Schedule of Events in Williamsburg VA

Purchase a ticket to our July 19th, 7 pm - 8 pm, Casual French Wine Tasting at Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Petite Cafe' in Historic Yorktown, Virginia. Bring your order # with you, or show us your email receipt that evening and Voila'! You will enjoy a casual tasting of four different French wines and Carr Valley cheeses. Additional wine, beer and petite cheese plates available for purchase that evening. Seating upstairs in the dining room or outside in the yard.

Our Beginner Paddle Fit Class will take place at the Jamestown Beach Event Park. You will learn the basics of Paddleboarding along with the basics of a Paddle Fit class.

This is a great class to attend if you are interested in participating in the Paddle Fit Bootcamp classes throughout the summer but are not sure what to expect. Cost of class: $30.00 includes board, paddle, leash and pfd $20.00 BYOB (bring your own board)

Discover personal stories of enslaved and free African Americans who fought on both sides of the Revolutionary War through interactive elements and compelling art displays, including a new contemporary work by nationally acclaimed artist Titus Kaphar. Follow the forgotten stories of African Americans who enlisted as soldiers for the American cause for a free and independent nation and those who joined British forces with the promise of obtaining their own freedom.

Throughout this month-long program, interactive experiences and interpretive programs honor the 400th anniversary of the first representative legislative assembly in 1619. An exhibit showcasing the original minutes of the first assembly that convened on July 30, 1619, on loan for the first time in America from The National Archives of the United Kingdom, will be available for public viewing through September.

Learn about the history and archaeology of Jamestown's churches and the crucial role women played in the excavations since 1897. This program includes an indoor lecture followed by a visit to the Jamestown Memorial Church (weather permitting) to view current dig sites. Additional ticket required. Tickets coming soon to historicjamestowne.org. Tickets also available for purchase in person or by calling 757-856-1250.

The education "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.

Come enjoy a 2 hour cruise on the York River aboard the Schooner Alliance!

For families with kids try the Pirate Adventure Cruise at 11 am. The kids will raise the sails, steer the ship and get tattooed!

If you are looking for a date night activity come on our sunset cruise at 6:30 pm.

Join in the ranks with Captain Brewster and train to defend Jamestown! As a new recruit, learn the manual of arms for the halberd-"a most ancient and honorable pole arm"-and then march in the "Grand Parade" inside James Fort!

Welcome the weekend at The Virginia Beer Company...

12-9:30 pm: 16+ draft beers flowing! 

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

6-9 pm: FREE Friday Night Concert Series featuring live music in the beer garden!

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

Every Friday we release a new craft beer on tap. You read that right. EVERY WEEK! From large batches to small nano-batches, hoppy to malty, you never know what we are going to come up with next. Any time you visit our Tap Room on a Friday night, you can expect a new interesting brew, a food truck for dinner, and super friendly staff. Join us and start your weekend off right at The Cannon. Cheers!

Summer Nights Live presented by Coca-Cola® will feature star-studded acts from NBC-TV's America's and Britain's Got Talent each day, every week from June 28 – August 11. Performances will take place in the park's Globe Theater and are free with park admission.

Performance: The Passing Zone

All summer long, the Williamsburg Winery will be hosting live music and wine by the glass specials from 5-8 p.m. on their new 1619 Wine Pavilion! Kick off the weekend with a glass or bottle of your favorite wine and relax while overlooking the vineyards at Wessex Hundred.

Each week will feature a different musician and a different featured wine flight of the week.

Looking for a different date night experience? Come to New World VR anytime on Fridays and enjoy $10 off your couple session of virtual reality gaming. Enjoy multiplayer and co-op games and get to know each other better. With our amenities of over 100 Oculus and Vive Steam games to chose from, game seating and multiplayer arena. Couples are also welcome to order catering or bring food for an amazing experience.

Paddle for a Pint  –6:30- sunset. We will meet at the Jamestown Marina and after a brief intro on the basics of paddleboarding, we will take a leisurely paddle along Powhatan Creek enjoying good conversation, nature and allowing ourselves to unwind from the week. We will end our paddle back at the marina and head up to Billsburg Brewery to enjoy a beverage together to kick off the weekend!

The Williamsburg Farmers Market is located in Merchants Square in the heart of historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Flowerbeds and benches offer a tranquil setting for this open-air, Virginia producer-only market. Over 35 vendors offer a variety of local products, among which are fresh seasonal produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, honey, cheese, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy chef demonstrations, listen to live music, and learn while you shop.

Join The Mariners' Museum and Park as it takes on a mission from July 20, 1969, to commemorate one of the most iconic events in American history - the first humans landing on the Moon! Bring your family to celebrate this monumental achievement for all of mankind with family-friendly programming throughout the Museum, which includes:

> Hands-on building and craft activities

>Interpretive stations highlighting artifacts and unique maritime connections to space exploration

Join in a day of fun and great seafood from local providers, including music, crafts, and vendors.  Eat on-site or purchase fresh items to prepare at home. Free admission. $10 concert. 

Lux Events Presents the first ever Ice Cream Festival, a family-friendly summer festival at Sullivan Square located behind Legacy Hall in the heart of New Town Williamsburg. The festival will bring cool sweet treats as the perfect way to kick off National Ice Cream Month!

Frozen treats: Ice cream, funnel cakes, floats, sundaes, Popsicles and more from a variety of vendors

Festival food: Savory treats from area food vendors

Nadia Koz and Timothy Colson are returning to The Cannon Tap Room! Originally from Manhattan, she now lives in The Burg. She's been rockin' on the guitar since she was 13 and plays motown/blues and soul folk music. Chef K is making her way back to The Cannon with some of the best grub in the burg!! Its always a treat when she brings dinner. If you missed Nadia or Chef K the last time, don't miss out again. Spend your Saturday evening with us in our cozy tasting room and show Nadia some love.

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.

Discover personal stories of enslaved and free African Americans who fought on both sides of the Revolutionary War through interactive elements and compelling art displays, including a new contemporary work by nationally acclaimed artist Titus Kaphar. Follow the forgotten stories of African Americans who enlisted as soldiers for the American cause for a free and independent nation and those who joined British forces with the promise of obtaining their own freedom.

Throughout this month-long program, interactive experiences and interpretive programs honor the 400th anniversary of the first representative legislative assembly in 1619. An exhibit showcasing the original minutes of the first assembly that convened on July 30, 1619, on loan for the first time in America from The National Archives of the United Kingdom, will be available for public viewing through September.

Come make your own theorem piece of folk art in the cottage at Bassett Hall. Tour the House and see the theorems, a favorite folk art form collected by Abby A. Rockefeller. Family members will have an opportunity to create a piece of folk art to take home. Tour Bassett Hall and then drop in at the cottage to learn about theorems and make your own to take home. Theorems were a favorite form of folk art that Abby Aldrich Rockefeller chose for this special home.