Grand Illumination 2013 Dec 8, 4 – 8 pm In the 18th century, illuminations were held to celebrate major events! Join us in Colonial Williamsburg for this very special event.
A Colonial Christmas December, 9 am – 5 pm Holiday traditions of 18th-century Virginia are recalled through special interpretive programs.
Christmas Market on Main Dec 7, 10 am – 3 pm Whether you are searching for a holiday gift for family, friends, or as a treat to yourself, youre sure to find it at the Christmas Market on Main. Historic Main Street. Free.
Williamsburg Symphonia Holiday Pops Concert Dec 7 – 8, 2 pm (Sat); 1:30 & 3 pm (Sun) The Williamsburg Symphonia presents its 2013 Holiday Pops concert at the Kimball Theatre during Grand Illumination weekend.
Holiday Tree Lighting at Yankee Candle Dec 1, 10 am – 7 pm Join Yankee Candle Village as we light up the Holidays! See website for complete information.
Christmas Tree Lighting in Yorktown Dec 6, 7 – 8 pm Evening highlights include a performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town, festive music and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free.
Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade Dec 7, 6 – 8 pm The Yorktown waterfront is bedazzled with holiday sights and sounds, including a spectacular floating parade of lights starting and complimentary hot cider.
New Town Art Gallery Holiday Season Party Dec 6, 5 – 8 pm Join us for our Holiday Season party. We will have musical entertainment, hors doeurvres, wine and other refreshments.
Father Christmas Strolls the Square Dec 7, 2:30 – 6 pm & Dec 8, 4 – 5 pm Feel the spirit of the past with Saint Nicholas who will stroll the streets of Merchants Square until Christmas.
Williamsburg Christmas Parade Dec 7, 9 am This year’s theme is Christmas Trees and Memories. The parade runs right down Duke of Gloucester Street.
Holiday Skating in New Town Through Jan 26, 2014 James City County Parks & Rec is teaming up with New Town again this year to offer skating on Sullivan Square! It will be bigger and better than last year!
String Winds Williamsburg Christmas Dec 6, 1:30 & 4 pm Enjoy the dynamic and joyous sounds of Timothy Seaman and Phillip Skeens as they celebrate the holidays with their unique instruments.
Cookies with Santa Dec 8, 1 – 4 pm Christmas is alive at York Hall where children and parents can visit with Santa Claus, enjoy some tasty treats, and shop for holiday gifts in The Gallery at York Hall. 301 Main Street.
Groaning Board Dec 8, 4 – 6 pm Celebrate the season with a grand feast of holiday favorites and a variety of traditional entertainment, including balladeers, fifes & drums, and madrigal singers. Reservations required.
Grand Illumination Wine & Dine Dinner Dec 8, 4:30 – 9 pm Celebrate Colonial Williamsburgs Grand Illumination with a fabulous dinner. At the Williamsburg Lodge.
Dean Shostaks Crystal Carols Dec 2, 1:30 pm; and Dec 4, 11:30 am & 1:30 pm Join us for this popular Christmas concert! At the Kimball Theatre.
Deck the Halls Dec 2, 4 – 5 pm A rousing Christmas show filled with humor, anecdotes, and singing. See website.
Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star Through Dec 31 Experience the journey of the Magi around you in the Virginia Living Museums state-of-the-art digital planetarium theater!
Laser Holidays at the Virginia Living Museum ThroughDec 31 Get into the holiday spirit with the music of the season and dazzling laser effects! Featuring classic holiday favorites and unique reimaginings.
Poisoned Dwarf presents Celtic Night at the Kimball Dec 7, 7 pm Join Poisoned Dwarf for an exciting evening of Celtic music and fun. Known for its upbeat, rollicking performances of Irish traditional music
MAD Chocolart Party! Dec 8, 1 – 4 pm There will be chocolate (of course!), other sweets, savory bites, still and bubbling wine, plus book signings and art by Connie. Must RSVP by Dec 4. See website.
