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.
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.
Start PlanningEvening 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.
Discover government sites, family homes, and historic trades.
Historic Site: Capitol
Rediscover the founding principles of our American government.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
Tour: Freedom's Paradox
Explore the paradox of the institution of slavery and the movement for independence in a 60-minute walking tour that begins and ends at the Randolph Yard.
CW Admission
Historic Trade: Cabinetmaker & Harpsichord Maker
Watch expert woodworkers fashion the intricate details of luxury products with period hand tools.
CW Admission
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.
Featuring the best in British and American fine and decorative arts, plus the nation’s premiere collection of American folk art.
Learn MoreWhether you’re seeing our whimsical outdoor plays or Nation Builders sharing their stories, theatrical performances are great entertainment while you rest your legs.
Performance: A Christmas Remembered
Join a Nation Builder as they share memories of Christmastide and hopes for the coming year.
CW Admission
Performance: Street Theater
The Williamsburg community comes to life in this street theatre experience exploring the daily lives of ordinary people during extraordinary times.
Open to the Public
Performance: Entertainments at the Play House
Jug Broke Theatre Co. members discuss and demonstrate the 18th-century theatre world as it pertains to Williamsburg, both past and present.
CW Admission
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.
Tour: Christmas Decorations
Enjoy a one-hour walking tour for a closer look at the Colonial Williamsburg decorations and a discussion of holiday traditions, past and present.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
Tour: Talk of the Town Christmastide
With an 18th-century resident as your guide, walk about Williamsburg and experience the Christmastide season through their eyes.
CW Admission
Event Ticket
Tour: Art Museums Overview - Holiday Edition
Celebrate the holiday season at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg on a 20-minute guided tour.
Art Museums Admission
Learn 18th-century skills first hand. From hand-sewing to woodworking there's something for everyone.
Horticulture Workshop: Wreath Decorating
Take home your own "Williamsburg Style" wreath that you decorate yourself after learning the tricks of the trade from the landscape design team who decorate the Historic Area.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
Horticulture Workshop: Candle Centerpiece
In this hands-on class, Colonial Williamsburg's landscape designers will show you how to make a candle centerpiece to take home and enjoy.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
Learn how to make ornaments inspired by our collections from home.
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