In July and August, there are more reasons than ever to make Busch Gardens® Williamsburg the place for summer fun. Lasers, pyrotechnics, a popular neon dance troupe, cool zones, fireworks, super shakes and tie-dyed crepes, plus more exciting offerings will make it a summer to remember.
Take to the Trail, and join members of The Hampton Roads Bird Club for a bird watching workshop! Learn how to identify local species, and learn about their natural history. Please meet at the Lions Bridge. Note, there is limited parking at the bridge. Additional parking is available at Harvey Field, located along Museum Drive, which is a half-mile walk from the Lions Bridge.
Free and open to the public.
On Sundays, join cycling enthusiasts from The Williamsburg Winery team on a group ride through the Historic Triangle and back to the Winery for wine and brunch specials at the Gabriel Archer Tavern. Ride registration begins each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and the ride begins at 9 a.m. There is no fee to participate.
All Cycling Club participants will receive a 15% discount at the Gabriel Archer Tavern following the completion of the ride. The discount is only valid the day of the ride.
Paddle Fit is a great way to take your fitness routine outdoors and improve your balance, tone your muscles, strengthen your core and challenge yourself! We combine strength training and more all while balancing on a paddle board on water that may or may not be calm. Packages available online.
Join us every Sunday this summer for Brewed Awakening, a brunch and live music experience featuring special Billsburg Brewery beers, live local music from the Iota Creative Collective local artists, local food trucks serving a brunch menu from 11AM to 3pm, and fresh locally roasted coffee from Mandela Coffee.
Each week a different local musician and a different local food truck will bring you a fresh Brewed Awakening experience!
The Ed Shed is an interactive space where kids and families can share in the moment of discovery and examine real artifacts found at the site. Enjoy an array of hands-on activities, such as pottery mending or screening for artifacts, to learn more about the importance of archaeology and conservation. At the "sorting and picking" station, lend a hand and help the archaeological team by combing through excavated material to discover the tiniest clues to fort life in the 17th century!
Wrap the weekend at The Virginia Beer Company...
12-7 pm: Discounts on 3-packs of Crowlers, first fills in new Premium Growlers, and on cases of 12 oz. Cans!
2-5 pm: Sunday acoustics featuring live + local acts in the beer garden!
12:30-6:30 pm: Local food trucks pairing bites + beers!
Why not make a week of it? Beers & cheers await! https://www.virginiabeerco.com/food-trucks/
Mid-summer marks the return of one of our favorite recipes, Apricot Orchard Brett Golden Ale. The longing is over - enjoy the fruit-forward, funky, and pleasing tartness of this Golden Ale fermented with Orchard Brett and aged on 200 lbs. of Apricot purée again on Saturday, July 21st.
Well-known local musicians and bands perform each Sunday including contemporary and country music, bluegrass, classic rock, modern hits, jazz quartet, Celtic music, traditional barbershop melodies and more. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and pack a picnic supper. Flyer
Sundays at 5pm at Grace Episcopal Church
July 1 York River Concert Band
Paddle Yoga is a great way to improve balance, gain core strength, and connect with nature. Practicing yoga on a SUP brings a whole new perspective to being fully present in the moment.
Enjoy your evenings with great, live music at the Water
Street Grille throughout the month.
Friday and Saturday Nights, (8-11 pm)
Few additional nights are added!
Friday 7/6 Court Street Company
Saturday 7/7 Slik51
Friday 7/13 Dave Crumpler
Saturday 7/14 Fifty Thirds
Wednesday 7/18 Hector 7pm-10pm
Friday 7/20 Good Shot Judy
Saturday 7/21 Jonny Cardigan
Friday 7/27 Roebuck
Saturday 7/28 Blue Ribbon
In July and August, there are more reasons than ever to make Busch Gardens® Williamsburg the place for summer fun. Lasers, pyrotechnics, a popular neon dance troupe, cool zones, fireworks, super shakes and tie-dyed crepes, plus more exciting offerings will make it a summer to remember.
Join us Monday mornings throughout the summer for engaging learning activities, including storytime and a craft! This event is fun for children! It is designed for children 18 months to 8 years. FREE with Museum admission.
The Ed Shed is an interactive space where kids and families can share in the moment of discovery and examine real artifacts found at the site. Enjoy an array of hands-on activities, such as pottery mending or screening for artifacts, to learn more about the importance of archaeology and conservation. At the "sorting and picking" station, lend a hand and help the archaeological team by combing through excavated material to discover the tiniest clues to fort life in the 17th century!
Drop in and enjoy an afternoon conversation with Doctor Walter Russell, the first doctor at Jamestown. Offering the difference between a "chirurgian" and a Doctor, he will explain in the greatest detail the intrigues of "Humoral Theory". And should you suffer from any aches, pains, fevers, swellings, fluxes or chills, he has been known to vet out free advices and administer blisters, purgatives, emetics and vomits to get you back to good health! Dr.
Mid-summer marks the return of one of our favorite recipes, Apricot Orchard Brett Golden Ale. The longing is over - enjoy the fruit-forward, funky, and pleasing tartness of this Golden Ale fermented with Orchard Brett and aged on 200 lbs. of Apricot purée again on Saturday, July 21st.
Start the week by kicking it old school at the brewery! We're setting up a collection of classic consoles every other Monday for a night of video games at the brewery.
We'll have multiple stations set up with TV's provided by The Catering Company and one big ol' projector screen on loan from DJ Kudlz. Game stations will rotate each month and Rock Band will always be available on the big screen!
Paddle Fit is a great way to take your fitness routine outdoors and improve your balance, tone your muscles, strengthen your core and challenge yourself! We combine strength training and more all while balancing on a paddle board on water that may or may not be calm. Packages available online.
Story tellers come together at the Yorktown Story Slam every fourth Monday of the month to share their true personal tales about a monthly theme. 7 PM - Storytellers Presentation. 8 to 8:30 PM - Audience Stories.
Enjoy your evenings with great, live music at the Water
Street Grille throughout the month.
Friday and Saturday Nights, (8-11 pm)
Few additional nights are added!
Friday 7/6 Court Street Company
Saturday 7/7 Slik51
Friday 7/13 Dave Crumpler
Saturday 7/14 Fifty Thirds
Wednesday 7/18 Hector 7pm-10pm
Friday 7/20 Good Shot Judy
Saturday 7/21 Jonny Cardigan
Friday 7/27 Roebuck
Saturday 7/28 Blue Ribbon
In July and August, there are more reasons than ever to make Busch Gardens® Williamsburg the place for summer fun. Lasers, pyrotechnics, a popular neon dance troupe, cool zones, fireworks, super shakes and tie-dyed crepes, plus more exciting offerings will make it a summer to remember.
