Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sept. 5-Nov. 2: Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream
Take on terrifying haunts and thrills when the sun goes down. Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. buschgardens.com
Sept. 6: Buckroe Beach Arts in the Park
Shop artists and craftsmen as you enjoy live music, food trucks and more. Buckroe Beach Pavilion and Park, Hampton. eventplanning.com
Sept. 7: 18th Annual Blue Crab Festival
Enjoy all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, barbecue pork, beverages and live music, presented by the South Norfolk Ruritan Club Chesapeake City Park. facebook.com
Sept. 9-13: Suffolk Plein Air Festival
Artists from around the country showcase their talent, competing for awards and prize money. Downtown Suffolk. suffolkpleinair.org
Sept. 12-13: 28th Annual Fall Wine Festival
Enjoy more than 60 wine tastings from some of Virginia’s top vineyards, along with food, live entertainment and zero-proof options. 31st Street Park, Virginia Beach. neptunefestival.com
Sept. 12-14: Supernova International Ska Festival
Some of the best ska bands in the world come to Fort Monroe. Fort Monroe, Hampton. supernovaska.com
Sept. 12-14: Virginia Queer Film Festival
Get your tickets for Virginia’s only LGBTQ film festival, showcasing queer stories from LGBTQ+ filmmakers. University Theatre, Norfolk. vaqff.org
Sept. 13: NashFest 757
NashFest celebrates the iconic culture and cuisine of Nashville with hot chicken, cold drinks and Music City sounds. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
Sept. 13: India Fest
Experience Indian culture with Bollywood dances, fashion shows, cuisine, vibrant music and more at this free event. Virginia Beach Convention Center. aihr.org
Sept. 13-14: Crabtown Seafood Festival
Indulge in the flavors of Hampton with great food, music, games and more. Mill Point Park, Hampton. hampton.gov
Sept. 16: An Evening with Patti LaBelle at Norfolk State University
As part of the university’s 90th anniversary and Founders Day celebration activities, Norfolk State welcomes living legend Patti LaBelle in concert. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, Norfolk
Sept. 17: Constitution Day Celebration
Join in-depth discussions as Colonial Williamsburg celebrates the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Colonial Williamsburg. colonialwilliamsburg.org
Sept. 18-21: The Mystical Arts of Tibet
Watch as Tibetan monks assemble millions of grains of colorful sand to create a sand-painted mandala. The American Theatre, Hampton. hamptonarts.org
Sept. 20: Denbigh Day Parade and Festival
This event includes a parade, live music, games, educational displays, amusements and more. Courthouse Way Community Center, Newport News. nnparksandrec.org
Sept. 20: 49th Annual BeefFest
Bring your appetite to this family-friendly event with Texas-style barbecue beef and sides, plus hot dogs for the kids. Izaak Walton Park, Chesapeake. deepcreekruritan.org
Sept. 20-21: NAS Oceana Air Show
The NAS Oceana Air Show is a thrilling showcase of military and civilian aviation performances. Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach. oceanaairshow.com
Sept. 21: Elizabeth River Run 10K
Race in a 10K across Old Dominion University’s campus then on the Elizabeth River Trail, ending at the Port of Virginia. Norfolk. elizrivrun.tidewaterstriders.com
Sept. 26: Williamsburg Pancake Festival
Celebrate breakfast bliss with pancakes, music and activities like a decorate-your-own-pancake area. Downtown Williamsburg. visitwilliamsburg.org
Sept. 26-Oct. 5: Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend
The 51st Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend features daily concerts, artisans displaying handcrafted works, International Sand Sculpture Championship—including 32 talented sculptures 6th-8th Streets—and family-friendly activities along the boardwalk. Virginia Beach Boardwalk. neptunefestival.com
Sept. 26-28: Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show
More than 200 artists display their handcrafted works along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. 21st-31st Street, Virginia Beach. neptunefestival.com
Sept. 26-Nov. 1: Haunted Hunt Club Farm
Haunted Hunt Club Farm is a Halloween attraction offering fun and frights, such as haunted hayrides, corn mazes and more. Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. hauntedhuntclubfarm.com
Sept. 27: Neptune’s 8K Race
Part of Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend, this 8K race is one of the area’s oldest and most beloved. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. neptunefestival.com
Sept. 27-28: 99th Annual Hampton Cup Regatta
North America’s oldest, continuously running hydroplane boat race is back. Fort Monroe. hamptoncupregatta.com
Sept. 27-28: Haunted Screams Expo
Explore 150 vendors, celebrities from action and horror movies, costume contests and more. Hampton Convention Center. hauntedscreams.com
Sept. 27-29: Phoebus Jazz Festival
