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Find fun family activities and events happening this weekend in and around the 'Burg. SO many events are happening again! If you don't find the perfect fit below then visit our Daily Calendar for all the events!

Calendar Highlights

FREE Sounds of Summer Concert featuring En’Novation, Thursday, June 17th from 7-9:30pm

FREE Sounds of Summer Concert with En’Novation! Concerts held on the York River in Historic Yorktown. Bring your lawn chairs, blanket, and coolers, and head down to Riverwalk Landing. More info 

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Super Grover Heroes Weekend – Friday, June 18 – Sunday, June 20 at Busch Gardens

There’s no better way to celebrate Father’s Day than by treating your #1 dad to a weekend of fun with everyone’s favorite furry blue hero, Super Grover! Challenge yourselves to a heroes-themed scavenger hunt. Get up and get down at the Furry Friends Dance Party. Make special arts and crafts for your super dad. And don’t miss a special Storytime with Super Grover...

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Splash Night at Water Country USA on June 18 from 7 – 10 PM.

Make it a perfect summer night at an after-hours party exclusively for Members! As the sun sets, the fun rises with a DJ, free ice cream, and evening ride time on Colossal Curl™, Jet Scream™, Malibu Pipeline®, and Cow-A-Bunga (children’s area will be open from 7 – 8:30 p.m.) Reservations are required. Members, log in to account to reserve your spot. Not a member? Get an annual pass - (unlimited members get free parking - get at least one of those per household and save some cash on parking this summer!) #afflitate link

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This year Juneteenth (Sat., June 19th) is officially a Federal Holiday and there are amazing events planned!

Juneteenth was just officially named the newest Federal holiday passed by Congress yesterday and signed by Biden today. Here is a run down of local area Juneteenth events...

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Yorktown Market Days - Sat., June 19 from 8 am-12 pm

Need a last minute Father's Day treat? Vendors at the Yorktown Market Days farmers market have got you covered. Stop by the Yorktown Market Days this Sat. from 8 am - Noon. As always this is a rain or shine event!

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Juneteenth Events at Colonial Williamsburg go into the evening on Sat. June 19th

There are too many events at CW on Juneteenth so mention in such a small space..so click this link and see the full day's schedule. Something for all. There is also a special discount to purchase your Good Neighbor Pass that starts on June 19th thru July 4th! Your day ticket, annual pass or Good Neighbor Pass will get you into all events except special tickets events like the dinning on the lawn event...

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Williamsburg Farmers Market on Sat., June 19 from 8am to noon

 Over 40 vendors will set up in the Francis Street lot this Saturday. Seasonal produce includes raspberries, peaches, strawberries, blueberries, eggplants, summer squash, cucumbers, basil, tomatoes, microgreens, beets, radishes, arugula, salad greens, cabbage and more. Live music! Free parking!

📸 Amy's Garden

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Sidewalk Chalk Competion - Sat. June 19 at James City County Library from 9:30-11:30

Show off your street art skills with this fun event at the James City County Library! Winners will be picked for three categories: Families, Tweens & Teens (10-18), and Adults (18 ). Register in person at any library location or call to compete in this outdoor, in-person event!

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Juneteenth at Jamestown Settlement at 2 pm on Sat., June 19th

Get ready to enjoy a thought-provoking 90-minute outdoor program of performance, music and dance, meet African Americans from three centuries who fought against those laws until freedom came. 

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Williamsburg Live -Leyla McCalla - Sat., June 19th at 7:30 pm on Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL PRESENTS: WILLIAMSBURG LIVE

June 18-20, 2021

On Saturday evening, Leyla McCalla is performing. She finds inspiration from her past and present, from her Haitian heritage, to living in New Orleans, to growing up on the streets in Brooklyn, this bilingual multi-instrumentalist and singer creates a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience....

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Project: Five Forty Seven is on Sunday, June 20. Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year with FREE Activities!

Project Five Forty Seven is the time the sun rises on the longest day of the year - and JCC Parks & Recreation has a day full of FREE events all over the county including Scavenger Hunt, Photo Contest, Frisbee Golf, Bird Walk, Axe Throwing, Qigong, Pool Party, Sunset Sing-a-Long and MORE!! Some activities require registration and some don't, ALL are FREE! Check out the full list...

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Father's Day Weekend Fun Things To Do Guide!

How can it be right around the corner? But it is...Father's Day weekend is jam packed with events!  It is the same weekend as Juneteenth and the longest day of the year events with JCC Parks & Rec! 

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Celebrate Father's Day at the Virginia Living Museum - Sun. June 20th

Celebrate Father’s Day at the VLM! Members are allowed one additional guest for the day. The VLM says, "THANKS DAD!" Check out the new Jurassic Giants exhibit, Super Science Live and more! In order to provide the best guest experience, VLM now offers timed admission.

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Williamsburg Greek Festival Drive Thru and Online Orders - JUNE 18th and 19th 11AM-8PM

Order your favorite foods and then just drive by and pick them up!  This Greek Festival is not an in person event this year but the food is awesome as always!  Ordering is simple...

