Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Nov. 7-9: Fall Bodacious Bazaar
Start shopping for everyone on your Christmas list during this seasonal market. Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton. bodaciousbazaar.com
Nov. 7-9: VA Beach Jeep Fest
Jeep owners and enthusiasts are invited to meet on the beach and cruise along the shoreline. Virginia Beach. vabeachjeepfest.com
Nov. 8: Annual Virginia Bourbon Invitational
Spend an afternoon sipping bourbon and other spirits from Virginia distilleries and beyond. Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach. vabourboninvitational.com
Nov. 8: Bikes & Beers
Williamsburg
Choose from a 15-, 30- or 45-mile bike ride along Williamsburg’s roads and trails, followed by beers at Billsburg Brewery. Billsburg Brewery, Williamsburg. bikesignup.com
Nov. 8-Jan. 4, 2026: Garden of Lights
This immersive holiday experience features a magical walk through the garden’s more than 1.5 million lights. Norfolk Botanical Garden, Norfolk. norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
Nov. 9-16: Suffolk Restaurant Week
Experience Suffolk’s premier gourmet dining scene. Sample new restaurants and old favorites with prix fixe menus. Suffolk. dininginsuffolkva.com
Nov. 13: Holiday Lights Bike Night
Pedal along the boardwalk beneath the BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach. Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com
Nov. 14-Dec. 31: Holiday Lights at the Beach
Virginia Beach’s favorite holiday light show returns with all new displays, two more blocks of lights and a new 600-foot-long LED tunnel. Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com
Nov. 14-Dec: 31: Winterfest on the Wisconsin
The Battleship Wisconsin is decorated with more than one million glittering lights, with a brand-new holiday movie theme. Nauticus, Norfolk. winterfestonthewisconsin.com
Nov. 14-Jan. 4, 2026: Busch Gardens Christmas Town
Celebrate the holidays with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows and holiday-inspired culinary delights. Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. buschgardens.com
Nov. 15: American Heart Association Heart Walk
Walk and raise money for the American Heart Association. Neptune’s Park, Virginia Beach. www2.heart.org
Nov. 21: Olde Towne Holiday Lights
High Street gets a festive glow with a snowy tree lighting and the arrival of Santa Claus. High Street Corridor, Portsmouth. oldetowneportsmouth.com
Nov. 22: 39th Annual Grand Illumination Parade
Downtown Norfolk is filled with “Winter’s Glow” as this local favorite parade brings festive floats, shimmering lights, and holiday cheer. Downtown Norfolk. downtownnorfolk.org
Nov. 22: Coliseum Central’s Whimsical Winter Wonderland
Hampton Coliseum transforms into a festival wonderland filled with fun entertainment for the whole family. Hampton Coliseum, Hampton. coliseumcentral.com
Nov. 22: Fear No Ice
Watch as professional sculptors transform giant blocks of ice into masterful designs. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com
Nov. 22: Mistletoe Marketplace
This event features more than 80 vendors, artists, and crafters offering handmade goods. Smithfield & Isle of Wight Convention & Visitors Bureau, Smithfield. genuinesmithfieldva.com
Nov. 22-23: Chesapeake Holiday Craft Show
More than 90 talented artisans are on display and selling handmade gifts and decorations. Chesapeake Conference Center, Chesapeake. cityofchesapeake.net
Nov. 22-23: Chartway Norfolk Harbor Race Weekend
Race around downtown Norfolk during a 5K, 10K or half marathon. Norfolk. norfolkharborhalf.com
Nov. 27-Jan. 1, 2026: Deck the Hall at Chesapeake City Hall
Experience this drive-through light display. Chesapeake City Hall, Chesapeake. cityofchesapeake.net
Nov. 28: Trail Beautification Days on the ERT
Don’t miss the last Trail Beautification Day of 2025 and help keep the Elizabeth River Trail clean. Rotating locations. elizabethrivertrail.org
Nov. 28-29: Food & Feasts of Colonial Virginia
After Thanksgiving, indulge in dishes made using the centuries-old cooking techniques of early Virginia. American Revolution Museum, Yorktown. jyfmuseums.org
Nov. 28-30: 44th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market
Shop local this holiday season at this Christmas market, featuring 175 fine artisans and crafters from more than 20 states. Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach. emgshows.com/avbcm
Nov. 28-Dec. 30: Festival of Lights
On select days, take a free stroll through a festive light display. Sleepy Hole Park, Suffolk. visitsuffolkva.com