This three-day jazz festival features some of the region’s best jazz performers and national stars. The American Theatre, Hampton. hamptonarts.org
Oct. 1: Great American Food Fest
This charity event features unlimited barbecue pork and chicken, fried fish and clam chowder from local restaurants, as well as live entertainment. Chesapeake City Park. facebook.com
Oct. 3-4: Homegrown Harvest Festival
This festival highlights the best of Virginia cuisine from area chefs, music and community, all benefiting the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. homegrownharvestva.com
Oct. 3-5: Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
This show features estate, classic, handcrafted and fashion jewelry made metals, precious and semiprecious stones. Virginia Beach Convention Center. treasuresoftheearth.com
Oct. 3-5: Fil-Fest
Filipino culture and community are on display through food and craft vendors, live entertainment and more. Rudee Loop, Virginia Beach. filfestusa.com
Oct. 3-12: ViBe Creative District Mural Festival
Ten national and local artists will paint 10 new murals over 10 days. ViBe Creative District, Virginia Beach. vibecreativedistrict.org
Oct. 4: 35th Annual Virginia Children’s Festival
Virginia Children’s Festival features more than 100 fun, creative and interactive activities designed with children 10 and younger in mind. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
Oct. 4: Tidewater Coast Guard Festival
Meet your local Coasties in action, featuring boats, food trucks, crafts, games, a fitness challenge and more. Chesapeake City Park. facebook.com
Oct. 4-5: Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival
Pair a glass of wine with fresh oysters and views of the York River. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. villageevents.org
Oct. 4-5: Virginia Beach Home Show
Find inspiration for your upcoming home project in this interactive environment with expert exhibitors. Virginia Beach Convention Center. homeshowsva-vb.com
Oct. 4-5: Fall-O-Ween
Tricks and treats are around every corner, including Halloween-themed vendors, a marketplace with crafters and exhibitors, a pumpkin patch and more. Newport News Park. nnparksandrec.org
Oct. 4-5: Warbirds Over the Beach
Look to the sky to watch one of the largest flying collections of WWII Warbirds. Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach. militaryaviationmuseum.org
Oct. 4-5: Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon
Race the Crawlin’ Crab half marathon or 5K then enjoy a post-race party after each. Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton. crawlincrabhalf.com
Oct. 4-5: An Occasion for the Arts
An Occasion for the Arts is Williamsburg’s premier fine art and music festival, drawing more than 200 artisans from across the country. Merchants Square, Williamsburg. aofta.org
Oct. 5: Portsmouth’s Fall Wine Festival
Sample pours from top wineries, offering more than 200 fine wines, along the banks of the Elizabeth River. Festival Park, Portsmouth. portsfestival.com
Oct. 10-11: Virginia Beach Coin Show
Browse collections of U.S. and foreign coins and currency, along with domestic and foreign gold, ancient coins, artifacts and more. Virginia Beach Convention Center. tidewatercoinclub.org
Oct. 10-12: Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show
This three-day festival welcomes over 175 artists from around the country, featuring fine art across several mediums. Virginia Beach Boardwalk. virginiamoca.org
Oct. 11: Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival
Enjoy unlimited wine tastings, along with live entertainment, a craft beer garden and more. Chesapeake City Park. cheswine.com
Oct. 11: Norfolk Naval Station Fleet Fest
Norfolk Naval Station presents ship tours, live entertainment, static aircraft displays, a children’s play area, military demonstrations and more. Naval Station Norfolk. navylifema.com
Oct. 11-12: Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival
Enjoy live entertainment, a children’s area, food trucks and more at this outdoor art gallery. Port Warwick, Newport News. portwarwickevents.com
Oct. 13-19: Chesapeake Restaurant Week
Chesapeake Restaurant Week is an opportunity for locals and visitors to celebrate Chesapeake’s culinary scene. visitchesapeake.com
Oct. 16-17: 10th Anniversary NEON Festival
NEON marks 10 years with some of the region’s most creative talent tapped to transform the district with art, music, fashion and immersive experiences. Norfolk’s NEON District. Downtown Norfolk. neonnfk.com
Oct. 18: Launching Second Chances Gala
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Counteract International, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of incarcerated and at-risk youth in Central America. Virginia Air & Space Science Center, Hampton. counteract.org
Oct. 18: Yorktown Victory Celebration
Celebrate America’s Revolutionary War victory with artillery firings, special exhibits and interpretive programs. American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Williamsburg. jyfmuseums.org
Oct. 18-19: Stamp Scrap Art Tour
