Williamsburg Virginia Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Fourth of July Celebration
Located at Colonial Williamsburg
A salute to the 13 colonies, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a garden party at the Palace, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. will all be part of this event. The fireworks display is open to the public, but the garden party requires admission.First Night
200 Sadler Drive • Williamsburg, VA 23185
City of Williamsburg & College of William & Mary
757-258-5153
A New Year's Eve celebration with great entertainment and food. This is a family-friendly, non-alcoholic event. A special kids show will be held at the Matthew Whaley School from 3 to 7 p.m. and the main stages performances begin at 6 p.m. Midnight fireworks and singing will conclude this festive event. more...Military Through the Ages
2110 Jamestown Road • Williamsburg, VA 23185
Located at Jamestown Settlement
Watch as re-enactment groups join modern day veterans and active units to demonstrate military encounters throughout history, as well as camp life, tactics, and weaponry. There will also be a children's parade on Saturday and pass-in-review ceremony on Sunday.Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia [Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013]
2110 Jamestown Road • Williamsburg, VA 23185
Jamestown Settlement
757-253-4838
Explore Virginia foods of the 18th century during this three day event which begins on Thanksgiving Day. You will also learn about typical soldiers’ fare during the American Revolution and trace the bounty of a 1780s farm from field to kitchen during this event. more...
Cinema
Williamsburg Film Festival
3032 Richmond Road • Williamsburg, VA 23185
Holiday Inn - Patriot Convention Center
757-565-2600
Activities begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and the stars arrive on Thursday. more...
Plays & Productions
Haunted Dinner Theater
5363 Richmond Road • Williamsburg, VA 23188
Capt. George's Restaurant
757-258-2500
Sit back and let Williamsburg's finest acting troupe entertain you tableside and dazzle you with special effects, music, magic, and mystery. Their interactive, audience participatory show features ghosts of colonial past coming to the present to spook the cast members and the audience. The family-friendly scripted show is performed around the world famous 71 option buffet. more...Mystery Dinner Playhouse
5351 Richmond Road • Williamsburg, VA 23188
Takes Place at the Quality Inn & Suites
A popular, fun-filled evening for families, couples, students, seniors, and tour groups awaits you at this mystery theater where audience members participate in solving a hilarious comedy murder mystery while enjoying a delicious four-course dinner. A wacky cast of characters provides clues to help you solve the evening's crime. more...Williamsburg Players
200 Hubbard Lane • Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-229-0431
The area's oldest continuous community theatre, this troupe presents professional quality theatre productions in an intimate atmosphere so that everyone in the audience has a close-up view of the action on stage. more...Virginia Shakespeare Festival
The College of William & Mary
757-221-2674
Will feature three productions. more...
Festivals & Fairs
Williamsburg Scottish Festival
Located at Jamestown Beach Campsites
757-229-5653
Bring the whole family to enjoy a day of Scottish culture during this annual festival that takes place in September. The festival includes games, board competitions, re-enactors, clan memorabilia, dance competitions, wine tasting, pub tents, a folk band, and athletic competitions.Virginia Arts Festival [Friday, May. 24, 2013]
Located at Various Venues
757-282-2822
"One of the premier cultural events in the mid-Atlantic U.S." Hundreds of world-class performances will take place in 10-cities over 6-weeks. more...
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