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Open House – Muscarelle Museum of Art (25th Anniversary of 9/11)
Friday, September 11, 12:00–5:00 PM · Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg
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The Muscarelle is opening its full galleries free this afternoon anchored around the special exhibition *Forever Marked by the Day*, with...

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The Muscarelle is opening its full galleries free this afternoon anchored around the special exhibition Forever Marked by the Day, with reflective programming and hands-on memorial activities. It's the rare civic-moment event that isn't performative — walk the exhibition, sit with it, then wander the William & Mary campus at golden hour. Park in the Kaplan Arena lot; the small Muscarelle lot fills fast on free days. Bring students who were born after 2001 — this is the exhibition to bring them to.

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Alewerks Brewing Company – Live Music
Friday, September 11, 6:00–9:00 PM · Alewerks Brewing Company, Williamsburg
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Standard-issue great Friday night at Alewerks — free live music, a rotating food truck out front, and the Coffeehouse Stout if it's still...

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Standard-issue great Friday night at Alewerks — free live music, a rotating food truck out front, and the Coffeehouse Stout if it's still on tap. The taproom gets loud around 7:30 when the after-work crowd settles in; grab a picnic table outside if you want to actually hear the person next to you. Uber home is the move.

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Williamsburg Players Present: Freaky Friday
September 11–20 · Williamsburg Players, Williamsburg
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The community theater staple takes on the body-swap musical — this one is a genuinely funny stage adaptation, better than the movie in a...

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The community theater staple takes on the body-swap musical — this one is a genuinely funny stage adaptation, better than the movie in a lot of ways, and Williamsburg Players consistently punches above its weight. Great pick for parents with tweens and teens; also works as a low-pressure date night. The Hubbard Lane theater is small, so book ahead for the closing weekend.

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Merchants Square Fall Sidewalk Sale
Friday–Sunday, September 11–13, all day · Merchants Square, Williamsburg
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The fall sidewalk sale is when Merchants Square shops actually put the good stuff out at real markdowns — Scotland House, R. Bryant, the...

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The fall sidewalk sale is when Merchants Square shops actually put the good stuff out at real markdowns — Scotland House, R. Bryant, the Peanut Shop, and the boutiques along Duke of Gloucester all participate. Go Friday morning if you want first pick, Sunday afternoon if you want the deepest cuts. Combine with brunch at the Fat Canary or a Wythe Candy stop.

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Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream
Opens Friday, September 11, runs through November 1 · Busch Gardens, Williamsburg
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Howl-O-Scream is back and opening weekend is genuinely the best time to go — the scare actors are fresh, the lines haven't calibrated yet...

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Howl-O-Scream is back and opening weekend is genuinely the best time to go — the scare actors are fresh, the lines haven't calibrated yet, and the new house rollouts are still surprising. It's an adult-skewing night event (not the daytime Bier Fest crowd), and Fridays are lighter than Saturdays. Buy the fright-lane pass if you're doing more than three houses; you'll thank yourself.

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September 11 Open House
Friday, September 11 · Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg

Companion listing to the Muscarelle's 25th-anniversary programming, with access to *Forever Marked by the Day*.

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Companion listing to the Muscarelle's 25th-anniversary programming, with access to Forever Marked by the Day.

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Storybook Hour
Friday, September 11 · Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg

Story time and gallery art-making for the youngest set; a nice add-on to a Muscarelle visit.

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Story time and gallery art-making for the youngest set; a nice add-on to a Muscarelle visit.

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Papa Said, Mama Said
September 11–18 · Williamsburg

Interactive family program built around fables and cultural storytelling — good for grade-schoolers.

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Interactive family program built around fables and cultural storytelling — good for grade-schoolers.

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2026 Meet the Firms
Friday, September 11, 12:00–4:00 PM · Alan B. Miller Hall, William & Mary

Career fair focused on accounting and consulting — for W&M students and early-career job seekers.

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Career fair focused on accounting and consulting — for W&M students and early-career job seekers.

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Annual Oyster Roast
Saturday, September 12, all day · Watermen's Museum, Yorktown
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The Watermen's Museum's oyster roast is the fundraiser locals actually plan around — steamed and raw oysters on the York River bluff, beer...

