Mark Your Calendar for these March Events in Williamsburg
Updated By Chris Murphy / Image from ColonialWilliamsburg.org
The month of March is full of fun and exciting events all across Greater Williamsburg. Whether you’re searching for family-friendly events, food and drink events, live music or free festivals, you’ll have plenty of options to choose. Be sure to pick up a goWilliamsburg Visitors Guide for even more events happening throughout the year.
Throughout March: Women’s History Month at Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg celebrates Women’s History Month in March with special programming that pays tribute to the lives and relationship of colonial women. Hear from a panel of experts that examine the roles women played during the colonial period and in the Revolutionary War. Take a tour of the opulent home of Peyton and Elizabeth Randolph and learn about the relationship between gentry women and the enslaved maidservants.
March 13-17: Busch Gardens® St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (Select dates in March)
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is open in March for the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration from March 13-17, 2025. The festivity continues all month long on select days as Irish spirit, luck and celebration fill Killarney village.
Click here to see the park hours and show schedule at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
March 17-23: Ampersand International Arts Festival
For over a decade The Ampersand International Arts Festival (previously the W&M Global Film Festival) has brought the William & Mary and Williamsburg communities together for an annual celebration of film and live performances. The Ampersand International Arts Festival returns for its 17th year, March 18-24, 2024.
March 20-June 20: Drummers Call
Drummers Call is an annual weekend-long showcase of 18th-century military music. Visiting corps from around the country join our own Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums for a weekend of performances throughout the Historic Area. Learn more about military field music and explore the important roles played by fifers and drummers.
Click here to read more about the Drummers Call in Colonial Williamsburg.
March 21-April 20: Busch Gardens® Sesame Street® Kids’ Weekends
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is open in March for the Sesame Street® Kids’ Weekends from March 21-April 20, 2025. The family fun continues all month long on select days with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby & all of your Sesame Street® Friends for fun-filled weekends.
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