Browse a variety of vendors selling rubber stamps and scrabooking supplies. Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton. stampscraparttour.com
Oct. 18-19: Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
More than 25 of Virginia’s top wineries showcase over 200 fine wines with tastings. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
Oct. 18-19: ZooBoo
ZooBoo is a safe environment for all ages to enjoy Halloween fun, such as a costume contest, pumpkin enrichment with animals and interactive activities. Virginia Zoo, Norfolk. virginiazoo.org
Oct. 19-20: Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival
This two-day event features more than 125 artists from across the country and overseas, showcasing a variety of mediums. Stockley Gardens, Norfolk. hope-house.org
Oct. 19: Yorktown Day
Commemorate the Siege of Yorktown in 1781 with a wreath-laying ceremony, a performance from the Fifes and Drums of York Town and visits to the historic sites. Historic Main Street, Yorktown. nps.gov/york
Oct. 23-25: Newport News Greek Festival Fall Edition
Enjoy authentic Greek food, drinks and desserts, as well as Greek dancing, music and vendors. Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Newport News. newportnewsgreekfestival.org
Oct. 24-25: Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K Weekend
Coastal Virginia’s largest Halloween race and party includes a costume contest, mile race, 1K, 5K and 10K. Virginia Beach Convention Center. wicked10k.com
Oct. 24-25: Family Frights at Jamestown Settlement
Halloween takes over Jamestown Settlement after dark, with both friendly and frightful activities. Jamestown Settlement, Williamsburg. jyfmuseums.org
Oct. 26: Yorktoberfest
Sample beers with unlimited tastings, as well as ciders and more, from Coastal Virginia breweries. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. yorktoberfestva.com
Oct. 26: Virginia Bridal & Wedding Expo
Brides-to-be can find everything they need from wedding professionals and vendors at this expo. Virginia Beach Convention Center. bridalshowva-vb.com
Oct. 31-Nov. 2: NekoCon
Virginia’s longest running anime convention is back with live performances, industry panels, vendors, tabletop games and more. Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton. nekocon.com
Nov. 1: Chesapeake Jubilee Fall Craft Market
Shop for fall crafts from more than 100 vendors and let the little ones create crafts in the Kids Korner. Chesapeake City Park. chesapeakejubilee.org
Nov 1: York County Vintage Market
Antique lovers can delight in the array of collectibles, antiques, art, accessories and unique home décor. McReynolds Athletic Complex, Yorktown. visityorktown.org
Nov. 1: The Mariners’ Park Fall Festival
Celebrate the fall season with family-friendly activities, pumpkin decorating, live music, beer and cider tastings, food trucks and more. The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Newport News. marinersmuseum.org
ART
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, colonialwilliamsburg.org
Ongoing: Celebrity in Print; Worlds Collide: Archaeology and Global Trade in Williamsburg
Barry Art Museum
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, barryartmuseum.odu.edu
Opening Sept. 5: River of Earth: Meaning and Material in Self-Taught Art From Appalachia
Ongoing: Calligraphy, A Journey Without Destination
Chrysler Museum of Art
Norfolk, chrysler.org
Through Sept. 14: Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass
Through Nov. 2: JJJJJerome Ellis: Contradictions
Ongoing: Constructing Mexico: Photography and National Identity
Opening Sept. 5: Tapio Wirkkala: Still
Opening Oct. 17: Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era
D’Art Center
Norfolk, d-artcenter.org
Sept. 13-Oct. 18: VIVID: Annual Juried National Exhibition of VIBRANT, BOLD & LOUD Artworks; Presente!: A Juried National Exhibit of Contemporary Hispanic Folk Art
Gallery at York Hall
Yorktown, visityorktown.org
Sept. 1, Oct. 12: Acoustical Guitar
Sept. 28: Art Stroll
Oct. 19: Four Lafayette Book Authors
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Norfolk, thehermitagemuseum.org
Through Oct. 12: Burden of the Beast
Ongoing: The Sloane Collection
Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, thetorggler.org
Opening Sept. 13: Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection; Luisa Adelfio: Transcendence
Muscarelle Museum of Art
Williamsburg, muscarelle.wm.edu
Through Oct. 13: Expanded Horizons: Native American Creativity at the Intersection of Culture and Art
Ongoing: Haiti to Harlem: Toussaint L’Ouverture & Jacob Lawrence; 18th-20th Century American Paintings; 18th-20th Century European Paintings
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
Portsmouth, portsmouthartcenter.com
Sept. 5, Oct. 3: Olde Towne
Sunset Art Market
Sept. 6: Olde Towne Farmer’s Market
Oct. 3: First Fridays Concerts
Virginia Museum of
Contemporary Art
Virginia Beach, virginiamoca.org
Through Sept. 27: With Love: 1,000 Flowers
Oct. 1: Where We Meet
MUSEUMS & PARKS
Children’s Museum of Virginia
Portsmouth. 757-393-5258.
