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Explore Baltimore Album Quilts

Feb 14, 2012 to May 11, 2014 at 01:30 PM

DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, Explore the colorful, creative, and unique 19th-century album quilting traditions. View examples in the museum's collection made around Baltimore, then indulge your creativity with a hands-on activity.

Tramp Art

Sep 29, 2012 to Sep 07, 2014 at 10:00 AM

Sep 29, 2012 - Sep 7, 2014 Notch or chip carving required few tools and little training. In the most common form of tramp art, notches were carved into the edges of cigar box wood, usually with a penknife, and the carved wood was then stacked and fastened with small nails or glue to create detailed, three dimensional designs. Men with spare time in the evenings created wonderfully layered objects that decorated the homes of family and friends. Furniture pieces like the cheval glass were made from large chunks of wood but with the same notched/chip carved technique.

Keyboard Instruments for America, 1700–1830

Dec 13, 2012 to Sep 07, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.

Explore the evolution of spinets, harpsichords, and pianos in the 18th century in this exhibition of more than 25 instruments. Examine the differences in the various types of keyboards as well as the evolution of the instrument over time. Keyboard instruments were an integral part of the cultural milieu of Virginia’s colonial and post-colonial period. The second known public performance on a piano in America took place at the Raleigh Tavern. Featured instruments, ranging in date from 1700 to 1830, are drawn from Colonial Williamsburg’s significant collection of English keyboards. Many have never been exhibited before. Two reproductions are included so that they can be played for visitors. Models of detailed aspects of the keyboard allow visitors further insight into the workings of the instruments.

Changing Keys: From Harpsichord to Pianoforte

Dec 22, 2012 to Sep 07, 2014 - This is a multi-day day event.

Explore the evolution of spinets, harpsichords, and pianos in the 18th century in this exhibition of more than 25 instruments. Examine the differences in the various types of keyboards as well as the evolution of the instrument over time.

Orientation Walk

Dec 25, 2012 to Dec 31, 2013 at 09:30 AM

Gateway Building. Take a 30-minute orientation walk that will help you plan your visit. Get the latest information on programs and events, places to eat, and shopping options as well as an overview of the restoration of Williamsburg. Admissions Ticket Required.

Orientation Walk

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 at 09:30 AM

Greenhow Lumber House. Take a 30-minute orientation walk that will help you plan your visit. Get the latest information on programs and events, places to eat, and shopping options as well as an overview of the restoration of Williamsburg.

Park Packs at York River State Park

Jan 15, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.

Want to enhance your visit to York River State Park? Then a Park Pack is what you need! A Park Pack will help you explore the park on your own. Each pack contains binoculars, guide books, story books, birdsong players, and more. Park Pack themes include Birding, History, Rivers, and more. Check out a Park Pack for up to 3 days at the Park Office Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Secrets of the Chocolate Maker

Feb 05, 2013 to Jun 04, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Governor's Palace Kitchen. Almost everyone loves chocolate--especially in cooking. Find out how chocolate was used in 18th-century recipes and learn of the work involved in making it--roasting, shelling, and crushing the cocoa beans then flavoring with spices.

Fifes and Drums March

Feb 16, 2013 to Aug 31, 2013 at 01:00 PM

Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums represent Revolutionary War field musicians. Hear the stirring sounds and follow behind them as they march on Duke of Gloucester Street from the Capitol to Palace Green.

"Jamestown's Legacy to the American Revolution" Special Exhibition at Jamestown Settlement

Mar 01, 2013 to Jan 20, 2014 at 09:00 AM

More than 60 objects destined for exhibit at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will be on display in “Jamestown’s Legacy to the American Revolution,” opening March 1 at Jamestown Settlement. The special exhibition, which continues through January 20, 2014, examines the lives of Revolutionary War-era descendants of people associated with Jamestown, the 17th-century capital of Virginia.

African American Music

Mar 14, 2013 to Jun 13, 2013 at 07:00 PM

Great Hopes Plantation, Help us keep the rhythms, sing the songs, and dance the dances adapted from the West African people in colonial America. As you walk the grounds of the plantation as the sun sets, you will have the opportunity to explore the diverse nature of African American musical culture in colonial Virginia.

