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All Month

Bike Month
May
Offering a full calendar of cycling events for all ages!
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Williamsburg Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 am - 12 pm
On Merchants Square
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Live Music at
High Tide Bar & Grill

May 2 - June 17
Mondays & Wednesdays
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Werowocomoco:
Seat of Power Exhibition

Through June 2011
Jamestown Settlement
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Opus 9 Offerings
Various Times
FREE
Valet Parking on Fri & Sat Nights!  "10 Under 10" Menu (Mon-Sat, 11 am - 2:30 pm); Recession Fighter Menu (Mon-Thu, after 4)
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Harry & David Tastings
Sat & Sun, 1 - 5 pm
Different samplings each week.  At Premium Outlets.
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Wine, Wit & Wisdom
Saturdays, 2 pm
At the Williamsburg Lodge

 

May 6 - 8, 2011 (Mother's Day Weekend)

Pedal the Parkway
May 7, 8 am - 1 pm
The Colonial Parkway will be closed to motor vehicles so bicyclists of all ages and skills can ride in a safe environment! 

Garden Weekend - Virginia Living Museum
May 6 - 8
Join us for weekend events including a dedication ceremony for the Holt Native Plant Conservatory, Guided Tours, Mother's Day and More!  See website.

Ramp Jam at Busch Gardens
May 7 - 8
Guests will see the top professional skateboard, BMX and in-line skating athletes.  Included with admission.  See website for details. 

Wine & Run for the Roses Auction
May 7
The Muscarelle Museum of Art hosts this inaugural event!  Begins with an auction, followed by reception feat. the finest Virginia wines.  757-221-2709  

Williamsburg Fitness Market
May 7, 9 - 11 am
Helping residents understand the local resources to living a healthy lifestyle.  At the Williamsburg Farmers Market on Merchants Square.  757-259-3768

Spanish Seafood Fiesta
at La Tienda

May 7, 6 - 8 pm
Menu prepared by our Spanish chefs Carmen Nunez and Lourdes Pierce.  Featuring Flamenco dancers, The Revoltosas!  757-253-1925

Cap2Cap Bike Ride
May 7, 7:30 am - 4 pm
Ride the Virginia Capital Trail from Richmond to Williamsburg!  Offering two starting locations and three distances.  See website.   

Fiesta with the Dogs
May 5, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Join us at the Nautical Dog in New Town for this annual event!  Door prizes, refreshments, sales and more!  Be sure to dress your pooch up in a Cinco De Mayo outfit! 

Walk and Talk - Featuring Native Plants and Rain Garden
May 7, 10 am
At New Quarter Park.  Walk and Talk led by Denise Greene of Sassafras Farm in Gloucester and Jeanne Millin of the Virginia Master Gardeners. 

York County Master Gardeners
Plant Sale

May 7, 9 am - 12 pm
Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and even Yorktown Onions (one per family)!  At the Learning Garden located at 301 Goodwin Neck Road.

Second Sundays Festival of Art & Music
May 8, 3 - 6 pm
Enjoy this free festival with visual and performing artists.  Located on Prince George Street, adjacent to Merchants Square. 

Environmental Film Series - Flow
May 3 - 8
Documentary about the industry and consumption of humankind's most precious resource: water.  At the Kimball Theatre.  See website for details. 

Tuesday Evening Seminar
May 3, 6 - 7:30 pm
This month: "Coyotes Are Here!"  At the Virginia Living Museum.  For adults.  Cost is $5/VLM members; $7/non-members.  See website or call 757-595-9135 to register. 

10th Annual Antique Show & Flea Market
May 7, 8 am - 3 pm
Come out for the Virginia Gazette's 10th Annual Antique & Flea Market!  To be held at the Shops at High Street.  Over 80 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, jewelry & more! 757-253-8126

Secrets of the Chocolate Maker
May 3, 10 am - 3:45 pm
Learn how cocoa beans were processed into chocolate and other uses in the 18th century.  At the Governor's Palace. 

The Art and Mysteries of Brewing
May 8, 10 am - 3:45 pm
Demonstrates the process of brewing beer as it was practiced in the 18th century.  At the Governor's Palace.

"Hidden Narratives" at the Linda Matney Gallery
May 6 - 13
Theme of this project is the exploration of existing friction between the documentary and fictional representations.  See website. 

Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats
Through May 8
Last weekend!  At the Virginia Living Museum.  See website for complete information. 

MOTHER'S DAY EVENTS
Mother's Day at the Virginia Living Museum
May 8, 1 - 3 pm
Enjoy lunch, music and flowers in the Conservation Garden.  See website. 
How Mothers Shaped 400 Years of History
May 8
Special guided tours offers at Shirley Plantation.  Included in admission.
Mother's Day Brunch at Opus 9
May 8, 10 am - 3 pm
Menu items include cold salads, omelets, waffles, pies & more!  757-645-4779
Mother's Day Brunch at Great Wolf Lodge
May 8, 10 am - 4 pm
Menu items include turkey, eggs & bacon, petite cupcakes & more!  757-345-7132
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance
421 N. Boundary Street | P.O. Box 3495 | Williamsburg, VA 23187-3495
800-368-6511 | 757-229-6511 | Email