Seasonal Events

The Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg presents the Neave Trio, Tuesday evening, September 17 at 8:00 PM in the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre. The Neave Trio has earned enormous praise for its engaging, cutting edge performances. and strives to champion new works by living composers and to reach wider audiences through innovative concert presentations. For further information and tickets visit our website ---- chambermusicwilliamsburg.org

If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not “orbs” on cameras, embark on a night you’ll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides! Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg.

If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not "orbs" on cameras, embark on a night you'll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides! Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg.

If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not “orbs” on cameras, embark on a night you’ll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides! Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg.

If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not "orbs" on cameras, embark on a night you'll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides! Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg.

Ever wonder how USS Monitor's amazing main steam engine worked? Or why John Ericsson is considered an engineering genius?

Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns as one of the best Halloween-themed events on the east coast.  A heightened scare factor will creep into six ghastly haunted houses, six nightmarish Terror-tories™, hair-raising escape rooms and frightening shows. 

Beginning Sept. 14, Howl-O-Scream will kick off its 21st season with fresh new scares.

·        Jack is Back (Show) - This year marks the return of Jack is Back, the popular street-style disco dancing celebration.

If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not “orbs” on cameras, embark on a night you’ll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides! Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg.

If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not "orbs" on cameras, embark on a night you'll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides! Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg.

Are you ready for a "wild" night of spooky animals, trail walks, pumpkin carving, pirates and princesses? Night of the Living Museum returns to the Virginia Living Museum for its 20th year on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. This is a not-too-spooky Halloween event is for families with kids ages 12 and under. Come dressed as your favorite character or wild animal.

Location: Inside James Fort, weather permitting

Blacksmithing was one of the earliest trades to be practiced at Jamestown. Join Blacksmith Steve Mankowski for demonstrations and a discussion of the types of work that went on at the site of the original James Fort Forge.

Free with paid admission to Historic Jamestowne

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.

Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns as one of the best Halloween-themed events on the east coast.  A heightened scare factor will creep into six ghastly haunted houses, six nightmarish Terror-tories™, hair-raising escape rooms and frightening shows. 

Beginning Sept. 14, Howl-O-Scream will kick off its 21st season with fresh new scares.

·        Jack is Back (Show) - This year marks the return of Jack is Back, the popular street-style disco dancing celebration.

One week from tonight we kick off TRIBEapalooza featuring three straight days of live music from some of our favorite W&M Alumni bands! Free music all weekend long in celebration of William & Mary Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2019.

Friday, October 18th // 6:30-9:30 pm

- Alumni Band #1: Broke Royals

- Food Truck DEBUT: Shakedown Eats Food Truck

The Jamestown Get Down at Billsburg Brewery brings you live music every Friday night this fall from great local and regional bands. Every Friday, Sept. 6 – Nov 22 from 6-9pm, enjoy great live music outdoors on the waterfront of the James City County Marina at your favorite local brewery, Billsburg Brewery. Our taproom opens at noon, brewhouse garage door opens at 5pm for full pours of your favorite brews.

Among the most acclaimed and performed operas of all time, Tosca is a volatile tale of romance, jealousy, intrigue and murder set against the backdrop of Rome on the verge of military invasion.

Composed by Giacomo Puccini

Directed by Lillian Groag

Sung in Italian with English Supertitles.

The orchestra for this production is provided by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not “orbs” on cameras, embark on a night you’ll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides! Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg.

If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not "orbs" on cameras, embark on a night you'll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides! Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg.

To many of you, October 19 is just another day, but for those of you who love history, you know it's one of the most significant "On this Day in History" moments for America.

This year, the anniversary of the Battle at Yorktown falls on a Saturday, and the entire town will be filled with programs and activities including a patriotic Yorktown Market Days. Come shop, celebrate, and enjoy special activities for the kids!

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 in the festivities to commemorate the Siege at Yorktown in 1781-and the Revolutionary victory that paved the way for America and freedom. The day begins with a wreath laying ceremony followed by a patriotic parade down Main Street.

Costume Contest for 13 years & younger! Check Times As Follows:

-1pm-2pm Winner announced at 3pm

-Halloween Photos with Santa by Helen's Place Photography* 11am - 4pm

-Mad Science Cauldron Fun! 12pm-3pm

-Music Entertainment by DJ Kavon 1pm-3pm

-Pumpkin Painting*, caricature artist, raffles, kid-friendly games, 12pm-3pm

-Stilitwalker, Olpheist,& The Wood Spirit, 12pm-2pm

-Free Craft with Mrs. Claus, 11am-2pm

FOOD FIGHT!!!!! Battle of the Chefs at Watermen's Museum, 309 Water Street, Yorktown, on the anniversary of the 1781 Battle of Yorktown, October 19th from 12-4PM. This battle will include VIP audience participation, music, sailing ships, cannons and more. 'British' and American forces will battle three rounds with a shared pantry. But, none of the Chefs will know the meats they must cook with until the day iof the battle.

The Shops at High Street present the High Street Trunk or Treat Fall Festival to showcase the nonprofits serving Greater Williamsburg! Join us for this family-friendly event filled with lots of fun, while getting to know the nonprofits serving our community, as well as the businesses in High Street!. There will be a costume contest, trunk or treating provided by 20+ area nonprofits, scavenger hunt, a caricaturist, photo booth, games, prizes, and much more!