s Museum Chili Cook Off is on April 16, 2022 Join York County for an exploration of York County History on Saturday April 16. Activities going ... - Pirate Invasion comes to Yorktown – April 23 & 24
Golden Age of Piracy as Riverwalk Landing and the Watermen’s Museum Saturday, April 23 & Sunday, April 24, 2022 Ye are invited to travel back to the Golden Age of Piracy as ... - Yorktown Market Days – Spend Saturdays on the Waterfront
Yorktown’s Market Days Farmers Market Regular Markets: Saturdays 8 am – 12pmApril 9 – Oct 29, 2022 Shop for seasonal produce; fresh baked goods; meats; fresh-cut flowers; handmade soaps and ... - Yorktown’s Free Trolley Operating Schedule 2022
2022 Schedule The Yorktown Trolley is one of the best ways to see Historic Yorktown, and you expect it back on the streets Friday, April 1st, just in time for an exciting lineup ... - Watermen’s Museum Grand Re-Opening April 1, 2022
WATERMEN’S MUSEUM GRAND RE-OPENINGApril 1st 2022 from 10 AM to 5 PM309 Water Street Yorktown VirginiaCOME JOIN THEM FOR THEIR GRAND RE-OPENING. Watermen’s Museum is happy to announce that they are ... - Yorktown’s Final Winter Market Sat. 12
Yorktown Winter Markets 2022 It’s the last Winter Market before the regular market season starts! This Saturday March 12, 10 AM to 2 PM is being held on the lower ... - Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival 2022 is on Sat, May 7th
***This event is over but it is an Annual Event so check back in January of 2023 for updated information! Tickets are on sale now at www.villageevents.org for the May 7 ... - Victory at Yorktown 5K and 10K! Register Now
Victory at Yorktown Race – 1-Mile Fun Run, 5K and 10K Saturday, April 2, 20228:00am: 1-mile Fun Run8:30am: 10K run8:35am: 10K competitive walk8:40am: 5K run/walk A historical and scenic race that ... - Colonial National Historic Park – Yorktown Battlefield – Visitor Information
Colonial NHP – Yorktown Battlefield The following information is from VisitYorktown.org local museums and attractions page – Begin your visit at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, where an orientation film, museum ... - “An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads” with Guest Speaker Dr. Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander Historian and Author – Feb 27, 2022 – Learn more
“An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads” with Guest Speaker Dr. Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander Historian and Author – Free Lecture – Open to the Public “An African ... - President’s Day Weekend Things to Do in Williamsburg
President’s Day Weekend 2022 -Things to Do in Williamsburg Got kids who are out of school this President’s Day. Here are a bunch of fun things to do including a ... - Calling all artists! Deadline for “Art at the River” is extended to February 8, 2022Art at the River 2022 is taking artist applications Artist applications for the “Art at the River” Juried Art Show has been extended to no later than Tuesday, February 8, ...
- Local Residents enjoy free admission every day at Jamestown Settlement & the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Don’t forget if you are a local resident you may get free admission! Local Residents enjoy free admission every day at Jamestown Settlement & the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown To ... - Holiday & Christmas Events in Yorktown – December 2021
Holiday and Christmas Events in Yorktown December 2021 December is a special time of year with many traditions that we look forward to all year. Yorktown is known for putting on ... - Toyland Parade & Mistletoe Market in Yorktown on Saturday December 11, 2021
Toyland Parade & Mistletoe Market in Yorktown Saturday December 11, 2021 The holiday shopping season has officially kicked off in Yorktown! Browse the market for chowders and soups; baked goods including ... - 25th Annual Lighted Boat Parade in Yorktown on Saturday December 4, 2021
Lighted Boat Parade Saturday, December 4, 2021Pre-parade festivities begin at 6 p.m. boats parade starts at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM If you’re ready to get into the holiday spirit, you’ll want to put ... - Yorktown Christmas Market on Main – Dec 4 & 5, 2021 – Yes, Santa will be there!
Christmas Market on Main Saturday, December 4 | 10 a.m. to 3 p. m.Sunday, December 5 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Historic Main Street Yorktown’s Christmas Market on Main Street is the event ... - Yorktown Christmas Tree Lighting and Procession! Santa will be there too!
Christmas Tree Lighting – Victory Monument & Yorktown Waterfront Friday, Dec. 3, 2021Monument Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.Tree Lighting at 7:30 p.m. Our events kick off with Yorktown’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This ... - Cookies with Santa in Yorktown at York Hall – Dec. 5, 2021 – FREE – Bring Your Camera!
