Upcoming Events

Fri, Apr 9 - Fri, Aug 27, 2010
	Friday Nights Under the Veranda Lights (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Colonial Heritage FRIDAYS (except for April 16). Head to Colonial Heritage every Friday through the end of August for this special concert series! Its free! Visit the website or call 757-645-2000 for more information. More Info Cost: Free
Sat, May 15 - Mon, Nov 15, 2010
	Werowocomoco: Seat of Power - Special Exhibition (9:00 AM) Jamestown Settlement Werowocomoco was the principal residence of Powhatan, the paramount chief of 30-some Indian tribes in Virginias coastal region at the time English colonists arrived in 1607. Recent archaeological excavations have revealed not only that the York River site was a uniquely important place during Powhatans time, but also that its role as a political and social center predated the Powhatan chiefdom. See website for additional information. More Info Cost: Admission
Sat, May 22 - Sat, Sep 4, 2010
	Yorktown Market Days at the River (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Riverwalk Landing Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days at the River. Visit the website for additional information on performances and vendors. More Info
Sat, May 29 - Mon, Sep 6, 2010
	Dinosaurs and More! (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Virginia Living Museum Stomping, roaring robotic dinosaurs and Ice Age mammals come alive in the new exhibit from Kokoro, inventor of robotic dinosaurs. See your favorite prehistoric reptiles -- T-rex, Apatosaurus, Maiasaura, Pteranodon -- then the Ice Ages mighty mammals: sabertooth tiger, Smilodon, Baluchitherium, and more. Included in museum admission, $15 adults, $12 children 3-12. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sept. 6. Cost: Included in museum admission, $15 adults, $12 children 3-12
Sat, May 29 - Sat, Sep 4, 2010
	Summer Concert Series & BBQ (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) Yankee Candle Village Every Saturday starting May 26, come out to Yankee Candle for a Summer Concert Series and BBQ! Presented by Sande Creek Vineyards who will be offering samples of their great wines! Mrs. Claus Bakery & Cafe will be offering a special BBQ Menu which includes a BBQ sandwich with cole slaw, potato salad and pork and beans! Check website for additional information including a complete musical line-up or call 877-616-6510. More Info Cost: BBQ Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children
Thu, Jun 3 - Thu, Aug 26, 2010
	Farmers Market at High Street (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM) High Street THURSDAYS. The Farmers Market at High Street is where the locals go for the freshest produce, much of it grown right here in Virginia. You can support Virginia farmers, artists and craftspeople while taking home healthy, nutritious vegetables and fruit - along with some great sauces, crafts and much more! Every Thursday from June 3rd through August 26th - Rain or Shine! More Info
Fri, Jun 4 - Fri, Aug 6, 2010
	Shagging on the Riverwalk Beach Music Series (6:00 PM) Riverwalk Landing ON SELECT FRIDAYS: June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 16, 23, 30 and August 6. 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. Visit the website for additional information. More Info Cost: Free
Sat, Jun 19 - Sat, Aug 28, 2010
	Wine, Wit and Wisdom (2:00 PM) Williamsburg Lodge - Chesapeake Room Our curriculum will cover a wide range of topics, some of them about wine and cheese. Our tenured professors for the course are Executive Chef Rhys Lewis and Sommelier Charles Birr. Their entertaining anecdotes pair perfectly with the flavors and tastes of the wines, cheeses, and chocolates. See website for a complete schedule of classes through August. Reservations are required at 757-229-1000. More Info Cost: $30, plus tax and gratuity (unless otherwise noted)
Mon, Jun 21 - Mon, Aug 2, 2010
	Junior Golf Program (3:30 PM) Golden Horseshoe Green Course MONDAYS. The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club will conduct its popular junior golf clinic this summer beginning Monday, June 21 at the Green Course. Open to girls and boys ages 6-16, the program is presented seven Monday afternoons: June 21 and 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Aug. 2. Youth ages 6-10 meet from 3:30-4:30 pm, and ages 11-16 meet from 5 - 6 pm. During the one-hour sessions, head PGA golf professional Jeff Winters and associate PGA professional Greg Lynch provide instruction on rules and etiquette of golf, fundamentals of the golf swing, use of short and long irons and woods and short game topics of pitching, chipping and putting. Registration fee includes instruction and an awards ceremony and cookout held on the last day of the clinic. For more information or to register, call Jeff Winters at 757-565-8697. Registration deadline is 5 pm June 18. Cost: $105
