A Guide to the Best Holiday Events in Williamsburg!
Thursday, December 3rd
Friday, December 4th
Illumination and Christmas Tree Lighting at the Yorktown Victory Monument.
Procession of Lights through Yorktown to Riverwalk Landing - click here for more information.
Saturday, December 5th
Christmas Parade in Colonial Williamsburg
 Feast of the Seven Fishes Wine Tasting at Buon Amici
Buon Amici is a locally owned and operated Gourmet Pizzeria & Restaurant. Voted 1st Place 'Tastiest Pizza' & 'Best Customer Service', 2nd Place 'Best Italian Restaurant' & 3rd Place 'Best Kept Secret' in the Best of Williamsburg 2008!
Sunday, December 6th
Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg
Monday, December 7th
A Smooth Jazz Christmas - Dave Koz & Friends - Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News, VA
Friday, December 11th
A Handel Festival in Historic Williamsburg - A Candlelight Performance at Bruton Parish Church
Santa Spotting at Yankee Candle
Saturday, December 12th
 Green Leafe 2009 Christmas Beer Tasting
This a wonderful event! The Green Leafe is a great place to relax and enjoy some wonderful Christmas brews paired with a delicious dinner.
Saturday, December 19th
A visit to New Kent Winery
Take a short drive down 64 to to the beautiful New Kent Winery at the New Kent Vineyards. New Kent Winery offers a leisurely paced tour of this one-of-a-kind Virginia winery that will give you a close-up look at the exceptional woodwork and craftsmanship of true artisans as well as an insight into our central Virginia wine making program. The tasting & tour includes a New Kent Winery etched souvenir glass and entitles you to a tasting of any of our wines in current production along with a fresh baguette to cleanse your pallet.
Sample any of the 6 Virginia wines, select wine books, accessories and clothing in the gift shop, or just relax at a table or couch with your favorite wine on their expansive porch overlooking the beautiful Virginia vineyard. The tasting bar provides a view across the vineyards to the distant polo fields and soon the lakes and waterfront winery café coming.
New Kent Winery offers seven wines to its guests; two distinctly different Chardonnays, a Merlot, Vidal Blanc, White Norton & "Sweet Virginia". Click here for a special New Kent Winery offer - Buy 3 Bottles of wine & get 5% OFF. Buy a case & get 10% OFF.
 Shopping in Williamsburg?
Movie Tavern is located in the NEW High Street Shopping Center on Richmond Rd. Not only is the Movie Tavern the best place in town to see a movie - it's the best place to enjoy movie AND a meal. This welcome addition to the ‘Burg is the only place in the area offering this unique in-theatre dining experience.
Flapjacks & A Flick: Every Saturday morning at 9:00am the Movie Tavern offers all-you-can-eat pancakes and a family movie for one low price. The cost is &8.50 for children and $10 for adults and the price includes the movie ticket, select drinks and pancakes. Click here for movie times and details.
Insider's Passport Holiday Dining Picks
You are in for a real Christmas treat with this truly unique dining experience in Williamsburg. A Chef's Kitchen is a place where visitors and locals go to eat fine, inspired food, learn about food and food preparation and be entertained. You'll watch as Chef John Gonzales demonstrates how to prepare a delicious multi-course dinner. This world class chef will offer you tips, insights and answer your questions as he cooks your meal. You'll learn, be entertained and have an amazing dinner all at the same time!
Make reservations early! This place fills up quickly! Once dinner is over make sure to walk through the store and check out their wine selection. They have some incredible wines at fantastic prices. Located at 501 Prince George Street, A Chef's Kitchen is in the heart of downtown Williamsburg.
If you're in Merchants Square shopping or enjoying the Christmas events then you have to visit Aromas! More than just a coffeehouse, Aromas also features great food, wine, beer and a little music. On Fridays and Saturday nights Aromas features live entertainment from great local and regional artists. Aromas is a great setting for the bands and musicians who play here because it's an intimate and relaxing atmosphere.
The Black Angus Grille is a locally owned and operated steak and seafood house in Williamsburg offering outstanding food, great service, a welcoming atmosphere, so, you don’t have to compromise quality for kid-friendly. They offer a wide variety (guaranteed to please kids and adults alike) including Black Angus Reserve Beef, roasted prime rib, fresh local seafood, poultry, and veal.
The menu offers something for everyone in the family. The best part is, there’s no reason to pay full price! Black Angus Grille is a featured Insider’s Passport Partner and offers a special discount. Save 20% on adult dinner entrees when you print and redeem this coupon.
Looking for something fun and different to do for a night out? This is a "must do" fun-filled evening that the whole family will enjoy! Mystery Dinner Playhouse is Williamsburg's favorite dinner theatre performing comedy murder mystery dinner shows. Audience member try to solve the evening's mystery while enjoying a four-course dinner. The meal is served by a zany cast of characters who all the while are proving clues to help you solve the crime. Fun, fun, fun!
Every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. - now through March 2010
Whodunit? This is great fun for all ages and the food is very kid-friendly. Save $10.00 off per couple or $5.00 off per person for the dinner and the show with your printable Passport Coupon. No limit to party size. Click and print NOW.
Thaipot is an authentic Thai restaurant in the Williamsburg area. The owners of Thaipot serve lunch and dinner and bring a variety of authentic Thai recipes and dishes from their home country of Thailand - all in an upscale atmosphere. The food is divine, the service is exceptional and they are indeed Vegan and Vegetarian-friendly.
A Special that everyone can enjoy: Click and print a coupon for a COMPLIMENTARY bowl of Tom Yum Soup or a classic Thai Salad with Peanut Sauce at Thaipot.
Soya Japanese Restaurant is a family-owned, Williamsburg favorite, known throughout Hampton Roads as the premier place for Japanese cuisine prepared with fresh, quality meats and the finest ingredients. Enjoy sushi, sashimi, tempura, sukiyaki, teriyaki, negimaki, Japanese noodle dishes and vegetarian meals - all delicious and meticulously prepared. Soya also offers a large variety of cooked items - Katsu, Tempura, Teriyaki and Yakisoba, as well as Hibachi tables. They'll prepare your meal in front of you with an intricate combination of presentation and knife skills.
Find your way over to Soya, a local favorite and you won't be disappointed! You've been saving money at the Outlets all day, so why stop now? Redeem your Passport Coupon and save 10% on your entire dinner bill.
***Be sure to check the Williamsburg Blog for additional special offers, as well as unique afternoon and evening events and activities going on the weekend of your trip. New Blog articles are posted daily.***
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