Grand Illumination 2014 Dec 7 Light Up Your Evening with fireworks, bonfires, and the lighting of candles in the windows or cupolas of public buildings and private homes. Celebrate as live musical performances and a dazzling display of fireworks cap off a weekend of holiday events.
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Williamsburgs Annual Christmas Parade! Dec 6, 8:30 am This years Christmas Parade theme: A Storybook Christmas. Our community parade promises to be a great family event featuring floats, bands a mnage of animals and the jolly ole Elf himself, Santa Claus!
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Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade Dec 6, 7 pm The Yorktown waterfront is bedazzled with holiday sights and sounds, including a spectacular floating parade of lights starting at 7pm, caroling around a roaring beach bonfire, musical performances and complimentary hot cider.
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A Colonial Christmas at Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center Dec 1 – Jan 4, 2015 Holiday traditions of the 17th- and 18th-centuries are recalled through special interpretive programs and, from Dec. 26-31 and Jan. 2-5, musical entertainment of the period.
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Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 5, 7:30 – 8:30 pm Evening highlights include a 7 pm performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town at the Victory Monument, festive music at Riverwalk Landing.
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The Williamsburg Symphonia presents Holiday Pops Dec 6 – 7, 1:30 pm & 3 pm The Williamsburg Symphonia presents Holiday Pops, all your favorite music of this festive season. At the Kimball Theatre.
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Kimball Theatre Hurrah For the Holidays Dec 5, 7 pm The excitement of Radio City Music Hall comes to Williamsburg in a festive experience for the entire family. This lively musical revue features precision kick line dancers and holiday favorite.
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Wine & Design presents: Holiday Snowman Wine Bottle Painting Project Dec 5, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Holiday Snowman Wine Bottle Painting Project. You must register and pay online for this special class. We will be using our regular acrylic paints and also textured paints too.
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Christmas Market on Main Dec 6, 10 am – 3 pm Whether you are searching for a holiday gift for family, friends, or as a treat to yourself, youre sure to find it at the Christmas Market on Main.
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Yankee Candle Holiday Tree Lighting Dec 7, 10 am – 7 pm Join Yankee Candle Village as we light up the holidays! Sing along with Christmas carolers as Santa lights the Village Christmas Tree at 5pm 6pm.
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Green Spring Garden Club Christmas Homes Tour Dec 6, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm The 55th Annual Christmas Homes Tour, presented by the Green Spring Garden Club, Inc., will take place on Saturday, December 6, and features houses decorated with holiday florals.
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Centuries of Christmas at Berkeley Plantation Dec 6 – Jan 1 The mansion will be decorated with fresh greenery from Berkeleys gardens. Costumed guides will add a special touch to your holiday season with stories of Christmas at Berkeley.
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New Town Welcomes the Holidays Dec 5, 5:30 – 8 pm Bring the family and ring in the Holidays in New Town. At 7:30. the lights will come on welcoming the Holiday Season.
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Holiday Music in New Town Dec 1 – 18 (see website for times) Come enjoy holiday music in New Town! We will have various groups performing throughout the month.
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Exquisite pottery by local ceramic artist, Russell Turnage Dec 1 – 31 New work by ceramic artist, Russell Turnage . Exquisite and functional pieces for everyday use and special occasions.
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New Town presents Where Holiday Wishes Come True Dec 2 – 4, 5 – 8 pm Get a chance to win $50 to your favorite New Town establishment! See website for details.
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Celtic Night at the Kimball Dec 6, 7:30 pm Delight in an entertaining evening of Celtic music and fun. Popular local group Poisoned Dwarf performs solely on acoustic instruments for their own brand of Irish traditional music.
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A Candlelight Christmas Historic Homes in Charles City offer Progressive Tours during the Holiday Season Dec 6, 3:15 – 7 pm Partake in a progressive candlelight tour of Edgewood, Shirley and Berkeley Plantations.
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Watermens Museum Annual Oyster Roast Dec 6, 12 – 3 pm Reminiscent of Chesapeake Bays Golden Days, when our shores contained billions of oysters. At the Yorktown Waterfront.
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Berkeley Plantation Christmas Wreath Workshop and Tour Dec 6 Begin your afternoon touring the 1726 manor house, decorated with fresh arrangements and wreaths cut from Berkeleys trees.
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This Century Art Gallery Holiday Wreath Making Workshop Dec 5, 12:30 – 3:30 pm Join us to explore the wonderful world of Living Wreaths perfect for the Holidays.
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A Christmas Carol Street Theater Merchants Square Dec 5, Times Vary Enjoy a hilarious 30-minute street theater production of the Christmas classic from the Virginia Theatre Machine.
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Yankee Candle : Make Your Own Blown Glass Ornament! Dec 6 – 7, 11 am – 6 pm Create a blown-glass holiday heirloom with the help of the Chrysler Museum Mobile Glassblowing Studio Team.
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Father Christmas Strolls the Square Merchants Square Dec 6, see website for details. Greet Father Christmas in the Square on weekends throughout the season.
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Auntie Ms American Cottage: Art Workshops Felted 3D Santa Head with Artist Valerie Johnson Dec 6, 9 am or 12:30 pm Come join us to create a needle felted 3D Santa Head just in time for the Holidays.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Wine, Wit & Wisdom: British Fortifications Dec 6, 2 – 4:30 pm Join Executive Chef Rhys H. Lewis for a flavorful study of sherry, port, and madeira.
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This Century Art Gallery Holiday Workshop Glass Etching Dec 4, 2 – 4:30 pm Etching glass is easier than you think and makes the perfect gift!
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Historic Organ Recitals at the Wren Chapel Dec 4 – 6, 10 am All are welcome to join us for a recital on the historic 18th-century organ in the Wren Chapel.
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WILLIAMSBURG CHORAL GUILD CAROLS AND HOLIDAY SONGS Dec 6, 1 – 3 pm Sing carols and holiday songs with members of the Williamsburg Choral Guild.
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Make Your Own Ceramic Ornament (Youth) Dec 6 – 7, 10 – 11 am Everybody likes homemade gifts for Christmas!
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Annies Needle Arts Festival Dec 4 – 7, 8 am – 5:30 pm Annies Needle Arts Festival is a four-day cross-stitch and needle art event sponsored by Just CrossStitch magazine.
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