Mon, Jun 28 - Sun, Aug 22, 2010
	IllumiNights at Busch Gardens (10:00 AM) Busch Gardens WEEKENDS. Join us for an all-new nighttime spectacular. See Busch Gardens come alive with dazzling lights, entertainment, culminating in park-wide fireworks. IllumiNights also features a stellar concert series. Announced peformers include the B-52s, The Fixx, Grand Funk Railroad and Creedence Clearwater Revisited. See website for updates or call 800-343-7946. Show times TBA. More Info Cost: Included with park admission
Sat, Jul 3 - Sat, Aug 21, 2010
	Presidents Park Concert Series (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM) Presidents Park Its "Ten Great Evenings Under the Stars!" Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Cost for admission to the concerts is $5/person, $10/family, $25/person for a summer pass or $50/family for a summer pass. The summer pass will get you into all 10 concerts. For more information, please visit the website or call 800-588-4327. More Info Cost: $5/person
Thu, Jul 22 - Sun, Aug 1, 2010
	Virginia Shakespeare Festival: A Man for All Season (8:00 PM) Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, College of William & Mary Winner of multiple Tony Awards on Broadway as well as three Academy Awards for the film version, this story of Sir Thomas Mores opposition to the marriage of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn finds a perfect home at the Virginia Shakespeare Festival. Both comic at times and highly dramatic, this fascinating story of one mans unflinching honor is both an uplifting evening and an acting tour de force. John Ammerman, who has starred in previous VSF productions of Macbeth, Illyria, and The Complete History of America Abridged returns in the title role. See website or call 757-221-2666 for info and tickets. More Info Cost: See website
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
	Recovery Rocks (7:00 PM) Kimball Theater Featuring the musical talents of George Walsh and Robbin Thompson, this show will raise money for the Angels of Mercy, a medical clinic serving locals with no insurance and those who lack the funding for medical attention. More Info Cost: $20
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
	Lake Matoaka Summer Concert Series (6:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre This week: Borderline Crazy! All concerts go rain or shine. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Kids activity area includes face painting, balloon artists and more. Lake Matoaka is located on the W&M campus. See website for directions. More Info Cost: $7 for adults; kids 12 and under free
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
	Best Bet Free Concert in the Courtyard (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) Courtyard Exchange at High Street Cold drinks and hot music at the Courtyard Exchange at High Street this Friday, July 30th! More Info Cost: Free
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
	Free Concert at High Street (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) High Street Shopping Village SEE HOLLY HUNT AND HOT HOUSE LIVE More Info Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
	Dick White @ Sully's Tavern (7:00 PM) Sully's Tavern, 214 Maple Street Come see Dick White perform live at Sully's Tavern.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
	Narissa Bond to Play Live at the Williamsburg Farmers Market (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Merchants Square (402 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185) Fruit, seafood, cut flowers, cheese, honey, soaps and herbs are among the many items available from over 30 vendors. William & Mary Executive Chef Denis Callinan will demonstrate at the Chefs Tent. Narissa Bond will play from 9:00 to 11:00. The Master Gardeners will be at their tent during the morning exhibiting therapeutic gardening techniques. More Info Cost: Free
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
	Stories That Make a Difference (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Kimball Theatre Explore the enduring bond betweeen animals and people in an afternoon of stories and song for all ages. Animal-lovers and story-lovers alike will enjoy this concert with all proceeds going to the HHS for the care of unwanted dogs, cats, and other animals that not only need a home but also a friend. Join us in the premiere concert of the Stories That Make a Difference Benefit Concert Series presented by a group of storytellers dedicated to making a difference in the Hampton Roads community. It will be an afternoon of laughter, sharing, woofing, and meowing to ensure a great time for all. More Info Cost: Donations will be taken at the dorr. Tickets required for admission, but are fr4ee of charge.
