There’s no place like Colonial Williamsburg for the holidays.
Here you’ll find enduring traditions, charming decorations, and a season that still warms the heart. One visit and you’ll quickly see why our guests come from near and far to enjoy the festivities while making memories that last a lifetime.
The Historic Area is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Day. | Download a map & program guide here.
The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Day.
Learn About the Holidays
Holiday Planner
Join us for one-of-a-kind holiday programs, festive decoration workshops, world-class dining experiences, and more, now available to book online. You can check out the digital holiday planner here to plan your Christmastide trip to the 18th century.
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Savor The Season
Evening Programs
The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Evening entertainment includes signature favorites and new enchanting experiences.
Kimball Theater
The Kimball is a cornerstone of Williamsburg's performing arts community, home to stage productions, musical performances, film screenings, speakers, and more.
Shopping
Visit our 18th-century shops in the Historic Area or head into Merchants Square for our WILLIAMSBURG shops.
Special Events
Plan Your Visit
Visit the Historic Area
Discover government sites, family homes, and historic trades.
Dine With Us
With a mixture of historic taverns, modern restaurants, and cafes located in and around the Historic Area, you’ll find the perfect place for a historically inspired family meal or an intimate evening of creative cuisine.
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King's Arms Tavern
A Refined Chophouse Experience - Reservations Recommended for Dinner
Open to the Public
Handicap Accessible
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Museum Café
Dine with the Classics.
Open to the Public
Handicap Accessible
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Raleigh Tavern Bakery
Fuel your Colonial Williamsburg adventure.
Open to the Public
Handicap Accessible
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Featuring the best in British and American fine and decorative arts, plus the nation’s premiere collection of American folk art.
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Watch Theater Performances
Whether you’re seeing our whimsical outdoor plays or Nation Builders sharing their stories, theatrical performances are great entertainment while you rest your legs.
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Street Theater: A Way Forward
Join the people of Williamsburg while they navigate an uncertain time in our Nation’s history and witness the original call that united 13 individual colonies under one banner.
Open to the Public
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Performance: Entertainments at the Play House
Join members of the Jug Broke Theatre Company as we celebrate the season and play and talk about the stories behind some of our favorite music of the Revolutionary Era.
CW Admission
Walking Tours
Join in on one of the many walking tours throughout the Historic Area. Learn more about the lives and events of 18th-century Williamsburg residents.
Make a Holiday Ornament
Learn how to make ornaments inspired by our collections from home.
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