Williamsburg This Weekend

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

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Good Morning, Historic Triangle!

The year is winding down, but the events have ramped up! We have a VERY full weekend for you all! Lots of awesome activities happening!

Heads up! W&M is offering 2 weeks of discounted Early Burg ONLY tickets to their football games! Make sure to grab yours within!

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

Local News

Other news outlets have paywalls and subscription fees. Ours is free, as news should be. 😁👍

Top Stories This Week:

  • Help Place Flags on Graves in Honor of Veterans Day

  • York County 1% Tax Proposal is Rejected at the Polls

  • CW Offering Free Admission for Military Families This Week!

Small Business Spotlight!

The Playful Educator – Toy & Teacher Boutique is a unique educational toy and teacher boutique offering carefully selected toys, games, learning materials, classroom resources, and gifts for children and educators.

Our shop focuses on hands-on, playful learning that encourages creativity, curiosity, and development. We are a GREAT destination for teachers, parents, grandparents, caregivers, and anyone looking for meaningful, educational products that make learning fun.

Triangle Trivia

Every December, thousands of W&M students gather in the Wren Building to throw pieces of greenery into the roaring Great Hall fireplace as a way to "burn away" the stress of the semester. What specific trimming is tossed into the fire?

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Click the response you think is correct. We hope you get it right! 😁

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 is easily one of the best in the Historic Triangle.

4 Bed 3.5 Bath 3,811 Sqft - $889,000
- Colonial Charm w/Modern Living
- Well maintained!

3 Bed 2.5 Bath 1,485 Sqft - $369,500
- Move in Ready
- Nearby to Colonial Williamsburg

The Early Burg’s 2026 Historic Triangle Realtor of the Year! Why settle for less, when you can have the best!

Let David know you saw him in The Early Burg!

Local Events

Upcoming Event | Christmas Town Flash Sale

Holiday cheer returns to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for their annual Christmas Town celebration on select dates beginning November 13th! The park will feature more than ten million twinkling lights, creating one of the largest light displays in North America.

Other Local Events


Multiple Days

🐈 Virginia Cat Festival! | Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center | Saturday & Sunday | More Info Here

🦪 (MAJOR EVENT) Urbanna Oyster Festival | Downtown Urbanna | Friday & Saturday | Info Here

🪖 Veteran’s Day Weekend in Colonial | Colonial Williamsburg | Ends Nov 11th
Free admission to CW for service members and families.

🔥 Lighting of the Cressets | Colonial Williamsburg | Friday & Saturday | 6-9pm

🎭 The Play That Goes Wrong | Williamsburg Players | Weekends Through Nov 15 | Tickets Required


Thursday 11/5

🎵 Jukebox Bingo | Alewerks L.A.B. | 6-9pm

🤓 SpeedQuizzing Trivia Thursday! | Virginia Beer Co. | 6:30pm

👀 Wacky Williamsburg Scavenger Hunt | Aromas Coffeehouse | 2-4pm


Friday 11/6

🎭 “I Can Only Imagine” Shabbat Dinner Theater | Legacy Hall | 6-8pm | Tickets Required

🍫 The Chocolate Affair 2026 | Williamsburg Community Building | 7pm

🍻 Williamsburg Beer Festival 2026 | New Town (5208 Monticello) | 4:30-8:30pm

🏎️ RC Drift Night | Uno's Pizza, Yorktown | 5-8pm (Occurs Weekly)

📚 Storybook Hour (all ages) | Muscarelle Museum of Art | 10:30-11:30am

👦 Hands-on Fridays! | Campbell Archaeology Center | All Day


Saturday 11/7

🛍️ Williamsburg Farmer’s Market | DoG Street | 8am-12pm

🛍️ Yorktown Market Days | Riverwalk Landing | 8am-12pm

🟡 Pokemon & Sports Card Show! | Henrico Center (Richmond) | 10am-5pm
A little further out, but one we thought some would appreciate!

🥳 York County Vintage Market | McReynolds Athletic Complex | 9am-3pm

🍂 Autumn Fest | Voodoo Brewing | 1-5pm

🥬 Succulent Holiday Wreath | Williamsburg Winery | 12-2pm | Tickets Required

🚗 Classic Car Show | 6920 Main St, Gloucester | 8am-3pm

😂 Copper Fox Comedy Night | Copper Fox | 7-8:30pm

🎨 Colonial Williamsburg Annual Employee Arts & Crafts Show | Williamsburg Community Building | 11am-6pm

🎉 Taquitock Festival | Jamestown Settlement | 9am-5pm


Sunday 11/8

🛍️ 2nd Sundays Williamsburg | 412 N Boundary St | 11am-4pm

👩‍🦰 The Colonial First Ladies | York Hall | 2-3pm

🧀 Cheese Making Workshop | Frothy Moon | 3-4:30pm

🏈 Big Screen Sundays! | Virginia Beer Company | 1pm to Close

🍷 Whiskey Bizness | New Kent Winery | 2-5pm

Saturday 11/7

🏈 Football vs Lafayette
Zable Stadium | 1pm
Military Appreciation Day - Join us in Zable for a day that honors our servicemen and women. The game ball will be delivered by an EOD robot, and the National Anthem will be performed by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band. We’ll also be giving away 1,500 camo W&M Football drink koozies.

Get Discounted Early Burg Only Tickets! 
(Discount automatically applied at check out)

Live Music

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 11/5
La Terraza | Singo Bingo | 6:30pm

Friday 11/6
Cowboy Cactus | RELIX | 8pm-12am
Williamsburg Community Building | Billy Joe Daniel Band | 7-9pm
Silver Hand Meadery | Jazz Fridays | 7-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Live Music | 6-9pm

Saturday 11/7
Urbanna Oyster Festival | Live Music w/Blackout | 10am
New Kent Winery | Old Age & Treachery | 2-5pm
Copper Fox | Ami Baker | 3:30-6:30pm
Alewerks | Karaoke | 6-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Live Music | 6-9pm
W&M Office of the Arts | Gesualdo Six | 7:30pm
Bruton Parish Church | Concert w/Williamsburg Music Club | 2pm

Sunday 11/8
W&M Concert Hall | Williamsburg Youth Orchestra | 2pm & 5pm | Tickets at Door
Virginia Beer Company | Live Music | 3-6pm
Frothy Moon | Sunday Unplugged | 11am-2pm

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