Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information.
SPECIAL EVENTS
September-October: Neptune Festival & Boardwalk Weekend
The 50th Annual Boardwalk Weekend takes place Sept. 27-28, but the entire month is filled with events in Virginia Beach. Read more about all the upcoming the Neptune Festival happenings. neptunefestival.com
Beginning Sept. 6: Howl-O-Scream
Take on terrifying haunts and thrills when the sun goes down. Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. buschgardens.com
Sept. 7: Bra-Ha-Ha 5K Run/Walk
Race in a 5K that raises proceeds to provide free mammograms and breast health services to uninsured and underinsured women in the community. Jennings Outpatient Center, Chesapeake. brahaha.org
Sept. 7: Buckroe Beach Arts in the Park
Visit with artists and craftsmen displaying one-of-a-kind items. Buckroe Beach Pavilion, Hampton. 4eventplanning.com
Sept. 7: History Makers Dinner: A Tribute to Nick’s Seafood Pavilion
Get a preview of the artifacts that celebrate the lives and philanthropy of the late Nick and Mary Mathews during this fundraising dinner. American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. jyfmuseums.org
Sept. 8: Blue Crab Festival
Enjoy all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, barbecue pork, beverages and live music. Khedive Temple Greenbrier, Chesapeake. facebook.com
Sept. 10-14: Suffolk Plein Air Festival
Artists from around the country showcase their talent, competing for awards and prize money. Downtown Suffolk. suffolkpleinair.org
Sept. 13-15: Supernova Ska Festival
The largest ska event in the U.S. features 38 bands from eight different countries. Fort Monroe, Hampton. supernovaska.com
Sept. 14: 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. 17: Constitution Day Celebration
Celebrate the adoption of the U.S. Constitution with in-depth discussions and historical interpretation. Colonial Williamsburg. colonialwilliamsburg.org
Beginning Sept. 21: Halloween Spooktacular
Celebrate Halloween with your favorite Sesame Street® friends with trick-or-treating and more. Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. buschgardens.com
Sept. 21: Maker Fest Portsmouth
Discover the joys of creating at this family-friendly event with interactive displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities. Olde Towne Portsmouth. makerfestportsmouth.com
Sept. 21: 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. 21-22: Naval Air Station Oceana 2024 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. 21-22:
Hampton Cup Regatta
North America’s oldest, continuously running hydroplane boat race is back. hamptoncupregatta.com
Sept. 22: 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. 22: Yorktown Folk Festival
This free, family-friendly event features bands, musicians, storytellers and dancers on five stages. Watermen’s Museum, Yorktown. watermens.org
Sept. 27-28: Fiends Frienzy 5K
Gather your ghoulish friends and fiends for this inaugural 5K event during Howl-O-Scream. Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. buschgardens.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. hrjazz.org
Sept. 27-Oct. 31: 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. 28: The Bier Garden’s Oktoberfest
Experience a Munich-style Oktoberfest with German food, drinks and live entertainment. The Bier Garden Restaurant, Portsmouth. biergarden.com
Sept. 28-29: Haunted Screams Expo
Explore 150 vendors, celebrities from action and horror movies, costume contests and more. Hampton Convention Center. hauntedscreams.com
Oct. 2: 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/funatgaff
Oct. 3-12: Proteus Festival
This festival, over two weekends, showcases music, comedy, theater, kid’s entertainment, open mics and interactive art projects. Zeiders American Dream Theater, Virginia Beach. thez.org
Oct. 4-6: 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. 4-6: Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
This show features estate, classic, handcrafted and fashion jewelry made from a variety of metals, as well as precious and semiprecious stones. Virginia Beach Convention Center. treasuresoftheearth.com
Oct. 4-6: 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. givelively.org
Oct. 5: 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. 5: Coastal Edge Surf for the Cure
Coastal Edge hosts a silent auction, 5K, surf contest and more to raise funds that provide free mammograms to women in the community. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. coastaledge.com
Oct. 5: 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
Oct. 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. 5: Yorktown Wine Festival
Don’t miss wine tastings from Virginia and beyond against the backdrop of the York River. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. villageevents.org
Oct. 5-6: 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. 5-6: 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. 5-6: 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. 5-6: Fil-Fest
Filipino culture and community are on display through food and craft vendors, live entertainment and more. Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, Portsmouth. filfestusa.com
Oct. 11-12: 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. 11-18: Chesapeake Restaurant Week
Chesapeake Restaurant Week is an opportunity for locals and visitors to celebrate Chesapeake’s culinary scene. visitchesapeake.com
Oct. 12: Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival
Enjoy unlimited wine tastings, along with live entertainment, a craft beer garden and more. Chesapeake City Park. cheswine.com
Oct. 12: Phoebus Fall Fest
A vibrant outdoor street fair takes over Phoebus, with handmade arts and crafts, live music, food and beer. Historic Phoebus, Hampton. phoebusva.com
Oct. 17-18: Neon Festival
The NEON Festival is a free event that encourages visitors to explore the small businesses and art within Norfolk’s NEON District. Downtown Norfolk. neonnfk.com
Oct. 18-19: Norfolk Admirals Season Begins
The Norfolk Admirals begin their 72-game season with a two-game series against the Adirondack Thunder. Scope Arena, Norfolk. norfolkadmirals.com
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. 19: 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. 19-20: Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival
More than 25 of Virginia’s top wineries showcase over 200 fine wines with tastings. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
Oct. 19-20: 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 135 artists from across the country and overseas, showcasing a variety of mediums. Stockley Gardens, Norfolk. hope-house.org
Oct. 24-26: 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. 25-26: 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. 26: Pumpkins & Pirates Family Fest
Kids can enjoy this pirate-themed Halloween celebration featuring carnival games, photo ops, DJs and more. Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com
Oct. 26: Haunted Harbor Halloween
Waterside District gets into the Halloween spirit with a costume contest, live entertainment, games, giveaways and more. Waterside District, Norfolk. watersidedistrict.com
Oct. 27: Yorktoberfest
Sample beers with unlimited tastings, as well as ciders and more, from Coastal Virginia breweries. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. yorktoberfestva.com
Oct. 27: 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
Nov. 2: Annual Virginia Bourbon Invitational
Enjoy an afternoon of bourbon sipping and other spirit tastings from Virginia distilleries and beyond. The Historic Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach. vabourboninvitational.com
Nov. 2: 7 City Blues Festival
Experience The Blues is Alright Tour as part of the annual 7 City Blues Festiva. Scope Arena, Norfolk. sevenvenues.com
Nov. 2: Chesapeake Jubilee Fall Craft Market
Shop for fall crafts from over 100 vendors and let the little ones create crafts in the Kids Korner. Chesapeake City Park. chesapeakejubilee.org
Nov. 2: Fall for Portsmouth
Celebrate the creativity of the Portsmouth community at this event featuring live music, art vendors and more. Renaissance Portsmouth Waterfront Hotel. createportsmouthnow.org
