Events in Williamsburg, Va.

Greater Williamsburg has an event for every season. Visit us any time for year-round fun.

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Friday, January 18, 2019

Dominion Presents Liberty's Ice Pavilion

Colonial Williamsburg

Repeats Daily.

November 16, 2018 - February 18, 2019

Enjoy a family-friend activity this holiday season on historic Duke of Gloucester St. Join us at Liberty's Ice Pavilion sponsored by Dominion. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays with a few turns on the ice. Even if you don’t skate, you can still enjoy watching the skaters, sipping on a cup of American Heritage Hot Chocolate or Chowning’s hot cider and relaxing to the sounds of musical performances from many local and area choirs and music ensembles.

Friday, January 18, 2019 - 12:00am

Repeats every 1 days, ends on Feb 18, 2019

Magic Flute Dinner Concert

Colonial Heritage Clubhouse

May 6 - 9, 2019

Dinner Concert with the cast of Opera in Williamsburg's Magic Flute, in town rehearsing for the performance. You can get tickets to the dinner+concert ($52, choice of entree), or you can get tickets to the concert only. Cash bar available. Meet your fellow Opera-lovers and the superb artists who bring this masterpiece to us.

Answering America's Call Exhibition

The Mariners' Museum and Park

Every Monday - Sunday. Repeats Weekly.

November 27, 2018 - September 3, 2019, 9am - 5pm

Answering America's Call: Newport News in World War I chronicles the transformation of Newport News as a result of the war. Visitors will learn how Newport News supported war efforts with the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company by viewing first-hand journals, letters, photographs and more. Viewers will also learn how the large influx of shipyard workers was accommodated through construction of Hilton Village. Admission to the Museum is now only $1 for all time!

Friday, January 18, 2019 -

9:00am to 5:00pm

Repeats every 1 week(s) on:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, ends on Sep 03, 2019

Civil War Round Table: Naval Ordnance

The Mariners' Museum and Park

January 18, 2019, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Visit the Museum on Friday afternoons to enjoy lunch in the Mariners' Park Café and stimulating Civil War discussion with renowned historian, John Quarstein. On select Fridays through the fall, Mr. Quarstein will lead the conversation as we dive deep into a theme in Civil War history. There is no charge to participate. Lunch will be available for purchase at the café!

Friday, January 18, 2019 -

12:30pm to 1:30pm

Meet the Singers of Opera in Williamsburg's The Magic Flute

Stryker Center

April 26, 2018 - 26, 2019, 7pm - 8pm

Meet the singers and the creative team of Opera in Williamsburg's The Magic Flute, in town rehearsing for the Opera! Free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. Enjoy hearing the superb cast, and ask the creative team about their approach to this masterpiece of Mozart.

Friday, January 18, 2019 -

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Dominion Presents Liberty's Ice Pavilion

Colonial Williamsburg

Repeats Daily.

November 16, 2018 - February 18, 2019

Enjoy a family-friend activity this holiday season on historic Duke of Gloucester St. Join us at Liberty's Ice Pavilion sponsored by Dominion. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays with a few turns on the ice. Even if you don’t skate, you can still enjoy watching the skaters, sipping on a cup of American Heritage Hot Chocolate or Chowning’s hot cider and relaxing to the sounds of musical performances from many local and area choirs and music ensembles.

Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 12:00am

Repeats every 1 days, ends on Feb 18, 2019

Magic Flute Dinner Concert

Colonial Heritage Clubhouse

May 6 - 9, 2019

Dinner Concert with the cast of Opera in Williamsburg's Magic Flute, in town rehearsing for the performance. You can get tickets to the dinner+concert ($52, choice of entree), or you can get tickets to the concert only. Cash bar available. Meet your fellow Opera-lovers and the superb artists who bring this masterpiece to us.

Answering America's Call Exhibition

The Mariners' Museum and Park

Every Monday - Sunday. Repeats Weekly.

November 27, 2018 - September 3, 2019, 9am - 5pm

Answering America's Call: Newport News in World War I chronicles the transformation of Newport News as a result of the war. Visitors will learn how Newport News supported war efforts with the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company by viewing first-hand journals, letters, photographs and more. Viewers will also learn how the large influx of shipyard workers was accommodated through construction of Hilton Village. Admission to the Museum is now only $1 for all time!