Sun, Aug 1, 2010
	Movies on Prince George Street (7:30 PM) Prince George Street (Merchants Square) We are excited to be bringing you another entire summers worth of FREE movies - outside on Prince George St., on Sunday nights at sunset or a little after. Weve got a great lineup of films - with choices for young and old alike. We all look forward to another great summer of movies and we hope you will join us! Dont forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair! This week: African Queen! More Info Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sun, Aug 1 - 31, 2010
	Pastimes of Colonial Virginia Theme Month (9:00 AM) Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center Games, storytelling and other diversions of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia are shown through hands-on activities and interpretive programs. Visitors can play corncob darts, ninepins, quoits, mancala and nine-mens morris. More Info Cost: Admission
Tue, Aug 3 - 4, 2010
	Loves Labours Lost (8:00 PM - 9:30 PM) Kimball Theatre Traveling Players Teen Ensemble performs Loves Labours Lost in which King Ferdinand and his three friends have sworn not to speak to women, so that they may devote all of their attention to their studies. But, when the Princess of France and her three beautiful companions arrive in the kingdom for an extended visit, the friends begin to regret their oath. Can the young men pursue their loves without violating their vow? And will the women respect them if they do? Fake Russians, fantastical Spaniards, thwarted lovers, and glorious word play populate one of Shakespeares most dazzling comedies. More Info Cost: Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8
Tue, Aug 3, 2010
	Watercolorists Apryl Altman and Betty Babb Featured at Williamsburg Farmers Market (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) Merchants Square (402 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185) Local painters Betty Babb and Apryl Altman will share the Artist Tent at the Williamsburg Farmers Market on August 3. Farmers and bakers will sell peanuts, prepared foods, fresh produce, berries and other fruit. More Info Cost: Free
Tue, Aug 3, 2010
	Underground Treasures: Virginias Rocks and Minerals (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) Virginia Living Museum Below the surface of Virginia lies an amazing variety of mineral resources. This hands-on adult workshop at the VLM uses simple field and lab techniques to identify native rocks and minerals, their properties and some commercial uses. 6-7:30 p.m. Call 757-595-9135 to register. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. More Info Cost: $5 for VLM members, $7 non-members
Sun, Aug 8, 2010
	Movies on Prince George Street (7:30 PM) Prince George Street (Merchants Square) We are excited to be bringing you another entire summers worth of FREE movies - outside on Prince George St., on Sunday nights at sunset or a little after. Weve got a great lineup of films - with choices for young and old alike. We all look forward to another great summer of movies and we hope you will join us! Dont forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair! This week: Dirty Dancing! More Info Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Fri, Aug 13, 2010
	An Evening with Ross Milam- Classics (9:00 PM - 10:00 PM) Kimball Theatre Ross Milam, a native Memphian and Hampton Roads local artist, will be in a one-man concert and benefit to ask for donations of school supplies for childrens homes. Ross Milam has been involved in the public school system in Virginia since 1999 and has always had a passion for mentoring, educating, and inspiring youth with the gift of music. The concert will consist of popular jazz, big band, show tunes, and some pop classics- a show for the entire family to enjoy. More Info Cost: All Seats $20
Fri, Aug 13, 2010
	Lake Matoaka Summer Concert Series (6:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre This week: The Rhondels! All concerts go rain or shine. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Kids activity area includes face painting, balloon artists and more. Lake Matoaka is located on the W&M campus. See website for directions. More Info Cost: $7 for adults; kids 12 and under free
Fri, Aug 13, 2010
	Pig Pickin (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Williamsburg National Golf Course On August 13th, come out to the Williamsburg National for a Pig Pickin with live music and more! More Info Cost: $12 for Members; $15 for non-members
Sat, Aug 14, 2010
	Star Party/Laser Light Shows (7:30 PM - 12:15 AM) Virginia Living Museum Free observing begins at sunset in the VLM observatory. The planetarium program "Virginia Skies" is at 7:30 p.m. Then, our laser light concerts in the planetarium: Laser Magic (family) at 8:30, Laser X (hard rock) at 10, and "Pink Floyds The Wall" at 11:30. All shows $6 each. More Info Cost: $6 for each show
Sun, Aug 15, 2010
	Movies on Prince George Street (7:30 PM) Prince George Street (Merchants Square) We are excited to be bringing you another entire summers worth of FREE movies - outside on Prince George St., on Sunday nights at sunset or a little after. We've got a great lineup of films - with choices for young and old alike. We all look forward to another great summer of movies and we hope you will join us! Don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair! This week: Julie & Julia (on Julias birthday no less)! More Info Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Tue, Aug 17, 2010
