Williamsburg Bird Club Bird Walk: Check out the sights and sounds of local birds with a group of like-minded enthusiasts. 8-10 a.m. Saturday at New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Drive. Free.
Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival: The festival screens “Maktub,” which tells the story of two criminals desperate to change their ways after surviving a terrorist attack. A dessert reception follows the film. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Williamsburg Regional Library. $15, $10 for students.
Skate Jam After Hours: Show off your skateboarding skills or watch as beginner, intermediate and advanced competitions see participants judged on style and difficulty. 5-8 p.m. Friday at the James City County Recreation Center Skate Park, 5301 Longhill Road. $10 to participate, free to watch.
Ghost Trails Hayride: Enjoy a spooky hayride through the woods at York River State Park, exploring the site’s haunted past. 6:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 9801 York River Park Road. $4, registration required by calling 566-3036.
After Hours at VIMS: The Virginia Institute of Marine Science explores real world mysteries such as zombie-like crustaceans and other strange animals that adapted to live in salt marshes. 7-8 p.m. Thursday at 1375 Greate Road. Free, registration required at vims.edu/events or by calling 804-684-7061.
Howl-O-Scream: Enjoy the final weekend of Busch Gardens’ Halloween thrills, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, escape rooms and more. 6-10 p.m. Friday through Sunday at Busch Gardens. Included with park admission.
History of Merchants Square: This visual and narrative program explores how Merchants Square evolved into such an iconic part of Williamsburg. 7 p.m. Monday at Williamsburg Regional Library. Free.
Magic show: Williamsburg Magic Club members perform illusions to get families into the Halloween spirit. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at the James City County Library. Free, with canned food donations encouraged.
Annual Regional Juried Show: The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center show returns for a second year, featuring works across a variety of media. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 110 Westover Ave. Free.
Tales of All Hallow’s Eve: Learn about the witchcraft and other supernatural mysteries that sparked fear in Virginia’s 17th-century residents through eyewitness accounts brought to life by interpreters. 6:45-9 p.m. Saturday at Historic Jamestowne. $18.
