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In today’s Early Burg:

• Boo Bash at the Beach 🎃👻

• Loads of art festivals 🧑‍🎨

• Mario Cart tournament

• Williamsburg’s Live Music Lowdown 🎤

• And more!

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The Lowdown 📰🗞️📰🗞️

Williamsburg Community Bands Together for Storm Relief Effort 🆘
The Williamsburg community rallied to donate supplies for storm relief in North Carolina, led by Walsingham Academy and Williamsburg Presbyterian Church through efforts spearheaded by counselor Summer Kirkpatrick. With four truckloads of goods and nearly $9,000 in donations, the support deeply impacted both organizers and storm victims. Read the article

Williamsburg Foundation Announces $112,171 in Grants 💵
The Williamsburg Community Foundation has awarded $112,171 in grants to 29 local nonprofits, marking the largest single round of funding in the foundation's history. Read the article

Grove Trotter 5k/10k Registration Now Open 👟
Registration is open for the fourth annual Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run on Oct. 12 at Chickahominy Riverfront Park, supporting Grove Christian Outreach Center's mission to help local families. The event features scenic routes, finisher medals, and awards, with the 10K costing $50 and the 5K $45. Read the article

Williamsburg Trivia 🧐🤓

What to do? 🤔🤔

👻🎃Boo Bash at the Beach | Jamestown Road | Sat Oct 12 | 1 - 4pm
If you have kids, this is the place to be! Celebrate Halloween at Boo Bash at the Beach, a family-friendly festival at Jamestown Beach Event Park with music, games, and pumpkin decorating! Kids ages 12 and under can enjoy trick-or-treating, so come in costume (no masks, please) and remember to wear suitable footwear for the sandy beach. More information

🖌️🖌️ Crafts & Drafts | Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Sat Oct 12 | 8:30am - 9pm
Get ready for an all-day, family-friendly event filled with local art, live music, delicious food, and endless fun for all ages at Crafts & Drafts! From morning yoga to live performances by Circus Mutt, plus face painting, fairy hair, and more, this event promises something special for everyone - you won’t want to miss it! More information

👿💀Howl-O-Scream | Busch Gardens | 6pm to park close
Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® is celebrating its 25th year with new scares, five haunted houses, six terror-tories™, four sinister shows, and night rides on nine coasters. The event, which is not recommended for children after 6:00 PM due to amplified scares, runs throughout the fall, with kid-friendly areas closing at 5:00 PM daily to prepare. More information

🎤Honoring the Fallen 575 Musicians | Fleet Reserve Association | Sat Oct 12 | 1 - 9pm
Join Fleet Reserve Association for a heartfelt celebration honoring the fallen musicians of the 757, with live performances, a 50/50 raffle, and a reading of their names at 6pm. Bring a dish to share, enjoy smoked BBQ, and connect with the local music community in a gathering that promises to be both meaningful and memorable. More information

🏛️🔍Custis Square Community Open House | Colonial Williamsburg Archaeology | Sat Oct 12 | 10am - 4pm
Explore Custis Square during Archaeology Month and uncover the rich history of the early 18th-century Custis family with archaeologists on-site and artifacts on display. Meet Martha and George Washington as they explore Martha's inherited property, with appearances happening throughout the day. More information

🛻🛻 Monster Jam | Hampton Coliseum | Fri - Sun
Experience the thrill of Monster Jam® as 12,000-pound monster trucks like Grave Digger® and Max-D battle it out in intense races and freestyle competitions. Get ready for heart-pounding action and unforgettable family fun as these iconic trucks push the limits of speed and skill. More information

🎲🎲 Call to Arms Convention | Thur Oct 10 | All Weekend
Celebrate Columbus Day Weekend in historic Williamsburg, October 11-13, with three days of tabletop gaming excitement. Enjoy tournaments, family-friendly events, local game designers, and meal deals, all while staying at the newly renovated Clarion Hotel, making this a weekend of gaming and community you won't want to miss! More information

👩‍🎤🎤 Good Shot Judy | Rhythms on the Riverwalk | Thur Oct 10 | 6 - 8pm
Join Good Shot Judy for an unforgettable evening of jazz, swing, and big band favorites at the Rhythms on the Riverwalk concert series in Yorktown. Bring your dancing shoes, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy live music, food trucks, and the scenic waterfront atmosphere. More information

👨‍🎨 🎨 Fall Art Show | Williamsburg Artists Group | Fri Oct 11 4-8pm & Sat Oct 12 10:30am - 3pm
Join the Williamsburg Artist Group this weekend at their fall art show located at the Bruton Parish House. More information

 🍁🍂Yorktown Fall Festival | Riverwalk Landing | Sat Oct 12 | 9am - 3pm
Celebrate fall at Yorktown's Annual Fall Festival with over 40 vendors offering seasonal favorites like pumpkins, mums, and autumn-themed treats along the scenic waterfront. Enjoy family-friendly activities like face painting, a hay maze, pumpkin painting, and live entertainment, with free trolley service available starting at 11 a.m More information

👩‍🎨🎼2nd Sundays Williamsburg Art & Music Festival | Sun Oct 13 | 11am - 5pm
Enjoy a vibrant monthly street art and music festival in downtown Williamsburg, featuring 175 handcrafted artisans, food trucks, and live music across six blocks. With a beer garden, kids' crafts, and activities, it's a fun-filled day for all ages presented by LoveLight Placemaking. More information