Williamsburg Civil War Tour

Mar 15, 2013 to Jun 14, 2013 at 07:00 PM

The old colonial capital of Williamsburg played an important part in the American Civil War. In addition to serving as headquarters, first for the Southern Army and later for the Northern Army, it experienced a tragic battle on its doorstep. Join in a walking tour of the major Civil War sites of the town, meet people who were here, and learn more about Williamsburg's role in this important period of America's history. FRIDAYS ONLY. Hour-long tour begins at 7:00 pm and runs every 20 minutes until 9:00 pm

Painters and Paintings in the Early American South

Mar 23, 2013 to Jun 30, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.

This ground-breaking exhibition will bring together paintings by artists working in the 18th-century South and others produced abroad for southern patrons.

Capitol Concert

Apr 12, 2013 to Jun 16, 2013 at 07:00 PM

Capitol Hall of Burgesses, Enjoy an evening of 18th-century music played by members of the Governor's Musick in the acoustically brilliant hall of the House of Burgesses. Hear the harpsichord and other popular instruments of the era in a performance of festive music from the colonial period. The candelit setting is a fitting backdrop for what Thomas Jefferson described as a "delightful recreation."

Blockades, Books, and Bassinets

Apr 17, 2013 to Oct 16, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.

Visit Swem Library for exhibits commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movememnt. Exhibits rotate at least twice a year and are part of the "From Fights to Rights: The Long Road to a More Perfect Union" public programming. Blockades, Books, and Bassinets is located in the lobby of Swem Library's Special Collections Research Center.

National Military Appreciation Month

May 01, 2013 to May 31, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.

WilliamsburgPremium Outlets salutes the Military during the month of May, National Military Appreciation Month. Additional savings are being offered to all military personnel who present their Military ID at the Information Center located in the Food Court.

Quirks of Art presents: Art & Soul

May 05, 2013 to Jun 05, 2013 at 07:00 PM

We hope you'll join us for an intimate evening of music, art, and food at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William & Mary. The event begins promptly at 7PM with a performance by local favorites, Liana Jones and Dave Waltrip. Then be prepared to go on a musical journey with Michael Bellar and the As-Is Ensemble. We are thrilled to welcome them to Williamsburg for our very first Art & Soul event. Ticket price includes concert, light hors d'oeuvres, and a welcome cocktail. A cash bar will be open throughout the evening

Yorktown Market Days

May 11, 2013 to Sep 28, 2013 at 08:00 AM

Saturdays, May 11 - September 28 - Yorktown Market Days, 8 am to 12 pm. Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free.

The Williamsburg Youth Orchestras in Concert

May 19, 2013 at 04:00 PM

The Williamsburg Youth Orchestras present their final concert of the season with an exciting world premiere performance of Clara Schumann’s March in E-flat arranged for symphony by WYO conductor and music director Dr. Paul Bhasin. This world premiere is underwritten by the Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy. The Symphony also performs perennial favorite Barber of Seville Overture by Rossini. WYO String Orchestra, led by Karey Sitzler, will feature works by Vaughan Williams and Jardanyi. Visit the website for more information.

Historic Jamestowne and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation presents Archaelogogy, New Discoveries and the Story of Jamestown

May 22, 2013 at 07:00 PM

Spend a special evening exploring the story of Jamestown through the eyes of an archaeologist and an historian. Join Dr. William Kelso, Director of the Jamestown Rediscovery Project, and Dr. James Horn, author of A Land As God Made It: Jamestown and the Birth of America, as they discuss how the archaeological discoveries at James Fort have rewritten our understanding of the early settlement. In 1994 the Jamestown Rediscovery® Project was initiated to find the remains of the original James Fort. Twenty years of exploration have established the location of the fort and principal building, and recovered more than 1.5 million artifacts. The project has reshaped our perspective of early settlers’ daily life and purpose, their relations with Indian peoples, and revealed a narrative of human endeavor and perseverance that laid the foundations of British American and ultimately the United States. For more information, please call (757) 229-4997, ext. 100 or visit www.historicjamestowne.org.

Virginia Arts Festival Classics at the Vineyard Miami String Quartet

May 23, 2013 at 06:00 PM

Experience the artistry of world-class musicians and a superb dining experience at the Williamsburg Winery! Before the performance, sip champagne, at intermission, enjoy an elegant dinner, and end the evening with dessert and meeting the artists! Co-presented with the Williamsburg Winery.

