Williamsburg Families - Things to Do in Williamsburg VA

11/01/2024

🎟️ This Saturday, Nov 2—Get Tickets for the Dance Lovers in Your Life! 🎟️

Join Leah Glenn Dance Theatre at the College of William & Mary’s Concert Hall, Music Arts Center, at 7:30 pm for a night of inspiring performances! ✨

Celebrate the creative spirit of the Wintergreen Women Writers Collective and experience how dance and spoken word come together to build community through kinesthetic empathy and storytelling.

Plus, enjoy live music by Grammy-nominated artist Hannibal Lokumbe! 🎶

A reception will follow the performance. Grab your tickets & more info: https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/events/william-mary-presents-leah-glenn-dance-theatre-2/s! 🎉

11/01/2024

✨For those patiently waiting...here it is!

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town single-day tickets are on SALE for only $29.99, that's a 65% savings! 🎅🎄

11/01/2024

Rediscover the magic of connection with your partner this fall! 🍂❤️

Abundant Life Partners is excited for their next, 𝑫𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 & 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆, on Thursday, November 14 from 6 - 8 pm. This new community initiative designed to nurture relationship growth.

The evening combines a mini couples retreat with a cozy date night at Sal’s Pizzeria. A seasoned couples therapist from Abundant Life will lead a thoughtful discussion on rekindling romance, followed by a chance to savor a private dinner together.

Note: while the talk is free, meal costs are separate. This event is not a therapy session—just an evening for couples to connect.

Limited spaces available—reserve your spot today!

11/01/2024

Cookies with Santa - FREE event!

Sunday, December 8 from 1 - 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 for families. Bring your phones or cameras, wish lists to share with Santa! Don’t forget to stop inside the Gallery on your way out to pick up unique Christmas presents handcrafted by local artists. The Gallery is filled with local one-of-a-kind art pieces from hundreds of local artists, in all types of mediums.

Christmas is alive at York Hall where children and parents can visit with Santa Claus, enjoy some tasty treats, and shop for holiday gifts.

11/01/2024

🎭Tonight!🎭

🚗✨ Hop Aboard for a Fantasmagorical Adventure! ✨🚗
Get your tickets now to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Williamsburg Players running from November 1 – 17! (images are from rehearsal and set building)

🎶This family-favorite musical whisks you away on a thrilling journey as inventor Caractacus Potts and his kids turn a run-down car into a magical flying machine. Together, they outwit a dastardly Baron, explore far-off lands, and prove that dreams really do come true! 💫

🎭Filled with unforgettable songs, whimsical characters, and, of course, Chitty herself, this show is packed with fun for all ages! Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic live on stage! 💖

🎟️ Tickets are going fast, so grab yours today!
For tickets and info check comments below.

11/01/2024

Looking for that perfect holiday outfit for family pictures or dinner? Carousel Children's Boutique has it...plus a whole lot more...

11/01/2024

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11/01/2024

🎭Tomorrow Night!🎭

🚗✨ Hop Aboard for a Fantasmagorical Adventure! ✨🚗
Get your tickets now to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Williamsburg Players running from November 1 – 17! (images are from rehearsal and set building)

🎶This family-favorite musical whisks you away on a thrilling journey as inventor Caractacus Potts and his kids turn a run-down car into a magical flying machine. Together, they outwit a dastardly Baron, explore far-off lands, and prove that dreams really do come true! 💫

🎭Filled with unforgettable songs, whimsical characters, and, of course, Chitty herself, this show is packed with fun for all ages! Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic live on stage! 💖

🎟️ Tickets are going fast, so grab yours today!
For tickets and info: https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/williamsburg-players-new-show/

11/01/2024

Register for 2024 Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot today!!

This is the 5K and fun run before the feast on Thanksgiving Day!
This annual event is huge, fun and full of costumes!

The 5K winds through the grounds of Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary before ending on Prince George Street.

Bring the kids, the stroller, the whole family, and get your holiday off to a great start – you can burn off some of those calories before Thanksgiving Dinner even happens!

But hurry scurry and sign up soon - prices go up as we get close to Nov 28th!

Visit here for more info and registration: https://www.williamsburgfamilies.com/blue-talon-bistro-turkey-trot/

10/31/2024

Hurry Scurry and get their spot!

✨Paint on Pottery - Parent's Night Out!✨
🎃Pumpkin Painting Class
🗓Friday, Nov. 1 from 6 - 8 pm.
A two-hour drop off class where your kiddo will paint a pumpkin, have pizza and snacks and tons of fun! Ages 5-18 yrs.

