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Family Fun Trek

Family Alert: Fun Ahead! Run the engine, dig for artifacts, and stomp the clay.

Capitol

Walk the halls where the colony's representatives struggled with the British governor over the meaning of American liberty. Rediscover the founding principles of our government and your rights and responsibilities as citizens of a new republic.

Level and Plumb

This kid-focused program will show how the bricks and mortar made at the Brickyard are then turned into the amazing buildings all over the city. Participants will be able to work with period-correct tools and learn basic masonry skills. 

Children's Tour of the Palace

Explore the palace home of Virginia's last royal governor on this interactive visit. This tour focuses on the governor's family and their time at the Palace, and is best suited for families with young children (grades pre-K through 6). Space is limited. A free-reservation ticket is required.
Patriots at Play

Patriots at Play

Grab your tricorn hat and head to the Peyton Randolph Yard for Patriots at Play! This interactive program offers fun, hands-on activities that immerse children in 18th-century life.

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Bits and Bridles

Bits and Bridles

Treat the animal lover in your life to this one-hour walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg’s modern stables and Rare Breeds Program. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at our facilities, learn more about our carriages, and get up close and personal with some of our animals.

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Running of the Engine

  • Magazine Yard
  • 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
  • Included with Admission
American Folk Art

Down on the Farm

Bring the family and follow Prince, a carved wooden dog, as he explores the countryside full of animals in paintings, sculpture and toys.

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German Toys

German Toys in America

Known as "The Toy Workshop of the World," Germany dominated the 19th-century toy market. This exhibition features a colorful variety of 19th-century German wooden toys from dolls and soldiers to arks and animals.

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Related Events

Ox Wagon Rides

  • Palace Green
  • 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Separate Ticket Required

Official Ghost Walk Junior

  • Weaver
  • 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Separate Ticket Required

The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

The distinctive collections of the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum are located under one roof.

EVENING PROGRAMS

The fun doesn't end just because the sun sets. Whether you're looking for some drama or to be spooked, there's something to entertain you.

Dine With Us

With a mixture of restaurants, bars, lounges, and cafés 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.