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Find fun family activities and events to fill your weekend. If you don't find the perfect fit below then visit our Daily Calendar for all the events!
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Jan. 9-31 Prix Fixe Perfection at Terrace Room: $54
Now is your chance to experience the Terrace Room and all its delights with a carefully curated Prix Fixe dinner menu special for 2024 Restaurant Week. Each course is a masterpiece designed to enchant your palate and create unforgettable memories. See the full menu here
Restaurant Week special events at Kings Arms Tavern and Raleigh Tavern Bakery run Jan 13 - 31, 2024
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No BS Brass kicks off The Winter Blues & Jazz festival combined with the return of the very popular Mixology event. This is going to be a fantastic kickoff! Ticket includes cocktail sampling and light hors d’ouevres. More info
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Join in for a fun evening of music. The Friday Night After Party will feature The Jason Cale Band (at Hunter Hall) and Cats Eye with Miss Melanie (in Leadership Hall). Ticket includes one drink ticket and light night snacks. One ticket gives you access to both music acts. More Info
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FREE EVENT - Come meet fitness instructors, reserve a spot for demo classes and receive info on all that JCC Health & Wellness has to offer! More info
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From the ashes of the old Fossil Beach has arisen a new, dynamic ecosystem. The living shoreline between the rip-rap and water’s edge is attracting interesting estuarine and marine creatures and plants. Discover them and how living shorelines enhance and protect our waterfronts. More info
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Players of all levels are invited to join a casual group to roll the dice in the popular game of strategy and luck. WRL will have a couple of boards on hand, but if you have one, bring your own. More info
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The Big Bluesy at 1pm includes music on two stages with VEXINE and Chris Beard. Includes craft beers, wine, and cider.
Art of Jazz at 2pm with Live music by True Tone Honeys.
Tickets only $35 and gets you into both events. More Info
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Bring the family and celebrate this New Year by adventuring out into the woods and on the Trail with a ranger. All tiny participants will be given helpful hands-on bug finding tools for investigating nature signs. Let's try to use all of our senses to see, smell, touch, track and observe. More info
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Calling all TEENS! Come and decorate a ceramic owl in the Teen Room. For ages 13-18. No registration required. More Info
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Grammy nominee Alfredo Rodriguez Quintet takes the stage. Rodriguez’s ability to “play stories” on the keys allows him to connect with his listeners on a deeply personal level. His albums, including The Invasion Parade, Tocororo, and Duologue, reflect his memories of Cuba, his experiences as an immigrant, and his journey of self-discovery through music. Rodriguez has recently sold out two shows at the Kennedy Center in D.C. More Info
Afterwards attend two late night events, one with Jordan Ponzi Trio at Culture Cafe and the other with Harry Wilson at the Alumni House. More Info
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Saturday Late Night is a twofer!
Two Options : One Ticket Has Entry to Both Events
Harry Wilson Music
Hunter Hall, Alumni House
Your $35 Ticket price includes:
One drink ticket and Late Night Snacks
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Jordan Ponzi Trio:
Culture Cafe
Your $35 Ticket price includes: One drink ticket & Late Night Snacks. More Info
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It is only halfway through the skating season!
Ice skate with your family on Duke of Gloucester Street. Or get your teen a season pass and they can skate January and February away!
Refreshments including hot cider, coffee, and more will be available for purchase only steps away from the ice. Or make it an evening with dinner at one of the restaurants in Merchants Square just across the street. Purchase a day pass or if you are planning on skating throughout the season - consider a season pass...More info
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Come explore the charm of Colonial Williamsburg at our Wedding Open House, where you can envision your dream wedding in person!
If you are dreaming of a fairytale wedding? Look no further! Come and explore the beautiful Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, located on South England Street in Williamsburg, VA, USA. This in-person event is your chance to discover the perfect venue for your special day. Learn more
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This event is part of the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival. Ticket includes both performances and one drink ticket.