childrensmuseumvirginia.com
Through Sept. 6: Building Buddies
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, colonialwilliamsburg.org
Sept. 21, Oct. 12 & 26: The Arts and Mysteries of Brewing
Sept. 25: Celebrity in Print on the Stage
Sept. 27, Oct. 25: Dye Day at the Weaver
Oct. 6: Secrets of the Chocolate Maker
Oct. 18: Public Auction
Hampton History Museum
Hampton, hampton.gov
Ongoing: The 1619 Traveling Exhibit; NASA’s Human Computers; NASA: Hampton Takes Flight; Historic Black Beaches; Revolutionary Hampton: Journeys of Liberty
Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Yorktown, jyfmuseums.org
Sept. 6: Homeschool Family Days
Sept. 13: Portraits of Jamestown Family Day
Sept. 17, Oct. 22: Director’s Series
Sept. 20: Talking History
Oct. 18: Fresh Views of the American Revolution
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
Newport News, marinersmuseum.org
Sept. 14, Oct. 12: Friendly Hours
Sept. 26: USS Monitor Legacy Program
Nauticus
Norfolk, nauticus.org
Sept. 24, 27, Oct. 25, 29: Toddler Time
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk, norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
Sept. 6: Climate Change & Environmental Justice
Sept. 9: Wetlands in Transition: Past, Present, and Future
Sept. 20: Ecological Repair
Sept. 28: 17th Annual WPA Garden Heritage Celebration
Through Sept. 30: The Summer Butterfly House
Virginia Living Museum
Newport News, thevlm.org
Through Sept. 7: Dinosaur Quest
Sept. 20-21, 26-27: Fall
Native Plant Sale
Through Sept. 26: Butterfly Haven
Virginia Zoo
Norfolk, virginiazoo.org
Sept. 20: Fall Fest
Sept. 26: Zoovies
Sept. 28: The Monarch Mile
Oct. 7: Wild Babies
Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 1: Zoo Tales
MUSIC & STAGE
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
Portsmouth, pavilionconcerts.com
Sept. 13: Brantley Gilbert
Oct. 11: Crowder
Oct. 19: Detroit Gospel Legends
The American Theatre
Hampton, hamptonarts.net
Sept. 25, Oct. 9, 23, 30, 31: Classic Movie Nights
Oct. 3: The HillBenders
Oct. 18: Awesomely Autism Art Show
Oct. 19: Hampton Roads Philharmonic
Oct. 25: Barefoot Puppy Theatre
Chartway Arena
Old Dominion Univeresity, Norfolk, chartwayarena.com
Oct. 11: Jo Koy
Chrysler Hall
Norfolk, sevenvenues.com
Sept. 2-7: A Beautiful Noise
Sept. 13: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony + Cellist Jan Vogler
Sept. 26-Oct. 12: Clyde’s
Sept. 27: Aretha: A Tribute with Capathia Jenkins & Ryan Shaw
Oct. 4: Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy & Sibelius’s Second Symphony
Oct. 12: Nurse John
Oct. 18: Josh Johnson
Dede Robertson Theatre
Regent University, Virginia Beach, regent.edu
Oct. 3-5, 10-13: The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
The Dome
Virginia Beach, thedomevb.com
SEPTEMBER
3: Ice Nine Kills; 16: Maren Morris; 17: Papa Roach & Rise Against; 19: Steve Martin & Martin Short; 22: Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear; 27: Shaboozey
OCTOBER
1: Seether & Daughtry; 4: Jon Pardi; 22: Mudvayne; 24: Lee Brice; 25: Nate Jackson
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
Newport News, downinggross.org
Sept. 9, Oct. 14: 25 Mics
Elevation 27
Virginia Beach, elevation27.com
SEPTEMBER
5: An Evening with Nightrain; 6: Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights; 7: Liliac; 13: Morgan Page; 14: Soul Asylum; 18: Burning Witches; 26: Ozzmosis; 28: Adam Calhoun
OCTOBER
10: Chase Wright; 11: Tell Me Lies; 17: Kashmir; 24: Laidback Luke; 26: Born of Osiris
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Chrisopher Newport University, Newport News, fergusoncenter.org
Sept. 13-14: Austen’s Pride
Sept. 26: The O’Jays
Sept. 28: Cinderella
Oct. 9: Lily Henley
Oct. 16: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
Oct. 22: Floyd Nation
Oct. 28: An Evening with David Sedaris
FFX Theatre
Virginia Beach, ffxshow.org
Through Sept. 19: The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told!
