Paperfolding: Learn the fine art of making beautiful things using your hands and paper at the library’s Year of Making 1 p.m. Sunday at James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road. Reservations are required, call 757-259-4050. Free.
Williamsburg Music Club: Stop and enjoy this vocal program by Chris Mooney and Friends of music of 20th century American Composers. 11 a.m., Lewis Hall, Bruton Parish, 331 Duke of Gloucester St. Free.
Tenacity: Women in Jamestown and Early Virginia: The first women at Jamestown faced many challenges. Learn about them in this signature exhibit. Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road. Free with museum admission.
Storytime with Santa: Join that right jolly old elf for milk, cookies and stories. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, William and Mary Bookstore and Cafe, 345 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Free.
Go for a ride: Partner up with the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists for a ride around the Virginia Capital Trail.10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. Chickahominy Riverfront Park, 1350 John Tyler Parkway. Check out the ride calendar at wabonline.org for details and cancellations. Free.
See the birds: The Williamsburg Bird Club sets out on its monthly bird walk from 8-10 a.m. Saturday. New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Drive. Bring binoculars if you have them. Free.
Preserving the old ways: At Jamestown Settlement, they’ll be cooking like the original settlers; over at the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown, encamped soldier will show how they manage rations. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Admission at Jamestown: $17 for adults, $8 ages 6-12. Admission at Yorktown: $15 for adults, $7.50 ages 6-12. Combination tickets are available.
Small works: Browse the newest show at Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, which focuses on small works suitable for holiday gift giving. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., every day except Mondays. 110 Westover Ave. Free
Holiday Choral Concert: Come listen as the Saint Gertrude High School Women’s Honors Ensemble from Richmond serenades with seasonal music. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Bruton Parish Church, 201 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Free
It’s a slam dunk: Cheer on the William and Mary men’s basketball team as they take on the St. Joseph Hawks. 4 p.m. Saturday, Kaplan Area, 751 Ukrop Way. Tickets range from $12-$18.