🎣🪓Wilderness Survival Crash Course | Glen Allen | Sun Oct 13 | 10am - 4pm
Looking for something a little different this weekend? Head over to Glenn Allen to learn how to survive in the wilderness with Tracks and Roots crash course. More information

🌽Williamsburg Farmers Market | 8am - Noon | Sat Sept 14, 8am - 12pm More information (Occurs weekly)

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! 😄 

What to do with the Family/Kids? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👶🏼

🎮🎮 Mario Cart Tournament | Williamsburg Library | Thur Oct 10 | 5 - 8pm
Attention all Mario Cart fans!!! Come test you skill against other Williamsburg residents in a Mario Cart tournament hosted at the Williamsburg Library. Ages 9 -18 More information

🎬🎬 Movies In The Park | Sat Oct 12 | Sunset
Enjoy a free showing of GHOSTER (2022) at New Quarter Park on Saturday, Oct 12, with concessions available and Pelican Snoballs on-site for purchase. Bring a blanket or chairs, and stick around after sunset for the movie as part of the Movies in the Park Series 2024. More information

👻🎃Boo Bash at the Beach | Jamestown Road | Sat Oct 12 | 1 - 4pm
This is such a cool event we put it in twice! Its a great place to bring kids to enjoy pumpkin carving, games, music and to ride the Kiwanis Trackless Train Ride! More information

Jamestown-Scotland Ferry | FREE 24/7
Don’t forget about this hidden gem! Kids love it and best of all, it is FREE and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year which means it will work for you no matter your schedule! More information

Williamsburg Photo of the Week 📷📷

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Williamsburg Weather ☀️⛅⛈️❄️

Thursday, Oct 10
66 🌡️ 46 | Sunny | 🌦️ Chance of Rain: 2% | 💨 N 8 mph

Friday, Oct 11
68 🌡️ 48 | Sunny | 🌦️ Chance of Rain: 5% | 💨 NNW 5 mph

Saturday, Oct 12
78 🌡️ 54 | Sunny | 🌦️ Chance of Rain: 5% | 💨 SW 4 mph

Sunday, Oct 13
81🌡️ 59 | Sunny | 🌦️ Chance of Rain: 5% | 💨 SSW 10 mph

Live Local Music 🎙️🎵🎷🎸

Show your support for local artists!

Thursday, Oct 10

• Patrick Ryan | Bay Haven Grille | 6 - 9pm

• Johnny Cardigan | Two Drummers Smokehouse | 6:30-9pm

• Good Shot Judy | Riverwalk Landing | 6:30-8:30pm

• Open Mic Night with Nadia Koz | The Brass Tap | 7 - 10pm (Occurs weekly)
  

Friday, Oct 11

• Patrick Ryan | Berret’s Seafood & Taphouse Grill | 3 - 6pm

• Damian Allen | Virginia Beer Company | 6 - 9pm

• Johnny St. Clair | Mobjack Tavern | 6-9pm

• Tom Euler | Cul’s Courthouse Grille | 6-9pm

• Stella Haile | Alewerks Brewing | 6:30 - 9:30pm

• Grayson Torrence | Billsburg | 6:30-9pm

• Karaoke Night with Karaoke Karla | Highway Pizza | 7 - 10pm (Occurs Weekly)

• Phil Poteat | The Corner Pocket | 7-10pm

• The CK Band | Revolution Golf & Grille | 7 - 10pm

• Cra Z Tomes | Jolenes | 7:30 - 10:30pm

• Ami Barker | YROC Coastal Bar & Grill | 8-10pm

Saturday, Oct 12

• Crafts & Drafts - Art & Music Festival | Frothy Moon Brewhouse | 8:30am - 9:00pm

• Honoring the Fallen 575 Musicians | Fleet Reserve Association | 1 - 10pm

• The Connection | St. Bebe Catholic Church | 1 - 5pm

• Chris Adams | Saude Creek Vineyards | 2-5pm

• Needs Nothing | New Kent Winery | 2 - 5pm

• Cole Larravide | Copper Fox Distillery | 4 - 7pm

• Uncle Jake and the 18 Wheel Gang | Indian Fields Tavern | 6-9pm

• Zack Salsberry | Virginia Beer Company | 6-9pm

• Skinner Box | Alewerks Brewing | 6:30 - 9:30pm

• Wild Heart | Jolenes | 7:30 - 11pm

• The Local Strays | YROC Coastal Bar & Grill | 8-10pm

Sunday Oct 13

• 2nd Sunday’s Art and Music Festival | Williamsburg | 11am - 5pm

• Jazz Brunch with Tony Mata | Craft 31 | 11am - 2pm (Occurs weekly)

• Harris Simon Duo Piano & Jazz Brunch | Opus 9 | 11am-2pm (Occurs weekly)

• Needs Nothing | Saude Creek Vineyards | 2-5pm

• Sarah Mackenzie| New Kent Winery | 2 - 5pm

• Dave Crumpler | Barret’s Taphouse Grill | 3:00 - 6pm

• Joe Heilman | Billsburg | 3 - 6pm

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