Saturday, January 19, 2019 -

9:00am to 5:00pm

Repeats every 1 week(s) on:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, ends on Sep 03, 2019

Artifact Adventures at Historic Jamestowne

Historic Jamestowne

January 5, 2019, 10am - 4pm

January 19, 2019, 10am - 4pm

February 2, 2019, 10am - 4pm

February 16, 2019, 10am - 4pm

March 2, 2019, 10am - 4pm

March 16, 2019, 10am - 4pm

Take a break from the cold and spend your day at the Jamestown Rediscovery artifact museum! Meet colonists and real archaeologists, participate in hands-on activities, and explore the world of the first permanent colony in the New World. Featured activities: artifact sorting & picking with a Jamestown Rediscovery conservator, behind the scenes with an archaeologist: washing & processing a collection.

Saturday, January 19, 2019 -

10:00am to 4:00pm

Meet the Singers of Opera in Williamsburg's The Magic Flute

Stryker Center

April 26, 2018 - 26, 2019, 7pm - 8pm

Meet the singers and the creative team of Opera in Williamsburg's The Magic Flute, in town rehearsing for the Opera! Free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. Enjoy hearing the superb cast, and ask the creative team about their approach to this masterpiece of Mozart.

Saturday, January 19, 2019 -

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Dominion Presents Liberty's Ice Pavilion

Colonial Williamsburg

Repeats Daily.

November 16, 2018 - February 18, 2019

Enjoy a family-friend activity this holiday season on historic Duke of Gloucester St. Join us at Liberty's Ice Pavilion sponsored by Dominion. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays with a few turns on the ice. Even if you don’t skate, you can still enjoy watching the skaters, sipping on a cup of American Heritage Hot Chocolate or Chowning’s hot cider and relaxing to the sounds of musical performances from many local and area choirs and music ensembles.

Sunday, January 20, 2019 - 12:00am

Repeats every 1 days, ends on Feb 18, 2019

Magic Flute Dinner Concert

Colonial Heritage Clubhouse

May 6 - 9, 2019

Dinner Concert with the cast of Opera in Williamsburg's Magic Flute, in town rehearsing for the performance. You can get tickets to the dinner+concert ($52, choice of entree), or you can get tickets to the concert only. Cash bar available. Meet your fellow Opera-lovers and the superb artists who bring this masterpiece to us.

Answering America's Call Exhibition

The Mariners' Museum and Park

Every Monday - Sunday. Repeats Weekly.

November 27, 2018 - September 3, 2019, 9am - 5pm

Answering America's Call: Newport News in World War I chronicles the transformation of Newport News as a result of the war. Visitors will learn how Newport News supported war efforts with the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company by viewing first-hand journals, letters, photographs and more. Viewers will also learn how the large influx of shipyard workers was accommodated through construction of Hilton Village. Admission to the Museum is now only $1 for all time!

Sunday, January 20, 2019 -

9:00am to 5:00pm

Repeats every 1 week(s) on:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, ends on Sep 03, 2019

Meet the Singers of Opera in Williamsburg's The Magic Flute

Stryker Center

April 26, 2018 - 26, 2019, 7pm - 8pm

Meet the singers and the creative team of Opera in Williamsburg's The Magic Flute, in town rehearsing for the Opera! Free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. Enjoy hearing the superb cast, and ask the creative team about their approach to this masterpiece of Mozart.

Sunday, January 20, 2019 -

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Monday, January 21, 2019

Dominion Presents Liberty's Ice Pavilion

Colonial Williamsburg

Repeats Daily.

November 16, 2018 - February 18, 2019

Enjoy a family-friend activity this holiday season on historic Duke of Gloucester St. Join us at Liberty's Ice Pavilion sponsored by Dominion. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays with a few turns on the ice. Even if you don’t skate, you can still enjoy watching the skaters, sipping on a cup of American Heritage Hot Chocolate or Chowning’s hot cider and relaxing to the sounds of musical performances from many local and area choirs and music ensembles.

Monday, January 21, 2019 - 12:00am

Repeats every 1 days, ends on Feb 18, 2019

Magic Flute Dinner Concert

Colonial Heritage Clubhouse

May 6 - 9, 2019

Dinner Concert with the cast of Opera in Williamsburg's Magic Flute, in town rehearsing for the performance. You can get tickets to the dinner+concert ($52, choice of entree), or you can get tickets to the concert only. Cash bar available. Meet your fellow Opera-lovers and the superb artists who bring this masterpiece to us.