Virginia Arts Festival Music on the Menu Miami String Quartet

May 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Enjoy a lovely mid-day experience featuring beautiful music and complete with wine tasting and lunch menu tasting from Williamsburg's finest restaurants. Co-presented with Williamsburg Winery

The Williamsburg Charity Concert Series presents The Jangling Reinharts in Concert

May 24, 2013 at 07:30 PM

The Jangling Reinharts mix popular cover songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s (along with the occasional TV theme song…just to see who’s listening). Beautiful vocal harmonies, superb finger-style on the lead guitar, and a knack for playing the right song at the right time set The Jangling Reinharts apart from the rest.

Virginia Arts Festival Béla Fleck and Oumou Sangare

May 24, 2013 at 08:00 PM

Banjo master Béla Fleck has taken many musical journeys, but his most recent—to Africa, the place where the banjo was born—has yielded a treasure trove of discovery. Throw Down Your Heart, the documentary and recordings that resulted from his exploration, have won rave reviews and a pair of Grammys. Make your travel plans and climb on board the Bela bus for “an exhilarating feast of sight and sound” (Los Angeles Times).

"Threads of Feeling" Exhibit

May 25, 2013 to May 26, 2014 - This is a multi-day day event.

In the cases of more than 4,000 babies left at London’s Foundling Hospital between 1741 and 1760, a small object or token, usually a piece of fabric, was kept as an identifying record. The fabric was either provided by the mother or cut from the child’s clothing by the Foundling Hospital's nurses. Attached to registration forms and bound up into ledgers, these pieces of fabric form the largest collection of everyday textiles surviving in Britain from the 18th century. A selection of the textiles and the stories they tell us about individual babies, their mothers and their lives form the focus of the Threads of Feeling exhibition. The exhibition also examines artist William Hogarth’s depictions of the clothes, ribbons, embroidery and fabrics worn in the 18th century as represented by the textile tokens.

Bodies Revealed

May 25, 2013 to Sep 02, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.

Bodies Revealed, an amazing look into the human body that will educate and fascinate visitors, opens at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News. Bodies Revealed, by Premier Exhibitions Inc., will provide the public with an opportunity to see inside carefully preserved real anatomical specimens and learn the detailed structure and function of the human body. The exhibition takes visitors through galleries providing an up-close look inside the skeletal, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body. Admission to the museum is $17 for adults and $13 for children (ages 3-12), ages 2 and under are free. Admission to Bodies Revealed is an additional $9 for adults and $7 for children. VLM members pay $7 per person. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Advance ticket sales will begin in late March.

VA Arts Festival Bravo Broadway!

May 25, 2013 at 05:30 PM
May 25, 2013 at 08:00 PM

One of the Festival’s most popular events, the Broadway Spotlight Series in Williamsburg features dazzling stars of Broadway and cabaret! This year, hear Debbie Gravitte, who has charmed audiences from Broadway (Les Miserables) to the movies (The Little Mermaid); Tony nominated singer/actress Christiane Noll (Ragtime, Jekyll and Hyde), and Doug LaBrecque, who has thrilled theater audiences in The Phantom of the Opera and Showboat.

Virginia Arts Festival Hot Sardines Concert

May 26, 2013 at 07:00 PM

Le jazz hot of Paris meets N’Awlins! Hot jazz, salty stride piano, and the kind of music Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller used to make: straight-up, foot-stomping fun (literally – the band includes a tap dancer whose feet count as two members of the rhythm section). Put a tap in your step and a smile on your face with this beguiling band!

Literary High Tea at the Carrot Tree featuring J. Michael Moore

May 29, 2013 at 04:00 PM

Enjoy a delightful high tea featuring; Silk Sachet Teas; Scones & Biscuits; Petite Quiche; Tea Sandwiches; Dessert Plates, and more. This month's guest, J. Michael Moore, The War of 1812 in the Chesapeake Bay. Please join us at the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information.

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival

May 31, 2013 to Jun 02, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.
Jun 07, 2013 to Jun 09, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.
Jun 14, 2013 to Jun 16, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.
Jun 21, 2013 to Jun 23, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.

Take a delicious tour of the world’s most beautiful theme park at the first-annual Busch Gardens® Food & Wine Festival. Sample authentic tastes from across Europe every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 31- June 23. This all-new event will feature superb foods, wines and other refreshments not usually found at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Admission to the festival is included with park admission. Individual tastings range in price $3-$7. It’s Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s most delicious event, where taste will be as much an adventure as a ride aboard Verbolten®, the park’s newest roller coaster. For more information, visit buschgardens.com/va or call (800) 343-7946. Bon appétit!

