Events

Make a magical miniature garden with a real succulent plant and a variety of decorations. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to save your spot.

Learn how to open, save and input data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling (757) 741-3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power corridor between Warhill High School and Wanner Stadium/WSC, off Stadium Road, 7 miles from W&M. We donate over half our produce to local charities! Volunteer...

Every Tuesday, come to Alewerks and play Speedquizzing Trivia, hosted by Matt Chambers of Squared Away Entertainment! Bald Guys Pies is serving up your favorite pizzas from 4-8. The fun begins at 7:00! Trivia Rounds to include General Knowledge, Music, and Specialty Themed Rounds, and the top 3 teams will win great prizes! First Place...

Distinguished by its virtuosity, probing musical insight, and impassioned, fiery performances, the Ariel Quartet has garnered critical praise worldwide for more than twenty years. The group formed as teenagers, studying at the Jerusalem Academy Middle School of Music and Dance in Israel. The quartet has dedicated much of its artistic energy and musical prowess to...

Experience international tales while celebrating the art of kite making and flying at the Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport (100 Marclay Drive). Embark on a journey around the globe with engaging books, STEAM challenges inspired by famous landmarks, and discover the science behind kite flight. Additionally, craft your very own kite that can soar through the...

See a real firetruck up close and learn about fire safety in the Safety House, presented by the Williamsburg Fire Department.

In April, we’ll be discussing Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. A real estate open house turns into a hostage situation when a bumbling bank robber runs in. Over the course of the next few hours, while the hapless small town police try to figure out what to do, the hostages form a bond based on...

Contemporary authors such as Sally Rooney, Ottessa Moshfegh, and Ben Lerner are exemplars of an emerging genre of American literature: millennial fiction. These books capture the ethos of a generation. In this talk, Jay Jolles, doctoral candidate in American Studies at William & Mary, will describe the development of contemporary American fiction from the emergence...

This introductory class will walk through the basics of 3D printing, including downloading a design file, preparing it to print using slicing software, and setting up the printer. Basic computer skills are required, so kids who need help using a mouse and keyboard may need a grownup to stay with them for the program. For...