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

P.S. - you voted last week and we listened!!! With 57% of reader votes, our new mascot’s name is JEFFERSON! We have big plans for this little guy! You might even run into him as you are out and about in Williamsburg 😁 He will be your guide through our FRESH new letter design which we will release in January!

The Lowdown 📰🗞️

This Week’s Top Stories:
Some local stories are behind a paywall, so we do our best to provide clear summaries.

William & Mary and City of Williamsburg Agree to Mutually Beneficial Land Swap 🌳
William & Mary and the City of Williamsburg today announced their intention to exchange parcels of land, mutually advancing the interests of both institutions. Read More

Four W&M Football Standouts Earn All-America Honors 🏈
After posting tremendous seasons and establishing themselves among the country’s top players, four William & Mary football standouts earned Stats Perform All-America honors. Read More

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🎄A Note From Our Local Neighbor ❄️

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Schedule a complimentary consultation with Lucas and his team to review your current plan and discuss ways to optimize your finances heading into the new year. Let's make 2026 your best year!

Williamsburg Trivia 🧐

Local Events!! 😁🎉 (things to do for all ages)

Be sure to watch for things labeled MAJOR EVENT as those are highly popular and ones not to miss!

Multiple Days

🎄 Williamsburg Christmas Market | 320 W Court Street | Dec 18-21 | See More

🏮 Winter Lantern Festival | Jamestown Settlement | Weekends only, through Jan 4 | Get Tickets!

⛸️ Ice Skating | Liberty Ice Pavilion | Daily through Feb 28th

🎢 Christmas Town is Here! | Busch Gardens | Nov 14 - Jan 4

✨ Christmas Dreams 2025 | Kimball Theatre | Dec 20–21 | More info

❄️ Winter Nature Nights | Newport News | Dec 19–23 | More info

🕯️ A Christmas Carol | Williamsburg Players | Dec 18–21 | More info

🩰 The Nutcracker | Newport News | Dec 20–21 | More info

🌟 (MAJOR EVENT & FREE!!) Live at the Zoo: The Miracle of Christmas | Metro Richmond Zoo | Dec 20-22 with 3 shows each evening: 7pm, 7:45pm, & 8:30pm | More Info
A little bit of a drive, but totally worth it! This is a nativity pageant with live animals. FREE admission and FREE parking. Hot chocolate and donuts on sale to benefit local charity.


Thursday 12/18

🍷 Ugly Christmas Sweater & Karaoke Content | Williamsburg Winery | 3:30-6:30pm

🎵 Jukebox BINGO | Alewerks Brewing | 6-8pm


Friday 12/19

🎶 Music Bingo | Saude Creek Vineyards | 5–8pm

🎬 White Christmas | Kimball Theater | 7–9pm | More info


Saturday 12/20

🛍️ Williamsburg Market | DoG Street | 8am-12pm

❄️ Yorktown Market Days | Riverwalk Landing | 9am-3pm

🍪 Cookies with Santa! | Williamsburg Lodge | 9am | Tickets!

🏫 Gingerbread Escape Room | Abram Frink, Jr. Community Center | 10am-1pm
Festive and interactive puzzle adventure for all ages, a Williamsburg Regional Library Event!

🎶 Magic of Harmony Show Chorus Festive Performance | Yorktown Library | 2-3pm
Whether you're bouncing off the walls with holiday cheer or feeling a bit grinchy this season, join us for a festive, melodic concert performed by local group Magic of Harmony Show Chorus. Registration is not required. This performance is for all ages.

🎄 Crepes & Christmas | Copper Fox Distillery | 12-6pm

🎭 Character Carnival | Williamsburg Lodge | 4–5:30pm | More info

🎄 A Charles Dickens Christmas | Hennage Auditorium | 4pm | Tickets
Show 12/20 and 12/27. Don’t miss out!

🎄 Old Fashioned Christmas Market | Alewerks Brewing | 12–4pm | More info

🚗 Williamsburg Cars and Coffee | Near Movie Tavern Parking Lot | 9–11:30am

🏃‍♂️Jingle Jog 5K & 1 Mile Run | Billsburg Brewery | 9:30am | More info

🎆 (MAJOR EVENT & LAST WEEKEND) Grand Illumination | 5-7pm | More info
If you have not been before, the fireworks are INCREDIBLE! Honestly, I prefer these fireworks over Disney… Yes, that’s a bold statement, but kudos to CW for always putting on a great show! They are spectacular!!


Sunday 12/21

🧣 Ugly Sweater Winter Vendor Market | Frothy Moon | 12–4pm | More info

🎵 Christmas Concert & Winter Coat Drive | Virginia Beer Company | 3-6pm

🎶 The 3 Tenors Concert | Hennage Auditorium | 1:30pm & 4pm performances | Tickets

🎅 Santa Visits New Town | New Town | 12–3:30pm | More info

🎄Holiday Sea Glass Tree Workshop | Saude Creek | Sun Dec 21st | 1–3pm | More info

Local Real Estate 🏠🏘️🏡

Take a look at some of the most popular listings this week! And make sure to use David Tortolini for your real estate needs - he by far is Williamsburg’s best.

Make sure to let David know you saw him in The Early Burg!

Live Local Music 🎙️🎵🎷🎸

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 12/18
Cook’s Burger Bar | Cook’s Unplugged | 6-9pm
Alewerks | Jukebox Bingo | 6-8pm
Voodoo Brewing | Open Mic Night w/Nadia Koz | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Marc Alwine | 6:30-9pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke | 7-10pm

Friday 12/19
Berret’s Seafood & Taphouse | Dave Crumpler | 3-6pm
Silver Hand Meadery | Wyatt Baldwin | 4:30-7:30pm
Voodoo Brewing | Olde Virginia Company | 5:30-8:30pm
Ford’s Colony Country Club | Karl Werne | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | JP Experience | 6-9pm
The Trojan Grill | Mary Hall | 6:30-9:30pm
Stonehouse Grille | Nathan Lienard | 6:30-9:30pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Aaron Fulcher | 7-10pm
Cook’s Burger Bar: Lightfoot | Cook’s Unplugged | 7-10pm
The Corner Pocket | 1st Annual Ugly Sweater Contest & Party; Live Music w/Keeping Up with the Jones | 7-10pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night w/ Karaoke Karla | 7-10pm

Saturday 12/20
Copper Fox | Crepes & Christmas; Live Music | 12-3pm
Virginia Beer Company | Ben Phelps Solo | 5-8pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Cawson’s Coop-Duo | 6-9pm
Williamsburg’s Eagles Club | Jon Smith | 7:30-10:30pm
Longboards (New Restaurant) | Sammy Lee | 8-11pm

Sunday 12/21
Frothy Moon | Sunday Mornings Unplugged | 11am-1pm
Saude Creek Vineyards | Scott Varney | 1-4pm

Free Giveaway 🏆👏

Back by popular demand! This week we are giving away TWO FREE “SIMPLE WHIPS” for your next meal at Cook’s Burger Bar. No strings attached. Just click to enter!

Make sure to check back here next week to see if you have won!😀

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