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Find fun family activities and events for the weekend. If you don't find the perfect fit below then visit our Daily Calendar for all the events!
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If you need to listen to a great band and you want to start the Memorial Day weekend late night on Thursday - this is your spot! .. More Info
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Colonial Williamsburg is offering FREE admission during Memorial Day weekend, Friday through Monday, May 27-30, 2022, to all active duty Military, Reservists, Retirees, Veterans, National Guardsmen and their immediate dependents. Your free admission includes.. More Info
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- Public Hospital Visit
Friday May 27 & Monday May 30 at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
- Cost of War
Saturday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m.
- A Congressional Curriculum
Sunday, May 29 at 1:30 p.m.
- A Patriotic American
Mondays, May 30 at 1:30 p.m.
See these and all events at the Hennage & Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg
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Get the kids interested in live theater and opera by coming with them to see the rehearsal of the upcoming Così fan tutte performance by Opera Williamsburg. Enter in quietly and please wear a mask (performers are trying to stay well to make all their shows). It is free but you need to register...details and More Info
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Love a little detective work? Museum murder mystery returns for another season. After an early morning photo shoot, the museum photographer is found murdered in the gallery. View the crime scene and hear interviews with suspects as you collaborate with others to solve a fictitious murder....More Info
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Enjoy spectacular views of the York River this Memorial Day Weekend, live music, food trucks and a fantastic variety of vendors and artists at Riverwalk Landing. The Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market is from 8 am to 12 pm. Find all your favorite vendors! See vendor list for this week right - More Info
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Over 40 vendors will be at the market. This week's seasonal produce includes strawberries, asparagus, microgreens, mushrooms, broccoli, onions, bok choy, spinach, kale, turnips, carrots, salad mix, green onions, potted herbs, lettuces and more. You can also find eggs, meats, peanuts, baked goods, pasta, pickles, honey, cut flowers and so much more. See vendor list here
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At this year's Hike for Hospice, celebrate life by walking one mile through Colonial Williamsburg followed by a memorial program, activities for the whole family, and special ways to remember the lives of loved one, all raising funds in support of this important community resource. More Info
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It’s time to kick off summer! Come out to one of James City County's two outdoors pools – Upper County Park and Chickahominy Riverfront Park – to celebrate the start of the season. Pool fees apply. More Info
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COLORS, a collaborative show of art by photographer Kathy Hornsby and painter Connie Desaulniers. These two longtime friends share their love of color saturation in their art forms. More Info
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Want to ake a closer look at what swims in the James River? This fun event is for you! Kids welcome and no fee except park parking fee. Learn more
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Come have a Memorial Time at CSG getting your Crisis on! HERE
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Ghost Walk Jr and Haunted Williamsburg are two great haunted ghost tours run by Colonial Williamsburg. Ghost Walk Jr is great for little kids and their families and Haunted Williamsburg is great for old kids and adults! Here are all the evening programs
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Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks at Busch Gardens. Turn your eyes to the sky as it lights up with an unforgettable fireworks show May 28 and 29. Fireworks are included with park admission! Learn more
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Live fully-staged opera with world-class cast. Don't miss Mozart’s comic masterpiece Così fan tutte (“They are all like that”) at the Kimball Theatre!
Tickets are available now with reserved seats HERE
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When the sun goes down, our other senses become more alert than our sight. Nocturnal creatures become more active in the pursuit of food and mates. Hike with us for a magical natural journey through the night. HERE
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Grace Church Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday May 30th from 10 am – 11:30 am
Fifes and Drums of York Town will perform at 11: 45 am
York County Memorial Day Ceremony - Monday, May 30, 2022 – 12 PM – 1 PM
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FREE and open to the public. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation honors the men and women of the United States military who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation with a traditional wreath-laying ceremony See all events and details here
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Honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country by visiting the Virginia War Museum on Memorial Day. Admission is free on this day. Learn more
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This event is a big one and hasn't been held since 2019. There will be speakers, wreath laying, 1300 small American Flags place at Veteran's graves, singers performing and more. See all events and details plus parking info here
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Summer is here and so is VBC's annual Monday Jam with Billy Joe Daniel & Friends along with DJ Kudlz! Brewery open from 12-9 pm with live music from 2-5 pm, and Moto Crepes dishing all day! here
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There are events that are on just Monday but there are ones that go throughout the weekend - see them all here.
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Looking for camps for little kids to high school teens? Check the Summer Camp Directory and learn about awesome programs. Regional and local camps from sports, special interest, adventure and more! See the full list of camps here: More info
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Head to Busch Gardens’ Hiring Fair to learn about positions paying up to $14/hour with up to $1,500 in sign-on bonuses, plus all applicants will receive one FREE Single-Day Ticket when they apply and attend the job fair! Find event location, full schedule of upcoming Hiring Fairs and More Info
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Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for a third order of free at-home coronavirus tests. Go to USPS.com to place the free order. This time you will receive 8 rapid antigen COVID-19 tests.
The order and shipment are at no cost to the buyer. Only information needed is your name and residential address. No other information is required. visit here
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The Virginia Department of Health is offering a limited number of radon test kits to Virginia residents for only a $3 shipping fee. This offer is only available between the dates of September 1 and May 31. To order your $3 test kit and learn more about Radon visit here
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Opera in Williamsburg presents: Mozart’s comedy Così fan tutte (“They are all like that”). Live fully-staged opera with world-class cast. Opera in Williamsburg’s is excited to giveaway 4 tickets to see the performance. Winner picks which show they would like to attend, Thursday June 2 @ 7:30pm or Saturday June 4 @ 2pm. MORE
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We are giving away 4 tickets to the 3rd annual FURever Homes 8k, 5k, and Pet Run on June 11th, A Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event.. More Info
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What will you ride first this weekend? Well, Water Country USA is open this Saturday and Sunday with fun attractions like Cutback Water Coaster, Surfer’s Bay Wave Pool, and Hubba Hubba Highway river adventure (just to name a few)! Need tickets? Here is our afflink for BG & WCUSA Groupon tickets!
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FREE 2 Park Preschool Pass is back - for kids aged 5 and under. This will get them unlimited visits to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. You have to register and redeem in the park by May 31, 2022. Learn more
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Don't forget that many local area residents get free admission everyday to the Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown! Here is how to find out if you live in the free admission area..
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As you may have noticed this pass is mentioned in many of the above events. If you are wondering more about it and how to get one....well follow this post. Your Good Neighbor Pass offers discounts on food and beverage and shopping in Colonial Williamsburg stores and resort eateries. If you are a local resident or you teach or work in the area (see post for details) you may qualify for the Good Neighbors pass which gives you unlimited entrance to Colonial Williamsburg museums, historic trade house and discounts on tickets you purchase for friends and family. Here are all the benefits of this pass!
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Our jobs page is busy! Click here to see jobs available or list a job you need filled. Search for a job for free. List a job for $10.99 for one month! Visit here...
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Events are back! Check out our Daily Calendar and find fun things to do!
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From fiction to non-fiction we are bringing you a list of curated books that may be just what you were looking for...Kristy, our resident bookworm has been updating this list with more and more titles! If you have a recommendation let us know! Find more here
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Time for tee shirt weather! Pick up your Burg tee - so many options - steel blue, mint, cream, light pink! Order online here or to schedule a local pickup. Questions email Kristy.wf@gmail.com.
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We post a "Daily Funny" every morning at 5:45 am on our Facebook, Twitter & Instagram accounts. The funny above was the most popular one last week. Follow us and check in every morning for a laugh! Just click the social icons below and "follow"
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