Preview: details are still being confirmed with organizers and may change.
THE BIG ONE
The Urbanna Oyster Festival takes over town
Fri Nov 6 & Sat Nov 7 · Downtown Urbanna · Free IN REVIEW
Virginia's official oyster festival turns 69 this year, and the whole town becomes the fairground. Friday night brings the Firemen's Parade at 7. Saturday is the main event: the state oyster shucking contest at 11 a.m. and the Festival Parade at 2.
Our tip: Saturday draws the crowd. If you can swing Friday, go Friday. Plan your visit →
ALSO THIS WEEKEND
SAT NOV 7 · GLOUCESTER
Classic Car Show
8 a.m.–3 p.m. at 6920 Main St. The State Police HEAT program and the Gloucester Classic Cars Club, plus free promo items. Details IN REVIEW
SAT NOV 7 · GLOUCESTER
$10 rabies shots for pets
1–3 p.m., Gloucester High School lot. Cash only. Dogs leashed, cats in carriers; bring an old certificate for the 3-year shot. Details IN REVIEW
ON THE CALENDAR
FRI NOV 13
Community Oyster Roast — All-you-can-eat oysters and live music at Ware Academy, Gloucester, 6 p.m. Benefits Ware students. Details
TUE NOV 17
Discovery Lab: Blue Crabs — A free, hands-on evening at VIMS, Gloucester Point, 6 p.m. Details
SAT DEC 5
Urbanna Christmas Parade — An all-day family event, from breakfast with the elves to the parade. Details
GOVERNMENT
TUE NOV 3 · ELECTION DAY
Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early in-person voting ends Saturday, Oct 31 (8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the King William registrar, 180 Horse Landing Rd.). You can also drop off a mailed ballot there Monday, Nov 2 (8:30–4:30), or at any polling place on Election Day.
On the King William ballot: U.S. Senate (Mark R. Warner, D; Bert Mizusawa, R), U.S. House, 1st District (Shannon L. Taylor, D; Robert J. "Rob" Wittman, R), and three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution, on reproductive care, marriage, and voting rights. Sample ballot · Voting hours IN REVIEW
THU NOV 5
King William Planning Commission — Regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., Board Room, 180 Horse Landing Rd. Details
TUE NOV 10
West Point Town Council committee meeting — 4 p.m., Town Chambers, 3rd floor of Town Hall, 802 Main St. Held as needed; check the town calendar first. Schedule
WED NOV 11
Veterans Day — King William and New Kent county offices are closed.
THU NOV 12
King William Economic Development Authority — 6:30 p.m., Board Room, 180 Horse Landing Rd. Details
THU NOV 12
New Kent Board of Supervisors — Business meeting, 6 p.m., County Administration Building, 12007 Courthouse Circle. Details
MON NOV 16
King William Board of Supervisors — The only regular meeting this month, 6:30 p.m., Board Room, 180 Horse Landing Rd. It moved from Nov 9 because of the state counties conference. 2026 schedule
TUE NOV 24
West Point Town Council — Monthly regular meeting (last Tuesday of the month), Town Chambers, 802 Main St. The agenda posts on the town site beforehand. Agendas
Meetings are open to the public. Pulled from official town and county calendars; schedules change, so check the link before you go.
ABOUT THE STAR
From 1871 to 1889, West Point had a Thursday newspaper called the West Point Star. This isn't that paper or a revival of it; we borrowed the name as a tip of the hat. This is a free weekly email about what's worth doing within about 45 minutes of town, put together by people who live here.
Know something we missed? Church suppers, fire company fundraisers, ballgames, live music: reply to this email with the what, when and where. Listings are always free.
Photos are illustrations. Listings change, so check with organizers before you drive. More at WestPointStar.com.