54th Annual Christmas Homes Tour Dec 7, 10 am – 6 pm Presented by the Green Spring Garden Club, features private residences beautifully decorated with holiday floral arrangements; some are open for the first time for this years tour.
Steinbach Signing Event Dec 8 The Steinbach family started their business by purchasing a timber yard and operating a wood sawmill. There, they began to craft nutcrackers and other wooden products.
After Thanksgiving Sale ThroughDec 1 Join us at Williamsburg Premium Outlets for its annual After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale featuring Midnight Madness! See website for more info.
Watermens Museum Oyster Roast Dec 7, 1 – 3 pm Enjoy oysters, clam fritters, clam chowder and a variety of beverages. Watermens Museum. Admission. Tickets Required. See website.
Around the World with Santa Dec 7, 11 am – 3 pm Bring the family and participate in make-and-take crafts and learn about traditions from around the world plus a special visit from Santa! Mariners’ Museum.
Holiday Breakfast Kings Arms Tavern Thursdays, Dec 7 – 28, 8 am Begin your historic day with fellow patriots and enjoy delicious fare, spirited conversation, and 18th-century music. Reservations required
Winter Wonderettes Through Dec 2, 7:30 pm (Dec 1, 2 pm) When Santa turns up missing, the Wonderettes must use their talent and creative ingenuity plus some great holiday tunes to save their holiday party. See website.
32nd Holiday Antiques Show Through Dec 1 Thirty-five dealers feat. furniture and decorative accessories from the 18th, 19th & early 20th centuries including silver, antique jewelry, ceramics, fine glass & more.
Thomas Jefferson Wine Dinner Dec 7, 7 pm Dine in the company of Thomas Jefferson for a delightful combination of his favored fare and international wines while he reflects on his world travels. Reservations required
Songs and Stories of the Yuletide Dec 4, 4 – 5 pm Lee Welch and Doug Austin present a delightful program of carols, tales, and tunes celebrating the Yuletide.
Christmas Decorations Dec 1, 3 – 4 pm Gather for an afternoon exploring Christmas traditions from around the Old Dominion.
Christmas with the Hampton Roads Mandolin Ensemble Dec 7, 1:30 & 4 pm Around the turn of the 20th century, mandolin ensembles were all the rage. Even the College of William and Mary had its own Mandolin and Glee Club!
Christmas Brass Dec 7, 10:30 – 11:30 am Celebrate the season with a unique concert by talented balladeers Gabe Stone and Stephen Christoff — offering a fascinating and tuneful show featuring rare brass instruments.
Un-Civil Christmas: Holiday Music of the Civil War Dec 7, 7:30 & 9 pm Soldiers and their families looked to familiar traditions to remind them of better times & the ideals for which they were fighting.
A Christmas Concert for Williamsburg Dec 4, 7:30 – 9:15 pm The Sound Investment proudly presents A Christmas Concert for Williamsburg, the second in its series of Music to Remember concerts.
Constitutional Conversations Dec 4, 6:30 – 8:30 pm The award-winning nine-month long examination of our nations founding document. Features breakout sessions for adults and students.
First Thursdays: Tacky Sweater Party Dec 5, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Looking for something fun to do after work on the first Thursday of every month? Join us at the Mariners’ Museum!
Santa Claus Visits the W&M Bookstore Dec 1 & 8, 12 – 3 pm Delightful encounters await children of all ages when they visit Santa in his sleigh at the College of William & Mary Bookstore!
Thursday Afternoon Film Series Dec 5, 2 pm December is request month for the Williamsburg Regional Librarys Thursday Afternoon Film Series. This week: Moonstruck (1987).
Book Signing: David Baldacci Dec 6, 6 – 8 pm Join bestselling author David Baldacci at the bookstore as he signs copies of his latest book, King and Maxwell.
Botanical Garden Fundraiser Dec 7 – 8 Go Ape in Freedom Park will donate $10 of every ticket sold to the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and the Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association.