Cookies with Santa Sunday, December 5 | 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Gallery at York Hall – Main Street The Gallery at York Hall is excited to host Cookies with Santa. It’s free ... - Yorktown’s Maritime Market on Sat., November 13, 2021
Yorktown’s Maritime Market Saturday, November 13, 2021from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maritime Market – Yorktown Market Days Saturday, November 13, 2021 Pirates will once again invade the waterfront for this special occasion to ... - Best things to do in November in Williamsburg 2021
Best things to do in November in Williamsburg, Yorktown and surrounding towns – Nov 2021 If you love the fall you will love being in Williamsburg in November. With the ... - Come to the Harvest Market – Yorktown Market Days – Sat., Nov 20, 2021 – Here’s the full lineup of special events:
Harvest Market – Yorktown Market Days – extended Fall Fun Market – see event schedule below! Riverwalk Landing – 331 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690Saturday, Nov. 20 | 9 a.m. to ... - Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia at Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown- Nov. 26 & 27
Explore Centuries-Old Cooking Techniques at Foods & Feasts This Thanksgiving holiday, explore centuries-old cooking techniques of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia during “Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia,” a two-day event on Friday, ... - Veterans Day Celebrations
Veteran’s Day Celebrations in Williamsburg and Yorktown The Historic Triangle is home for many military families. Our area is a patchwork of battlefields where victories and defeats shaped our present ... - York County Vintage Marketplace – Nov 6, 2021 from 9 am – 3 pm
Vintage Marketplace Saturday, November 6, 2021 – 9 am to 3 pmMcReynolds Athletic Complex (MAC)Yorktown What’s Old is New Again!Collectibles – Antiques – Arts & Crafts – Clothing – Jewelry – Flowers If ... - Paws at the Riverwalk Yorktown Market – Pet Parade and Trick or Treating for Kids – Oct 30
Paws at the RiverYorktown Market Days (Yorktown Farmers Market) Paws at the River – Yorktown Market DaysSaturday, October 30, 20218 am – 3 pm Head to Yorktown for a PAWSITIVELY Fabulous ... - Yorktown Victory Weekend Celebration – a Weekend of Family Friendly Events Oct. 16-19 at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Yorktown Battlefield and Historic Yorktown – see schedule and locations
Come Celebrate America’s 1781 Revolutionary War Victory at Yorktown – events at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Yorktown Battlefield and Historic Yorktown during October 16-19, 2021 The 240th anniversary ... - Yorktown Fall Market – fun for whole family at Yorktown Market – Oct. 9, 2021
Yorktown Fall Market- Family Fun Event! Yorktown waterfrontOct 9, 2021 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. It’s become a community tradition to help kick off a season of cooler weather, changing leaves, and outdoor ... - Yorktoberfest Sun., October 24 from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm at Riverwalk Landing Yorktown
Yorktoberfest Sun., October 24, 2021 from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm at Riverwalk Landing Yorktown Sample more than 30 beers (unlimited tastings), ciders, and more from Coastal Virginia at this annual ... - Yorktown Wine Festival is Oct. 2 – at the Yorktown Waterfront!
Yorktown Wine Festival Sat, October 2, 2021Noon – 6:00pmRiverwalk Landing Whether you consider yourself a wine connoisseur or an aspiring novice—you don’t want to miss our grand tasting. Not only will you ... - First Responders Market at the Yorktown Market Days is Saturday October 16th!
First Responders Market – Yorktown Market DaysSaturday, October 16, 20218 am – 12 pm It’s a morning dedicated to our firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, 911 & emergency communications dispatchers, public works officials, ... - Rhythms on the Riverwalk FREE Concert Series Schedule for 2021 in Yorktown
“Rhythms on the Riverwalk” Concert Series 2021 in Yorktown is back! This is exciting news! Yorktown is thrilled to announce the return of outdoor concerts to the waterfront this Fall! You ... - LOVE letters artwork in Yorktown are now permanent attraction
LOVE letters artwork comes to Yorktown Riverfront and will remain as a permanent attraction at the waterfront. York County is excited to announce that Virginia Tourism’s life-sized LOVE artwork will become a ... - Yorktown Art Stroll – September 26, 2021 – FREE Event!
Yorktown Art Stroll Freight Shed331 Water StreetYorktown, VA 23690 Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 10am – 5pm Rain or Shine Head to the Yorktown Waterfront September 26 to admire the work of more than 30 local ... - Running, Walking & Cycling Clubs in Williamsburg and Yorktown – Free, Family Friendly and with food and drink perks!
