Family Fun Fest

Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Chickahominy Riverfront Park, FREE
Bring the kids (and the neighbors, too) for a FUN-filled family day at our waterfront park! Family Fun Fest will offer your family a chance to embark on an exciting day of hands-on activities in the Messy Zone; carnival rides, a petting zoo, pony rides and more in the Laugh Out Loud Zone; a special Disability Awareness and JCC Fire Awareness areas in the Brighten You Up Zone, and Health and Wellness and educational activities in the Good For You Zone. Live family entertainment to include storytellers, dancers and music to keep your feet tapping and your heart pumping! Enjoy a picnic style lunch provided by our food vendors. For more information, call 259-3200.

National Hershey Track and Field Program

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Jamestown High School, boys and girls ages 9-14 years
Events include the 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m ,800m, 1600m, standing long jump, softball throw and relays. Top finishers qualify to participate in the Eastern District Meet in June. Registration forms will be sent to the schools and available on the day of the event or click here for a copy. Registrants must have proof of age.

Kids' All-American Fishing Derby

Date: Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Little Creek Reservoir Park, FREE for all ages!
Bring your bait and tackle and begin the morning off right. "Big Fish, Small Fish" contest, prizes and fun! Contest winners will appear in the Virginia Gazette. Sponsored by JCC Parks and Recreation, Wal-Mart, Pepsi, Frito Lay and Fuji Film. Register early on site. #800685-A

National Trails Day 2008

Date: Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location:Chickahominy Riverfront Park
"Join Us on the Trail" is the theme for this year's National Trails Day. Come walk or bike the Chickahominy Riverfront Phase of the Virginia Capital Trail beginning at Chickahominy Riverfront Park. Get some exercise as you enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery. This self-paced event is family friendly and guaranteed to bring you greater appreciation of the Virginia Capital Trail. Choose the distance of your walk; refreshments will be available at the Chickahominy Riverfront Park shelter.

Student Art Show

Dates: Monday-Friday, June 4 - July 17, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: James City County Government Center, Building E
Local oil painting and pastel students will display their talents in an annual art show held at the County Government Complex. This free exhibit is an opportunity to view many unique art pieces with some available for purchase. Instructor: Anne Kushnick

James City County Fair

Dates: Thursday, June 19 - Saturday, June 21
Location: Chickahominy Riverfront Park, $5/car
Come and join the fun and excitement of the 31st Annual James City County Fair!

Thursday: Dancin' on the Midway - A night filled with music, dance and good old-fashion fun. Start your weekend early by joining us for dancing, double the rides of previous years, concessions, BINGO, 4-H hands on activities, pet contests, rotten sneakers contest, pony rides and more!

Friday: Carnival Night - Fill the night air with laughter! Enjoy double the rides, concessions, carnival games, petting zoo, pony rides, hands-on activities, tractor pulls, craft vendors, 4H activities, live entertainment and so much more!

Saturday: Family Fun Day - Take Friday night's excitement and double it, triple it or take it to the nth degree including pie and cake decorating and chocolate dessert contests; Home Depot workshops, the Gamer bus and more! Then add fireworks and BOOM, you have a great day at the fair!

11th Annual Park to Park Bicycle Tour

Dates: Saturday, July 12, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Upper County Park
This bicycle tour starts at Upper County Park with visits to Little Creek Reservoir Park, Chickahominy Riverfront Park and Freedom Park! Ride options of 15, 25 and 52 miles. The registration fee is $15 onsite OR $10 if you pre-register. Children ages 10 and younger are FREE, but must ride on a trailer bike, tandem or in a trailer. Registration fee includes refreshments at rest stops, admittance to Upper County Park pool, canoe rentals at Little Creek, highlighted maps, support vehicles to help out tired riders, plus LUNCH. Pre-registration forms will be available at local bike shops and at the JCWCC. Sponsored by JCC Parks and Recreation and Williamsburg Area Bicyclists. #930780-A

Riverbank Rhythms

Date: Select Friday Nights in July and August
Location: Chickahominy Riverfront Park
What could you add to make a beautiful night, a campfire and great company even better? MUSIC! Enjoy the beautiful sunset on the water and let the music carry you away from the work week.

July 11, 6:30 p.m. Premiere - country, Motown, disco, classic rock, boogie-woogie, pop and fun oldies

July 25, 6:30 p.m. Orion - traditional music of America, the British Isles and French Canada. Perfect for Contra Dancing!

August 8, 6 p.m. Splash - great classics of the 50s-80s, plus a mix of today's new country and the classic country of yesteryears

August 22, 6 p.m. Runaway String Band - bluegrass, old-time and swing

MAY IS BIKE MONTH

May is Bike Month! Please see Williamsburg Area Bicyclists website or visit your local bike shop for more details and ride calendars.

12th Annual Pedal the Parkway

Dates: Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Colonial Parkway between Williamsburg and Jamestown will be closed to cars from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. BICYCLES ONLY! The event will take place rain or shine. Parking will be available off Newport Avenue in Williamsburg and at the Jamestown Beach Campsites lot. Families with young children or riders wishing to avoid hills should start at the Jamestown end. Rest stops will be available along the route. Free helmets for children, distributed by the Active Williamsburg Alliance and the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists, while they last! T-shirts will be available for purchase.

CApital to Capital Century/Half Century Ride

Dates: Saturday, May 10, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Simultaneous starts at Richmond's Dorey Park and at Jamestown High School
Ride features consecutive loops on and off the Route 5 Scenic Byway known for its tree canopy, historic plantations, battlefields and pastoral scenery. $25 pre-registration fee includes home-style barbecue lunch in Charles City. Rest stops hosted by Richmond and Williamsburg bicycle clubs. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. For more information or to register online, click here.

Williamsburg Area Bicyclist Meeting

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 7:15 p.m.
Location: Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport, off Lake Powell Road
Join bicyclists of all ages and abilities for this "hands on" demonstration of various basic bicycle maintenance projects. Everyone is welcome and you need not be a member to attend!

National Bike to Work Week

Dates: Monday-Friday, May 12-16
Set aside this week to bike to work, to school and to shop! Not only will you be helping the environment, but you'll also be squeezing exercise into an already busy day as well as enjoying the spring weather!

National Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 16 - If your schedule doesn't permit you to bike to work all week, please make an extra special effort to bike on Friday, May 16.

Children's Bike Ride

Dates: Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m.
Location: Jamestown High School
All children welcome with their parents. Ride from 1-12 miles on the Virginia Capital Trail with experienced bicyclists who'll promote safe biking skills. Meet at the Jamestown High School parking lot. Refreshments will be served after the ride. Free helmets for children while they last, courtesy of Active Williamsburg Alliance and the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists.

Bicycling 101

Date: Sunday, May 25, 2 p.m.
Location: James City/Williamsburg Community Center, in the patio area behind Room D
Have you ever wondered how to increase your safety while riding your bicycle? Experienced riders from the local bike club will demonstrate the safe way to ride your bike on our roads and bike paths. A 5-mile ride will follow the demonstration. All ability levels are welcome.