Dunkin Donuts Grand Opening Reception

May 31, 2013 at 01:00 PM

Dunkin Donuts Grand Opening Reception & Ribbon Cutting of the new Great Wolf Lodge Restaurant.

3rd Annual Run for the Dream

Jun 01, 2013 to Jun 02, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.

Run through beautiful Williamsburg, through Colonial Williamsburg, along quaint streets and the scenic James River, and cross the finish line in style in William & Mary’s football stadium. Make a weekend of it! Discover the Historic Triangle - 400 years of history combined with unique dining venues, wineries, museums, amusement parks, shopping outlets, boutiques, galleries and more. Fun for the entire family, or make it a Girls’ Weekend! Special hotel discounts at Colonial Williamsburg hotels. For a limited time, registration includes one free ticket to Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens (for first 3,000 registrants). The Run for the Dream benefits An Achievable Dream, a non-profit organization that operates two nationally-recognized schools for at risk children in partnership with Newport News Public Schools. The 8K Run/Walk also benefits three Wounded Warrior programs.

Run for the Dream 2013

Jun 01, 2013 to Jun 02, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.
Jun 02, 2013 - This is an all day event.

Choose from a variety of races, from the Patriot's 8K Run/Walk, to the Kids Fun Run, Half Marathon or Half Marathon Relay!

"Seed to Stalk" Theme Month

Jun 01, 2013 to Jun 30, 2013 at 09:00 AM

At Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center, American agriculture of the 17th and 18th centuries is the focus of interpretive programs and hands-on activities. Throughout the month, visitors can join in tending gardens and learning about the many practical uses of herbs, vegetables and field crops. Museums open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (until 6 p.m. June 15-August 15).

"Metropolis"

Jun 01, 2013 at 07:30 PM

The Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble, a 60 piece concert band, will perform a concert "Metropolis" featuring music with city themes. The band will also perform the world premiere of "Réunion dans les étoiles for Bassoon Trio and Wind Ensemble" by Melvin Lauf, Jr. Tickets may be purchased at the door or on our website.

Tuesday Evening Seminar: An Abbreviated Tour of the Human Body

Jun 04, 2013 at 06:00 PM

The human body is a remarkable example of engineering. This entertaining presentation at the Virginia Living Museum will feature a basic intyroduction to the major body systems and include a brief and understandable explanation of key human anatomy and physiology concepts.

Tuesday Evening Seminar: An Abbreviated Tour of the Human Body

Jun 04, 2013 at 06:00 PM

The human body is a remarkable example of engineering. This entertaining presentation at the Virginia Living Museum will feature a basic introduction to the major body systems and include a brief and understandable explanation of key human anatomy and physiology concepts.

"Shagging on the Riverwalk" Beach Music Series

Jun 06, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Jun 13, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Jun 20, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Jul 11, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Jul 18, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Jul 25, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Aug 01, 2013 at 06:30 PM

Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages to enjoy. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free.

Kekoka Music Festival

Jun 07, 2013 to Jun 09, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.

Kekoka Music Festival is a weekend-long music festival featuring original acoustic rock, folk, and blues on the Chesapeake Bay waterfront stage by national and local artists: Bronze Radio Return, The Waffle Stompers, Mercy Creek, The Floorboards, James Justin & Co., Wes Charlton Band, Mary & The Janes, Bailey Horsley. Camping and cabin rental available. Come by land or sea. Family fun and waterfront recreation opportunities provided. See website for details and ticket purchase.

Star Party/Laser Light Shows

Jun 08, 2013 - This is an all day event.

Free observing begins at sunset at the Virginia Living Museum. Choose among six shows in the Abbitt Planetarium: Microcosm 5:30 p.m., Laser Pop 6:30 p.m., Virginia Skies 7:30 p.m., Laser Vinyl 8:30 p.m., The Wall 10 p.m., The Vision Bell 11:30 p.m. All shows $6. The Wild Side Café is open 6 to 9 p.m.