Sept. 27: Neptune’s Mythos & Mirth
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Virginia Beach, vb.funnybone.com
SEPTEMBER
5: Ryan Davis; 12-13: Geroge Wallace; 19-20: Steve Byrne; 25: Flame Monroe; 26-28: Mix & Mingle Tour
OCTOBER
1: Trae Crowder; 2: Kel Perez; 5: Nurses Night Out; 8: Steve Hofstetter; 9: Lucas Zelnick; 10-11 Damon Wayans Jr.; 12: Matt Kirshen; 16: Trish Suhr; 22: Jeff Allen; 23-25: Gary Owen; 26: Chente Ydrac; 29: Eric Eaton; 31-Nov. 1: Don “DC” Curry
Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, hamptoncoliseum.org
Sept. 19-21: Phish
Harrison Opera House
Norfolk, sevenvenues.com
Sept. 5: The Black Jacket Symphony
Sept. 20: Hannah Berner
Sept. 25: Fortune Feimster
Oct. 16: Matt Mathews
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, ltvb.com
Sept. 12-Oct. 6: Sleuth
The NorVa
Norfolk, thenorva.com
SEPTEMBER
4: Brian Kelley; 5: The Darkness; 6: Swans; 9: Durand Bernarr; 10: Cash Cobain; 11: K Camp; 12: Noel Miller; 16: The Union Underground + Spineshank; 20: Whitney Cummings; 23: Johnny Marr; 26: G Flip; 27: NxWorries; 28: Maddox Batson
OCTOBER
3: United We Dance; 10: Rico Nasty; 12: Blues Traveler; 17: Everclear; 21: Cannibal Corpse; 22: Magdalena Bay; 23: Hirie; 28: Thrice; 30: Ty Myers; 31: Hippie Sabotage
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Portsmouth, riverscasino.com/portsmouth
Sept. 12: Almost Queen
Sept. 26: Michael Blaustein
Sandler Center for
the Performing Arts
Virginia Beach, sandlercenter.org
SEPTEMBER
6: A Tribute to Barbara Steisand; 11: Steven Curtis Chapman; 13: Ryan Adams; 16: Stop Making Sense; 18: The Music of Rogers & Hart and Hammerstein; 20: The Robert Cray Band; 26: MasterChef All Stars Live!
OCTOBER
3: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, 10-12: Million Dollar Quartet; 19: Gov’t Mule; 23: The Price is Right Live; 24: Old Crow Medicine Show; 30: Michael Jr.
Scope Arena
Norfolk, sevenvenues.com
Sept. 12: WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Sept. 20: The 5th Annual 7 City Blues Festival
Oct. 18: Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton
Smithfield Little Theatre
Smithfield, 757-357-7338.
smithfieldlittletheatre.org
Oct. 3-26: Murder on the Orient Express
Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts
Suffolk, suffolkcenter.org
Sept. 21: Movies on the Big Screen
Sept. 27: SCCA’s 20th Anniversary Oyster Roast Fundraiser
Veterans United
Home Loans Amphitheater
Virginia Beach, virginiabeachamphitheater.com
SEPTEMBER
3: James Taylor; 4: Blink-182 & Alkaline Trio; 7: Bone Thugs N Harmony; 8: Breaking Benjamin & Three Days Grace; 10: Pantera; 14: A Day to Remember & Yellowcard; 21: Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout; 24: Alice Cooper & Judas Priest
OCTOBER
4: Suicideboys; 7: Twenty One Pilots; 24: Pierce the Veil
Zeiders American Dream Theater
Virginia Beach, thez.org
Sept. 13: Z Creativity Honors
Oct. 9-11 Proteus Festival
