Things to do in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
While enjoying your stay at our
Williamsburg Virginia Bed and Breakfast, take a trip around the area to see the sites and experience the wonder of Williamsburg.
Below is a list of exciting upcoming events.
| Tue, Jan 1 - Wed, Dec 31, 2008 | Kimball Theatre
Merchants Square on Duke of Gloucester Street between Boundary Street and Henry Street.
Located in Merchants Square, the Kimball Theatre is home to current films and live performances.
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| Fri, Mar 21 - Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Busch Gardens
(10:00 AM)
Dozen's of thrilling rides and attractions, ten main stage shows, authentic foods, shops,
2008 Admission Rates:
Regular admission $56.95
Child admission (ages 3 to 9) $49.95
Children 2 and under Free
Parking $10
Campers & Preferred Parking $20
Tour buses are eligible for free parking.
*Prices subject to change
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| Fri, Apr 18 - Mon, May 26, 2008 | Virginia Arts Festival
Virginia
The 12th Annual Virginia Arts Festival brings the world’s greatest performing artists to stages throughout Hampton Roads.
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| Sat, May 3 - Sat, Oct 25, 2008 | Williamsburg Farmers Market
(8:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Merchants Square, on Duke of Gloucester between Boundary and Henry Streets, in Williamsburg
Where growers and producers of Eastern Virginia come to sell fresh seasonal food and farm products directly to the residents and visitors in the Greater Williamsburg area for the purpose of:
Providing healthy regionally produced food to the Williamsburg Community.
Stimulating the farm economy and preserving agricultural land.
Reviving the historic role of the Williamsburg town center as a place for markets.
Creating a fun and educational venue to enhance community life in Williamsburg.
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sat, May 10, 2008 | Jamestown Landing Day at Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne
(9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Jamestown
This all day event features Jamestown Settlement's re-created ships sailing in the James River. Also a NASA astronaut will compared 17th- and 21st-century methods of exploration. Also visit Historic Jamestowne's ongoing archaeological excavations of the 1607 James Fort.
Cost: $13.50 for adults, $6.25 for youth (6-12). Admission to Historic Jamestowne is $10.00 for adults (over 15).
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| Fri, May 16, 2008 | Movie Night on the Green
(8:15 PM)
Yorktown
"Shrek the Third"
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating.
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sat, May 17, 2008 | Market Days at the River
(8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Yorktown
Every Saturday shop for local produce, fresh meat and seafood, herbs, soaps, flowers, quality art and so much more all on the river front in Yorktown.
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sat, May 24, 2008 | Movie Night on the Green
(8:15 PM)
Yorktown
"Happy Feet"
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating.
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Thu, May 29 - Sun, Jun 1, 2008 | Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware
Yorktown
The Kalmar Nyclel will offer free dockside tours on the following select days and times:
Thursday, May 29 - 10am to 1pm (pending ship arrival)
Friday, May 30 - 1pm to 4pm
Saturday, May 31 - Tours closed due to sails
Sunday, June 1 - 10am to 1pm
3-Hour Public Sails for $50 per person will be available on the following dates and times:
Saturday, May 31 - 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm
Sunday, June 1 - 4pm to 7pm
(Ship is limited to 49 guests)
Contact: (757) 814-1633 or gintail@earthlink.net
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Fri, Jun 6 - Fri, Aug 15, 2008 | 3rd Annual Shagging on the Riverwalk
(6:30 PM - 9:15 PM)
Riverwalk Landing Historic Yorktown, Virginia
Beach Music Concert Series
The Colonial Shag Club will be on-site weekly offering mini Shag
lessons, information, and demos!
For more information call (757) 890-3500 or visit www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Wed, Jun 25 - Sun, Jul 6, 2008 | The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on the William and Mary campus
Wednesday through Saturday evening performances at 8 pm
Selected Saturday matinees at 2 pm
Sunday matinees (only) at 2 pm
What's a father to do when he's sworn that his youngest daughter cannot marry until her elder sister is wed (and no one dares woo the fiery Katherine)? Enter the brave Petruchio and let the fireworks begin, as one of dramatic history's most volatile (and fun) couples square off for a knock-down drag out fight to see who will rule this roost.
Box office hours are:
January 21 to May 30:
Mon-Fri, 10 am – 2 pm
June 1-24:
Tues-Sat, 10 am – 6 pm; Sun, noon – 4pm (closed Mon)
June 25 to August 3:
Tues-Sat, 10 am – 8 pm; Sun, noon – 4pm (closed Mon)
To order/reserve ticket by phone: 757-221-2674
Cost: Season ticket (all three shows): $51
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| Fri, Jul 11 - 20, 2008 | Othello by William Shakespeare
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on the campus of the College of William and Mary
One of his greatest tragedies, driven by perhaps his greatest villain as Iago sets to undo "the Moor," his commander and seeming friend. Characters of great depth and complexity people this mature work of the Bard where a web of deceipt is woven around the great love match of Othello and Desdemona.
Wednesday through Saturday evening performances at 8 pm
Selected Saturday matinees at 2 pm
Sunday matinees (only) at 2 pm
To order/reserve ticket by phone: 757-221-2674
Cost: Season ticket (all three shows): $51
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| Thu, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 3, 2008 | The Complete History of America Abridged
Wednesday through Saturday evening performances at 8 pm
Selected Saturday matinees at 2 pm
Sunday matinees (only) at 2 pm
Following the tremendous success of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged three years ago, the "crazy Shakespeare guys" as you came to call them are back with another evening of inspired lunacy as they skewer everything you've come to know about the five hundred year history of our country.
To order/reserve ticket by phone: 757-221-2674
To order/reserve ticket by phone: 757-221-2674
"Not only do they know how to give American history an irreverent boost, they actually turn it into something accessible and alive." —Pamela Sommers, The Washington Post
Cost: Season ticket (all three shows): $51
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| Sun, Oct 5, 2008 | Best Bet
Occasion for the Arts
(10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Downtown Williamsburg
An Occasion for the Arts has been held the first Sunday in October for 40 years in beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia. This extraordinary event, held on blocked-off city streets, features 150 -160 painters, print makers, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, and artisans of fine crafts. Multiple performance venues host a variety of music, dance, and vocal performers. Additionally, area schools exhibit student art in an area particularly attractive to younger visitors. Approximately 30,000 visitors attend the event each year.
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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