Running, Walking & Cycling Clubs in Williamsburg and Yorktown – Free, Family Friendly and with food and drink perks! For those who love a good run, jog, or walk with a ... - 8th Annual Folk Festival on September 25 – 26, 2021 at Watermen’s Museum
Annual Watermen’s Museum Yorktown Folk Festival – Sept. 25 & 26, 2021 Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM Sunday 12 to 9 PM Yorktown Folk Festival A Celebration of American Music – ... - Annual Oyster Roast at the Watermen’s Museum – Sept. 11
Annual Oyster Roast at the Watermen’s Museum September 11, 2021 12 to 3 PM on Saturday The Annual Oyster Roast of the Watermen’s Museum offers wonderful oysters of the Chesapeake Bay as ... - Watermen’s Summerfest: Yorktown Seafood Festival & Running of the Crabs- Sat., July 17
The Watermen’s Summerfest: Yorktown Seafood Festival Saturday July 17 from 10am – 5pm. along the Yorktown Waterfront Music, food, vendors and the 1st Annual” Running of the Crabs” at ... - July 4, 2021 in Yorktown – Fun Events All Day Long!
Things to Do on July 4th Weekend in Yorktown! There are so many reasons to visit Yorktown VA on July 4th! Lots of free family-friendly celebrations featuring a full lineup of ... - ‘Liberty Celebration’ Drums Up Patriotic Fun July 4
‘Liberty Celebration’ July 4 at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown This Fourth of July, salute the 245th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence during Liberty Celebration at the American Revolution Museum at ... - Yorktown Freedom Run 8K Memorial Day, May 31
Yorktown Freedom Run 8K Memorial Day, May 31 The Yorktown Freedom Run will return for 2021! The race will again be an 8K race on the Yorktown Battlefield on Memorial ... - Memorial Day Ceremony Grace Episcopal Church Yorktown 2021
Grace Church Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 31, 202110:00 AM - 11:00 AM There will be a ceremony followed by the playing of “Taps” and “Honors” and reading the names of the 103 known ... - Acoustical Guitar Featuring Lou Vangieri at Gallery at York Hall
Acoustical Guitar Featuring Lou Vangieri at Gallery at York Hall Sunday, June 20, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Shop the work of local artists while enjoying the versatile sounds of acoustic guitarist/instrumentalist Lou ... - Yorktown Wellness Market is May 8 – fitness, cooking demos and family fun!
Yorktown Market Days special Wellness Market is Sat., May 8, 2021 - York County History Day Sat., April 10, 2021: History comes alive with tactical demonstrations, encampments and tours throughout Historic Yorktown Plus a Chili Cook Off & Go Green Market
York County History Day: History comes alive with tactical demonstrations, encampments and tours throughout Historic Yorktown York County History Day: History comes alive with tactical demonstrations, encampments and tours throughout Historic Yorktown—taking ... - Relay for Life Tartan and Tie Dye Celebration – Sat., April 9, 2022
Relay for Life – Tartan and Tie Dye CelebrationHosted by the Watermen’s MuseumApril 9, 2022 Fundraiser for American Cancer Society Relay for Life Put on your fanciest tartans and tie dye and ... - ‘Military Through the Ages’ Returns to Jamestown Settlement March 20-21
‘Military Through the Ages’ Returns to Jamestown Settlement March 20-21, 2021 – Williamsburg VA - The Fifes and Drums of York Town Recruit Class Information Meeting
The Fifes and Drums of York Town The Fifes and Drums of York Town are hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, January 28th at 6 pm for a new recruit class. ... - Best Things to Do in Williamsburg Virginia in December 2021
Looking for the Best Things to Do in Williamsburg in December? The fall and winter are really wonderful in Williamsburg Virginia and during the month of December there are many ... - LOVE letters are returning to Yorktown -Perfect Photo Op
UPDATE! Love Letters’ stay has been extended thru Aug 15th Pirates Invade the Yorktown Market Days event! Learn more about the Pirates Invade Yorktown Markets here – it is a ... - Watermen’s Museum is reopened for the Season!Watermen’s Museum is reopened for the Season! The Watermen’s Museum is an educational museum that demonstrates the role Chesapeake Bay watermen (from pre-colonial to modern times), played in the molding of ...
- Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum Taking Steps to Welcome Visitors Safely this Summer
Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown to Reopen on June 24 Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown to reopen are scheduled to open on Wednesday, June 24, ... - Beaches Reopen this weekend!
