Local Guides &
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Practical, honest, local-first guides to living in and around New Kent County — written by someone who actually knows the area.
Seasonal guides stay up for the entire season so you can plan ahead — summer through September 1, fall through December 1, winter through March 1, spring through June 1. Look for Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring tags. Buyer, seller, military relocation, and new construction guides are permanent references. Other local guides archive after 3 weeks.
Fall Foliage & Leaf Peeping Near New Kent County, VA
From the bluffs of the Chickahominy to York River State Park, Route 5, and the Virginia Capital Trail: where the fall color is best around New Kent County, when it peaks, and how to plan a leaf-peeping day.
Read ArticleWhat's the Best Waterfront Brewery Near New Kent, Virginia?
Williamsburg's only waterfront brewery, spread across a 10-acre marina on the James River. Clean lagers and rotating small-batch pours, food trucks, live music, and a pet-friendly beer garden about 35 minutes from New Kent.
Read ArticleWinter Holidays & Seasonal Events Near New Kent County, VA
From the New Kent Grand Illumination to Busch Gardens Christmas Town, Colonial Williamsburg Grand Illumination, drive-through light shows, and cozy indoor winter activities — your complete guide to the holiday season in and around New Kent County.
Read ArticleSpring in New Kent County — Festivals, Gardens & Seasonal Events
Spring festivals, Historic Garden Week tours, farmers market opening day, spring wine releases, wildflower hikes, kayaking on Chickahominy Lake, and everything that makes spring the best season in New Kent County.
Read ArticleBack to School in New Kent County: Everything Families Need to Know for 2026
First day of school dates, before and after care options, school bus info, and insider tips for families new to the area — everything you need to get ready for the 2026-2027 school year in New Kent County.
Read ArticleHunting in New Kent County, Virginia — A Complete Guide
From the 5,200-acre Chickahominy WMA to local game laws and season dates — everything hunters need to know about pursuing deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game in and around New Kent County, Virginia.
Read ArticlePumpkin Patches, Fall Festivals & Apple Picking Near New Kent, VA
From the pumpkin patch at Holly Fork Farm to sunset apple picking at Carter Mountain, corn mazes, hayrides, and harvest festivals — every fall activity worth the drive from New Kent County.
Read ArticleDo You Need Land Before You Can Build? What First-Time Builders Should Know
A first-time builder's guide to the two routes to new construction in New Kent County — buying land first vs. building in a development — and what you need to know about zoning, utilities, financing, and finding the right lot.
Read ArticleVirginia First-Time Homebuyer Programs: A Guide for New Kent Area Buyers
Down payment assistance grants, VA loans for military families, and state programs available to first-time buyers in New Kent County and surrounding areas — with eligibility details, program names, and links to official resources.
Read ArticleBack-to-School Prep for Families in New Kent & Surrounding Areas
Registration deadlines, enrollment tips, links to official school supply lists, and practical advice for families heading back to school in New Kent County — especially military families new to the area.
Read ArticleWhere Are the Best Farmers Markets Near New Kent, Virginia?
From producers-only stands in New Kent to year-round markets on the Peninsula — every farmers market near New Kent County worth visiting, with schedules, vendor details, and insider tips.
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Posts about seasonal activities stay up for the entire season so you can plan around them — summer content (splash pads, pools, outdoor concerts, movies in the park, ice cream, hiking, trails, rainy day activities) through September 1; fall content (pumpkin patches, fall festivals, apple picking, leaf peeping, harvest events) through December 1; winter content (holiday events, ice skating, winter festivals) through March 1; spring content (spring festivals, outdoor dining, garden tours, farmers markets) through June 1. Buyer, seller, military relocation, and new construction guides are permanent references. Other local guides archive after 3 weeks.