Dec. 5: Christmas Tree Lighting
Watch the lighting of the 24-foot-tall Tannenbaum tree and stick around for a visit from Santa. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. visityorktown.org
Dec. 5-6: German Christmas Market
Celebrate the holiday season with “Weihnachtsmarkt,” in honor of Newport News’ German Sister City of Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News. sistercities-nn.com
Dec. 6: Annual Holiday Parade
More than 100 festive groups, including marching bands, floats, inflatables, and Santa Claus, make their way down Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com
Dec. 6: Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Holiday Marketplace
During the day, browse vendors at the Holiday Marketplace. Then, warm up next to the towering yule log bonfire. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
Dec. 6: 14th Annual Chick-Fil-A Christmas Parade
The theme of this year’s parade is “A Christmas Tradition,” featuring local groups, bands, and floats. Chesapeake Square, Chesapeake. cfaportsmouthblvd.com
Dec. 6: Chesapeake Rotary Christmas
This Christmas parade route starts on Mount Pleasant Road and Battlefield Boulevard and ends in front of City Hall. Chesapeake. chesapeakerotary.org
Dec. 6-7: Christmas Market on Main
Find holiday gifts for everyone on your list as you browse almost 100 vendors on Main Street. Historic Main Street, Yorktown. visityorktown.org
Dec. 6: Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade
The York River sparkles as a fleet of festively decorated boats compete for Best in Show. Yorktown Waterfront. visityorktown.org
Dec. 6: Christmas Homes Tour
Tour four festively decorated homes throughout Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. Colonial Williamsburg. greenspringgardenclub.org
Dec. 6, 13, 20: Grand Illumination
Colonial Williamsburg illuminates the night sky with fireworks displays from the Capitol and the Palace. Colonial Williamsburg. colonialwilliamsburg.org
Dec. 6-7: Battle of Great Bridge
Experience reenactments of the Battle of Great Bridge with character portrayals, historical displays, children’s crafts and more. Battlefield Park, Chesapeake. cityofchesapeake.net
Dec. 7: Cookies with Santa
Children can share their wish list with Santa and enjoy a sweet treat. Gallery at York Hall, Yorktown. visityorktown.org
Dec. 7: Tour De Orf
Enjoy a 10-mile group ride from Smartmouth Brewing Co. along the Elizabeth River Trail. Smartmouth Brewing Co., Norfolk. smartmouthbrewing.com
Dec. 12: An Enchanted Evening on Main Street
Historic Main Street is aglow during this nighttime Christmas Market. Historic Main Street, Yorktown. visityorktown.org
Dec. 12-13: Surf-N-Santa 5 Miler
Get into the holiday spirit as you run through the holiday lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach. surfnsanta5miler.com
Dec. 13: NEON Holiday Market
Shop local in the NEON District, featuring more than 40 vendors, live music, food trucks and Santa. NEON District, Norfolk. neonnfk.com
Dec. 13: Yorktown Market Days – Mistletoe Market
Have a holly, jolly time shopping for seasonal goods and watching the annual Toyland Parade. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. visityorktown.org
Dec. 13: Santa Claus Shuffle
Grab your Santa hat and take a run down the Portsmouth Seawall for a good cause. Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, Portsmouth. santaclausshuffle.org
Dec. 13: Suffolk Holiday Parade
Watch the floats, marching bands and festival vehicles along West Washington Street. Downtown Suffolk. visitsuffolkva.com
Dec. 13-20: Fa La La Land at Chesapeake City Hall
Walk around this outdoor wonderland filled with baby goats in holiday sweaters, carolers, holiday-themed food trucks and more. Chesapeake City Hall, Chesapeake. cityofchesapeake.net
Dec. 19-23: Winter Nature Nights
Take an evening stroll along a lighted outdoor trail, playing holiday-themed games along the way. Virginia Living Museum, Newport News. thevlm.org
Dec. 20-24, 26-31: Christmastide in Virginia
Experience the traditions of a Virginia colonial holiday with interpretive programs, cooking demonstrations and entertainment. American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. jyfmuseums.org
Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve
Let the kids celebrate New Year’s Eve with a dance party, sparkling juice toast, and ball drop at noon. The Virginia Zoo, Norfolk. virginiazoo.com
Dec. 31: Last Night on the Town in Town Center
Ring in the new year with country music artist Hunter Hayes at Town Center. Virginia Beach Town Center, Virginia Beach. lastnightonthetown.com
