
Starting Sunday Oct. 30th, 2022 Chowning’s Tavern will be open 7-day a week.

Jamestown High School Band Shoe Collection – shoes going to support those effected by Hurricane Ian

Parenting Seminar: A Grown-ups Guide to Kids’ Wiring at King of Glory – Nov 5, 2022 from 9 am to noon. Free Event

New Tiers & Start Times for High School, Middle and Elementary Schools for 2023 – 2024 School Year – WJCC Public Schools asks for your input

Colonial Williamsburg’s Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference January 26 – 29, 2023 is registering now

Cirque de la Symphonie with the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra – Family Event – Friday, November 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Fall Foliage in Williamsburg, Virginia – when is the best time to visit?

Stop by the Sentara Drive-Thru Flu Shot event on Saturday, October 8th, to receive your free flu shot. See locations…

Nao Trinidad at Riverwalk Landing – deck tours through Sun, Nov 12, 2022

Jigsaw Puzzling – Fall Competition and Puzzle Swap – Nov 12, 2022 – Register today!

Playzone Indoor Playground at the WISC – New Hours! Non-member pricing – head on over!

Golden Goose Footwear up to 30% off (limited time) on Zulily

Crocs special offer – Buy 2 Pairs of Crocs for $50 – sale ends 9/20/22

Voting in James City County – Early voting in-person begins Friday, January 19, 2024.

1st Annual Williamsburg Marching Band Showcase this Saturday October 22nd with Shoe Drive

Changes are coming to 199 (Route 199 between Brookwood Drive and John Tyler) and you may want to attend a VDOT meeting if you live in Williamsburg/James City County

Hampton Horror Tours Open Auditions – Monday, September 12 & Tuesday, September 13, 6-7:30 pm

WICKED The Musical is coming to Chrysler, Norfolk & Altria, Richmond – Get your tickets!

Shark Tooth Hunting at Chippokes Plantation State Park Surry Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg for Locals – a new page on its website just for area residents!

WCRC FREE – Family Harvest Fest, October 23, 2-6pm!

Freedom Stories at Freedom Park – Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 – Learn more:

2022 Guinea Jubilee is back – Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24, 2022

Dress Rehearsal to Puccini’s La Boheme – FREE and open to K-12 students – Learn more

Universal Orlando Resort Multi-Day Ticket Discounts and Single Day Ticket Discounts from Groupon!

Hiring Week event at Campbell’s Tavern

Looking for the Bus Stop for your WJCC Public School Student?

Frye Boots: Friends & Family Sale! 30% Off Select Styles with Coupon Code

Museum Murder Mystery: Murder in the Music Gallery returns to Colonial Williamsburg

FREE Admission to the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live!

Colonial Williamsburg’s Windmill is moving to a new location on Monday morning August 8, 2022

Nauticus: Gear Up for School Discover Day offers $7.57 Admission – Saturday August 27, 2022

Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow – Saturday & Sunday August 20-21, 2022

Pawpaw Festival at Endview Plantation – Saturday August 27, 2022

Sunflower Music Festival: Barks, Bands and Beers at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens on Sunday, August 28 from 12 pm to 7 pm

Outdoor Family Movie Night – Saturday August 20 at 8:30 PM

Christmas in July! eGift Card Sale at Colonial Williamsburg – Quick Sale only thru August 1, 2022

Extreme Block Party at King of Glory – FREE and Open to the Public – Thursdays: July 28 – August 25, 2022

Langley Speedway Day at Bruster’s Ice Cream Williamsburg! FREE Family event! Sunday July 24, 2022

Waller Mill Park 50th Anniversary gives special offers on Sat, July 23 & 24

How about at Spa’rty? Got a girls weekend planned or a birthday that needs a special celebration…

*NEW FOR 2022* Parent and Child Golf Lessons at Colonial Williamsburg! August Classes Registering NOW!