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The Watermen's Museum's oyster roast is the fundraiser locals actually plan around — steamed and raw oysters on the York River bluff, beer and wine, and a crowd that skews adult and knows what they're doing with a shucking knife. Go hungry, wear shoes you don't mind getting shell dust on, and get there early in the afternoon before the raw bar line stretches down to Water Street. Parking on Main Street fills fast; the lot behind the Yorktown Freight Shed is your friend.

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Yorktown 1781: Before the Siege
Saturday–Sunday, September 12–13, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Historic Main Street & Yorktown Battlefield
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Living-history programming that covers what Yorktown actually looked like before the shooting started — the town, the trade, the people who...

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Living-history programming that covers what Yorktown actually looked like before the shooting started — the town, the trade, the people who lived there before Washington and Rochambeau arrived. It's free, it's outside, and it pairs perfectly with the Oyster Roast on Saturday. Start at the Main Street interpretive stops, then walk out to the battlefield redoubts in the afternoon when the light is best.

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Colonial K9 Classic
Saturday–Sunday, September 12–13 · Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center, Williamsburg
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Two full days of DockDogs diving competitions (yes, the big-air pool for dogs), vendors, and — critically for the humans — a wine and beer...

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Two full days of DockDogs diving competitions (yes, the big-air pool for dogs), vendors, and — critically for the humans — a wine and beer garden on the Visitor Center grounds. Even if you don't own a dog, DockDogs is genuinely fun to watch; the big-air heats are the ones to catch. Free to spectate. Park at the Visitor Center and walk in; do not try to street-park in the Historic Area this weekend.

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WRL ComicCon 2026
Saturday, September 12, 12:30–4:00 PM · Williamsburg Library
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The library's ComicCon is a genuine highlight for teens and middle-schoolers — cosplay, tabletop games, anime programming, artist tables...

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The library's ComicCon is a genuine highlight for teens and middle-schoolers — cosplay, tabletop games, anime programming, artist tables, and the fact that it's completely free makes it the best-value plan of the week. Costumes encouraged. The parking lot at the Scotland Street library is small; come from the Kingswood side and you'll find spots faster.

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Williamsburg Farmers Market
Saturday, September 12 · Merchants Square, Williamsburg
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Peak market season — tomatoes still going, apples arriving, the flower stands looking absurd. Get there by 9:00 AM if you actually want the...

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Peak market season — tomatoes still going, apples arriving, the flower stands looking absurd. Get there by 9:00 AM if you actually want the good bread from the bakery tent. This is the Saturday morning ritual for a reason.

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Williamsburg Kiwanis Club Shrimp Feast
Saturday, September 12 · Williamsburg
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Longtime community fundraiser — big vats of shrimp, sides, live music, and a crowd that has been coming for years. It's the exact opposite...

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Longtime community fundraiser — big vats of shrimp, sides, live music, and a crowd that has been coming for years. It's the exact opposite of a curated food event, and that's the appeal. Cash is faster than card at the door.

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International Coastal Cleanup
Saturday, September 12, 8:00–11:00 AM · Gloucester Point Beach
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Three hours of beach cleanup on Gloucester Point that doubles as citizen-science data collection. Counts for service hours for high...

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Three hours of beach cleanup on Gloucester Point that doubles as citizen-science data collection. Counts for service hours for high schoolers, and it's a legitimately good way to spend a Saturday morning with a group. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water.

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Walk This Way: Williamsburg Walking Club
Saturday, September 12, 9:00–10:00 AM · Greensprings Interpretive Trail

One-on-one assisted stretch sessions ($15 for 20 minutes) — worth trying if you've never done PNF.

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One-on-one assisted stretch sessions ($15 for 20 minutes) — worth trying if you've never done PNF.

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Practical Magic 2 Craft Screening
Saturday, September 12 · Williamsburg

Movie screening designed so you can knit, cross-stitch, or bring your own craft during the film — lights stay on.

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Movie screening designed so you can knit, cross-stitch, or bring your own craft during the film — lights stay on.

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Drool in the Pool – Dog Swim Day
Sunday, September 13, various times · Chickahominy Riverfront Park Pool, Williamsburg
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The county pool closes for the season, then reopens for one glorious day where dogs get the run of it. This is peak Williamsburg...

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The county pool closes for the season, then reopens for one glorious day where dogs get the run of it. This is peak Williamsburg wholesomeness — labs cannonballing, terrified chihuahuas being coaxed off the steps, humans in lawn chairs cheering. Bring a towel for the ride home, and know that small-dog and large-dog swim slots are usually staggered.

