Events in Williamsburg, Va.

Fill fall nights with fright at Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream.® The park is celebrating 20 years of fears in this special anniversary year, with more haunted houses, Terror-tories™ challenging escape rooms and scares than ever before. Classic characters from past Howl-O-Scream experiences will usher in a new Era of Terror on unsuspecting guests. 

This new exhibition features more than 60 items made by sailors or artisans at sea. For centuries, sailors have used their leisure time to create objects and artworks that document life at sea, commemorate historic events or simply celebrate the extraordinary skill of the maker. Scrimshaw – carved or engraved whale ivory or walrus tusks, made by whalers – is one of the most well-known, sailor-made arts.

Location: Inside James Fort, weather permitting

Lineage began as an initiative to bring artists from New York and the the Northeast to Williamsburg, Va for a summer workshop exhibit curated by Sofia Zubi and Kenlontae' Turner and curatorial advisor, John Lee Matney.

Lineage, on one hand, is a study on how narrative elements connect and distinguish the works in the exhibit. How do works connect to the artists' personal stories as well as their personal mythologies and creative culture they are immersed in up in the North?

Welcome the weekend at The Virginia Beer Company...

12-3 pm: Discounts on to-go fills; choose from 10+ draft beers!

4 pm: Friday Brewmaster's Pin tapping - one-of-a-kind cask concoction tapped EVERY Friday!

6-9 pm: Friday Night Live concert with FREE live music in the beer garden!

12:30-8:30 pm: Local food trucks pairing bites + beers!

Every Friday at 4 pm at The Virginia Beer Company, we tap a small but potent Brewmaster's Pin. Centrally located on the bar top in our taproom, these weekly cask concoctions give our brewing team the chance to add a personal touch to our draft offerings. Only available on Friday afternoons starting at 4 pm!

Enjoy the cooler nights as we transition into fall with free Friday concerts by the river. Our exciting five-week series features local favorites who play a little bit of everything-jazz, country, swing, and big band. Don't forget your blankets and lawn chairs. Coolers are also permitted, so bring a picnic and enjoy supper and a serenade! Riverwalk Landing. Free. 757.890.3500    

Fill fall nights with fright at Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream.® The park is celebrating 20 years of fears in this special anniversary year, with more haunted houses, Terror-tories™ challenging escape rooms and scares than ever before. Classic characters from past Howl-O-Scream experiences will usher in a new Era of Terror on unsuspecting guests. 

Pumpkinville is a fun, seasonal treasure in Toano, VA, part of the Greater Williamsburg area. Pumpkinville is operated by a local family farm. Your family can pick their own pumpkins from their patch or choose from our large selection of pre-picked pumpkins in the yard. In addition to pumpkins, there is a large selection of pumpkins, gourds, winter squash, flowers, wooden cut-outs, arts and crafts and fall decorations.

Our waterfront farmers market is one of the most unique in Hampton Roads-offering spectacular views of the York River, live music, food trucks, chef cooking demonstrations, and a variety of vendors! This year, the season starts mid-April, and you can enjoy weekly markets through the end of October. Every Saturday, you'll discover something new!

This new exhibition features more than 60 items made by sailors or artisans at sea. For centuries, sailors have used their leisure time to create objects and artworks that document life at sea, commemorate historic events or simply celebrate the extraordinary skill of the maker. Scrimshaw – carved or engraved whale ivory or walrus tusks, made by whalers – is one of the most well-known, sailor-made arts.

Fall, although often overlooked, is a wonderful time for gardening. Cooler temperatures and increased rainfall make it easier to introduce new shrubs, berries, and flowers for the next gardening season.

Come to the Virginia Living Museum's annual Fall Native Plant Sale and choose from an array of beautiful and unusual museum propagated plants ready for fall planting.

Location: Inside James Fort, weather permitting

Lineage began as an initiative to bring artists from New York and the the Northeast to Williamsburg, Va for a summer workshop exhibit curated by Sofia Zubi and Kenlontae' Turner and curatorial advisor, John Lee Matney.

Lineage, on one hand, is a study on how narrative elements connect and distinguish the works in the exhibit. How do works connect to the artists' personal stories as well as their personal mythologies and creative culture they are immersed in up in the North?

Billsburg Brewery celebrates the 2018 Oktoberfest season with the release of our very first Oktoberfest Bier. Get your friends and family together and join us on our waterfront brewery and help us kick off the most wonderful time of the year! Prost!

Celebrate the first day of autumn at the Williamsburg Winery's inaugural Fall Oyster Roast! Chef David McClure and our Culinary Team will create a "grapevine fire pit" and roast some of Virginia's finest oysters over the open fire. The event will also feature an oyster bar where we'll serve raw oysters with a myriad of homemade toppings.

Join Col. Lafayette Jones Jr., a descendant of those that lived on the Free Black Settlement at Freedom Park for a presentation and book signing. You'll experience 18th century life more than 60 years before the Emancipation Proclamation. All ages welcome.

Info: jamescitycountyva.gov/recreation or call 757-259-4022.

Get up close and personal with rarely-seen artifacts at The Mariners' Museum!

The Comedy Club of Williamsburg invites you to join us for a wonderful evening of fun and laughter. This is your chance to see nationally touring comedians many of whom who have appeared on shows such as Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and HBO, David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon! Many of our comedians are Headliners on major stages in New York City, Las Vegas, and on the Cruise Lines!