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This site will help you plan your perfect getaway to America's Historic Triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Each week, we'll feature different events and programs happening in our area. Whether you're planning a romantic escape, family adventure or relaxing retreat, the Williamsburg area offers something for every want, need and desire! Need help planning your trip? Contact us!




Top Reasons to Visit Williamsburg
This Weekend: July 30 - August 1


Pastimes of Colonial Virginia Theme Month
August
Games, storytelling and other diversions of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia are shown through hands-on activities and interpretive programs. Visitors can play corncob darts, ninepins, quoits, mancala and nine-mens morris.  See website for additional information.
Local Heroes Appreciation Month
Through July 31
Last week! Local heroes… Prime Outlets appreciates your service! During the month of July, present your police, fire, military, medical, emergency services personnel or related support staff ID at Guest Services in the Food Court to obtain a VIP Coupon Book worth hundreds of dollars in savings! Shop over 120 designer and brand-name stores you love with additional savings you can’t pass up! From all of us at Prime Outlets, thank you for all you do!
IllumiNights at Busch Gardens
July 31 & August 1, 6 pm

This weekend: The Fixx!  Join us for an all-new nighttime spectacular. See Busch Gardens come alive with dazzling lights, entertainment, culminating in park-wide fireworks.
 Concert included with park admission.  See website for additional information including a complete concert line-up.
Stories That Make a Difference
July 31, 3 pm
Explore the enduring bond between animals and people in an afternoon of stories and song for all ages. Animal-lovers and story-lovers alike will enjoy this concert with all proceeds going to the Heritage Humane Society for the care of unwanted dogs, cats, and other animals that not only need a home but also a friend. Join us in the premiere concert of the Stories That Make a Difference Benefit Concert Series presented by a group of storytellers dedicated to making a difference in the Hampton Roads community.  Donations will be taken at the door.  Tickets are free but required for admission.  Call 800-HISTORY  or see website for additional information.  At the Kimball Theatre.
Recovery Rocks
July 30, 7 pm
Featuring the musical talents of George Walsh and Robbin Thompson, this show will raise money for the Angels of Mercy, a medical clinic serving locals with no insurance and those who lack the funding for medical attention.  At the Kimball Theatre.  Cost is $20.  See website or call 800-HISTORY for more information. 
Lake Matoaka Summer Concert Series
July 30, 6 pm
This week: Borderline Crazy! All concerts go rain or shine. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Kids activity area includes face painting, balloon artists and more. Lake Matoaka is located on the W&M campus.  Cost is $7 for adults; kids 12 and under free.  See website for directions and additional information.
Shagging on the Riverwalk
July 30, 6 pm
Only two more concerts left!  Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages to enjoy. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Visit the website for additional information.  Free!
Virginia Shakespeare Festival - A Man for All Seasons
Through August 1, 8 pm
Last weekend! Winner of multiple Tony Awards on Broadway as well as three Academy Awards for the film version, this story of Sir Thomas Mores opposition to the marriage of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn finds a perfect home at the Virginia Shakespeare Festival. Both comic at times and highly dramatic, this fascinating story of one mans unflinching honor is both an uplifting evening and an acting tour de force. John Ammerman, who has starred in previous VSF productions of Macbeth, Illyria, and The Complete History of America Abridged returns in the title role.  At Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.  Call 757- 221-2674  for info and tickets.
Activities at the Crowne Plaza
Through August

On Mondays, come out for Starry Pizza Night and a Movie from 5 - 10 pm!  Cost is $12 for adults and $6.50 for kids (6 and under free).  On Wednesdays, it's BBQ Pool Party Night from 6 - 9 pm!  Cost is $12 for adults and $6.50 for kids ( 6 and under free).  On Thursday, see the Traveling Jones Theatre perform 2 shows --  at 4 pm, theatre for kids and at 7:30 pm, Edgar Allan Poe Comes Alive!  Cost is $10 for adults and $7.50 for kids.  On Fridays, enjoy an Outdoor Pig Roast in the courtyard with live entertainment from 6 - 9 pm!  Cost is %15 for adults and $6.50 for kids (6 and under free).  All events are open to the public.
The Great Park Pursuit!
Through August
We invite you to discover our parks by participating in the Great Park Pursuit!  In this self-guided program, you'll be challenged to visit at least nine of our parks through August.  The registration fee includes a t-shirt, activity log an water bottle for you to use while enjoying our parks.  Registered participants will also be eligible to enter quarterly drawings - including a grand prize drawing in September.  For more information, visit the website or call 757-259-4200.
Movies on Prince George Street
August 1, 7:30 pm
We are excited to be bringing you another entire summers worth of FREE movies - outside on Prince George St., on Sunday nights at sunset or a little after. We've got a great lineup of films - with choices for young and old alike. We all look forward to another great summer of movies and we hope you'll join us! Don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair! This week: African Queen!
What's Happening at Opus 9 Steakhouse
Through August
Come out to Opus 9 Steakhouse in New Town to participate in these great offers -- the "10 Under 10" and "Recession Fighter" menus!  Monday through Saturday, 11 am - 2:30 pm, check out the "10 Under 10" menu featuring 10 great dishes for all under $10!  On Monday - Thursday, after 4:30 pm, take advantage of the Recession Fighter menu which includes a 3-course meal for one low price!  Call 757-645-4779 or visit the website for details.
Thursday Sounds on the Square
July 29, 6:30 pm
This week:  Copper Ridge (Bluegrass).  Pack a picnic basket and bring a blanket or lawn chair for a wonderful evening in New Town filled with music, friends and more!  Located at Sullivan Square in New Town, behind 2007 Legacy Hall.
July Summer Breeze Concerts
July 28, 7 pm
This week: Slapwater!  The popular Summer Breeze Concert Series, now in its 19th year, returns throughout July and August. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free of charge. Lawn chairs are recommended.  On Merchants Square. Free. 

