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Williamsburg Thanksgiving 🦃🦃
Thu, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 1
Good Morning, Williamsburg & Happy Thanksgiving!
This is The Early Burg, the local newsletter as satisfying as the after Thanksgiving dinner snooze. Speaking of Thanksgiving, we will keep this week brief to let you all focus on prepping food and enjoying family & friends. But please, we’d love if you share our newsletter at your dinner table!
In today’s Early Burg:
Update on Williamsburg Fire🔥🔥
Holiday Events 🦃🎄🕎
Williamsburg’s Live Music List🎤
And SO MUCH more!
Let’s get into it. 🏃
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The Lowdown 📰🗞️📰🗞️
❗ALERT: Latest Williamsburg Outlet Lot Fire Update🔥🔥
- Firefighters may soon get the upper hand on the fire lasting over five days now
- Air and water quality being monitored for residents
- Crews working 24/7 to resolve
- Smoke expected to remain for next few days
See latest updates here (City of Williamsburg Gov Site) and here (Local News Station)
Free Holiday Parking: Prince George Parking Garage🦃🎄🕎
Best time of the year. Thanksgiving day through New Years, the first four hours of parking is FREE in the Prince George garage. Read the article
City Buildings and Parks Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving🦃
Questions about trash and recycling collection on Thanksgiving day? Water and sewer emergencies on Thanksgiving day? Paying city bills on Thanksgiving? Answers are here: Read the article
Williamsburg Trivia 🧐🤓
True or False? Early Virginia settlers gathered at Williamsburg's Berkeley plantation to commemorate their arrival in the New World with a ceremony known as the first American Thanksgiving, years before Pilgrims held what many call the first Thanksgiving. |
What to do? 🤔🤔 (local events for all ages)
🏃♀️➡️ Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run | Blue Talon | Thu Nov 28 | 8:45am
Race will start at 8:45am in front of the Blue Talon. The 1 Mile Kids Fun Run kicks off at 8:00am; same place. More information
🏃♀️➡️ Pie Gobbler 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon | Freedom Park | Thu Nov 28 | 8:30am
No better way to start Thanksgiving than by shedding some weight before the feast. More information
🎄 Merchants Square Annual Tree Lighting | Merchants Square | Sat Nov 30 | 5pm
Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Merchants Square with an evening of cheer, music, and community spirit! Enjoy lively performances from Period Music’s Fifes and Drums and the Colonial Singers as they set a festive tone with classic holiday tunes. Gather with family and friends as we count down to the spectacular lighting of the tree with a special appearance by Father Christmas himself! Kick off the season with treats, music, and a warm welcome from our Merchants Square businesses. Don’t miss this magical Small Business Saturday tradition—where supporting local shines bright!
More information
❄️ Williamsburg Christmas Market 2024 | Bicentennial Park | Fri Nov 29 - Sun Dec 1
40+ vendor chalets, photo ops with Santa (set times), train rides, live entertainment, gluhwein (warm spiced wine), craft beers, Christmas music, petting zoo, fire pits, & delicious market food. More information
🎅 Free Photos with Santa | New Town | Sat Nov 30 - Sun Dec 1 | Various Times
Located in Santa's Workshop at 4915 Courthouse Street, to the right of Regal New Town
Snap your own photos and share instantly! More information
❄️ The Lodge’s Magical Gingerbread House | Colonial Williamsburg Resort | Sat Nov 30 | 10am - 1pm
Get ready to be dazzled by the Williamsburg Lodge Gingerbread House Exhibit 2024! Join us on Saturday, November 30th, from 10 am to 1 pm, as we unveil this year’s enchanting gingerbread house, expertly crafted with 200 pounds of gingerbread and over 1,600 hand-placed bricks. The display shines with 600+ fondant shingles and sweet candy decorations. The fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy free all-day festive activities like cookie decorating, writing letters to Santa, and sipping hot chocolate. Plus, Santa Claus himself will be visiting from 10 AM to 11 AM to spread holiday cheer! Don’t miss out! More information
📨 Holiday Cardmaking | Williamsburg Regional Library | Sat Nov 30 | 1-3pm
Drop in to craft a festive holiday card. Bring your creativity and they’ll supply all the materials. More information
🎅 Christmas Town | Busch Gardens | Select Dates Nov 15 - Jan 5
Marvel at over ten million lights, heartwarming shows, and thrilling rides during Busch Gardens' Christmas Town. Enjoy Santa's Fireside Feast and create lasting holiday memories! More information
Did we miss anything? Is there something you’d like to see more of? Let us know by replying to this email. We are always looking for ways to improve! 😄
Williamsburg Photo of the Week 📷📷
Photo Credit: Ed Man
Have a great shot you’d like to share? Reply to this email with a picture you would like featured! If we love it, we will share it!
Williamsburg Weather ☀️⛅⛈️❄️
Thursday, Nov 28 (Thanksgiving)
63 🌡️ 34 | AM Rain | 🌦️ Chance of Rain: 94% | 💨 WSW 15 mph
Friday, Nov 29
54 🌡️ 28 | Mostly Sunny | 🌦️ Chance of Rain: 3% | 💨 W 10 mph
Saturday, Nov 30
45 🌡️ 29 | Mostly Sunny | 🌦️ Chance of Rain: 1% | 💨 W 10 mph
Sunday, Dec 1
50 🌡️ 25 | Partly Cloudy | 🌦️ Chance of Rain: 1% | 💨 W 10 mph
Live Local Music 🎙️🎵🎷🎸
Show your support for local artists & businesses!
Thursday, Nov 28
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | TNV | 5 - 8pm
The Brass Tap | Open Mic Night with Nadia Koz | 7-10pm (Occurs weekly)
Friday, Nov 29
Virginia Beer Company | Nathan Lienard | 3-6pm
Revolution Golf & Grille | BrassWind | 7-10pm
Cowboy Sports Grill | United Sols | 8-11pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke | 7-10pm (recurs weekly)
Saturday, Nov 30
Billsburg Brewery | Rebel Soul | 5-8pm
Virginia Beer Company | Teacup Sallies | 5-8pm
Daddyo’s Tavern | James River Misfits | 7-10pm
Corner Pocket | Keeping Up with the Jones with Billy Joe Daniel | 7-10pm
Jolene’s Bar & Grill | Wild Heart | 7:30-10:30pm
Cowboy Sports Grill | Crossing James Band | 8pm-12am
Sunday, Dec 1
Opus 9 Steakhouse | Harris Simon Duo Piano & Jazz Brunch | 11am-2pm (Recurs weekly)
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