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Explore centuries-old culinary practices and cooking techniques of early Virginia. Living-history interpreters will prepare a variety of 18th-century dishes. Included with museum admission. Admission is free for residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg with proof of residency. 9 am - 5 pm.
This European-inspired Christmas market features 40 vendor chalets, daily photo ops with Santa, train rides, live entertainment, a petting zoo and Christmas music. Market food, gluhwein (warm spiced wine) and […]
This holiday series focuses on a variety of topics related to the history of the holidays in Virginia. The Nov. 28 program features a presentation by Rebecca Godzik titled "Twelve Days of Fashions for the Christmastide Bride." Free & open to the public. 1:30 -2:15 pm.
Head to Duke of Gloucester Street for the Lighting of the Cressets: a fan-favorite tradition. Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century streets will come to life at night with strolling musicians. Free. 6 - 9 pm.
Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts and supporting local dining establishments at Merchants Square. A list of specials is available here: Small Business Saturday | 10AM - 6PM | Merchants' Square
Santa Claus is coming to New Town on select dates. Stop by Santa's Workshop to the right of Regal New Town, Nov. 29 - 30 and Dec. 6 - 7, 13 - 14 and 20 - 21, from noon to 3:30 pm. Free.
Kick off the holiday season with the annual Merchants Square Tree Lighting. Enjoy holiday music from the Colonial Singers and Period Music's Fifes and Drums. A tree lighting and appearance by Father Christmas will conclude the evening. Free. 5 pm.
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a tree lighting at Port Warwick. This family-friendly, community event will include live holiday music by local choral groups, train rides, holiday balloons and games, face paintings and a meet and greet with Santa. Cookies and cider will be available while supplies last, and food trucks will […]
Celebrate the holiday season with festive music and dances of a Scottish Christmas featuring Fiddler David Gardner and Highland Dancer Eliza Gardner. Tickets are $10 for adults and youth 6 and over, $5 for children under 5.
Christmas Decorations Walking Tour | James Geddy House | Daily, Dec. 1 - 31 | 10:30 & 2:30 pm | Enjoy a guided tour featuring the picturesque buildings and streets of Colonial Williamsburg decorated for the holidays. Learn about the materials and techniques used in the decorations. Tickets are $15.
Celebrate the Christmastide season with holiday tales, music and carols. Free & open to the public.
Enjoy a dazzling display of light while strolling through Jamestown Settlement. This family-friendly event features handcrafted lanterns inspired by ancient folklore. Local vendors will offer food and drinks on site. Tickets are $18 - $24 and are available here.
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