The Wagsters Magic Theatre in Williamsburg, VA

Festival of Arts Presents: The Addams Family (FREE) at the Dogwood Dell in Richmond

Virginia Arts Festival Big Band – July 2 in Colonial Williamsburg

Kitties, Kidz & Kabooses with Chessie the cat and her Feline Fur-ends from the Penisula Regional Animal Shelter – Sat, July 9th

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Ceremony in Williamsburg – Thursday, June 2, 2022

Aquatica Orlando Discount Tickets with Dining Option, or 2, 3 or Unlimited SeaWorld Park Visits – Aquatica Ticket starts at $56.50 a Day Let’s Get Summer Started!

Moonlight and Music at New Quarter Park with Joe Duggan

Volunteers Welcome to Help Place Flags on the Graves of Veterans at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Honor of Memorial Day

Memorial Mile at Waller Mill Park Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30, 2022

Radon Levels Maybe Higher than Assumed in Williamsburg Area – Radon Testing Kit available from Virginia Department of Heath for only $3 thru May 31, 2022

Mariners’ Museum – Admission is only $1 per person! Great Museum, Great Family Time

Place Concert at Governor’s Palace return to the Governors Mansion in Colonial Williamsburg

Mother’s Day Gifts 2022

Historic Organ Recitals in the William & Mary Wren Chapel in May 2022

Best places to fish, rent a canoe, kayak, boat and launch a boat in Williamsburg, James City County and York County, Virginia!

Fire & Ice: George Washington and John Adams Part 1

Fresh Family Cooking in a Snap from SHIP and the Williamsburg Farmers Market – FREE – Tues, May 24, 2022

Stargazing with the NASA Skywatcher Astronomy Club – Sat, April 30th

The James City County Marina Reopens with Improvements and a new paddle craft launch area!

Candlelight Concerts at Bruton Parish Church for May 2022

Historic Garden Week Features Yorktown on Wed April 27th – and there will be a Farmers market too!

2022-2023 WJCC Public Schools – Kindergarten Registration is Open

Pop-In Hiring Event for James City County Parks & Recreation!

Historic Garden Week – Williamsburg is featured on April Tuesday April 26, 2022

Family Academy: Getting Your Family on the Trail for Health and Wellness

Printer Ink Is Expensive — Here Are Five Ways to Save Money

Middle School Information Night at Williamsburg Christian Academy – April 19th

Summer History Camps at the Jamestown Settlement & at the American Revolution Museum!

The Virginia Living Museum will celebrate Earth Day 2022

Watermen’s Museum Grand Re-Opening April 1, 2022

Ready to play Spark Golf? Spark is a 9-hole, social golf league organized to be casual and fun, with a touch of friendly competition. Now at CW

CDR’s 44th Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction – Online Bidding March 7 thru Sunday March 13, 2022!

The Movement Ballet’s inaugural season opens with the comic ballet, Coppelia on March 5th – Get tickets!

The Workforce Readiness program at WCA appoints Rhonda Peterson

Tappin’ Out – A Casino Night Fundraiser – Billsburg Brewery – Thurs Feb 17th!

Colonial National Historic Park – Yorktown Battlefield – Visitor Information

Mask update for York County School District – Update for Tues Feb 22, 2022

Williamsburg Christian Academy Open Houses for Lower and Upper School – Feb 27, 2022!

Special Offer from Solve! The local business that helps you organize your space!

“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

Attend the Dedication of the Benjamin Spraggins Carriage (Free & Open to the Public) Feb 26, 2022

Vaccine Clinic at the Virginia Living Museum on Sun Feb 20th (free admission for those receiving a vaccine)!

LEGO Contest! Brick by Brick LEGO Shipbuilding Contest Deadline Jan 24, 2022


Local Scouts offer Christmas tree recycling pick up in James City County

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is open YEAR Round! Winter Weekends – Jan 8 – 23, 2022

A Parent’s Guide to Weekly Themed Visits to Colonial Williamsburg

Only at Colonial Williamsburg can you Dine with George Washington at the King Arms Tavern. Events: Dec 17 & 31, 2021

Appointment slots are open NOW for the new COVID-19 Testing Site VDH in Newport News. Register now appointments start Monday 1/10/22

Holiday Pop Up Maker Market – 420 Prince George St. in Williamsburg Dec 4, 11 & 18, 2021

“I Love Holiday Movies” Walking Tour & “Lafayette #1” presented this week for free by Jamestown High Theatre!