Last weekend we celebrated Memorial Day and this weekend beaches will reopen! Gov. Ralph Northam said Thursday that all public beaches statewide could begin reopening. While this is very exciting, ... - Junior Ranger Day at Yorktown Battlefield – a “National” Junior Ranger Patch – April 18
Junior Ranger Day at Yorktown Battlefield Saturday, April 18 9 am to 5pm. National Junior Ranger Day is an annual recognition of America’s future. Children 14 and under, with an adult, can participate ... - National Park Service Civil War Weekend in Yorktown – April 4th & 5th
National Park Service & Yorktown’s Civil War Weekend Saturday, April 4th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday, April 5th, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. An exploration of Yorktown’s Civil ... - Cabin Fever Concert Series – FREE Thursdays at Yorktown Freight ShedFREE Cabin Fever Concert Series Thursdays Nights Jan 30 – Mar 5, 20207:00 PM - 8:30 PMDoors open promptly at 6:30Freight Shed 331 Water Street Yorktown, VA 23690 Enjoy an intimate concert with some of our ...
- Tis A Season of Mirth Colonial Christmas Pastimes and Traditions – Dec 13 & 14
Colonial National Historical Park – Yorktown Battlefield, the Watermen’s Museum, and several community partners are teaming up for their annual “Tis the Season of Mirth, a Yorktown Christmas” up on Main ... - York County Celebrates Veterans Day – Nov. 11York County to Observe Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2019 at 12 p.m. “Stories from the Monument” Veterans Day Ceremony is the continuing theme of the annual Veterans Day ceremony held in historic ...
- Archaeology Public Dig Day!
Archaeology Public Dig Day! Thursday, Sept 26 and Friday, Sept 27, 20199am-4pm Annual Fall Public Dig Days hosted by the Fairfield foundation. Help professional Archeologist dig up the past of New Quarter Park. To register for ... - Celebrate Yorktown Committee Summer Concert Series 2021 – not yet confirmedCelebrate Yorktown Committee Summer Concert Series 2021 have not yet been announced. GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH111 Church Street, Yorktown(757) 890.4490 Looking for more Live Music in Williamsburg area? Visit our Live Music post ...
- Nao Santa Maria arrives in Yorktown – Come See the Full Size Replica of Columbus’ Santa Maria
Nao Santa MariaMay 25th – May 27th 10 AM – 7 PM The Nao Santa María is making a tour of the American East Coast and will make a Port of Call ... - Military Appreciation Weekend in Yorktown
June 8 & 9, 2019 Events will occur throughout the village to include Revolutionary War, War of 1812, WWI, WWII, Vietnam War and modern military exhibitions Events will include vendors, craft demonstrators, ... - Schooner VIRGINIA visiting Yorktown April 27, 28, 2019- During Pirates Invade Yorktown
Schooner VIRGINIA visiting Yorktown April 26, 27 & 28, 2019 – During Pirates Invade Yorktown The Schooner Virginia will make the voyage from its home port on the Elizabeth River in ... - Yorktown Open House – Special Events, Sales, Santa and more – FREE event on Nov 17 & 18Yorktown Holiday Open House Weekend November 17 & 18, 2018 9am – 5pm Cheer in the Holidays and soak up the ambiance of historic Yorktown. Special events, festive decorations, special sales, discounts, ...
- Blast from the Past: Artillery in the War of Independence at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
“Blast from the Past: Artillery in the War of Independence” special exhibition at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown ~ Opening Weekend ~ Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10 As part of ... - “At Christmas Be Merrie” Holiday Program at the Nelson House – Dec 15th & 16th – Yorktown – details:“At Christmas Be Merrie” Holiday Program at the Nelson House Fri., December 15 at 6 – 9 PM Sat., December 16 at 10 AM – 4 PM Join us for a night of ...
On Saturdays from mid April thru October, visitors and locals come to the Riverwalk to shop at the Yorktown Market Days, enjoying local music, artisans, produce and food trucks. This outdoor seasonal weekly Market offers several special themed Market Days where the focus shifts to Fitness, Pets, Holidays and more.
Other great annual event includes the Pirates Invade Yorktown, which is a huge family friendly event that occurs in April. Landlubbers of all ages are invited to visit the Historic Yorktown waterfront to learn lessons and legends from pirates’ lives in the 17th and 18th centuries. Hands-on activities, and a treasure hunt for the kids. Explore our pirate encampment, attend pirate school, and witness a pirate trial! Sing along to sea shanties and don’t miss the exciting cannon demonstrations.
The Yorktown Sounds of Summer Concert Series starts in June and is extending this year to run all the way through the end of August! This is a FREE outdoor concert series right on the beautiful historic Yorktown Riverwalk. Summer nights have never been so fun and so “cool”. These are family friendly events and you can enjoy the music and the view check the Sounds of Summer Concert Line Up here!
As you go into the fall and winter Yorktown’s events go into high gear. Fall Markets and Holiday Markets delight and Yorktown Toyland Parade invites everyone to join the parade through the town.