Bobby Blackhat Band performs in Hunter Hall and The Hot Lanes with Bobby Jasinski performs in the Leadership Hall. More info
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A special puppet show celebrating kindness and anti-bullying! Join Historic Area Religions Together (HART) and the Rainbow Puppets for an afternoon celebrating tolerance and kindness. Watch “The Search for Gold,” a show about a team of adventurers following a map that leads them to the greatest treasure of all. HART reception following to learn more about Stand Up for Yourself and Others!, a new library book collection with an anti-bullying theme. More Info
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Celebrate the Winter Blues Jazz Festival Finale with Bio Ritmo. This 10-piece salsa band is based out of Richmond but has ties to Puerto Rico. Ticket also includes one drink. More Info
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Has the hustle and bustle of the last two months left you thinking all the fun is over? Well that's not the case, check out these events in January in Williamsburg, Yorktown and surrounding areas. This is a few highlights - and yes, we update it throughout the month, so make sure to keep checking it - with your calendar handy!! See the full list
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A musical tribute to Martin Luther King closes out Winter Blues & Jazz Festival. This event is free. Come experience a powerful concert to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. More info
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Local and regional events being held for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 15. More Info
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Schools closed so sign the kiddos up for open gym at Williamsburg Gymnastics. Open gyms on Monday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 25. Signup for one or both! More info
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Fee Free Day is Monday, which means you can visit any National Public Land for FREE! So what does that cover locally? In Virginia? Neighboring States? Check out this list here
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Archaeologists will be on hand to talk with guests and show off recently unearthed finds from our ongoing excavation at Custis Square, along with artifacts from some of Colonial Williamsburg’s most iconic properties. Talk with archaeologists about the history of these exciting sites and hear about what’s next! Free-flow visitation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. MORE INFO
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Jamestown Settlement’s popular Director’s Series returns for the 2024 season on January 17, featuring Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee R. Guidera. The yearlong series allows guests to join Christy S. Coleman, executive director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, as she sits down with scholars and public figures for lively and enlightening conversations surrounding our shared legacies of American history. This year the series will showcase the work of prominent scholars, authors and an Academy Award winner. Learn more
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The Last Word Comedy Festival is coming to Williamsburg! There will be four days of shows, workshops, and receptions featuring improv and stand up comedy acts from around the country. Most tickets are under $14 online and the shows at Precarious are FREE! What??? Check out the full schedule and purchase tickets Learn more
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Elyot and Amanda, once married and now on their honeymoons with second spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance. The spark reignites, and the one-time pair follow a wild impulse and elope. Only days after reuniting, they again find their fiery romance jumping between passions of love and fits of anger. When their aggrieved spouses reappear, a roundelay of affiliations ensues in the sophisticated but screwball Noel Coward style. The women first stick together, then pull apart, and new partnerships are formed in a romantic comedy unlike any other. Learn more
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Love this show? Why not audition to try to be a part of the fun. Williamsburg Players is community theatre at its best - come try out and be a part of this great theatrical community. Here is all the info for the auditions... Learn more
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𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫/𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐4 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!
Find all the programs, activities, events and more that you can sign up yourself and/or your family for this winter thru JCC Parks and Recreation. More Info
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This toddler playgroup uses music, sign language, stories and activities to get your little ones on track, interacting with others in an environment rich with learning and playing so they can develop and grow. All of this while receiving age appropriate exposure to the alphabet, colors, counting, music and movement. Class meets on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 10am. Sign up, space is limited! More Info
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Zoom Room Williamsburg is taking dog training to a new level! Yes, they have puppy training and dog training but they also have playgroups and agility training! Learn more about all they offer!
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It's almost time for Winter Rec Soccer! And spots are filling up quickly! Everything start January 2024! More info
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Calling all artists! Applications for the 2024 “Art at the River” Juried Art Show are due no later than Thursday, February 1, 2024. The event will take place on Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown. More Info
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Escape the cold weather and enter the warm fun water park for a day! Single-Day Passes for 1, 2 or 4 with 1 Pizza, 2L Soda, and more! See the offer here
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Wow this is a good deal! We recently went to see 'Boys in a Boat' and it was so good, everyone from my 14 year to her grandmother enjoyed it! There are a handful of movies out right now that we want to see so this is a good time to grab this Groupon and save! More Info
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Colonial Williamsburg’s Good Neighbor Pass – a local’s best deal to the historic area!
The Colonial Williamsburg’s Good Neighbor Pass (GNP) will give you 365 days of access to the entire historic areas and discounts on shopping!
Who is eligible?* visit here for zip codes and details!
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To show appreciation for their neighbors and to honor their commitment to the area, local residents receive free admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with proof of residency. Who is eligible?* visit here for zip codes and details!
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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 $15.99 for one month! And you can list multiple job openings on one $15.99 job listing! Visit here...
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Check out our Daily Calendar and find fun things to do with you friends and family!
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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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Unisex Tshirts that show your love of The Burg while being fashionable and oh, so soft! New Colors just in! Check out all options online. Shirt in photo is Heather Slate.
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Do you see our Daily Funny posted at 6:45 a.m. daily? This is the most popular one from this past week!
We post a "Daily Funny" every morning at 6:45 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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