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Fall is a great time to live in Virginia! From seeing the colors peak in Shenandoah National Park to picking apples in Charlottesville, there is no shortage of fall charm to enjoy. But you don’t have to take a day trip to enjoy the crisp weather. Williamsburg, New Kent, and our surrounding areas have plenty of fall fun for the family! Here are just a few ways to enjoy our local area this season:
| October 6th – 8th 10 am – 5 pm |
AN OCCASION FOR THE ARTS
Merchant’s Square
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| October 7th 6 pm – 9 pm |
SAUDE CREEK HARVEST DINNER
Saude Creek Vineyards
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| October 14th 11 am – 5 pm |
A TASTE OF NEW KENT 14th Annual “A Taste of New Kent” Festival at Colonial Downs! Enjoy live music, free tastings from some of our favorite local wineries and distilleries and a variety of craft veer vendors, food trucks, and local artisans and retailers. The proceeds from this fun-packed festival will go to benefit local businesses, charities and non-profits. MORE INFO
Colonial Downs & Rosie’s Game Emporium
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| October 14th 4 pm – 8 pm |
11TH ANNUAL OYSTER BASH Get ready for the ultimate seafood soirée at this year’s annual Oyster Bash 2023! Hosted by the stunning Mariners’ Museum and Park for an evening of shucking, music, games, and more. Enjoy the music of Lane Rice & Co, fresh local oysters and a variety of local seafood, craft beer, wine and cocktails, boat race games! Proceeds support local charities and those in need. MORE INFO
Mariners Museum and Park |
| October 15th 5 pm – 8:30 pm |
THE DELOREANS AT THE FIELDS Break out the spandex and fanny packs for 80’s Night in Charles City at Indian Fields Tavern! The Deloreans are back by popular demand in our open air barn, perfect for enjoying an electric fall evening! Parking is free, doors open at 3:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs! TICKETS & INFO Indian Fields Tavern |
| October 20th 6 pm – 9:30 pm |
FAMILY FRIGHTS @ JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT Join the Jamestown Settlement for a night of trick-or-treating, creepy crafts, festive music, decorated houses and spooky ships!”Family Frights offers plenty of frightful fun for families. This year, start with a journey through the enchanted forest trail where you’ll encounter fairies and other magical creatures. Visit the ships to help Peter Pan fend off that pesky crocodile, or help find a special little clown fish. Video games come to life on the riverfront, while legendary villains try to outmaneuver the most marvelous heroes in the fort along with a familiar gang of sleuthing young detectives and their shaggy dog.” MORE INFO Jamestown Settlement
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| November 4th 11 am – 4 pm |
BARHAMSVILLE BAZAAR: 2ND ANNUAL FALL VENDOR FESTIVAL Get a jump on holiday shopping at the Barhamsville Bazaar and Vendor Fair. Enjoy great wine, delicious pizza, and live music while checking out some great local vendors! Hosted by Imperial Etiquette, LLC MORE INFO GAUTHIER VINEYARDS |
| November 11th 1 pm – 5 pm |
WILLIAMSBURG FALL FESTIVAL Save the date for the Williamsburg Fall Festival! There will be fun for the whole family with live music by Barry Manilow’s Wardrobe, fun games, free face painting and balloon characters, hair and nails by Tiny Textures, wall rock climbing, mechanical bull riding, a petting zoo and more! Craft beer and snacks will be available for purchase. Presented by CultureFix in partnership with Midtown Row! Sponsored by Earth Fare. MORE INFO Midtown Row
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| November 24th & 25th 9 am – 3 pm |
FOODS AND FEASTS OF COLONIAL VIRGINIA Discover how food was gathered, preserved and prepared on land and at sea by Virginia’s English colonists and Powhatan Indians. Enjoy cooking demonstrations throughout the day in re-creations of Paspahegh Town, a colonial fort and along the ships’ pier. Jamestown Settlement
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For more local fall fun, be sure to check out these great local resources!
