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Seasonal in Williamsburg

Upcoming seasonal events around Williamsburg.

Wednesday, October 28

Goodwin Room Halloween Tea

Wed, Oct 28–31 · Terrace & Goodwin Rooms, 136 East Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA

Enjoy a delightful afternoon with your family and friends while indulging in the fine Afternoon Tea at the Williamsburg Inn with a Halloween theme.

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Friday, October 30

Haunted Cellar

Fri, Oct 30 · Williamsburg Winery, 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA

Step into our Haunted Cellar for a chilling tour through the depths of the winery, where restless spirits stir and shadows whisper.

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Saturday, October 31

Haunted Cellar & Monster Ball

Sat, Oct 31 · Williamsburg Winery, 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA

Dare to descend into the dark? Step into our Haunted Cellar for a chilling tour through the depths of the winery, where restless spirits stir and shadows whisper.

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Precarious Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 31 · Precarious Beer Project, 110 S Henry Street, Williamsburg, VA

Something eerie is brewing at Precarious... When the clock strikes 8, the beer starts flowing, the music gets louder, and the ghosts come out to play.

Free

Saturday, November 21

Holiday Bazaar

Sat, Nov 21 · Colonial Williamsburg - Bruton Parish Church, 311 W. Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

Join us for the 26th anniversary of our beloved Holiday Bazaar in Williamsburg, VA, on Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m.

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Sunday, November 22

Thursday, November 26

2026 Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Blue Talon Bistro, 420 Prince George Street, Williamsburg, VA

Join us for a scenic 5K that winds through the grounds of Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary before ending on Prince George Street.

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Christiana Campbell's Thanksgiving Dinner

Thu, Nov 26 · Colonial Williamsburg - Christiana Campbell's Tavern, 101 South Waller Street, Williamsburg, VA

Gather with family and friends for a traditional Thanksgiving celebration at Christiana Campbell’s Tavern.

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King's Arms Tavern Thanksgiving Dinner

Thu, Nov 26 · Colonial Williamsburg - King's Arms Tavern, 416 East Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

Gather around the table this Thanksgiving at King’s Arms Tavern for a warm and hearty prix fixe dinner.

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Regency Room Thanksgiving Grand Buffet

Thu, Nov 26 · Colonial Williamsburg - Williamsburg Inn, 136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA

Regency Room Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Regency Room at the Williamsburg Inn with a traditional holiday feast designed to delight every sense.

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Thanksgiving at The Williamsburg Winery

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamsburg Winery, 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, VA

Celebrate Thanksgiving with wine, delicious food, and comfort at The Williamsburg Winery!

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Friday, November 27

Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia

Fri, Nov 27–28 · Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA

Long before microwaves, electric stoves and refrigerators, early Virginians prepared meals in clay pots and iron kettles and preserved food by smoking and salt curing.

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Saturday, December 5

Sunday, December 6

Classical Christmas

Sun, Dec 6 · William & Mary Office of the Arts, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA

Performances at 2PM & 4PM Eric Jacobsen, conductor Colin Jacobsen, violin Maurice Ravel: Tzigane Ralph Vaughan Williams: Lark Ascending Antonio Vivaldi: “Winter” from The Four Seasons Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky:…

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Cookies with Santa

Sun, Dec 6 · Gallery at York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA

What could be sweeter than cookies with Santa himself? Families are invited to the annual Cookies with Santa at the Gallery at York Hall for a heartwarming holiday tradition.

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Thursday, December 10

White Christmas with On-Screen Captions

Thu, Dec 10 · Kimball Theatre, 428 W Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

A successful song-and-dance team becomes romantically involved with a sister act and teams up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.

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White Christmas

Thu, Dec 10 · Kimball Theatre, 428 W Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

A successful song-and-dance team becomes romantically involved with a sister act and teams up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.

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Saturday, December 12

“At Christmas be mery”: A Special Evening at Historic Jamestowne

Sat, Dec 12 · Historic Jamestowne, 1368 Colonial Parkway, Jamestown, VA

A unique opportunity to see Jamestown Island aglow with firelight, “ At Christmas be Mery” explores the origins of traditions we now commonly associate with the holiday season, including hanging evergreens, caroling,…

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Institute for Dance Presents: Christmas Dreams

Sat, Dec 12–13 · Kimball Theatre, 428 W Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

It’s Christmas in Williamsburg, and Janie Sparkle wants just one thing this Christmas: for all her wishes to come true!

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Breakfast with Santa

Sat, Dec 12 · Riverwalk Restaurant, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Ho! Ho! Ho! Enjoy a delicious meal with St. Nicholas as you dine at the beautiful Riverwalk Restaurant.

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Monday, December 14

A Big Band Christmas

Mon, Dec 14 · Kimball Theatre, 428 W Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

Enjoy an evening filled with your yuletide favorites performed in the true big band style!

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Tuesday, December 15

A Big Band Christmas

Tue, Dec 15 · Kimball Theatre, 428 W Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

Enjoy an evening filled with your yuletide favorites performed in the true big band style!

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Wednesday, December 16

A Crooner's Christmas

Wed, Dec 16 · Kimball Theatre, 428 W Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

Good Shot Judy pays tribute to the Classic Christmas Crooner Hits from artists like Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Ray Charles, Michael Buble, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Bette Midler, and many more…

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Ongoing exhibits & runs

Haunted Williamsburg

Mon, Aug 3 – Sun, Nov 22 · Colonial Williamsburg, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA

Telling ghost stories in the darkness of night is a centuries-old tradition.

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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.

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Busch Gardens® Halloween Spooktacular

Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Nov 1 · Busch Gardens® Williamsburg, One Busch Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg, VA

Celebrate not-too-spooky daytime family fun at Busch Gardens’ Halloween Spooktacular in our festively decorated Sesame Street Forest of Fun.

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Busch Gardens® Williamsburg Christmas Town

Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Jan 3 · Busch Gardens® Williamsburg, One Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg’s Biggest and Brightest Christmas Event Holiday cheer returns to Busch Gardens® Williamsburg for our annual Christmas Town™ celebration on select dates between November 14 and January 4, 2026.

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Colonial Williamsburg's Grand Illumination

Sat, Dec 5–19 · Colonial Williamsburg, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA

December 5, 12, and 19th 2026 Colonial Williamsburg invites guests to join us as we illuminate the night sky above our beautiful colonial capital.

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