	Swinging in the Summer (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM) Kimball Theatre The Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra invites you to a summer evening of swinging big band classics. Our musicians and vocalists will perform some of your favorites from the Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Count Basie orchestras, and more. Locally and regionally, the Williamsburg Classic Sing Orchestra has performed the authentic arrangements from the big band era for more than a decade. We invite you to enjoy an evening of the greatest classics from the big band era. More Info Cost: Adults $18, Seniors/ Students $15
Sun, Aug 22, 2010
	Movies on Prince George Street (7:30 PM) Prince George Street (Merchants Square) We are excited to be bringing you another entire summers worth of FREE movies - outside on Prince George St., on Sunday nights at sunset or a little after. Weve got a great lineup of films - with choices for young and old alike. We all look forward to another great summer of movies and we hope you will join us! Dont forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair! This week: Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian! More Info Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Aug 28, 2010
	Cookout and 18th Century Traveling Show (5:30 PM) Chownings Tavern - Colonial Williamsburg Owen Murdock, the lively emcee of A Grand Medley of Entertainments, invites you and your family to gather at Colonial Williamsburgs Chownings Tavern at 5:30 pm on Saturday, August 28, for a cookout, followed by an 18th-century traveling show. Murdocks Miniature Medley features new diversions and old favorites performed outdoors at the Play Booth, a short walk from Chownings Tavern. See website for more information or call 757-229-2141. More Info Cost: $25 for adults and youth 6 - 17; $12 for children under 6
Sat, Aug 28, 2010
	Stories That Make a Difference; Giving Voice, Giving Hope to Children (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Kimball Theatre Delight in an afternoon of stories for all ages, highlighting the joy and innocence of children. This benefit event will invoke laughter and heart-touching moments and support the work of an organization that believes every child deserves to live in a safe and permanent home. All proceeds will support Colonial CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). CASA is the eyes and ears of the court, and you, the members of the community are the hands and heart. Together we can provide a voice for abused and neglected children. "To give a child a CASA is to give them a voice. To give them a voice is to give them hope, and to give them hope is to give them the world." More Info Cost: Tickets required for admission but free of charge. Donations will be taken at the door.
Sat, Aug 28 - 29, 2010
	Wild Days at Busch Gardens (10:00 AM) Busch Gardens Heres your chance to meet animal ambassador Julie Scardina and get up-close with her entourage of exotic animals. Program times TBA. Visit website for updated information or call 800-343-7946. More Info
Sun, Aug 29, 2010
	Movies on Prince George Street (7:30 PM) Prince George Street (Merchants Square) We are excited to be bringing you another entire summers worth of FREE movies - outside on Prince George St., on Sunday nights at sunset or a little after. Weve got a great lineup of films - with choices for young and old alike. We all look forward to another great summer of movies and we hope you will join us! Dont forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair! This week: Monsters v Aliens! More Info Cost: Free
Sat, Sep 4, 2010
	Cookout and 18th Century Traveling Show (5:30 PM) Chownings Tavern - Colonial Williamsburg Owen Murdock, the lively emcee of A Grand Medley of Entertainments, invites you and your family to gather at Colonial Williamsburgs Chownings Tavern at 5:30 pm on Saturday, September 4, for a cookout, followed by an 18th-century traveling show. Murdocks Miniature Medley features new diversions and old favorites performed outdoors at the Play Booth, a short walk from Chowning?s Tavern. Visit the website or call 757-229-2141 for more information. More Info Cost: $25 for adults and youth 6 - 17; $12 for children under 6
Sun, Sep 5, 2010
	Movies on Prince George Street (7:30 PM) Prince George Street (Merchants Square) We are excited to be bringing you another entire summers worth of FREE movies - outside on Prince George St., on Sunday nights at sunset or a little after. Weve got a great lineup of films - with choices for young and old alike. We all look forward to another great summer of movies and we hope you will join us! Dont forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair! This week: North by Northwest! More Info Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Fri, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 31, 2010
	Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens (10:00 AM) Busch Gardens Do you dare to celebrate all things scary? Experience Howl-O-Scream to find out how brave you are! Visit the website or call 800-343-7946 for more information. More Info Cost: Included with park admission
Sun, Oct 3, 2010