Bodies Revealed

Jun 08, 2013 at 06:00 PM

Fascinating + real, Bodies Revealed is a must-see during its limited engagement at the Virginia Living Museum. This striking exhibition showcases real human bodies, dissected and preserved through a revolutionary process allowing visitors to see themselves in a fascinating way, like never before. Bodies Revealed will enlighten, empower and inspire. Made possible through the process of polymer preservation, the exhibition presents material that was previously only available to the medical profession: a three-dimensional tour of the human body. Many of the whole body specimens are dissected in vivid athletic poses, allowing the visitor to relate to everyday activities. In addition, authentic human specimens illustrate the damage caused to organs by numerous health issues. Bodies Revealed was created by Premier Exhibitions, Inc., a major provider of museum quality touring exhibitions throughout the world. Presented by Riverside Health System, sponsored by Orthopaedic & Spine Center, The Daily Press, WVEC, 2WD, The Point and Tidewater Physical Therapy. Timed tickets are being sold for this exhibition. Evening prices: VLM members $7, non-member adults $15, children (ages 3-12) $12.

Watermen's Museum's Floating Folk Jam

Apr 10, 2013 at 05:30 PM
May 08, 2013 at 05:30 PM
Jun 12, 2013 at 05:30 PM

The Watermen's Museum is hosting the York River Floating Folk Jam series every second Wednesday from 5:30 till 9pm through June 12th. Join us for a fun-filled evening of sea shanties, maritime tunes and folk music. Please feel free to join in whether you are a musician or not and bring snacks and drinks to share. 309 Water Street. (757) 877.2641. Visit www.watermens.org for more information.

The Media with Arianna Huffington

Jun 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

In addition to delivering the keynote speech during the annual Flag Day naturalization ceremony for new citizens at the Colonial Capitol, Greek-American author and syndicated columnist Arianna Huffington will present her observations and opinions on the media earlier that day during lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, June 14 at the Williamsburg Lodge. Best known for her news website, The Huffington Post, she is president and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Media Group. Her presentation will include a question-and-answer session. Admission is $65 and includes lunch.

Williamsburg Botanical Garden Program

May 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Jun 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Jul 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Aug 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Sep 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Oct 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Nov 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM

In Freedom Park Interpretive Center or Williamsburg Botanical Garden 3rd Saturday of every month from January through November. All programs start at 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., free and open to the public.

New Town Summer Fest

Jun 15, 2013 at 01:00 PM

Craft Brews, Corn Hole, Music & More. 1-5 p.m. - Come taste craft brews by local breweries. 6-9 p.m. Free concert by the Hark. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for the lwan. No coolers allowed. Food available all day by Center Street Grill, The Corner Pocket, Cogan's Deli and Sports Pub.

Bare Bones

Jun 22, 2013 - This is an all day event.

It’s all about bones at the Virginia Living Museum. Can you tell what an animal eats by looking at its skull? How do animal skeletons compare to our own? Join us for this fun-filled day devoted to exploring bones smaller than your little fingernail, larger than your leg and all other kinds, shapes and sizes. Explore Riverside's interactive family health display and get your bones checked by Orthopaedic & Spine Center's bone density machine. Kids can check out the Backpack Weighing Station by Tidewater Physical Therapy.

Yorktown Independence Day Celebration

Jul 04, 2013 at 09:00 AM

Come to historic Yorktown and salute America along the waterfront beginning with a 9 a.m. patriotic parade on Water Street and during its evening Independence Day Celebration, featuring a bell-ringing ceremony at 7 p.m. and patriotic entertainment at 8 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing, followed by spectacular fireworks on the York River at 9:15 p.m. Free.

Liberty Celebration at the Yorktown Victory Center

Jul 04, 2013 to Jul 06, 2013 at 09:00 AM

Tactical drills, military exercises and role-playing demonstrations salute the anniversary of America's independence. Visitors can see in museum galleries a rare broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence dating to July 1776.

Fourth of July (Colonial Williamsburg)

Jul 04, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Celebrate the anniversary of the nation's birth in the Revolutionary City! Join Colonial Williamsburg for a special militia muster. Enjoy a salute to the 13 original states, featuring music performed by the Fifes and Drums, flags of each state, the firing of muskets and cannon. The day concludes with fireworks visible from both Market Square and Palace Green.

"Pastimes of Colonial Virginia" Theme Month at Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center

Aug 01, 2013 to Aug 31, 2013 at 09:00 AM

Play period games -- corncob darts, hoops, ninepins, mancala, quoits -- and enjoy other diversions of the 17th and 18th centuries. Museums open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (until 6 p.m. June 15-August 15).