Sign up, space is limited! While you are signing up for this one see all the other upcoming classes they are offering in the next few weeks here:
https://www.eventzilla.net/o/paintonpottery

10/31/2024

Parents’ Night Out – Pumpkin Pottery Class

Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDTGet ready for some spooktacular fun! 🎃 Two-hour drop-off class where each child paints a pumpkin figurine. The figurines will be glazed, fired, and ready for pick-up on November 8th. Class includes Pizza, a snack and a drink.

10/31/2024

Williamsburg Farmers Market Saturdays from 8 am to noon!

Spend Saturday morning strolling the streets of Colonial Williamsburg and shopping. November 2nd marks the beginning of our Fall season. Over 40 vendors will attend with fresh produce (tomatoes, peppers, melons and more are in season). Stock up on eggs, sausage, breads and pastries, pickles and more.

Market is on Duke of Gloucester Street between Henry St and Nassau St. 345 W Duke of Gloucester Street.

See a list of vendors this week.

10/31/2024

Schools are closed Monday, November 4th so sign the kiddos up for open gym at Williamsburg Gymnastics from 10am-12pm.

Open Gym is the perfect opportunity to practice skills or just play around on the trampolines, foam pits, and floor spaces.

Staff are on hand to ensure a safe environment for all. $15 per child. Sign up, link in comments.

10/31/2024

Have a fun & safe Halloween tonight little pumpkins, goblins and witches!

10/31/2024

👻🎃Trick or Treating Hours for ghouls, ghost and goblins....and local kids for James City County, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Hampton, Newport News...!
👻Link below

10/31/2024

The Burg Weekender is coming out today by 5 pm - sign up to get it sent to your email! Full of things to do in the area every weekend! Link to subscribe is in comments below

10/31/2024

Live music is back at Precarious Beer Project on Saturday nights starting this Sat. Nov. 2 with NashAngles

Nov. 9 - Blair’s West
Nov. 16 - Loyal Skeptics

More info in link in comments.

10/31/2024

Free & Open to the Public

Reopening of the Historic Williamsburg Bray School
Dedication: November 1 at 2 pm
Open to Public

The dedication ceremony on Friday, Nov. 1, will be held from 2-3:15 p.m. on the lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.

Event speakers will include Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; Justice John Charles Thomas, a former justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia and its first Black justice; and ...

Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary will commemorate the restored Williamsburg Bray School with a dedication ceremony, marking 250 years since its closure.

10/31/2024

Reopening of the Historic Williamsburg Bray School - Dedication: November 1 at 2 pm - Open to Public

- The dedication ceremony on Friday, Nov. 1, will be held from 2-3:15 p.m. on the lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.

- Event speakers will include Lonnie G.

Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary will commemorate the restored Williamsburg Bray School with a dedication ceremony, marking 250 years since its closure.

10/31/2024

Lighting of the Cressets is Back for the Fall in Colonial Williamsburg
This is a perfect weekend to come walk the streets in glowing cresset lighting and maybe take in a Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Tour: Haunted Williamsburg!

Lighting of the Cressets is free and open to the public and while there why not catch an evening program like Cry Witch, Haunted Williamsburg or To Hang a Pirate?

🗓Thursday - Saturday from 6 pm–9 pm through November
(see link below for any exceptions)

More Info in Comments 👇

10/31/2024

Register for 2024 Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot today!! This is the 5K and fun run before the feast on Thanksgiving Day!

This annual event is huge, fun and full of costumes! The 5K winds through the grounds of Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary before ending on Prince George Street.

Bring the kids, the stroller, the whole family, and get your holiday off to a great start – you can burn off some of those calories before Thanksgiving Dinner even happens!

But hurry scurry and sign up soon - prices go up as we get close to Nov 28th!
Link in comments 👇

10/31/2024

This Saturday, Nov 2nd - get tickets for the dance enthusiasts in your family!

Leah Glenn Dance Theatre
Concert Hall, Music Arts Center, The College of William & Mary
Saturday Nov 2 at 7:30 pm

Celebrate the work of members of the Wintergreen Women Writers Collective and explore how dance and spoken word work synergistically to build community through the use of kinesthetic empathy and storytelling.

This concert will also feature music by Grammy-nominated artist Hannibal Lokumbe!!!

There will be a reception immediately following the performance,

Get tickets & info at link in comments

10/31/2024

🍁𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦!🍁

📅 This Saturday, November 2 from 10am - 4 pm!

🎉 40+ Amazing Vendors
🚚 Food Trucks
♟️Outdoor Games and Giant Sandbox
🎶 Live Music
🐐Farm Animals..MORE!

Fun for the whole family and admission is FREE!! See the full list of vendors, https://www.historicpeacehill.com/