Community Vaccination Celebration – Free Admission to Virginia Living Musuem* Sunday Dec 5, 2021

The Bizarre Bazaar –

Holiday Decoration Workshop at Colonial Williamsburg – Sign up today – these sell out!

FREE Rapid COVID Tests available at the Williamsburg Library

Vaccine Clinics & Rapid COVID Testing starting Nov 5, 2021

Aquazoid Amped will open in Water Country USA May 2022

Get a FREE breakfast burrito at Taco Bell on Thursday 10/21 -details…

The Actors’ Lament: Or the Really Rotten Luck of the Fledgling Theatre Company is the newest outdoor production coming to Colonial Williamsburg

Hamilton Fans Itinerary at Colonial Williamsburg – Follow the story…

It’s been found. The original, permanent structure of the First Baptist Church… plus Anniversary Weekend EVENTS!

Jurassic Quest at Hampton Roads Convention Center is this weekend – save big with this offer!

LOVE letters artwork in Yorktown are now permanent attraction

Zulily, Disney & Etsy have tons of Cloth Face Mask!

Williamsburg Regional Library decides to end overdue fines but there will still be a lost charges..

Best things to do in Williamsburg, VA

Poster Contest – Calling all artists: create the poster for the 20th Anniversary of the Williamsburg Farmers Market

2021 Isle of Wight County Fair! September 16-19, 2021

Running, Walking & Cycling Clubs in Williamsburg and Yorktown – Free, Family Friendly and with food and drink perks!

Contest to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of the Golden Horseshoe Green Course!

Competition for COX Cable will be coming to City of Williamsburg

“Forever Marked By The Day” World Trade Center focused exhibit at the Muscarelle opens Friday Sept 10, 2021

Get FREE admission to the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg on Sept 18, 2021

Annual Oyster Roast at the Watermen’s Museum – Sept. 11

Back to School Discounts from

Weddings Venues in Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg

New Sculpture, Large Strawberry with Wheels by local artist, installed in Bicentennial Park

Portraits for Positivity – Free Portrait from Loved Snapped Photography for a good deed…Sat. Aug 28th

Help for Sad or Anxious Children and Teens

Governor Northam Announces Public Health Order to Require Universal Masking in K-12 Schools

Back to School GiveBack Event Aug 21st 10am – 1pm at Lafayette High School.

WISC Kids Club Preschool – Fall 2021-22 Registration

Kids Fest at AMF Bowling – Kids Bowl FREE for 1 hour – Learn more:

Free Beer & Early Admission Saturdays at Water Country for Members*

Learning to Build Connection

Pet Portrait Fundraiser to benefit the Heritage Humane Society Expansion Project August 21, 2021

Williamsburg Christian Academy Back to School with New Balanced Year Calendar

Rita’s Ice Williamsburg is running a Kids Drawing Contest – each entry gets a free ice coupon and winners get a $20 gift card to Rita’s Ice in Williamsburg

Sams Club $20 for an Annual Membership – GROUPON – today only 7/20/21

Dino Pajama Jam from 6 pm – 8 pm Sat. July 24, 2021 at the Virginia Living Museum!

Beehive Distribution Program applications accepted July 20 – Aug 4, 2021

Busch Gardens is offering FREE beer for Members and Annual Pass Holders July 10 – July 29, 2021

What is Magnet Fishing, How to Magnet Fish, Where to Magnet Fish and is Magnet Fishing legal?

Build Connections..

Tommy K Skate Day – Sat. July 24, 2021 at 12 pm – JCC Rec Skate Park

Live Music at the Pavilion at the Williamsburg Winery – June & July 2022

Summer Bucket List, by Madeline Vann, M.Ed., NCC

Dino on the Loose at the Virginia Living Museum Returns!

The Power of “Weird”, by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services

Bring A Friend FREE to Water Country USA! May 22 – 31, 2021

Live Music at Brass Cannon Brewing in Williamsburg

Remembering Ssgt Talmadge Horton Alphin, Jr. – a broadcast on Memorial Day May 31, 2021

Honor our fallen heroes at Nauticus Memorial Day Weekend: May 29 & 30, 2021

Virginia Living Museum Permanent Dinosaur Trail is OPEN – Bring the kids and explore Dinos in nature!

