March
12 & 19 |
- James River Plantation Progressive Candlelight St. Patrick's Feast & Tour - Personal owner tours of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church plantations with a bit of Irish-American history along with a four course springtime dinner. / Reservations required / Call 804-829-2196 for information |
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Thursday, March 17 |
- St. Patrick's Day - Besides plantation events there are St. Patrick's Day parties on-going at the Second Street Restaurant & Tavern and the Polo Club. |
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Monday, March 21 |
- Vernal Equinox / First Day of Spring! |
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March 25 |
- Good Friday / Purim |
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Sunday March 27 |
- Easter Sunday |
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Late March |
- Busch Gardens opens for the Season / Williamsburg / Call 800-343-7946 for information |
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Kimball Theatre - Seasonal Performance Offerings - includes performances by the Williamsburg Symphonia and the Williamsburg Women's Chorus as well as other events and art films. / For performance schedules and tickets - Kimball Theatre / Merchants Square / Call 757-229-1000 for information |
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The American Theatre - Seasonal Performance Offerings include live performances and concerts from all over the world, past events have included The Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Randy Sabien & Randy Torff, Marcel Marceau, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo and Frederica Von Stade. The Aquila Theatre Company have staged performances included A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Importance of being Earnest. For events schedule and ticket information call The American Theatre. / 125 East Mellen Street / Hampton / Call 757-722-2787 for information |
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April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 |
- James River Plantation Garden of Architectural Delights Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner - Personal owner tours of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church plantations with an elegant four-course springtime dinner. / Reservations required / Call 804-829-2196 for information |
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Beginning in Early April |
- Nature Cruises offer boat tours around Jamestown Island. Eagles, osprey and deer inhabit an amazing wildlife area that encircles the original colonial settlement. / Tuesday through Sunday / Call 757-259-0400 for information |
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Early April |
- 59th Annual Garden Symposium - Colonial Williamsburg presents horticulturalists who will discuss practical approaches to gardening in today's changing environment. The Symposium is limited, contact the Continuing Education division of Colonial Williamsburg at 1-800-603-0948 for specific program information. |
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April 16 - 24 |
- 72nd Historic Garden Week in Virginia - Throughout the state of Virginia, historic homes are opened to the public during the Old Dominion's most beautiful garden season. Local colonial buildings and plantations are featured. Local participants include: Colonial Williamsburg ¥ Berkeley, Belle Air, Westover and Chelsea Plantations |
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Late April |
- Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill - One of the newest stops on the LPGA tour, the Michelob Ultra golf tournament is bound to become a tour favorite with a purse of more than $2.2 million. A Charity Pro Am is set for Monday prior to the event. / Williamsburg / Call 757-253-3985 for information |
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Mid April to Mid May |
- Annual Virginia Waterfront International Arts Festival-Times and locations vary, participants include the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg. / Call 757-282-2800 for information |
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April 24 |
- Passover Begins |
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Early May |
- Water Country USA opens for the season / Williamsburg / Call 800-343-7946 for information |
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May 7 |
- James River Plantation Mother's Day Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner - Personal owner tours of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church plantations with an elegant four-course springtime dinner. / Reservations required / Call 804-829-2196 for information |
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May 8 |
- Mother's Day |
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May 14 - 15 |
- Jamestown Founder's Weekend - The 398th Anniversary of the arrival of colonists at Jamestown in 1607. / Jamestown Island / James City County / Call 757-229-1733 for information |
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May 15 |
- Jamestown Landing Day - The 398th Anniversary of the arrival of colonists at Jamestown in 1607, celebrated at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. / 757-253-4838 |
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May 28 |
- James River Plantation Patriotic Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner - Personal owner tours of Piney Grove (1790), Ashland (1835), Ladysmith (1857) and Duck Church plantations with an elegant four-course springtime dinner and facts about patriot connections to each home. / Reservations required / Call 804-829-2196 for information |
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Monday, May 30 |
- Memorial Day - A great weekend for a getaway. Busch Gardens is open, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown are hosting special events and it's warm enough to enjoy Water Country USA./ Book your room now! |
