Seasonal Events

From daybreak to nightfall, Busch Gardens® Summer Celebration has it all. Cool down with water rides, award-winning shows and nine world-class coasters, including ALL-NEW Pantheon™-- the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, now open. See the stars of America’s Got Talent in Summer Celebration Talent Live, with new acts every week. Enjoy chart-topping musicians from all genres with the NEW Summer Celebration Concert Series every Saturday.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is proud to salute the individuals and families of those who serve, and have served, in the United States Armed Forces. For the dedication, courage and sacrifice they have given this country, we want to thank them with an ALL-NEW event in their honor. Join us for Busch Gardens' Military Appreciation Week, from June 27- July 4.

Bingo Night at Brass Cannon Brewing Company in our cozy Little tap room. The game is 10 rounds long and Hosted by our lovely friend, the enigmatic character himself, Jeff Hall. Jeff is a retired firefighter who puts his personality into every roll and you know when he comes around your bound to have a good time. Join us every Tuesday from 6-8 pm for BINGO with Jeff!

From daybreak to nightfall, Busch Gardens® Summer Celebration has it all. Cool down with water rides, award-winning shows and nine world-class coasters, including ALL-NEW Pantheon™-- the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, now open. See the stars of America’s Got Talent in Summer Celebration Talent Live, with new acts every week. Enjoy chart-topping musicians from all genres with the NEW Summer Celebration Concert Series every Saturday.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is proud to salute the individuals and families of those who serve, and have served, in the United States Armed Forces. For the dedication, courage and sacrifice they have given this country, we want to thank them with an ALL-NEW event in their honor. Join us for Busch Gardens' Military Appreciation Week, from June 27- July 4.

We have one of the largest collections of music artifacts and memorabilia in the country. You will want to check out Marvin Gaye & Wayne Newton’s 1978 roadster or a 1790 harpsichord or maybe performing dresses from Patsy Cline, Ella Fitzgerald and June Carter Cash in our Music Hall of Fame. We also have personal items from Pearl Bailey, Bruce Hornsby, The Statler Brothers, The Carter Family, Ricky Van Shelton, Jimmy Fortune, Phil Vassar and other famous Virginia artist.

An acoustic open mic night is getting started at Brass Cannon Brewing Company. Come show off your guitar savvy, your poetry, your comedy, your voice. This is a one of a kind open mic hosted by our good friend Nadia Koz. It's free to enter so come to the The Cannon and show off your talents on Wednesday Nights starting May 19th, 2021.

In late 1718, a Royal Navy expedition, dispatched from Virginia, killed Blackbeard the pirate off the coast of North Carolina. Also at that same time, 15 members of his crew were captured and brought to the Public Gaol in Williamsburg. They were tried for piracy at the Capitol by Virginia Governor Alexander Spotswood in early 1719. Join in this recreation of the actual trial of Israel Hands, a member of Blackbeard's crew. Hear the evidence and make a judgment!

From daybreak to nightfall, Busch Gardens® Summer Celebration has it all. Cool down with water rides, award-winning shows and nine world-class coasters, including ALL-NEW Pantheon™-- the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, now open. See the stars of America’s Got Talent in Summer Celebration Talent Live, with new acts every week. Enjoy chart-topping musicians from all genres with the NEW Summer Celebration Concert Series every Saturday.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is proud to salute the individuals and families of those who serve, and have served, in the United States Armed Forces. For the dedication, courage and sacrifice they have given this country, we want to thank them with an ALL-NEW event in their honor. Join us for Busch Gardens' Military Appreciation Week, from June 27- July 4.

Come join Sarah for your weekly game of old school trivia with a twist starting at 6:30 pm. Game Rules:1. No looking up answers or your phone, duh! 2. If you want to challenge answers do so in between rounds.3. Be respectful of other teams, always. 4. DO NOT yell out answers during the game. Let's be awesome to each other and have a great game!

Join us all summer long for free outdoor concerts by the York River! The Sounds of Summer series kicks off June 2 and runs Thursday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. through August 11, with no concert on July 7.

