Ring in the New Year in Williamsburg

It’s nearly time to ring in 2022, and if one of your resolutions is to have more fun, there is no better place to start than to ring in the New Year in Williamsburg. With activities and entertainment for all ages, pay us a visit at King’s Creek and have a memory-filled weekend celebrating with the ones you love.

Bobby BlackHat New Year’s Eve Spectacular

Where: The Lawn at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg (301 S Nassau Street)

When: December 31, 2021 from 6-8 p.m.

If you’re a music fan, you can’t miss an evening of blues featuring the Bobby BlackHat Band and special guests! Bobby “BlackHat” Walters is a vocalist, songwriter, recording artist, comedian, and Virginia Blues Ambassador who is bringing together some of the finest blues musicians on New Year’s Eve to perform classic, contemporary and original blues music. Dress in your finest for this very special evening, and ring in the new year on a wave of incredible music. To learn more or to purchase tickets, click here.

Noon Year’s Eve

Where: Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, VA

When: December 31, 2021, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Virginia Living Museum is a truly awesome opportunity to connect kids of all ages to the natural wonders of Virginia. With incredible exhibits that feature everything from animal sanctuaries to a list of shows played in a state-of-the-art planetarium theatre, there’s nothing like the VLM. 

And on New Year’s Eve, it’s hosting a science-themed celebration with demonstrations, experiments and animal enrichments throughout the day! Get your tickets here.

Busch Gardens New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Where: Busch Gardens in Williamsburg

When: December 31, 2021 at 9:15 p.m.

Gather at Busch Gardens on New Year’s Eve for bold fireworks, festive entertainment, and more. During the day, have unforgettable fun at Christmas Town with over 10 million twinkling lights, holiday shows, specialty dining and fan-favorite thrill rides. Then, cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. Get your tickets here while they last!

And don’t forget! Liberty’s Ice Pavilion in Colonial Williamsburg, Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, and Christmastide at Jamestown Settlement are magical holiday experiences that are still going strong, so try them all this weekend and finish out the year strong!

We wish you all the best as you enter 2022, and we hope you have the chance to ring in the New Year in Williamsburg!