Answering America's Call Exhibition

The Mariners' Museum and Park

Every Monday - Sunday. Repeats Weekly.

November 27, 2018 - September 3, 2019, 9am - 5pm

Answering America's Call: Newport News in World War I chronicles the transformation of Newport News as a result of the war. Visitors will learn how Newport News supported war efforts with the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company by viewing first-hand journals, letters, photographs and more. Viewers will also learn how the large influx of shipyard workers was accommodated through construction of Hilton Village. Admission to the Museum is now only $1 for all time!

Monday, January 21, 2019 -

9:00am to 5:00pm

Repeats every 1 week(s) on:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, ends on Sep 03, 2019

Maritime Mondays

The Mariners' Museum and Park

November 19, 2018, 10:30am - 11:30am

November 26, 2018, 10:30am - 11:30am

December 3, 2018, 10:30am - 11:30am

December 10, 2018, 10:30am - 11:30am

December 17, 2018, 10:30am - 11:30am

January 14, 2019, 10:30am - 11:30am

January 21, 2019, 10:30am - 11:30am

January 28, 2019, 10:30am - 11:30am

FREE with $1 admission.

Maritime Mondays! Fun for Children! Join us Monday mornings for engaging learning activities for children that include story time and a craft! Designed for children ages 18 month to age 8.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.marinersmuseum.org/event/maritime-mondays-12/2018-11-19/

Monday, January 21, 2019 -

10:30am to 11:30am

Meet the Singers of Opera in Williamsburg's The Magic Flute

Stryker Center

April 26, 2018 - 26, 2019, 7pm - 8pm

Meet the singers and the creative team of Opera in Williamsburg's The Magic Flute, in town rehearsing for the Opera! Free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. Enjoy hearing the superb cast, and ask the creative team about their approach to this masterpiece of Mozart.

Monday, January 21, 2019 -

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Watermen's Museum Swing Dance

Watermen's Museum

Every Third Monday. Repeats Monthly.

January 15, 2018 - 21, 2019, 7:30pm - 10pm

Join us every third Monday in the Carriage House for swing dancing. 7:30 - 8 PM for instructions and 8 - 10 PM dancing! $ 757.887.2641

Monday, January 21, 2019 -

7:30pm to 10:00pm

Repeats every 1 month(s), on the third Monday of the month, ends on Jan 21, 2019

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Dominion Presents Liberty's Ice Pavilion

Colonial Williamsburg

Repeats Daily.

November 16, 2018 - February 18, 2019

Enjoy a family-friend activity this holiday season on historic Duke of Gloucester St. Join us at Liberty's Ice Pavilion sponsored by Dominion. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays with a few turns on the ice. Even if you don’t skate, you can still enjoy watching the skaters, sipping on a cup of American Heritage Hot Chocolate or Chowning’s hot cider and relaxing to the sounds of musical performances from many local and area choirs and music ensembles.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 12:00am

Repeats every 1 days, ends on Feb 18, 2019

Magic Flute Dinner Concert

Colonial Heritage Clubhouse

May 6 - 9, 2019

Dinner Concert with the cast of Opera in Williamsburg's Magic Flute, in town rehearsing for the performance. You can get tickets to the dinner+concert ($52, choice of entree), or you can get tickets to the concert only. Cash bar available. Meet your fellow Opera-lovers and the superb artists who bring this masterpiece to us.

Answering America's Call Exhibition

The Mariners' Museum and Park

Every Monday - Sunday. Repeats Weekly.

November 27, 2018 - September 3, 2019, 9am - 5pm

Answering America's Call: Newport News in World War I chronicles the transformation of Newport News as a result of the war. Visitors will learn how Newport News supported war efforts with the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company by viewing first-hand journals, letters, photographs and more. Viewers will also learn how the large influx of shipyard workers was accommodated through construction of Hilton Village. Admission to the Museum is now only $1 for all time!

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 -

9:00am to 5:00pm

Repeats every 1 week(s) on:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, ends on Sep 03, 2019

Meet the Singers of Opera in Williamsburg's The Magic Flute

Stryker Center

April 26, 2018 - 26, 2019, 7pm - 8pm

Meet the singers and the creative team of Opera in Williamsburg's The Magic Flute, in town rehearsing for the Opera! Free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served. Enjoy hearing the superb cast, and ask the creative team about their approach to this masterpiece of Mozart.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 -

7:00pm to 8:00pm

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