Dec. 31: NYE Crab Pot Drop
Swap the traditional ball drop for a crab pot drop in downtown Hampton, at the corner of Queens Way and Wine Street. Downtown Hampton. downtownhampton.com
Dec. 31: Olde Towne Scottish Walk
Modeled after Scotland’s Hogmanay Festival, this procession begins at the corner of Queen and Washington Streets, Portsmouth. portsvacation.com
Jan. 1, 2026: First Night Holiday Hike
Close out the first day of the new year with a hike down the boardwalk. Virginia Beach Boardwalk. beacheventsvb.com
ART
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, colonialwilliamsburg.org
Ongoing: Celebrity in Print
Ongoing: Worlds Collide: Archaeology and Global Trade in Williamsburg
Barry Art Museum
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, barryartmuseum.odu.edu
Nov. 7-8: Bubble Fest
Chrysler Museum of Art
Norfolk, chrysler.org
Opening Nov. 7:
Nam June Paik: Electronic Television
Opening Dec. 19: Beyond the Mountains: Danny Lyon’s
Photography in Haiti
Ongoing: Tapio Wirkkala: Still
Ongoing: Infinite Editions: Printmaking for Connection and Exchange
Ongoing: Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era
Through Nov. 30: Constructing Mexico: Photography and National Identity
D’Art Center
Norfolk, d-artcenter.org
Through Nov. 29: Reminiscent: A Juried National Exhibit of Contemporary Impressionism
Through Dec. 6: Tiny But Mighty 4: A National Juried Exhibition of Small Artworks
Gallery at York Hall
Yorktown, visityorktown.org
Dec. 7: Cookies with Santa
Dec. 13: Breakfast with Santa
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Norfolk,
thehermitagemuseum.org
Nov. 21, Dec. 19: Live from
the Music Room
Dec. 6: Hermitage Holiday Village
Ongoing: The Sloane Collection
Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center
Newport News, thetorggler.org
Through Dec. 28: Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection
Through Dec. 28: Luisa Adelfio: Transcendence
Through Dec. 28: Maxwell Tfirn: Noise Prism
Muscarelle Museum of Art
William & Mary, Williamsburg, muscarelle.wm.edu
Opening Nov. 14: Liquid Commonwealth: The Art and
Life of Water in Virginia
Ongoing: Haiti to Harlem: Toussaint L’Ouverture & Jacob Lawrence
Ongoing: Founding the
Alma Mater of the Nation
Ongoing: 18th-20th Century
American Paintings
Ongoing: 18th-20th Century
European Paintings
Ongoing: Faculty Show 16
Through Nov. 14: Where Late the Sweet Birds: Selected Works of Morgan Bulkeley, 1984-2025
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
Portsmouth, portsmouthartcenter.com
Dec. 1-8: Winter Wonderland
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Virginia Beach, virginiamoca.org
Ongoing: Where We Meet
Ongoing: Where We Belong: From the Vault of Virginia MOCA
MUSEUMS & PARKS
Children’s Museum of Virginia
Portsmouth, childrensmuseumvirginia.com
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20:
Snow Wonders
Nov. 30: Museum Store Sunday
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, colonialwilliamsburg.org
November: American Indian Heritage Month
Nov. 7-11: Veterans Day Weekend
Nov. 27-30: Thanksgiving
Hampton History Museum
Hampton, hampton.gov
Ongoing: The 1619
Traveling Exhibit
Ongoing: Give Me Liberty
Ongoing: Toward Freedom
Ongoing: NASA’s
Human Computers
Ongoing: NASA: Hampton Takes Flight
Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
jyfmuseums.org
Nov. 8: Colonial Tea Ball
Nov. 11: Military Free Admission
Nov. 15: Following the Dragon
Nov. 19: Director’s Series
Dec. 13: Candlelight Christmas
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
Newport News, marinersmuseum.org
Nov. 9, Dec. 14: Friendly Hours
Nov. 14, Dec. 19: USS Monitor Legacy Program
Nauticus
Norfolk, nauticus.org
Nov. 15, 19: Toddler Time
Dec. 6: Maritime Maker Series
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk, norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
Nov. 11: Botany through Time
Nov. 15: Virginia Camellia
Society Show and Sale
Nov. 20: Artful Walking
Nov. 22-23: Garden Artists
Dec. 14: Cookie Plates &
Cocoa Mugs
Dec. 20: Holiday Nature Ornaments
Virginia Living Museum
Newport News, thevlm.org
Nov. 5: Homeschool Day
Nov. 8, Dec. 13: Stargazing
Virginia Zoo
Norfolk, virginiazoo.org
Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 6, 11, 18: Zoo Tales; Nov. 10, 24, Dec. 8, 22: Little Zoo
MUSIC & STAGE
The American Theatre
Hampton, hamptonarts.net
Nov. 13, Dec. 4, 18:
Classic Movie Nights
Nov. 15: Magic Shadows
by Catapult
Dec. 6: Jane Monheit:
The Merriest
Dec.14: Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Holiday Classics!
