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Come to Jamestown Settlement where games, storytelling, and other pastimes of 17th and 18th century Virginians are available for visitors to experience through hands-on activities and interpretive programs. Try your hand at corncob darts, nine pins, quoits, mancala, and nine-mens morris. Programs run August 1st through 31st and are available with admission fee to the park. Call 888-593-4682 for more information.
The OShea Irish Dancers and the Three Irish Tenors perform at the Kimball Theatre on Friday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 25th from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Admission is $25. For more information call 1-800- HISTORY.
Only two more July Summer Breeze Concerts left!
July 21st- The Coastal Band July 28th- Slapwater Held at Merchants Square at 7 pm. Admission is FREE! Still a favorite after 19 years!
I have written about my love of the Shakespeare festival before. It is truly a highlight of the summer in my opinion! This year the first show will be "As You Like It." This is one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies about four unlikely couples. Held at Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on the College of William and Mary, this play will run from July 7 through July 18 before changing. Season tickets are $40. Single performance tickets are $25, adult, $15, student, and $10 child (7-13). Call 757-221-2674 or 757-221-2666 for info and tickets. To go or not to go... for me there is no question!
There is nothing quite like celebrating our nation's birthday in the historic town where it all began so long ago. Colonial Williamsburg has planned many short programs throughout the day on Sunday July 4th, but here are some highlights:
10 - 10:30 am, Salute to the States in Market Square 12:30 - 12:45, A Declaration of Independence on Duke of Gloucester Street along capital circle 8:15 - 9:15 pm, Music for Fireworks in Merchants Square 9:15 - 9:35, Fireworks display over the historic area Something special you may want to do this year... the Governors Palace Picnic for the Fourth! Held on the palace grounds, you will enjoy a festive picnic with entertainment from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Adults, $51. Children 6 to 12, $25. Reservations are required. Call 1-800-447-8679.
Come to the Farmer's Market at Merchants Square on Saturday, July 3rd from 8 a.m. to noon to start your Independence Day festivities! They are celebrating their eighth anniversary as well! Members of the Virginia Chefs Association will be at the chefs tent for a culinary extravaganza. Each chef will have 20 minutes to create a recipe from a mystery basket of foods preselected by the market vendors. Enjoy music by Orion from 9 to 12. Complimentary anniversary cake available to all!
Families can enjoy movies on Prince George Street again this summer. Held on Sunday evenings around sunset, the admission is FREE! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort. All summer long, each Sunday will feature a different movie. This week, June 20th, will feature, "How To Train Your Dragon." For more information call 757-476-BLUE.
Come enjoy a cookout followed by an 18th century traveling show hosted by Owen Murdock who is known for lively entertainment! It will be held at Chownings Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg on Saturday June 19th starting at 5:30 pm. Cost for adults and kids 6 to 17 is $25.00. For kids under 6 it is $12.00. Call 757-229-2141 for more information.
Come to the Jamestown Settlement for an evening of food, fun, and entertainment. A BBQ dinner feast is provided by A Catered Affair by Second Street. Beer and wine coolers will be available for purchase. Musical entertainment by the Rhondels.
It's all happening on Thursday, June 10th from 6 to 8 pm. Admission price is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Kids 3-12, $5.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is the place to see fantastic fireworks for Memorial Day weekend! Starting at 9:30 in the evening on both May 29th and May 30th, there will be a fireworks display to brag about seeing. Cost for the show is included in the price of an admission ticket, so plan a fun family day at the park, and stay to see the exciting fireworks show to top off your day. Call 1-800-343-7946 for more information.
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