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This Coupon Code gets you 20% Off at the Musket Range

Need the perfect gift for the guy who has everything and has done it all....how about tickets to the Musket Range at Colonial Williamsburg? This discount will give you 20% off your total ticket purchase so you can all enjoy the time together.  You have to purchase tickets by June 20 but you can schedule to use the tickets until Sept 4th! That is all summer long....

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Father's Day Surf & Turf at York River State Park -Sun., June 20th

Reserve your spot for your kids and dad - this one is a great time - canoeing out to fossil beach while your ranger guides the group....this is a family tradition type event...definitely one of our favorites! 

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What is live at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg? See live theatre schedule below

Unless otherwise noted these programs are part of your admission ticket to the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg!  Your annual pass and your Good Neighbor Pass will get you in too! 

Morning Lecture with Thomas Commeraw, Potter  Friday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Mrs. Washington reflects on her friendship with Mrs. Adams that shaped their shared role of President’s lady.

My Dear Madam  Friday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Folk Art collection then make a craft inspired by an object on exhibit. $5 ticket

From the Ashes
Sunday June 20 at 1:30 p.m.
As the ashes settle on Washington D.C., James and Dolley Madison struggle to find a path forward.

 

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THE BREWERY COMEDY TOUR AT ALEWERKS - Sun., June 20th at 5 pm

Does dad need a laugh? This comedy tour takes top comedians who you've seen on TV and sends them out on the road to perform at breweries throughout the country.

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Ongoing Events

Book Series starting in June. FREE & Open to the Public from King of Glory Lutheran Church

This ongoing book series if open to all - so you do not have to be a member of King of Glory's Church, or any church.  Come as you are!  You can sign up for in person or stream it.  Here are the books and info on how to join....

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Live Music is BACK

We finally got to put back up our LIVE Music page on WilliamsburgFamilies.com - it has been a long time since we could say..."Hey, you have multiple places to catch live local talent this week!"  It sure feels good to say that again!

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Summer Camp Directory 2021...Find Summer Camps!

Did you miss Summer Camp Fair last weekend?  Not all is lost (but it was a pretty awesome, super fun event)!  You can now head to our Summer Camp Directory and see camps that are registering and learn all about them.  Summer is not cancelled and camps are back! 

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Summer Reading Program at Williamsburg Regional Library! Kids, Teens & Adults Register Now

The Summer Reading program at Williamsburg Regional Library is back and starts June 1 and title sharing begins June 21! All ages can participate! Fun prizes!

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Upcoming Events!

Summer Breeze Concert Series Kicks Off on Wed. June 23 on the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Lawn!

Summer Breeze is back! Every Wednesday night from June 23-September 1st, join us for live music on the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Lawn! Gates open at 5pm and music starts up at 6pm! Bring a chair. Coolers are permitted and local craft beers will be available for purchase.

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Winter Blues Jazz Fest will be June 24-27! 4 Days of Jazz in June!

The four-day Winter Blues Jazz Fest is back for its 7th year presented by CultureFix! This year the festival will be held June 24th-27th primarily under a large tent on The Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. See the full schedule and purchase tickets... 

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Kiwanis Kids Idea Studio at James City County Library Official Grand Opening - Saturday, June 26 at 10am

Check out the AMAZING new children’s section at the JCC Library. The Grand Opening will feature opening remarks at 10 a.m., followed by fun activities like barrel train rides, a bounce house with slide, an inflatable obstacle course, spin art, a live unicorn, a wheel of prizes, face painting, family-friendly music, and free snow cones and popcorn while supplies last!

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Health & Wellness

Summer Bucket List 2021

by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services

...Take some time to think about how to adapt your usual rituals for this particular end of year. Of course, it is the unofficial Reunion Summer and people are going to be getting together again at beach houses or by the lake, grilling and (re)connecting. But that might not be your story, or your kids story, and if it’s not, that’s ok....continue reading

Read on here...

What to Read...

What to Read This Week While Social Distancing...

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!   Find more here

Shopping!

Head to School Crossing for this special offer!

Get your kids their Summer Bridge or Tops Summer Learning books at School Crossing, and when your kids complete them (and they have all summer to do this) they will get a $5 credit to spend at School Crossing!! Our kids are all in! Summer learning motivation!

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Are you holding the line, APE Strong or HODL? Then this mug is for you!

Show your AMC love with your APE Strong mug...uniquely you! 

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Burg Shirts in NEW colors! Check out the steel blue, mint, cream and pink plus other great colors!

Shop Localourist for your Burg Wear and decals - so many options - perfect for the Localourist in you! 

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Daily Funny on Social Media

Do you see our Daily Funny posted at 7:35 am daily? This is the most popular one from this past week!

We post a "Daily Funny" every morning at 7:30am 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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In Case You Missed These...

Good Neighbor Pass - best local deal around - but here is what you may not know...

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! 

Local Residents enjoy free admission every day at Jamestown Settlement & the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Don't forget that local area residents get free admission everyday to the Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown! Here is how to get your free admission... 

Our Daily Calendar has great things to do - some online but more and more are now in person!

Events are back!  Check out our Daily Calendar and find fun things to do! 

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