Bring Your Own Kayak Day: Take your kayak on a tour of Queen’s Creek, learning about the wildlife along the way. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Drive. Free. Call 890-5840 for more information.
Annual Members Show: The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center’s latest juried exhibit features local artists’ two-dimensional and three-dimensional creations. Show ends Friday. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 110 Westover Ave. Free.
Sounds of Summer concert series: The Yorktown concert series commences with danceable tunes from Soul Intent. 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday at Riverwalk Landing. Free.
Sunday with Santa: Santa comes to Saude Creek Winery for family friendly summer fun, pictures and the debut of a new tavern red wine. 2-4 p.m. Sunday at 16230 Cooks Mill Road, Lanexa. Free admission.
Blast from the Past: Artillery in the War of Independence: The American Revolution Museum explores the 1781 siege at Yorktown, the final victory of the Revolution, through interactive experiences and artifact displays. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 200 Water St. $15 for adults, $7.50 for children 6-12.
Fear Not: Understanding Snakes: Biologist Tim Christensen explores the biology and importance of snakes as part of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden’s ongoing educational series. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Freedom Park Interpretive Center, 5537 Centerville Road. Free, $5 donation suggested, register at bit.ly/growjul18.
Captain Brewster’s Kids: Join Captain Edward Brewster and train to defend the colony Jamestown in this family friendly adventure. Children 6 and older. Noon Friday at Historic Jamestowne. $14 for adults, free for children 15 and younger.
Salvation Army benefit concert: Gospel musician Lisa Reid Williamson performs an inspirational concert in support of the nonprofit organization. 3 p.m. Saturday at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Road. Free with donations encouraged.
Larsen’s Amazing World of Reptile: Reptile experts Scott and Kim Larsen share stories, interesting facts and trivia questions about their array of lizards, frogs, turtles and snakes. Then, meet the reptiles up close and personal. 11 a.m. Thursday at Williamsburg Regional Library; 2 p.m. Thursday at James City County Library. Free.
Pork, Peanut and Pine Festival: The food and arts festival features a petting zoo, a rock climbing wall, face painting, pony rides and more. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Chippokes Plantation State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry. Single entry is $5 or $10 for two or more.