Yorktown 95th Anniversary Band Concert

Aug 06, 2013 at 06:30 PM

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown commemorates its 95th birthday celebration with a concert by the United States Fleet Forces Band from Norfolk, VA. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free.

Military Band Concert Series

Aug 13, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Aug 20, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Aug 27, 2013 at 06:30 PM

A different ensemble performs each week presented by musicians from Langley Air force Base and Ft. Eustis, VA. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free.

Virginia Symphony Concert

Aug 31, 2013 at 07:30 PM

Pre-concert performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town and picnic judging, 6 pm. Pack a picnic supper, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the performance under a canopy of stars. Riverwalk Landing. Free.

“Rhythms on the Riverwalk"

Sep 06, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Sep 13, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Sep 20, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Sep 27, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Oct 04, 2013 at 06:30 PM

We've stepped things up a bit, literally! This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' Jazz and Big Band followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' Country. Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free.

2013 Fall Homeschooler Experience - Colonial Williamsburg

Sep 07, 2013 to Sep 22, 2013 - This is a multi-day day event.

Help save the revolution! Calling all undercover agents—RevQuest: Save the Revolution!, the interactive and on-site spy game, allows you to decide our nation’s fate. Dive into the world of intrigue and espionage and sharpen your spy skills. Begin your Quest online, and then pick up your top secret Set of Orders at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center and the game is afoot! See website or call 800-280-8039 for more information.

Community Day at Jamestown Settlement

Sep 21, 2013 at 09:00 AM

"Jamestown's Legacy to the American Revolution" is featured with family tours of the special exhibition and children's crafts and hands-on activities. Outdoors, discover the evolution of military weaponry and uniforms, music, and entertainment from 17th-century Jamestown to 18th-century Yorktown.

Second Annual Yorktown Art Stroll

Sep 29, 2013 at 12:00 PM

The Second Annual Yorktown Art Stroll will be held on along Riverwalk Landing and at the Freight Shed and on Water St. in Yorktown. Stroll or take the free Yorktown Trolley. Yorktown businesses and art galleries will have artists in “residence” for the day. Free admission. For more information contact Mary Grimsley at vacatngrl@cox.net.

An Occasion for the Arts

Oct 05, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Oct 06, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Art Show & Music Festival Each year, on the first weekend in October, AN OCCASION FOR THE ARTS brightens the streets around Colonial Williamsburg with a celebration of the Visual and Performing Arts. This juried art show brings the work of talented fine artists, local youth artists, and lively performing artists together for an exciting weekend for patrons of the arts of all ages.

Yorktown Wine Festival

Oct 05, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Come and sample wines from premiere wineries throughout the Commonwealth. Art and food vendors, plus entertainment, are also scheduled. Rain or shine. Riverwalk Landing. Admission.

Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival Celebration

Oct 12, 2013 at 08:00 AM

In addition to the usual array of fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art and entertainment, there will be hayrides, a pumpkin patch and Children’s Hay Maze, Face Painting, and Children’s Activities. Riverwalk Landing. Free.

The 11th Annual Italian Festival

Oct 12, 2013 to Oct 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Enjoy great Italian food, wine tasting ( 8 Virginia wineries), continuous musical entertainment, antique cars, over 40 arts and crafts vendors, and for the kids, lots of fun activities. The Festival is sponsored by the Colonial Italian American Organization to raise money for it's scholarship and education programs. Active-Duty military and dependents admitted free as are all children 15 years and younger if accompanied by an adult. Wine-tasting tickets are $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the gate. General admission is $5.00 in advance, $8.00 at the gate. For advance tickets call 757-220-5535 for ticket outlets, or buy online by visiting www.ciaowilliamsburg.org. Call 757-220-5535 for ticket outlets, or visit the website to buy tickets online.

Yorktown Victory Weekend

Oct 19, 2013 - This is an all day event.

Special programs and tours help mark the 232nd anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown. Nearby, complementary events are also held at the Yorktown Victory Center, administered by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (Separate Entrance Fee). Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown Victory Celebration

Oct 19, 2013 to Oct 20, 2013 at 09:00 AM

Military life and artillery demonstrations mark the 232nd anniversary of America’s momentous Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown on October 19, 1781. To experience Continental Army life firsthand, visitors can enroll in “A School for the Soldier” to drill with wooden muskets and learn about soldiers’ provisions and sleeping quarters. Special programs also take place at Yorktown Battlefield. October 19 events feature commemorative programs and a parade in historic Yorktown and Yorktown Battlefield.

