Your Ultimate Guide to Fall 2025 in Williamsburg VA | JCC Parks & Rec Has It All!

Hey neighbor! If you're making a move to Williamsburg VA, especially military relocation families, or just exploring locally, September is your month. James City County Parks & Rec just released its Fall 2025 Destination Recreation brochure starting Sept 3, so grab it online or in person, and let’s make it your best fall yet.

Where to Grab the Fall 2025 Brochure

The Fall 2025 activity guide drops online and at payment counters, government offices, and libraries, including Williamsburg libraries starting September 3. It's your one-stop for registering in arts, fitness, outdoors, and community events. 

Aquatics & Rec Center Update

Labor Day Splash Monday, Sept 1, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. at Chickahominy Riverfront & Upper County Park. It’s the final splash of the season and includes FREE ice pops for all swimmers, while supplies last.
Heads-up: the Rec Center pool is under renovation and back in action on November 24. Check the Aquatics site for indoor swim alternatives.

Arts & Special Interests, Fall Creativity Unleashed

Kids, adults, beginners, or pros, there’s something for every crafty soul:

• Sing‑Along Art, Claylicious, Cupcake Decorating, 3D Sculpture, Watercolors, Charcoal Drawing, Garden Box Murals, Oil Painting, Pastels, Mixed Media & Collage, Fall Wreath Making, Candle Making, and a relaxed Genealogy Drop-in session. These run all through September, with prices from $10–$150 depending on the class. It’s fall creativity FTW!
  
  

Fitness & Wellness for Everyone

• Take advantage of Fitness Court® orientations (free and open to all 14+) at Warhill Sports Complex—gym vibes, no gym needed, bodyweight stations and fresh sunshine included.
  
  
• Celebrate National Yoga Month with weekly free yoga themes—Beach Flow, Yoga 101, Chair Yoga, Family Night Yoga—and then dive into serenity with Sunset Yoga Flow on the James (Sept 26).
  
  
• Try something different: Journey Drumming Meditation (Sept 17) at Freedom Park—drum rhythms meet mindful chill.
  
  

Inclusive & Therapeutic Recreation

JCCPR puts inclusion at the heart of its programming:

• Buddy Ball, Buddy Art, Kickball Games, Movie Night, Baseball Clinic with W&M, Yoga for adults with disabilities many of these are free.
  
  
• Sensory Sound Strolls, Exceptional Expeditions, think park outings, museum trips (with transport), and sensory-rich experiences.
  
  
• Contact info and registration timing are included with each; some require pre-assessments.
  
  

Outdoors & Community Adventures

• Freedom Park Full Moon Hike (Sept 7) on an accessible trail free, magical, and otherworldly after sunset.
  
  
• Campfire Social (Sept 13) at Chickahominy, s’mores, stories, and nature.
  
  
• Stargazing with NASA Skywatcher (Sept 13), who doesn’t love space through a telescope?
  
  
• Take Your Kid Fishing (Sept 5 & 27), gear included, sunset views, bonding time.
  
  
• Geocaching Challenge, Archery (beginner and open range), Campfire Cooking, Geocaching 101, Native Plants intro, Kayaking 101, September is outdoorsy AF.
  
  
• Fall Photo Contest (Sept 22–Oct 20), capture scenes from our parks and maybe get featured on JCCPR channels.
  
  
• Private Historical Tours, Free Black Settlement and Riparian Buffer Garden tours available by appointment.
  
  

Special Events & Festivals

• New Town Tunes, Wednesdays from Sept 3–Oct 8. Live music + local beers + picnic vibes at Sullivan Square.
  
  
• Drool in the Pool (Sept 7), a dog swim day fundraiser for Heritage Humane. $10/dog, lots of pups, and community love.
  
  
• Vintage Visions & Vibes Festival (Sept 13), $10/car entry, classic cars, live music, vintage vendors, and nostalgia.
  
  
• Harvest Festival (Sept 20) at Chickahominy, hayrides, scarecrow stuffing, bluegrass tunes, inflatables, face painting, food, and good times.
  
  

Sports & Pickleball for All Levels

• Youth pickleball, adult clinics for serve & return, footwork, volley, plus beginner and intermediate leagues.
  
  
• Goal: fun, skill-building, and maybe new pickleball squads to recruit from.
  
  

Easy Registration & Weather Tips

• Most activities require registration, visit the website or call 757‑259‑4200.
  
  
• Rec Center and Abram Frink Jr. are closed on Labor Day, but parks are open.
  
  
• All outdoor events are weather-dependent, call the Activities Hotline at 757‑259‑3232 if skies look shaky.
  
  

Wrap-Up

There’s no better way to fall in love with Williamsburg VA than jumping into fall programs with Parks & Rec. Whether you're a DIY wreath maker, a beginner archer, a yogi by the river, or raising little artists, this list is for you. Brochure drops Sept 3, make this fall unforgettable!

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