📍 What's Happening Williamsburg

Outdoors in Williamsburg

Upcoming outdoors events around Williamsburg.

Saturday, October 17

Hamilton Screening With Hamilton

Sat, Oct 17 · Yorktown Battlefield - Colonial National Historical Park, 1000 Colonial Pkwy, Yorktown, VA

Experience Hamilton under the stars at the Victory Monument— free screening of the award-winning film, with Q&A with “Hamilton".

Free

Saturday, October 24

Autumn Hayride at York River State Park

Sat, Oct 24–31 · York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg, VA

Join York River State Park's rangers for a ride down Backbone Trail and learn about why trees change color in the fall, what Virginia critters hibernate and all the ways nature prepares for winter.

Price: see link

Tuesday, October 27

Saturday, November 7

William & Mary Presents! Gesualdo Six

Sat, Nov 7 · William & Mary Office of the Arts, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA

The Gesualdo Six is an award-winning British vocal ensemble comprising some of the UK’s finest consort singers, and directed by Owain Park.

Price: see link

Wednesday, November 11

Free Admission in Honor of Veterans Day

Wed, Nov 11 · Yorktown Battlefield - Colonial National Historical Park, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, VA

National Park Service Offer Free Admission in Honor of Veterans Day.

Free

Ongoing exhibits & runs

Karaoke Nights at Alewerks

Sat, Mar 7 – Sat, Dec 5 · Alewerks Brewing Company, 189 B Ewell Road, Williamsburg, VA

Get ready to sing your heart out—Karaoke Nights are returning to the Alewerks beer garden!

Price: see link

Cry Witch

Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Nov 20 · Colonial Williamsburg, 500 E Duke of Gloucester, Williamsburg, VA

A woman from Princess Anne County stands accused by her neighbors.

Price: see link

Dancing at the Governor's Palace

Wed, Aug 5 – Fri, Nov 20 · Colonial Williamsburg, 300 Palace Green St, Williamsburg, VA

"Virginians will dance or die," wrote an 18th-century diarist.

Price: see link

Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream®

Fri, Sep 11 – Sun, Nov 1 · Busch Gardens® Williamsburg, One Busch Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg, VA

Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns this fall, taking over the entire park with five haunted houses, six terror-tories™, four sinister shows and more.

Price: see link

Lighting of the Cressets

Fri, Oct 9 – Sat, Nov 21 · Colonial Williamsburg, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

Join us on the historic Duke of Gloucester Street for a fan-favorite tradition, the Lighting of the Cressets, as we bring our 18th-century streets to life at night with strolling musicians.

Price: see link