Yorktown Day

Oct 19, 2013 at 09:00 AM

Patriotic ceremonies, a parade, fifes and drums performances, and tactical demonstrations by “The Old Guard” commemorate the 232nd anniversary of America’s momentous Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown. Yorktown Battlefield. Free.

Yorktown Market Days

Nov 09, 2013 at 09:00 AM

As part of the Yorktown Holiday Open House Weekend, the market will operate with extended hours and offer items unique to the holiday season, in addition to the usual array of fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art and more. Riverwalk Landing. Free.

Yorktown Holiday Open House Weekend

Nov 09, 2013 to Nov 10, 2013 at 09:00 AM

Soak up the ambiance of Historic Yorktown. Special events, festive decorations, special sales, discounts, door prizes, strolling entertainment, and much more await you as you start or finish your holiday shopping. Hours of operation vary by business. Free.

Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia

Nov 28, 2013 to Nov 30, 2013 at 09:00 AM

Colonial Virginia foodways are featured during this three-day event beginning on Thanksgiving Day. At Jamestown Settlement, learn how food was gathered, preserved and prepared on land and at sea by Virginia’s English colonists and Powhatan Indians. At the Yorktown Victory Center, learn about typical soldiers’ fare during the American Revolution and trace the bounty of a 1780s farm from field to kitchen.

A Colonial Christmas at Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center

Dec 01, 2013 to Jan 05, 2014 at 09:00 AM

Holiday traditions of the 17th- and 18th-centuries are recalled through special interpretive programs. A Jamestown Settlement holiday film and guided tours compare and contrast English Christmas customs of the period with how the season may have been observed in the difficult early years of the Jamestown colony. At the Yorktown Victory Center, hear accounts of Christmas and winter in military encampments during the American Revolution and glimpse holiday preparations on a 1780s Virginia farm. The museums are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily year-round; closed on Christmas and New Year's days.

Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 06, 2013 at 07:00 PM

A tradition that began in 1945 continues with the Yorktown Christmas Tree Lighting. Evening highlights include a 7 pm performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town at the Victory Monument, festive music at Riverwalk Landing, the procession of lights through the historic village, and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free.

Christmas Market on Main

Dec 07, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Whether you are searching for a holiday gift for family, friends, or as a treat to yourself, you’re sure to find it at the Christmas Market on Main. The market features arts and crafts, demonstrations, roasted chestnuts and hot cider, entertainment, and much more. Historic Main Street. Free.

Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade

Dec 07, 2013 at 06:00 PM

Festively decorated sail and power boats compete for “Best in Show.” The Yorktown waterfront is bedazzled with holiday sights and sounds, including a spectacular floating parade of lights starting at 7pm, caroling around a roaring beach bonfire, musical performances and complimentary hot cider. Yorktown Waterfront. Free.

Cookies with Santa

Dec 08, 2013 at 01:00 PM

Christmas is alive at York Hall where children and parents can visit with Santa Claus, enjoy some tasty treats, and shop for holiday gifts in The Gallery at York Hall. 301 Main Street. Free.

Grand Illumination 2013

Dec 08, 2013 at 04:00 PM

In the 18th century, illuminations, which included the firing of guns and lighting of fireworks, were held to celebrate major events, such as great military victories, the anniversary of the reigning sovereign's birth, or the arrival of a new colonial governor. Join Colonial Williamsburg for this special day by strolling the Revolutionary City and viewing all the unique decorations. Enjoy musical performances from multiple stages and delight in the fireworks displays from three different locations.

Yorktown Market Days and Toyland Parade

Dec 14, 2013 at 09:00 AM

Special holiday market featuring an assortment of items: seasonal fruits & vegetables; fresh seafood, eggs, poultry, beef and pork; fine sweets and baked goods including cakes, breads, brownies and cookies; coffee, jams and jellies; homemade relish and spices; organic and gluten free products; holiday wreaths, pines and flowering bulbs; homemade peanut brittle; quality art, and holiday music. Starting at 1:30 become a part of our Toyland Parade, jump in with a decorated a stroller or wagon, or even yourself! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to greet the guests. The Fifes and Drums of York Town will be leading the parade. As an added treat, the Polar Express will be chugging along through Riverwalk Landing. Free.