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10 Indoor Flea Market: Visit vendors selling antiques, artwork, Furniture, Collectibles, jewelry, crafts and numerous other tables with yard sale treasures. 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Historic Triangle Messmer Community Service Center, 312 Waller Mill Road.

9 Hands on the Past! At the Ed Shed: Enjoy the “Ed Shed,” an interactive space where, by examining artifacts, mending broken pottery and sorting through excavated material to discover clues to fort life in the 17th century. Learn more about the importance of archaeology and conservation through hands-on activities. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Historic Jamestowne, 1368 Colonial National Historic Parkway. Free with admission.

8 Zipper Flower Broaches: During this one hour workshop, Priscilla Stultz, a member of the Colonial Piecemakers Quilt Guild, will take you through the steps necessary create your own zipper flower brooches. 1-2 p.m. Friday, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, 110 Westover Ave. Registration $20-25; register at 229-4949.

7 Stream to Sea Stroll: Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems. With nets, guests will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish and take note of plant life. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Road. Free.

6 Family Fun Night: Enjoy structured games in the gym, create various craft projects, splash in the pool, dance to some tunes, play racquetball or old-fashioned board games and more. 7-9 p.m. Saturday, James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road. $5 for 13 years and older; free 12 years old and younger.

5 Ford’s Colony Dance Band Concert: A concert of swing music, including songs such as “All of Me,” “Satin Doll” and “Let’s Get Away From It All.” 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St. Free.

4 The Secret Library of Marie Antoinette: Revealing the Inner Life of a Conflicted Queen: William and Mary History Professor Ronald Schechter discusses research for his upcoming book in this Tack Lecture. 7-8 p.m. Thursday, the Commonwealth Auditorium of the Sadler Center, 200 Stadium Drive. Free.

3 Youth Orchestra Concert: The Youth Orchestra and Youth Sinfonia from Northern Kentucky School of Music at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Lakeside Park, Kentucky, will performing 8-9 p.m. Thursday at Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, 201 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Free.

2 Casino Night: A vintage Las Vegas evening featuring music by Good Shot Judy, food and drinks, and of course, gambling. The event will help support the Auxiliary of Sentara Williamsburg’s projects which benefit patients and their families. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Ford’s Colony Country Club-Garden Pavilion, 240 Ford’s Colony Drive. Cocktail attire required. $50 per person; register at auxiliaryswrmc.org/events.

1 Panglossian Production’s Weekend of Women: Plays in Progress: All shows are by female playwrights and directed by women. This event will feature a staged reading of a new play, “Captive” by Shelli Pentimall Bookler. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St. Free, but donations welcome.