Farmers Market at High Street
July 29, 8 am – 1 pm

The Farmers Market at High Street is where the locals go for the freshest produce, much of it grown right here in Virginia. You can support Virginia farmers, artists and craftspeople while taking home healthy, nutritious vegetables and fruit - along with some great sauces, crafts and much more! Every Thursday through August 26th - Rain or Shine!

Live Music at the Rivah Cafe Courtyard
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8 pm
Come out to Riverwalk Restaurant in Yorktown for live music on Mondays (in conjunction with Margarita Mondays) and Wednesdays (in conjunction with Wine Down Wednesdays)!  Me & Jo will be performing on Monday and Johnny St. Clair will be performing on Wednesday.  Weather permitting.  Visit the website or call 757-875-1255 for more information.

Summer Concert Series & BBQ
July 31, 6 pm

Every Saturday during the summer, come out to Yankee Candle for a Summer Concert Series and BBQ! Presented by Sande Creek Vineyards who will be offering samples of their great wines! Mrs. Claus Bakery & Cafe will be offering a special BBQ Menu which includes a BBQ sandwich with cole slaw, potato salad and pork and beans! Check website for additional information including a complete musical line-up or call 877-616-6510.

Music on the Patio
July 29, 7 – 9 pm

This week: Lywanda with Steve Hall (jazz standards)!  Head over to the Corner Pocket at New Town every Thursday for Music on the Patio! Rain or shine. Visit the website or call 757-220-0808 for more information on the Corner Pocket.

Yorktown Market Days at the River
July 31, 8 am - 12 pm

Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days at the River. Visit the website for additional information on performances and vendors.

Williamsburg Farmers Market
July 31, 8 am – 12 pm
 

The College of W&M will be under the Chefs Tent, music  will be by Narissa Bond.  Over 30 vendors will provide in season produce and products. Tuesday market now open!  See website for a complete list of vendors.

Wine, Wit and Wisdom
July 31, 2 pm

This week:  Affordable Pinot Noir.  Our "curriculum" will cover a wide range of topics, some of them about wine and cheese. Our tenured professors for the course are Executive Chef Rhys Lewis and Sommelier Charles Birr. Their entertaining anecdotes pair perfectly with the flavors and tastes of the wines, cheeses, and chocolates under discussion. Reservations are required. Cost $30 (does not include tax and gratuities).   At the Williamsburg Lodge.
Presidents Park Concert Series
July 31, 7 - 10 pm
This week: Emerald Storm (instrumental). Admission is $5.00/person.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site.  Doors open 30 min prior to the concert. See website or call 800-588-4327  for additional information.

Thursday Night Food & Wine Pairings
July 29, 6:30 pm

Every Thursday night, the Gabriel Archer Tavern at the Williamsburg Winery provides a relaxed evening of great food and great wine.  Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance and must be prepaid.  Cost is $55/person.  Call 757-258-0899, ext. 117, for reservations and more information. 

"Werowocomoco: Seat of Power" Special Exhibition
Through November 15

Werowocomoco was the principal residence of Powhatan, the paramount chief of 30-some Indian tribes in Virginias coastal region at the time English colonists arrived in 1607. Recent archaeological excavations have revealed not only that the York River site was a uniquely important place during Powhatan's time, but also that its role as a political and social center predated the Powhatan chiefdom. See website for additional information.

Dinosaurs & More Exhibit at the Virginia Living Museum
Through September 6

Stomping, roaring, robotic dinosaurs and Ice Age mammals come alive in an all-new exciting exhibit from Kokoro, the inventor of robotic dinosaurs. See your favorite dinosaurs: the mighty T-Rex and the gentle Apatosaurus mother and baby. Watch a Maiasaura mother tend her nest filled with hatching eggs. See the bird-like Pteranodon soar above and watch two Pachycephalosaurs butt heads.  See website for more information. 

Mystery Dinner Theatre - Fashion to Die For!
Through September 25

Solve this fabulously funny fashion industry murder mystery while enjoying a four course dinner. Shows are every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm located inside the Clarion Inn & Suites at 5351 Richmond Road, Williamsburg.  Tickets are $41.95 plus tax and includes dinner and show. 
Discounts for children, military and seniors.  Call 888-471-4802 or visit our website.

Friday Nights Under the Veranda Lights
Fridays, 6 – 9 pm
Head to Colonial Heritage every Friday through the end of August for this special concert series!  It’s free! Visit the website or call 757-645-2000 for more information.

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