Dec. 31: Wilder Horses
Attucks Theatre
100 Church St., Norfolk.
757-664-6464.
sevenvenues.com
Nov. 14: Jessica Kirson
Nov. 15: Ken Peplowski
Nov. 21: George Janko
Nov. 23: Luca Stricagnoli
Dec. 6: A Jazzy Christmas Show
Dec. 20: Sins of a Father
Chartway Arena
Norfolk, chartwayarena.com
Nov. 19: Hampton Roads
Sports Hall of Fame
Nov. 22: Josiah Queen & Hulvey
Chrysler Hall
Norfolk, sevenvenues.com
NOVEMBER
4-9: The Wiz; 12: Tye Tribbett; 18: The Norfolk Forum; 20: The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight; 21: Ali Siddiq
DECEMBER
3-7: & Juliet; 11: The Nutcracker; 12: Killers of Kill Tony; 13: Holiday POPs!; 22-23: The Nutcracker
Dede Robertson Theatre
Regent University, Virginia Beach, regent.edu
Dec. 5-7, 12-14: Wedding Belles
The Dome
Virginia Beach, thedomevb.com
Nov. 7: John Fogerty
Nov. 18: All Time Low
Nov. 19: Chiodos
Nov. 22: KC & The Sunshine Band
Dec. 3: Spiritbox
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
Newport News, downinggross.org
Dec. 9: 25 Mics
Elevation 27
Virginia Beach, elevation27.com
NOVEMBER
7: Borgeous; 11: Black Stone Cherry; 14: Turtle Smash;
15: Bingo Loco; 21: Rome;
22: Boogie Nights; 23: Ensiferum; 29: Waxing Poetics
DECEMBER
5: Tab Benoit; 12: Jeremy’s Ten; 13: Ready Or Not
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Newport News,
fergusoncenter.org
NOVEMBER
7: Get the Led Out; 8: The Beach Boys; 10-12: Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; 16: Beethoven Violin Sonatas; 20: Cirque Kalabanté; 23: Elmo & Friends Say Hello; 25: Manheim Steamroller Christmas
DECEMBER
2: Sarah Brightman: A Winter Symphony; 5: Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2025; 9: Cirque Dreams Holidaze; 11: Holiday POPs!; 13: The Bobby BlackHat Birthday Bash! 18: A Very Soulful Christmas With Morgan James; 20-21: Virginia Regional Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”
Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, hamptoncoliseum.org
Nov. 8: 85 South Spin the
Block Comedy Tour
Nov. 14-15: Second Contact
with Zeds Dead
Nov. 23: Brandy & Monica
Dec. 11-14: Disney on Ice
Harrison Opera House
Norfolk, sevenvenues.com
Nov. 7-9: Cinderella
Nov. 21: Ezra Ray Hart
Dec. 12: Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 19: Handel’s Messiah
with Eric Jacobsen
Dec. 27: Fortune Feimster
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, ltvb.com
Nov. 14-Dec. 7: Crazy for You
The NorVa
Norfolk, thenorva.com
NOVEMBER
5: BKTHERULA; 6: The Disco Biscuits; 7: The Elovaters;
8: Ski Mask the Slump God;
12: Whitechapel; 13: Fortunate Youth; 15: Waterparks;
18: ATREYU; 22: GWAR;
29: The Spill Canvas + Mae
Dec. 20: Goldfinger
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Portsmouth, riverscasino.com/portsmouth
Nov. 21-22: Thunder
from Down Under
Nov. 29: Chase Matthew
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Virginia Beach, sandlercenter.org
NOVEMBER
4: Il Divo By Candlelight; 5: The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra; 6: Ancient Aliens LIVE; 14: A Drag Queen Christmas; 16: Bernstein, Barber & A World Premiere; 20: Evil Dead in Concert; 26: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
DECEMBER
5-7: A Christmas Carol; 8: Yuletide Celebration; 13: Because It’s Christmas; 14: PBJ: Jingle Bell Jam; 14: Holiday POPs!; 19-21: Ballet Virginia presents The Nutcracker; 22: Snow White
Scope Arena
Norfolk, sevenvenues.com
Dec. 18-21: Disney on Ice
Smithfield Little Theatre
Smithfield,
smithfieldlittletheatre.org
Dec. 12-21: Winter Wonderettes
Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts
Suffolk, suffolkcenter.org
Nov. 8: The Four C Notes
Nov. 15: Murder Mystery
Dinner Theater
Nov. 22: Rudolph Jr.
Dec. 7: The Nutcracker
Dec. 13: Brunch with Santa
Dec. 19: The Tidewater
Classical Guitar Orchestra
Dec. 20: A Soulful Christmas
Wells Theatre
108 E. Tazewell St., Norfolk.
757-927-1234.
sevenvenues.com
Through Nov. 9: Emma
Dec. 3-23: A Merry Little
Christmas Carol
Dec. 4-28: A Sherlock Carol
Zeiders American Dream Theater
Virginia Beach, thez.org
Sept. 13: Z Creativity Honors