Opening the ten-week series is The Uptown Band followed by an exciting schedule that includes some bands that are new to the waterfront including Cat5 Band, The Deloreans, and The Adrian Duke Project.

From daybreak to nightfall, Busch Gardens® Summer Celebration has it all. Cool down with water rides, award-winning shows and nine world-class coasters, including ALL-NEW Pantheon™-- the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, now open. See the stars of America’s Got Talent in Summer Celebration Talent Live, with new acts every week. Enjoy chart-topping musicians from all genres with the NEW Summer Celebration Concert Series every Saturday.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is proud to salute the individuals and families of those who serve, and have served, in the United States Armed Forces. For the dedication, courage and sacrifice they have given this country, we want to thank them with an ALL-NEW event in their honor. Join us for Busch Gardens' Military Appreciation Week, from June 27- July 4.

There's no better place to celebrate our nation's birth than on historic Duke of Gloucester Street. Enjoy a full day of patriotic festivities, including public readings of the Declaration of Independence, musical performances, and a dazzling fireworks display to cap the evening.

In partnership with the City of Williamsburg, join us for four musical evenings of stirring American audience favorites, starting on Friday, July 1. 

We have one of the largest collections of music artifacts and memorabilia in the country. You will want to check out Marvin Gaye & Wayne Newton’s 1978 roadster or a 1790 harpsichord or maybe performing dresses from Patsy Cline, Ella Fitzgerald and June Carter Cash in our Music Hall of Fame. We also have personal items from Pearl Bailey, Bruce Hornsby, The Statler Brothers, The Carter Family, Ricky Van Shelton, Jimmy Fortune, Phil Vassar and other famous Virginia artist.

Great music, great food, fun activities - come celebrate your Independence Day weekend with Alewerks Brewing Company!

Friday, July 1:

Karaoke Night with SueRay DeeJay, 6-8 PM

Food Truck: Old City BBQ, 12:30-8 PM

Saturday, July 2:

Two Musical Acts

Felicia Hoyos - 12-3 PM

Valerie & John Spence - 4-7 PM

Make Your Own Alewerks Tie-Dye Shirt, 12-5 PM (Rain Date: Sunday, July 3)

Food Truck: NOSH: Modern Mobile Bistro, 12-8 PM

Yorktown, Ghosts, The Thin Veil Tour and Talk

The First Friday of Every Month April - October

6:00pm-7:00pm $10/person

(No Children under 12 allowed)

Join us at Sweethaven Lavender for our Twilight events every Friday from May 27th to July 1st. Stroll our fields and cut bouquets in the cool of the evening, then join us at the barn for live music from local musicians. Charcuterie and sweets samplers are available for pre-purchase. Lavender drinks and sweets will also be available for purchase à la carte. Hampton Roads Winery will be joining us with their popular wine slushies and wine by the glass or bottle.

Celebrate warm weather in The Edge District! Featuring live music, new beer releases, and rotating food trucks every weekend at The Virginia Beer Company. The brewery is open from 12-9:30 pm every Friday with 16 small batch taps flowing, oversized umbrellas popped in the beer garden, daily food truck specials, draft discounts for Frontline Workers, and live music from 6-9 pm.

Thin Veil of Yorktown Friday, September 3rd
6:00pm- 7:00pm
$10.00/Person
(No Children under 12 allowed) The history of Yorktown will help explain why the veil is thin and where spirits may reside in Yorktown today. Hear about historical accounts through the years of ghosts and other worldly experiences while walking through Historic Yorktown Village. *The Tour begins at Mobjack Bay Coffee roasters

Friday nights just got a whole lot more interesting at The Cannon! Grab a glass and come sing to your hearts content with Karaoke Karla! It's free to sign up and all are welcome.
Kirbside Dawgs and Hawgs will be on site for dinner offering up his ever expanding menu options.

You are a member of the 1706 jury in this candlelit inquiry: Grace Sherwood has been charged with witchcraft. Question witnesses, weigh evidence, and determine the guilt or innocence of the woman known as "the Virginia Witch." Not appropriate for young children due to subject matter and intense emotion.