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Find fun family activities and events to fill your week. If you don't find the perfect fit below then visit our Daily Calendar for all the events!
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To celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day Menchie's is offering Buy One Get One FREE Froyo. More Info
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Join in for One Book One Community, an initiative that brings the community together for a shared reading experience. This year’s book selection is The New American by Micheline Aharonian Marcom.
Events for this coming week:
Art House Cafe Film: La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon)
Tuesday, Feb. 7 @ 2 pm – Williamsburg Library
One Book One Community Book Discussion
Wednesday, Feb. 8 @ 10 am – Williamsburg Library & Online
Monika Gosin – Wednesday, Feb. 8 @ 6:30 pm
Williamsburg Library Theatre
Pub Quiz – Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6-8 pm
James City County Library
One Book One Community Film: Waking Dream
Saturday, Feb 11 @ 10:30 am – Williamsburg Library
One Book One Community Book Discussion
Saturday, Feb 11 @ 2 pm – James City County Library & Online
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In preparation for Jamestown High’s spring musical “Mean Girls” the theatre program is offering a series of community conversations about some of the topics presented in the musical. You and your family are invited to join any or all on these 3 Tuesday evenings ...more info
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Yes they have hot cocoa at the ice rink food hut as well as some other goodies so why not try a night skate? Here is the weekend schedule (but they are open daily)
- Monday - Thursday: Noon – 8pm
- Fridays: Noon – 10pm
The Liberty Ice Pavilion rink is open DAILY until Feb. 26! Ice skate with your family and friends on Duke of Gloucester Street. If you have your own skates you can bring them with you, otherwise here are rates and rental fees... More Info
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Williamsburg Regional Library's Finger Gym is a new program focused on building fine–motor skills like cutting, twisting, and writing through a variety of Valentine’s Day-themed activities. An adult caregiver must accompany each child. For ages 3–7. More info
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Sweet Tea & Barley has fresh salads, pub bites, hamburgers, and more! There is also a Kids Menu so everyone is happy ...(read more here)
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Join Williamsburg Regional Library to show off your Harry Potter knowledge with other teens age 13-18. Be part of a team or go solo! More Info
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A Virginia Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, NBG has a long history with humble beginnings. The Garden celebrates the 220 African-American Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers, 200 women and 20 men, who cleared dense vegetation and planted the first azaleas at NBG in the late 1930s. As a way to honor More info
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Join in at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and learn about the quilt and the maker, then enjoy a mini quilting project. See this event and all the Hennage & Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg events this month ...More info
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Interested in learning more about what Montessori elementary programs look like? Join Williamsburg Montessori for an opportunity to meet teachers, explore the classroom, discover the materials, and see the difference between Montessori and traditional school settings. They also have one for Middle School coming up on Feb 16th. Call to reserve your spot...... More info
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An 18th-century building with an extraordinary history will travel from its location on the campus of William & Mary to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. The building served as the original home of the Williamsburg Bray School and is likely the oldest extant building in the United States dedicated to the education of Black children.
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William & Mary and Colonial Williamsburg will host a 30-minute ceremony to commemorate the building and its history at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 on the lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, across the street from the building’s new site at the corner of Nassau and Francis streets. The ceremony is open to the public. More info
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Lafayette Theater Company presents “Over the River and Through the Woods” February 10-12. A heartwarming comedy of Family, Love and lots of food! Tickets are $10. More Info
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William & Mary Music Department will host Kadencia at the Williamsburg Regional Library as a part of the Ewell Concert Series! Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert starts at 7pm. Free (no tickets required) and open to all ages. More info
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Events are across Hampton Roads including Williamsburg, James City County, Yorktown, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach!
See all this month's events HERE
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You know what is great about February? There are always lots of interesting events because it is Black History Month, Valentines Day and Presidents Day (long weekend)!
So, if you are looking for free fun, or not too expensive things to do this February in the Williamsburg, James City County, Yorktown area (and a little further down the Peninsula) below is the list for you!... More info
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Williamsburg AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will once again be serving the community at two locations in the Greater Williamsburg area. This year they will return to our pre-Covid process, which includes same day tax preparation for both walk-ins as well as appointments, and it’s completely free See hours and learn more
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JCC Parks & Recreation’s Destination Recreation Activity Brochure highlights classes, programs, events and activities for all ages, interests and abilities. This means that it is time to register your kids and yourselves for fun programs and... More info
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Did you know eports is one of the fastest growing sports in the world? If you didn't, your teens probably did...Esports events are both in-person stadium sized events and online worldwide streaming events that have created a whole industry. Colleges including W&M have started programs... read more
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If you have been watching the Firefly Lane Netflix Series based on the book by the same name you have undoubtedly noticed the home that the main character lives in...well, we stayed there once and....(read more)
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Come watch the ghosts of heartbroken young women, joyful brides, ethereal fairies, and courageous princesses as the heroines of the historical ballet stage come to life. Appropriate for families with children age 3+ More Info and Online Tickets
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There will be four Saturday markets: February 11 (Valentine's Day Theme) and 25, and March 4 and 18 (St. Patrick's Day Theme), each one from 10 AM to 2 PM. These four winter markets kick off the 2023 calendar at the Yorktown Market Days and offer spectacular views of the York River, food trucks, and a variety of vendors and artists. More info
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Stroll Duke of Gloucester Street and enjoy the friendly vendors at the Williamsburg Farmers Market special Valentine's Day Market on Saturday, February 11 from 8 am to noon. (Rain or shine). Pickup something local and special for your Valentine (or just for yourself). Duke of Gloucester Street and P4 Parking Lot
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There are 4 timeslots for this event and registration is required. $5; ages 2 and younger free.
Commemorate Black History Month by taking a step back in time. This impactful event will pay tribute to the generations of African Americans whose hard work, talents and skills built this nation. The tour will also highlight...more info
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Looking for things to do the weekend before and after Valentines Day? Well here is a start! ..Read more
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We love doing the Gift's the Don't Stink post because we really have no idea what kind of gift you think will be a hit or not...but it sure is fun to shop for options for you all! if you want to get your special someone something extra fab, fun or silly...here
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Mark your calendars! It is coming! The Summer Camp Fair! There will be up to 50 camps, local and regional plus 200 goodie bags filled with swag for the first 200 families! It is a FREE event. And yes, we already have some live animals coming so definitely bring the kids!
Learn more about the event here
Sign up to have a booth here
Sign up to be in the Goodie Bags here
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Buck your way into the New Year with tickets to PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour! Tickets are for February 25 at 7pm at Hampton Coliseum! Enter here
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Just show the coupon above or at the link below to receive 10% off your froyo purchase at Menchies Williamsburg for the whole month of February! Everyone loves Menchie's and saving a little money! More info
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FREE 2 Park Preschool Pass is back - for kids aged 3-5 years. This will get them unlimited visits to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. Passes are valid until Oct 31, 2023. You have to register and redeem in the park by May 31, 2023. More info
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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 Sports & Classes page is starting to fill with lots of registrations - if you are looking for a sport of class for you or your toddler to teen check it out.
If you are a local sport team or if you offer classes (dance, art, music - etc), contact Kristy@williamsburgfamilies.com
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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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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 am daily? This is the most popular one from this past week!
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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