• Earth Day/Arbor Day: Plant-a-Tree Celebration

    Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at the 2nd Annual Plant-a-Tree Ceremony, hosted by the Williamsburg Botanical Garden - Freedom Park Arboretum and the James City Clean County Commission. We'll be planting an American Chestnut at the Free Black Settlement within Freedom Park. Take home a free Buttonbush plant to plant and support pollinators in...

    Free
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    Puppet Storytime at the James City County Library

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Sing and dance with Williamsburg Regional Library's puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+.

    Free
  • Medicare Made Clear

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Join Gina Bundy, formerly of UnitedHealthcare, to learn all about your Medicare choices. We’ll also share tools and resources to help you understand the coverage that may be right for you, including a free educational guide. This seminar will focus specifically on upcoming changes to Medicare to ensure you have the most up-to-date information available....

    Free
  • Garden Tea

    Chippokes State Park 695 Chippokes Rd, Surry, VA, United States

    The Friends of Chippokes are sponsoring a Garden Tea on the mansion grounds of Chippokes State Park. Park visitors can enjoy savory and sweet treats, along with several types of tea, served on the side porch of the Jones-Stewart Mansion. There is no fee other than the vehicle entrance fee.

  • Glowforge Pin Craft

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Join us and learn how the glow forge works by drawing a design and having our laser cutter etch it in a pin for you! Register by calling Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 2; for ages 13 through adult.

    Free
  • COLORS Art Show at the Stryker Center

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Join Kathy Hornsby, photographer, and Connie Desaulniers, painter, at their show COLORS at the Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA on Sunday, April 24, from noon to 5 PM. Both artists will be selling and showing their photographs and paintings, as well as their limited edition scarves. The two longtime friends share their...

    Free
  • Spring Festival

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Celebrate springtime with the library! A fun-filled, educational festival for all ages. Come meet some adorable animals, listen to live music, do a craft or two, and learn from local organizations about gardening, the importance of pollinators, and more! This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library...

    Free
  • The Rainbow Puppets: Jack and the Beanstalk

    Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    The talented puppeteers of Rainbow Puppets return with an all-new production of their very first show. Enjoy this classic fairy tale with engaging songs and puppetry for kids of all ages.

    Free
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    Chess Open Play

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in at the Williamsburg Library to play and learn in this casual weekly drop-in chess program. Instructors will not be present every week.

    Free
  • Paws to Read with K-9 Connection

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Reading is even more fun when you can share it with a fluffy, four-legged friend, and it’s a great way for beginning readers to practice with a patient audience. Drop in at the James City County Library to read a story to trained therapy dogs. No registration required.

    Free
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    In BeTWEEN the Pages Tween Book Club

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Come meet some fellow readers and join the conversation! This book club is designed for ages 9-12 and is limited to 15 members. Call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 4 to register and receive a free copy of this month’s book.

    Free
  • Novel Ideas: A Contemporary Book Club

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Novel Ideas explores classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This Williamsburg Regional Library book group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion. Join us in-person or virtually as we discuss The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey. Please find the virtual meeting details in the event...

    Free