	An Occasion For The Arts (10:00 AM - 5:00 AM) Williamsburg VA AOFTA brightens the streets around Colonial Williamsburg with a day-long celebration of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts, a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, fabrics, jewelry, and photographs combined with music and food to create what was in 2009 voted the areas top event. The juried art show brings the work of talented fine artists, local youth artists, and lively performing artists together for an exciting day of youth and family activities. More Info Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Oct 9 - 10, 2010
	Prelude to Victory (9:00 AM) Colonial Williamsburg Meet part of a vast army on its way to lay siege to Yorktown in what proves to be the decisive battle of the American Revolution. Join other townspeople and offer encouragement as the army displays its proficiency in firing demonstrations. General Washington and his officers address the battalion concerning the upcoming siege. See website or call 800-HISTORY for more information. More Info Cost: Admission - See website
Sat, Oct 16 - 17, 2010
	Yorktown Victory Celebration (9:00 AM) Yorktown Victory Center Military life and artillery demonstrations mark the 229th anniversary of Americas 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 apply tactical skills in mock combat, as well as learn about soldiers provisions and sleeping quarters. Special programs also held at Yorktown Battlefield. More Info Cost: Admission
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
	Veterans Day (4:30 PM) Colonial Williamsburg - the Capitol Colonial Williamsburg honors Americas Veterans with a procession down Duke of Gloucester Street, 4:30 p.m., beginning at the Capitol. The parade culminates in a public ceremony, with militia and cannon crew firing volleys in recognition of those who serve. Hear Colonial Williamsburgs Fifes and Drums, and speakers from past and present. Active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents enjoy free admission passes Friday through Wednesday, Nov. 6-11. Visit the website or call 800-HISTORY for more information. More Info
Thu, Nov 25 - 27, 2010
	Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia (9:00 AM) Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center 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 Virginias 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. More Info Cost: Admission
Fri, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
	Christmas Town (3:00 PM) Busch Gardens Back for its second season! Christmas Town is a Busch Gardens Celebration filled with holiday traditions, new surprises and park favorites! Visit website or call 800-343-7946 for more information. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; December 17 - 31 (closed on Christmas Day). More Info Cost: See website for details
Sat, Nov 27, 2010 - Fri, Dec 2, 2011
	Colonial Williamsburgs Holiday Season (9:00 AM) Colonial Williamsburg Nothing quite compares to spending the Christmas season in Colonial Williamsburgs Historic Area. Special programs, dining, entertainment, hotel packages, events for children, and more are waiting to enchant guests who come to enjoy a magical season theyll not soon forget. To learn more about Christmas in Williamsburg, visit the website or call 800-HISTORY. More Info Cost: Admission - See website
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 - Mon, Jan 3, 2011
	A Colonial Christmas (9:00 AM) Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center Holiday traditions of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia 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 Revolutionary War encampments and glimpse holiday preparations on a 1780s farm. More Info Cost: Admission
Sun, Dec 5, 2010
	Grand Illumination (9:00 AM) Colonial Williamsburg In the 18th century, illuminations were sometimes held to commemorate the birth of the reigning sovereign. Today, Colonial Williamsburgs Grand Illumination celebrates the winter holidays. Musical performances on multiple stages and fireworks launched from three locations usher in the season with a bang. Visit the website or call 800-HISTORY for more information. More Info Cost: See website
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
	Whitefield Day (9:00 AM) Colonial Williamsburg Experience a reenactment of famous 18th-century evangelist George Whitefields appearance at Bruton Parish Church on Sunday, December 16, 1739. A minister of the Church of England and colleague of John and Charles Wesley, Whitefield was an important figure in the Great Awakening, a series of revivals that swept through Britain and North America in the first half of the 18th century. Call 800-HISTORY for more information. More Info Cost: See website
Mon, Dec 27, 2010
	Masonic Procession (9:00 AM) Masonic Lodge - Colonial Williamsburg The Feast Day of St. John the Evangelist is an annual day of celebration for the local Masonic Lodge. Costumed interpreters and members of Williamsburg Lodge No. 6 will reenact the annual procession on this date from the Masonic Lodge to Bruton Parish Church to hear a sermon for the occasion and then return to the lodge. Guests who are masons will be invited to participate in the procession. Call 800-HISTORY or visit the website for more information. More Info Cost: See website