Williamsburg This Weekend

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19

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Good Morning, Williamsburg Area!

In honor of the warmer weather, here’s a fun morning corny to kick us off.

What is a bee’s favorite haircut?…….. A buzz cut! 🥁ba dum tss🥁

Jefferson our mascot will take it from here. Enjoy!

Today’s Order: 
News🗞️, Trivia🤓, Real Estate🏠, Local Events🥳, Live Music🎤

This Week’s Top Stories:

TODAY Show to Film in Williamsburg as Part of America’s 250th Birthday 🥳
The 3rd Hour of TODAY is heading to the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg! Space is limited, but you can register to attend this free taping. Read More

WJCC Schools Approved for Army JROTC Program 🪖
An Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program has been approved by the United States Army Cadet Command for WJCC Schools and will begin in the 2026-2027 academic year.

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In the 1770s, what "scandalous" act did the townspeople commit on the Governor's front lawn to prove they didn't care about his royal rules?

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Sponsored by Busch Garden’s Williamsburg:

KIDS’ WEEKENDS | Fridays - Sundays, Ending April 19th

Celebrate spring at Busch Gardens Kids' Weekends! Enjoy shows, rides, kids' activities, and Power Rangers appearances April 18 - 19.
More Info Here

Other Local Events

Multiple Days

🌱 79th Annual Garden Symposium | Art Museum of CW | Apr 16-18

🎶(MAJOR EVENT) Revolutionary Rhythms Weekend | Jamestown Beach Event Park | Apr 17-19 | Tickets & Info Here
Plain White T's and Kool & the Gang live in person!


Thursday 4/16

🌱 Houseplant BINGO Night! | Silver Hand Meadery | 6-8pm | Tickets Needed

🎨 A Night of Art | 131 Siege Ln | 5:30-7pm


Friday 4/17

🎨 Paint & Sip | Alewerks L.A.B. | 6-8pm


Saturday 4/18

🛍️ Williamsburg Farmer’s Market | DoG Street | 8am-12pm

🛍️ Yorktown Market Days | Riverwalk Landing | 10am-2pm

🏃🏼‍♂️ 17th Annual Run the D.O.G. Street 5k | DoG St. | Various Times

🎨 12th Annual Tartans & Tie-Dyes Celebration and Relay for Life | Billsburg Brewery | 11am-9pm

🛍️ Country Club Acres Community Yard Sale | Country Club Acres | 8-1pm


Sunday 4/19

♦️♣️ Cards, Boards & Brews | Alewerks Brewing | 4-7pm


Notable Upcoming Events

🥳 Campell Archaeology Center Grand Opening | Art Museum of CW | Apr 25-26

🍻 2026 Williamsburg Craft Beer Festival | Jamestown Beach Event Park | Apr 25

Event(s) of the Week, Sponsored By:

Friday - Sunday 4/17 - 4/19

Baseball vs Charleston
Plumeri Park | 6pm, 4:30pm, & 1pm
Join the Tribe at the ballpark because it’s Reveley the Griffin’s birthday on Saturday, April 18th! Reveley the Griffin (and a very special guest) will throw the ceremonial first pitch and will be available for photo opportunities. Additionally at Saturday’s game, we’ll be giving free mini-cupcakes away and a face painter will be setup on the concourse! At Sunday’s game, we’ll be giving away 750 free foam fingers! Don’t miss a weekend of fun!
Single Game Tickets or Flex Voucher Card available here!

Friday - Sunday 4/17 - 4/19

🎾 CAA Tennis Championships
Mackesy Tennis Center at Millie West Courts | 9am & 12am Fri/Sat, 10am Sun | FREE ADMISSION

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 4/16
Cook’s Burger Bar (Midtown) | Elijah Righter | 6-9pm
Voodoo Brewing | Open Mic Night | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Sammy Lee | 6:30-9:30pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

Friday 4/17
The Hound’s Tale | Scott’s Acoustic Showcase | 5:30-9:30pm
Voodoo Brewing | Isaac & Winston | 6-9pm
Silver Hand | Weldon Hill Trio | 6-8pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Jeff Craft | 6-9pm
The Corner Pocket | Cats on the Blacktop | 7-10pm
Cowboy Sports Grill | Gravity | 8pm-12am
Old School Cider House | Chris Kelce | 5-8pm

Saturday 4/18
Billsburg Brewery | Various | 11am-10pm
Fine Creek Brewing Company | Wild & Weird 2026 | 12-5pm
Copper Fox | Ami Baker | 3:30-6:30pm
Alewerks | Virginia Shellphish Coalition | 6-9pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Identity Crisis | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse | Brian Harrell | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Johnny St. Clair | 6:30-9:30pm
Corner Pocket | Wild Heart | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Karaoke | 8pm-12am
Cowboy Cactus | The Clue | 8pm-12am

Sunday 4/19
Spoke + Art | Katy Lynn & Co | 11am-3pm
Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill | Dave Crumpler | 3-6pm
Billsburg Brewery | 3-6pm
Virginia Beer Company | Ben Phelps Duo

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