Category: Events

JULY FOURTH CLOSURES IN HISTORIC TRIANGLE

James City County offices, recreation centers, libraries, and waste drop-off sites are closed.
James City County parks and park stores will stay open.
James City County’s Friday recycling pickup is delayed to Saturday.
York County government offices, courts, libraries, and waste facilities are closed.
York County’s Friday recycling pickup is delayed to Saturday, but garbage collection is on schedule.
Williamsburg city offices and the Quarterpath Recreation Center are closed.
Williamsburg’s Waller Mill Park operates on its regular schedule.
Williamsburg garbage collection is normal, and bill payment options are available online or by drop box.

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July Fourth Closures Around the Historic Triangle

JULY FOURTH CLOSURES IN HISTORIC TRIANGLE

James City County offices, recreation centers, convenience centers, and libraries are closed.
James City County parks and park stores remain open.
James City County Friday recycling pickup moves to Saturday.
York County government offices, courts, social services, extension, libraries, waste management facilities, and compost facility are closed.
York County Friday recycling pickup moves to Saturday, while garbage is on its normal schedule.
City of Williamsburg offices and Quarterpath Recreation Center are closed.
Waller Mill Park in Williamsburg is open normal hours.
Williamsburg garbage collection for Monday/Tuesday routes is on schedule (no recycling scheduled).
Water emergencies in Williamsburg have a separate contact number.
Bill payments in Williamsburg can be made via dropbox or online, but payments on July 4th will post July 7th.

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July Fourth Closures Around the Historic Triangle

FREE SOBER RIDES AVAILABLE FOR HAMPTON ROADS JULY FOURTH

Drive Safe Hampton Roads is offering 757 Sober Rides via Lyft for the July Fourth holiday weekend.

The program provides no-cost rides up to $15 for individuals 21 and older celebrating with alcohol or drugs.

Users need the Lyft app and a daily promo code found at drivesafehr.org/757-sober-ride.

Codes are posted daily at 3 p.m. and are valid for specific overnight sessions from July 3rd through July 6th.

Rides must originate from or have a destination within Hampton Roads and are available while supplies last.

The service aims to prevent impaired driving, which contributes to a high number of crashes, injuries, and deaths over the holiday.

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757 Sober Rides Available for the July Fourth Holiday Weekend

Williamsburg is hosting a Wine and Whiskey Weekend from Friday through Sunday across the city. The event highlights local restaurants and businesses with various activities. Events include tastings, live music, cocktail classes, trivia, film screenings, and shopping specials at multiple venues. Some activities require tickets or reservations, while others are free. A commemorative glass can be earned by checking in at participating locations. A full schedule is available online.

Williamsburg celebrated Juneteenth 2025 with a week of events organized by the Juneteenth Community Consortium to educate, commemorate, and celebrate freedom. The celebration began June 14 at Freedom Park with a community fest featuring vendors, tours, skits, and dance performances, sponsored by the local NAACP chapter and James City County. Event organizers noted the fest fostered a stronger sense of community and cohesiveness. U.S. News & World Report recognized Williamsburg’s celebrations among the nation’s top Juneteenth events. Thursday in Colonial Williamsburg featured a groundbreaking for the African Baptist Meeting House and the opening of the restored Williamsburg Bray School. The Village Initiative hosted a large Juneteenth Freedom Celebration parade and party in downtown Williamsburg attended by over 1,000 people with entertainment and vendors. Final events at the Stryker Center include today’s art exhibition reception and Saturday’s 4th Annual Journey to Racial Healing ceremony, featuring speakers discussing historical ties to slavery. These Juneteenth events aim to build community, foster dialogue, and help people learn a fuller American history.

THE ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW OPENS IN WILLIAMSBURG

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA opens tonight at Williamsburg Live.
The show takes place on the lawn of the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum.
Lead singer Matilda Lindell shared insights about the long-running tribute group.
The tribute started over 25 years ago with the aim of bringing ABBA’s music and original members to America.
Original ABBA bassist Mike Watson still performs with the group on U.S. concerts.
The Swedish performers take pride in honoring ABBA’s culture and music.
The show features iconic hits and sequin costumes.
Performers strive for accuracy while adding their own personality and flare.
Matilda Lindell’s favorite songs to perform include “The Winner Takes it All” and “Dancing Queen”.
The show aims to bring joy and connect audiences across generations through ABBA’s music and style.
The concert begins tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available through the Virginia Arts Festival website.

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The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Opens Williamsburg Live Tonight

WILLIAMSBURG WHISKEY AND WINE WEEKEND SET FOR JUNE

The Williamsburg Whiskey and Wine Weekend is scheduled for June 27-29.
The event features whiskey and wine-themed programming across the City of Williamsburg.
It aims to highlight local restaurants and businesses.
Activities include tastings, cocktail classes, distillery celebrations, comedy, and film screenings.
Events are hosted at a dozen different locations.
Some events are ticketed or require reservations, while others are free.
A digital pass allows guests to earn a commemorative glass by checking in to participating spots.
The weekend is sponsored by the City of Williamsburg and produced by AVAdventure Productions.

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Williamsburg Whiskey and Wine Weekend to Take Place June 27-29

FOURTH ANNUAL JOURNEY TO RACIAL HEALING EVENT

Williamsburg will host its 4th annual Journey to Racial Healing event on June 21.
The event features two speakers, one Black and one white, discussing their ties to slavery.
Speaker Charles Holman, a lawyer and genealogist, discovered his ancestors were enslaved by the ancestors of former Presidents Bush.
Holman has a distinguished legal career, including civil rights work.
Speaker Bill Sizemore, a retired journalist, found his ancestors enslaved people and has connected with descendants.
The event, sponsored by the Virginia Racial Healing Institute and others, is free but requires registration.
It includes refreshments and a Juneteenth art exhibit.

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Journey to Racial Healing: Speaker’s Ancestors Were Enslaved by Those of Two Ex-Presidents

WILLIAMSBURG NATIVE UMPIRES WITH SAVANNAH BANANAS

Williamsburg resident Noah Katz is umpiring for the Savannah Bananas thanks to his successful YouTube channel.

His channel, “The Umpire Channel,” educates aspiring umpires and has over 370,000 subscribers.

This weekend, he is umpiring the Bananas series in Richmond, which is a special “bucket list” moment for him near his hometown.

Katz travels weekly, umpiring with the Bananas at major stadiums and filming content with sports officials.

He recently won $3,750 in a business pitch competition, which will fund new equipment for his channel.

Katz, a rising senior in college, plans to make The Umpire Channel his full-time career after graduating in 2026.

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Williamsburg Native Umpiring with Savannah Bananas in Richmond This Weekend

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO WILLIAMSBURG LIVE

Williamsburg Live summer concert series is this weekend at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum.
Shuttle services are available from the Visitors Center via Oleta and CW buses.
Parking at the Visitors Center costs $10.
Outside food and drinks are prohibited, but one sealed water bottle per person is allowed.
Food trucks will be on-site for purchasing food and drinks.
Alcohol purchase requires an age-verified wristband with valid ID.
Children under 13 must be with a parent/guardian and need a ticket; no babies in arms are permitted.
Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
Lawn seating is first-come, first-served; blankets and low chairs are permitted.
All guests and bags are subject to search upon entry.
The event is rain or shine but may delay for severe storms.
Weather updates will be posted on the Virginia Arts Festival website and social media.
In case of evacuation, patrons must leave the grounds and seek safe shelter.
Prohibited items include glass, outside food, drugs, large umbrellas, and weapons.

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Know Before You Go: Williamsburg Live