Wassailing with the Lord of Misrule: Join the Virginia Company (David Gardner, Barry Trott and Cliff Williams) for an early 17th-century English Christmas celebration. 5-6 p.m., Friday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. $9, plus museum admission.
New Years Bash at Brass Cannon Brewing: Event includes live performances from Dave Mckenney Music and Jeff Knock, food from Hungry Hungry Arrow and plenty of brews. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday. Brass Cannon Brewing, 5476 Mooretown Road. $40, call 757-566-0001.
Celebrate New Years Scottish Style: Celebrate Hogmanay with John Turner, Cliff Williams and Kelly Kennedy, as they perform traditional Scottish tunes. 2:15-3:15 p.m., Saturday. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St. $10, plus museum admission.
“We Were Never More Merrie”: Enjoy an afternoon conversation with two of Jamestown’s early colonists, Anas Todkill and Dr. Walter Russell, as they remember past Christmastides in England and reflect upon life in the new world. 2-4 p.m., Thursday. Historic Jamestowne, 1368 Colonial Parkway. Free with paid admission to Historic Jamestowne.
Miyazaki Double Feature: Watch “The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness” from 12:30-2:45 p.m. and “The Wind Rises” from 3-5 p.m. on Friday. Williamsburg Library Theater, 515 Scotland St.
Indoor Flea Market: Visit vendors exhibiting antiques, artwork, furniture, jewelry, glassware, quilts and more. 7 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday. Historic Triangle Community Center, 312 Waller Mill Road. Free.
Hair of the Dog 5K: A New Year’s Day race with something for everyone with a 5K race, 5K walking, fun and festive formal wear division and weight challenge division. 10 a.m., Sunday. Merchants Square. Visit hairofthedog.mettleevents.com.
Noon Year’s Eve Party: Features games, crafts, dancing and a balloon drop to ring in the new year at midnight. Designed for ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday. James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road. Free, signups required. Call 757-259-7770.
New Year’s Eve Celebration at DoubleTree: This New York City style celebration includes a cocktail hour, dinner buffet, performance from Smith and Wade and more. Cocktail hour starts at 7 p.m., Saturday. DoubleTree by Hilton, 50 Kingsmill Road. Starting at $95, call 757-220-2500, ext. 7755.
First Hike Virginia: Kick off the new year with a trek to Pamunkey Overlook, with a view across the York River to Werowocomoco, where Chief Powhatan once ruled Tidewater Virginia. Hike is a little more than four miles; bring water and lunch. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday. York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Road. 757-566-3036.
