Williamsburg Christmas

Williamsburg Christmas Packages

For information on Williamsburg tickets that are available for the holiday season or to learn about Williamsburg Christmas packages, be sure to visit our Holiday Tickets & Packages page.

Williamsburg Christmas Events

The Williamsburg Christmas season is full of special events to make your visit memorable. Colonial Williamsburg’s annual spectacular, Grand Illumination, boasts live musical performances and fireowkrs simultaneously set from three locations! This special event is typcally the first Sunday in December. For details on this and other events—like the annual Christmas Parade, Tea with Mrs. Claus at the Williamsburg Inn, or Christmas productions at the Kimball Theater—please visit our Williamsburg Christmas Events page.

Colonial Williamsburg Christmas

Williamsburg Christmas honors holiday traditions of old while you create new memories that will last for years to come. Relax and listen as the Fife and Drum corps make their way down Duke of Gloucester Street, or enjoy dinner at one of Colonial Williamsburg’s historic taverns. Horsedrawn Carriage rides along the streets of the revolutionary city reveal the authentic handcrafted décor you have come to expect of a Colonial Christmas.

Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Christmas magic is around every corner at Busch Gardens Christmas Town. This year, experience Holiday Hills with classic toys and traditions of the mid-20th-century. Other areas of the park celebrate holiday traditions from around the world, complete with more than eight million lights and Busch Gardens’ signature peppermint fudge hot cocoa. Enjoy the view of the park from atop Busch Gardens towering rides and coasters, or take in one of the Broadway-style shows throughout the park. Click Here for all of the Busch Gardens Christmas Town details.

Outlet Shopping

Williamsburg offers some of the best outlet shopping around with top designer names and deals that are a fraction of what you find in big city malls. Shop early with the Christmas season kicking off at the beginning of November, or plan to be there for Midnight Madness on Black Friday for the best deals of the season. Guests who book with Williamsburg Vacations can get the VIP Shopping Guide for FREE with exclusive discounts worth hundreds of dollars in savings.

Merchant’s Square

For a more unique Williamsburg shopping experience spend an afternoon in the hustle and bustle of Merchants Square. With local boutiques and galleries, Wythe Gourmet Candy Shop, and many of the areas most popular restaurants, this charming market area is a favorite among visitors and locals alike.

Williamsburg Holiday Dining

If you are planning to be in Williamsburg on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, many attractions and restaurants will be closed. You will want to check our Christmas Day in Williamsburg page for more details and a list of restaurants and attractions that will be open and telephone numbers to make reservations. If you select a Williamsburg Hotel that has an onsite restaurant, like Kingsmill Resort, the Williamsburg Inn, or Williamsburg Lodge, you can be sure that their dining rooms will be open as well. For any holiday dining, reservations are highly recommended.