• Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc

    Williamsburg Landing William A. Doig Health Club and Spa, 3000 The Mall, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Walk, run, or roll at this beloved 14th annual event! All proceeds benefit The Arc of Greater Williamsburg’s mission to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community..

    $35 – $45
  • Sewing Saturday: English Paper Piecing: Hexies

    Abram Frink Jr. Community Center 8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    English Paper Piecing (EPP) has had a resurgence. Come learn this hand sewing technique. Beginner sewers welcome. Reservations required: 757.741.3324.

    Free
  • Next Chapter Book Club (WL)

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

    Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.

    Free
  • Beanbag Book Club (WL)

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

    Each month during the school year we celebrate emerging literacy by reading and participating in fun activities based on a different early reader book. There is no commitment to attend every meeting. Includes a copy of the book to keep. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the children’s desk beginning 30 minutes...

    Free
  • WRL’s Dewey Decibel Concerts: Three Jolly Coachmen

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

    The Three Jolly Coachmen perform in tribute to The Kingston Trio, one of the hottest popular music acts in America in the late 1950s and early 1960s during the boom of American folk music. Gary Allen, Joe Duggan, Greg Davy and bassist Andy Petkofsky faithfully and lovingly recreate the sound of songs the Kingston Trio...

    $5.00
  • Tidewater Guitar Quartet

    Saint Bede Catholic Church 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free concert featuring a guitar quartet of members from the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra. One of the first of its kind in the United States, the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra is an ensemble of more than a dozen accomplished guitarists who use the lush timbral resources of an orchestra of guitars...

    Free
  • Art in the Afternoon – Letting the Cat Out of the Bag: Cats in Art

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

    Herding cats? Puss in boots on canvas? A purring pun or two. Ver-Meerkat? We've got it all in this lighthearted survey of artists' representations of cats in various artistic roles. Led by Muscarelle Museum of Art docent Lisa Smith. Event takes place in the Williamsburg Library Theatre at 515 Scotland Street. Free and open to...

    Free
  • WRL’s Celtic Film Series: “The Wind that Shakes the Barley” (2006)

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

    During the Irish War of Independence, two brothers fight a guerrilla war against British government forces. NR, 2h, 7m Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=X1HuhIeWLANfe9rZ The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2023 through May 2024 (except November which is scheduled for November 2nd). The Celtic...

    Free
  • Power in the Panels – A Graphic Novel Book Group: “M is for Monster” by Talia Dutton

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

    October 12: October’s title is “M is for Monster” by Talia Dutton. When Doctor Frances Ai’s younger sister Maura died in a tragic accident six months ago, Frances swore she would bring her back to life. However, the creature that rises from the slab is clearly not Maura.

    Free
  • Becoming a Master Gardener (WL)

    Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Is becoming a master gardener on your bucket list? JCCW Master Gardeners Sue Barton, Terry McGlennon, and Elizabeth Myers will share the ins and outs of Master Gardener Training, including registration, classroom training and volunteer requirements to become a certified Extension Master Gardener. In addition, they will also share information regarding the community services Master...

    Free
  • Cutting the Cord (JCCL)

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

    Tired of paying that high bill for Cox TV? Learn how to save money every month by not paying the cable company for channels you don’t watch. Learn about options for streaming the same Live TV channels you get from Cox, over your Home Wi-Fi for $25-$70 a month with no annual contracts. You can...

    Free
  • Halloween Cake Decorating (WL)

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

    Learn how to decorate your own mini jack o’lantern cake to take home. For ages 13+. Spots are limited so call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register. Located in the Schell room

    Free