GAMBOLS! Returns to Chowning’s Tavern – fun games and great food!

ROCKEFELLER ROOM: DAOU WINE DINNER at Colonial Williamsburg May 31, 2024- Reservations open

Greater Williamsburg Regional Kinship Program: Are you caring for someone else’s child?

Celebrating the Battleship Wisconsin’s 77th birthday, April 16-18!

Williamsburg Localisms Explained: DoG St., Confusion Corner, The Burg and more…

Vaccinations for ANYONE 18 and older on Fri, April 16th – you must register and have a time before attending:

Earth Day at Nauticus on Sat., April 24, 2021 – events and last day of Plant or Plastic

Williamsburg Christian Academy, growing enrollment and moving toward International Baccalaureate Program

Williamsburg Farmers Market Offering Scholarships

Calling all parents of Lafayette HS seniors – Yard Signs are available!

Williamsburg Christian Academy Approved as International Baccalaureate World School

Free Parenting Class – March 20, 2021

The WRL Book Mobile is a tech decked Mercedes-Benz 24′ Sprinter with awning, outdoor seating, a smart TV with Apple box, computers, iPads, Nintendo Switches, and printers…oh, and books!

Fighting Jamesons LIVE in concert at Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Members Day March 13, 2021

10 year old girl grabbed by wrist by stranger in Merchants Square on Friday – police seek public’s help

Spring Beer Release Party at Chownings featuring Billsburg!

Feeling Lucky? CDR is raffling a 2021 Kia Soul on March 17, 2021

How to register to receive the COVID -19 Vaccine in Virginia

Pet products we found on SALE! Like DNA test for your pooch and a cat tree for your kitty!

Participate in shaping the future of James City County through Engage 2045

CLIQ Chairs Valentine’s sale PLUS get a free bag!*

Williamsburg Regional Library to Reopen February 16, 2021

New additional platform informs iPhone users of potential exposure to COVID-19 without having to download an app.

Love on the Loose Scavenger Hunt for kids – Feb 6 – 14, 2021

Kids Winter Reading Challenge from the Williamsburg Regional Library 2021!

Historic Triangle Messmer Community Services Center is now CDR’s new home!




How to Opt-Out of In-Person Learning for Middle & High School in WJCC – Deadline is Feb. 5th

Freedom’s Paradox – Tour at Colonial Williamsburg

Best Valentines Day Gifts for Her

Here are the vaccination clinics capable of serving large numbers of people for the six localities in the Peninsula

Bernie Sanders Mittens Meme with transparent background for your photo

The Marl Ravine Trail – Mountian Biking at York River State Park

Is Disney Still Magical?Visiting Walt Disney World During a Pandemic

Pop-Up Archaeology! is coming to the Art Museums in Colonial Williamsburg

Macy’s One Day Sale – Save up to 60% AND $30 off $100 Rebate offer*

PFAC is closing its doors – come see its last exhibition this weekend!

A Horse for the Holiday Riding Camp at Dream Catchers!

Holiday Gift Guide for 2021 from WilliamsburgFamilies.com – Gifts that Don’t Stink!

Amazon Delivery Center is Coming to Hampton in Former K-Mart Location

Williamsburg Event Calendar

WJCC Schools announce starting Dec 7th most students will return to remote learning.

Story Walk with Williamsburg Library and Merchants Square!

Strolling Santa in Merchant’s Square

Cyber Monday! Deals that don’t stink!

Cyber Monday Groupons – finally something for everyone on your list!

School Crossing Cyber Monday – 20% off total online purchase with CODE!

Teen & Adult Fit and Safe Course – Black Friday Sale on NOW! Only 20 Spots Available

Kids Confidence Course – 8 weeks for price of 4 weeks – Black Friday Sale on NOW!

Now Available – Little Ninja’s Black Friday Deal – Baeplex!

Can we take a moment to talk about grief?
