Yorktown Virginia Entertainment & Events

Special Events

Yorktown Victory Weekend
Located at the Yorktown Battlefield
767-898-2410
Special programs and tours help mark the anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown during this event that includes Revolutionary War re-enactors, artillery demonstrations, and hands-on military programs.
Christmas Tree Lighting [Friday, Dec. 6, 2013]
Located at the Riverwalk Landing
757-890-3500
Join a candlelight procession to York Hall, led by the Fifes & Drums of York Town, and enjoy seasonal music, the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, caroling, complimentary refreshments, and a visit from Old St. Nick during this event. more...

Fifes & Drums of York Town
202 Church Street • Yorktown, VA 23690
757-898-9418
Yorktown's award-winning Revolutionary era corps is comprised of youth from ages 10 to 18 who learn history, the rudiments of martial field music, and the discipline of regimental marching. Regular performances are held in Historic Yorktown at the Victory Monument and National Park Service Visitor Center. Sounds from drums and fifes across the now silent battlefields are reminders of Yorktown's important role in our nation's history. more...

Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade
Located at the Waterfront
757-890-4970
Follow the Fifes & Drums of York Town from York Hall to the waterfront to enjoy hot apple cider and caroling around the beach bonfire during this holiday event that features festively decorated motorboats, sailboats. and workboats parading the York River in competition for Best of Show.
Yorktown Market Days & Toyland Parade
425 Water Street • Yorktown, VA 23690
Riverwalk Landing
757-890-3500
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can enjoy Yorktown Market Days with unique gift items for the holiday season. There will be live holiday musical entertainment and the Toyland Parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. more...