Williamsburg Events and Activities

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Fri, Feb 17 - 20, 2012
	Great Backyard Bird Count (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) York River State Park The Great Backyard Bird Count is a great opportunity for beginning and expert birders across North America to enjoy and record a variety of birds. This is a self guided event where participants can take as little or as much time as they wish. More Info *Cost: parking $2 weekdays, $3 weekends*
Sat, Feb 25, 2012
	The Chocolate Chariot Race! (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM) Williamsburg Hellenic Center 4900 Mooretown Road Williamsburg, VA 23185 Celebrating our NINTH year, we will once again create a chocolate lover�s dream! *Cost: $20 ($25 at the door)*
Sat, Feb 25, 2012
	The Chocolate Chariot Race! (11:00 AM) Sullivan Square, New Town Third Annual Chocolate Chariot Race The best party on wheels! New Town is set again to host a parade of colorful chariots and costumed team members.
Sun, Mar 4, 2012
	Two Rivers Country Club Bridal Showcase (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Two Rivers Country Club at Governor's Land, 1400 Two Rivers Road, Williamsburg, VA Getting married in the near future? Want the ultimate Williamsburg wedding? Then you won't want to miss the Two Rivers Country Club Bridal Showcase held on March 4, 2012. This will be a great oppurtunity to tour our facilities and meet with Williamsburg's top wedding professionals! *Cost: FREE ADMISSION*
Sat, Mar 17, 2012
	Chesapeake Bay Sierra Club Backpacking 101 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM) York River State Park Get ready for overnight backpacking with the Chesapeake Bay Sierra Club. Learn about proper clothing, equipment, and safety to make the most of your hiking and overnight trips. More Info *Cost: $10*
Sat, Mar 24, 2012
	Canoe & Kayak Kick Off: Burning of the Socks (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) York River State Park Celebrate the 2012 canoe and kayak season with a Chesapeake Bay sailing traditon. Take off your socks and burn them with the rangers. Then join us for a guided trip into Taskinas Creek and the York River. Bring your own watercraft and pay only for parking. *Cost: See Description*
Tue, Mar 27, 2012
	5th Annual "Breast" Ball Golf Tournament for Breast Health (12:00 PM) Ford's Colony Country Club Come Join us for the 5th Annual "Breast" Ball Golf Tournament for Breast Health presented by BedCrafters by Michelle. It begins at 12 noon at the Ford's Colony Country Club. Cost is $125 per player or $500 for a team of four. For more information call Laura Coffey at 757-236-3157 or Vicki Vawter at 757-846-1095. You will receive a complimentary golf cart and fees also include beer, dinner and the after party. There will also be over one hundred raffle prizes and auction items to win, plus contests! More Info *Cost: $125*
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
	Osprey Watch Photo Walk (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) York River State Park The Osprey have returned to the Chesapeake Bay region. Come and capture images of thes great birds. There are also other creatures, beautiful flowers, and interesting landscapes for you to capture images of. *Cost: $3 parking*
Mon, Apr 2, 2012
	Earth Day Celebration Shirley Plantation 501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, Virginia 23030 �Going green� is taken seriously at Shirley Plantation and an exhibit with a new film entitled �Lemons to Lemonade� shares how they succeeded.
Sat, Apr 14, 2012
	Yorktown Kite Demo & Gathering (1:30 PM - 5:30 PM) Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA Join us at the Yorktown beach front for kite demonstrations and an afternoon of kite flying. Bring your kite or borrow one of ours.
Sat, Apr 21 - 28, 2012
	Virginia's Historic Garden Week Shirley Plantation 501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, Virginia 23030 Shirley is one of the charter homes for Virginia�s Historic Garden Week which was created by The Garden Club of Virginia in 1933. Come for a great tour.
Sat, May 26 - 28, 2012
	Military History and Memorial Day Weekend Shirley Plantation 501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, Virginia 23030 Based on original family documents and images from the family archives, Shirley Plantation will release a booklet honoring the military service history of the Hill Carter family members.
Sun, Oct 21 - 31, 2012
	Hauntings and Ghost Stories Shirley Plantation 501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, Virginia 23030 Guided walking tours to the private family cemetery and more!
Sat, Oct 27, 2012
	Paranormal Civil War Ghostly Overnight Campout Shirley Plantation 501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, Virginia 23030 Join Civil War re-enactors in an overnight campout on the south lawn in honor of the hundreds of Union soldiers who died on the lawn in 1862 following the Battle of Malvern Hill. *Cost: (804) 829-5121*
Sun, Nov 11, 2012
	Veteran's Day Shirley Plantation 501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, Virginia 23030 Shirley honors the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces with complimentary admission for all veterans throughout the day.
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 - Sun, Jan 6, 2013
	Merry Christmas from the Carter Family and the Staff Shirley Plantation 501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, Virginia 23030 The Christmas season at Shirley Plantation includes guided house tours highlighted by festive holiday d�cor throughout the Great House and more!