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2nd Sundays Williamsburg – Art & Music Festival
Sunday, September 13, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM · North Boundary Street Arts District, Williamsburg
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Williamsburg's monthly street festival is at its best in September — the weather finally breaks, the artisans come out, and there's live...

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Williamsburg's monthly street festival is at its best in September — the weather finally breaks, the artisans come out, and there's live music at both ends of the block. Dogs welcome, strollers welcome, and Aromas is right there when you need a coffee. Park at the Prince George garage and walk over — the North Boundary side streets get tight fast.

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Williamsburg Quintet – Voices Behind the Music
Friday, September 18, 7:00 PM · Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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An intimate chamber concert inside the Art Museums building — small room, serious musicians, a program built around the stories behind the...

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An intimate chamber concert inside the Art Museums building — small room, serious musicians, a program built around the stories behind the pieces. This is the best date-night ticket of the week if you want something that isn't a brewery. Get there 20 minutes early to walk the galleries first; the ticket usually gets you in.

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14th Annual Yorktown Folk Festival
Saturday, September 19, 10:00 AM–evening · Main Street, Historic Yorktown
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The Folk Festival is the reason a lot of people keep the third weekend of September clear — American roots music on multiple stages along...

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The Folk Festival is the reason a lot of people keep the third weekend of September clear — American roots music on multiple stages along Main Street, with the York River as the backdrop and food vendors that actually reflect the area. Bring a blanket, plan to stay past sunset when the mainstage really gets going, and consider the trolley from the Riverwalk parking areas instead of fighting for a spot on Main.

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19th Annual PIPE Concert – Parrots of the Caribbean
Saturday, September 19, 7:00 PM · Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center
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The PIPE fundraiser has been going for nearly two decades and it consistently draws a bigger, livelier crowd than you'd expect — this year...

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The PIPE fundraiser has been going for nearly two decades and it consistently draws a bigger, livelier crowd than you'd expect — this year it's a Buffett-tribute night, which is exactly the singalong energy the new Sports & Events Center is built for. Come dressed for it (yes, Hawaiian shirts, yes, unironically) and buy tickets ahead — walk-up has gotten harder each year.

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Muscarelle Museum of Art – Community Art Day
Saturday, September 19, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM · Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg
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Free museum access plus hands-on art-making stations across the galleries. Bring kids, bring teens, bring the friend who "doesn't do...

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Free museum access plus hands-on art-making stations across the galleries. Bring kids, bring teens, bring the friend who "doesn't do museums" — this is the format that gets them in the door. Parking is easiest in the Kaplan Arena lot on a Saturday.

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A Night of Fire & Fantasy – Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra
Tuesday, September 22 · The season opener with a pre-concert talk at Williamsburg Community Chapel — the WSO's fall dates tend to sell through, so grab seats now.
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Williamsburg Pancake Festival
September 25–27 · A citywide pancake weekend with trail passes across multiple venues; the trail passes are limited and go fast.
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Yorktown Market Days
Saturday, September 26 · The fall waterfront market at Riverwalk Landing — worth the drive for the vendor mix and the York River view.
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Kingsmill Resort Concert Series – The Deloreans
Friday, October 9 · The 80s-tribute band that turns the Kingsmill lawn into a very fun party. Tickets TBA but expect a fast sellout.
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William & Mary Choir Sunset Ceremony
Friday, October 23, 5:30 PM · Outdoor choral performance in the Wren Yard at sunset. Free and quietly magical.
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Grand Illumination
Saturday, December 5 · The biggest night of the year in the Historic Area — fireworks, carolers, candlelit streets. Book lodging and dinner reservations now.
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Big Shows

19th Annual PIPE Concert – Parrots of the Caribbean — September 19 · Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center · The one big tribute-band ticket of the week; buy ahead.

A Night of Fire & Fantasy – Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra — September 22 · Williamsburg Community Chapel · Season opener with pre-concert talk.

Kingsmill Resort Concert Series – The Deloreans — October 9 · Kingsmill Resort · Fall's best outdoor date-night ticket.

Julian Lage – Evening Performance — October 17 · Glenn Close Theatre, W&M · Serious guitar players will regret missing this.