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Colton Downs tires on a Stormtrooper helmet at the the premier of Star Wars The Last Jedi at Cinemark City Center last December.
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Colton Downs tires on a Stormtrooper helmet at the the premier of Star Wars The Last Jedi at Cinemark City Center last December.
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Roaming Ranger: Explore York River State Park while a park ranger talks about snakes, fish and birds. 4-5 p.m. Sunday at York River State Park. $4 parking per car.

May the Fourth at WRL: Celebrate Star Wars Day with rounds of trivia and prizes. 5 p.m. Friday at Williamsburg Regional Library. Free.

Explore the Declaration of Independence: Learn about the events surrounding the American Revolution and its founding document. Ages 10 and older. 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Included with museum admission.

Newport News Children’s Festival: Children can meet their favorite characters, such as Peter Rabbit and Paddington, see exotic animals and enjoy more than 100 hands-on activities. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Newport News Park, 13560 Jefferson Ave. $5 parking per car.

Mr. Jefferson’s Palace Garden Party: This immersive 18th-century garden features dancing, games, fireworks and a concert by Patty Buckley. Ages 21 and older. 7 p.m. Friday at Colonial Williamsburg. $100; for tickets and more info, visit bit.ly/2pjoU2Q.

Rat Pack Together Again: The tribute concert honors the legacy of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. 3 p.m. Sunday at the Kimball Theatre. $30.

Pedal the Parkway: The annual opportunity to bike, walk or jog along the Colonial Parkway without any cars in sight returns. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on the Colonial Parkway. Free; for more info, visit bikewalkwilliamsburg.org.

A Potpourri of Choral Classics: The Williamsburg Choral Guild presents selections from opera, oratorio, stage and screen, aided by the Williamsburg Youth Chorale and other guest artists. 4 p.m. Sunday at Jamestown High School. $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $10 for students; tickets available at williamsburgchoralguild.org.

Greek Festival: The celebration of Greek Orthodox faith and culture returns with food, wine, music and dance. 1-5 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 4900 Mooretown Road. Free admission.

Blues, Brews and BBQ: The music and food festival returns for its fifth year of beats and eats. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at Riverwalk Landing. $30 in advance, $35 at the door; tickets available at villageevents.org or by calling 877-2933.