Last Call! End of Summer in the ‘Burg

It’s almost time to bid a brave farewell to vacation days and all the extra time spent with friends and family. Though we are a little sad to see summer go, here at King’s Creek, there are so many reasons to be excited to welcome fall!

But before summer is officially over, we want to make sure you take full advantage of this fun-filled season. Making one last trip to Williamsburg could be just what you need to make you content with summer 2K19. Here are the limited-time only events you don’t want to miss!

Try some rip-roaring roller coasters at Busch Gardens.  

If you’re looking to end your summer with big thrills, Busch Gardens is the perfect place to start. This family-friendly amusement park is full of exhilarating rides, shows, world-class dining and amazing experiences. While there are fun happenings all year, summer is the perfect season for a family getaway! 

From now until September 8, come for a splash at Water Country USA! Whether your want to relax on the lazy river, or get your heart racing on a water coaster, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Williamsburg’s favorite water park. 

To delight in this great adventure with your family, check out the end of summer sale! There are discounts on Fall Fun Cards and FREE kids passes with the purchase of any ticket!  

Ending on a good note: live music venues. 

Concerts are one of our favorite parts of summer. While the days are warmer and longer and our schedules are a little more flexible, good vibes surround these musical performances. This is a tough part of the season to let go of, but there are still a few opportunities to take advantage of these outdoor shows.  

Virginia Beer Company hold weekly concerts on Friday and Sunday. The Friday Night Concert Series and Acoustic Sundays feature live music in the beer garden, and the best part is, it’s FREE! Enjoy summer music, 16 draft beers and local food truck pairing bites. This is the perfect place to start and end your weekend! 

The Summer Breeze Concert Series takes place every Wednesday on the lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Enjoy a variety of bands with genres including jazz, blues, beach, and party and dance music! These concerts will take place through September 11, so don’t miss out on this weekday treasure!

For the remainder of August, enjoy free outdoor concerts by the river every Thursday! The Sounds of Summer extended their series for a few more weeks! From 7:00 – 9:30 PM, bring your cooler and lawn chairs and kick back to some amazing tunes. This series features some of the area’s most-talented performers playing all of the beach, motown, disco, funk, R&B and pop favorites!

Educational activities we think you’ll dig. 

Hands on the Past is an interactive archaeology-based event in Historic Jamestowne. Families become familiar with the moment of discovery and learn the process for examining artifacts found at the site. The best part about this program is that it’s full of hands-on activities, like pottery mending and screening for artifacts. Filter through excavated material for traces of the 17th century and help the archaeology team discover new pieces from the past! This event will continue until September 2 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 

For more archaeology fun, visit Jamestown’s Rediscovery for the Curator’s Artifact Tour! This tour includes a closer look at the archaeology laboratory and collection facility. Learn each step of the process, from categorizing and analyzing to research and storage of artifacts. You’ll even have a chance to see a brief overview of the 2 million artifacts and discoveries since digging began in 1994! This program is 90 minutes long and will continue through October.

Beer, friends and games galore. 

Summer is all about keeping it social, and we love any excuse to get friends together to enjoy great beer and great company! Trivia Nights at Alewerks  take place on Wednesday nights from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. It’s free to play, and if you know your stuff, you can win awesome prizes! Bring your team of geeks and battle your wits for some great trivia fun.

Wednesday nights are also perfect for BYOVAT (Bring your own Vinyl and Tapes) at the Brass Cannon every Wednesday starting at 7 PM. Take turns sharing your favorites, reel to reel, with your peers. While you’re kicking back, challenge your friends to an available board game. This is the perfect place for a low-key Wednesday or a mid-week game night! 

If one night of trivia isn’t enough, Trivia Night at Brass Cannon takes place every Thursday from 6:30 – 8:45 PM. The questions will cover everything from entertainment to strange history facts, and with new topics every week the games are full of surprising challenges! There will be food trucks available every week to fuel your brain. 

Lastly, another chance to show off your smarts is by competing in the Speedquizzing Trivia League! This is the second year Virginia Beer Company is hosting this 14-week contest! Come test your brain power for the chance to win cool prizes and bragging rights on Thursdays starting at 6:30 PM. Enjoy draft beers, rotation food trucks, and the spirit of competition! Come back every week to add to your points, because the with the most at the end of the summer will win a grand prize!