-The U.S. Constitution: Then and Now – Celebrate Constitution Day, the 228th anniversary, with a discussion of how the 13 original colonies came together through compromise to form “a more perfect union.” 4-5 p.m., Thursday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. Price: Included in museum admission.
-Thursday Film: “Boomerang” – A prosecutor’s fight to prove the innocence of a man accused of a notorious murder. 2-3:30 p.m., Thursday. Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St.
-Warhill High School Car Show – Socialize with local car enthusiasts, enjoy music and food, shop local artists, crafters and vendors. Sponsored by the Warhill High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association. Trophies for top 30 vehicles and people’s choice will be presented. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday. 4615 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg. Free.
-Stargazing Night – Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night—come to stargazing with NASA/Langley Exchange Skywatchers. See the moon, Saturn and M31/Globular star cluster. Early birds are welcome at 7:30 p.m., before it is dark, to talk to the astronomers as they set up their scopes. 8-10 p.m., Saturday. New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Dr., Williamsburg. Free.
-Childhood Cancer Awareness Block Party – Join En Pointe Dance Academy in raising money and awareness for childhood cancer. There will be fun, food, games, performances, vendors, a corn hole tournament and a children’s fun run. To register for the tournament or the fun run, go online to enpointedanceva.com. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. En Pointe Dance Academy, 7521 Richmond Road, Suite E, Williamsburg. Free.
-African American History Symposium – Notable individuals will speak on four centuries of African-American heritage in south-eastern Virginia. Speakers include Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Joseph Jenkins and Russell Hopson. 10 a.m., Saturday. Bacon’s Castle, 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry. Price: $35/Preservation Virginia Members, $50/non-members. 757-357-5976.
-Busch Gardens Bier Fest – More than 200 years of Oktoberfest traditions come to life this fall at the all-new Busch Gardens Bier Fest. Raise your glass with a variety of draft beer and enjoy the coasters, traditional German food and live music. Begins at 11 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. Busch Gardens, One Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg. Price: Free with park admission.
-Rhythms on the Riverwalk – Get your toes tappin’ to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series featuring three Fridays of jazz and big band followed by two Fridays of country. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. 6:30 p.m., Friday. Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water St., Yorktown. Free.
-Harvest Festival – Arts and crafts, food, games, inflatable entertainment and more. Scarecrow stuffing will return to this annual event. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. Chickahominy Riverfront Park, 1350 John Tyler Memorial Highway. Price: $5/car, $20/scarecrow.
-Williamsburg Players: “City of Angels” – This musical comedy is set in the glamorous Hollywood of the 40’s. It follows Stine, a young novelist attempting a screenplay for a movie producer. Every movie scene Stine writes is acted onstage by a group of characters with music scored in the genre, as we are treated to a live version of a 1940’s private eye film. 8-10 p.m., Thursday-Saturday. 2-4 p.m., Saturday. James-York Playhouse, 211 Hubbard Lane. Price: $20/adult, $12/children and students.