ART
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
301 S. Nassau St., Williamsburg. 888-965-7254.
colonialwilliamsburg.org
Opening Sept. 7: Worlds Collide: Archaeology and Global Trade in Williamsburg
Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries
4509 Monarch Way, Norfolk.
757-683-6271.
odu.edu
Opening Sept. 27: MAMA-Girl!
Barry Art Museum
Old Dominion University
1075 W 43rd St., Norfolk.
757-683-6200.
barryartmuseum.odu.edu
Oct. 11-12: Pneuhaus: The Fourth Annual Public Arts Festival
Ongoing: Message in a Bottle: Picturing Maritime Culture in Hampton Roads; Dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space
The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center
4205 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. 757-727-1490.
hamptonarts.net
Opening Sept. 14: Virginia Artists Juried Exhibition; Cesar Carbajal
Chrysler Museum of Art
1 Memorial Place, Norfolk.
757-664-6200.chrysler.org
Opening Sept. 5: Peter Bremers: Ice to Water
Opening Sept. 5: New Frames of Reference: Early French Photographers at Home and Abroad
Opening Oct. 11: Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity
in the Age of Impressionism
Through Sept. 8: James Baldwin: Celebrating a Legacy
Through Oct. 27: Hampton Boyer: Colors of Us
D’Art Center
740 Boush St., Norfolk.
757-625-4211.
d-artcenter.org
Sept. 7-Oct. 5: ProximityNFK
Opening Oct. 12: VIVID
Gallery at York Hall
301 Main St., Yorktown.
757-890-4490.
visityorktown.org
Sept. 1-30: Fall Photography Exhibit
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
7637 N Shore Road, Norfolk.
757-423-2052.
thehermitagemuseum.org
Through Oct. 6: An American Abroad
Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center
1 Avenue of the Arts,
Newport News. 757-594-0800.
thetorggler.org
Through Oct. 6: A Grand Menagerie: The Sculpture of Anna Hyatt Huntington; Lions Bridge Community Slideshow
Through Oct. 16: Cartoon Brain
Through Oct. 20: Unearthing Hampton Roads; Peruvian Tapestry
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
400 High St., Portsmouth.
757-393-8543.
portsmouthartcenter.com
Through Oct. 13: Traveling Eye – Photographs by Glen McClure
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach. 757-425-0000.
virginiamoca.org
Ongoing: Made in VA Biennial; Nikki Leone: Rule Breaker; Art of the ViBe 4
Through Sept. 15: Heather Beardsley: Tell the Bees
MUSEUMS
Hampton History Museum
120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. 757-727-1102.
hampton.gov
Ongoing: The 1619 Traveling Exhibit; NASA’s Human Computers; NASA: Hampton Takes Flight; Historic Black Beaches
Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
757-253-4838. jyfmuseums.org
Sept. 7: The Ancestor’s Future; Afrofuturist Cheyney McKnight
Sept. 18, Oct. 16: Director’s Series
Sept. 20: Picnic on the Pier
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
100 Museum Drive, Newport News. 757-596-2222.
marinersmuseum.org
Sept. 8, Oct. 13: Friendly Hours
Sept. 20: The Master of Amphibious Operations
Military Aviation Museum
1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. 757-721-7767.
militaryaviationmuseum.org
Sept. 6: The Balloon Glow & Laser Show
Nauticus
1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk.
757-664-1000.
nauticus.org
Sept. 6-8, Oct. 25-27: Learn to Sail
Sept. 21: The Cofer Cup
Sept. 24: Homeschool Day
Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12: First Sail
Oct. 10: Teacher Open House
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd.,
Virginia Beach. 757-385-3474.
virginiaaquarium.com
Sept. 5: Sharks After Dark
Sept. 7: E-Cycling Event
Opening Sept. 13: TROLLS: Save the Humans
Sept. 14: Sensory Friendly Morning
Sept. 21: Creek Cleanup
Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 757-595-1900.
thevlm.org
Sept. 21-29: Fall Native Plant Sale
Sept. 26: Teacher Night Out
Oct. 25-26: Night of the Living Museum
Virginia Zoo
300 Granby St., Norfolk.
757-441-2374.
virginiazoo.org
Sept. 4, 11, 25: Senior Wednesday
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 6, 10, 17, 24, 31: Zoo Tales
Sept. 13: ZooGrooves
Sept. 19, Oct. 17: Wild Tykes
Sept. 22: The Monarch Mile
Sept. 27, Oct. 4: Zoovies
MUSIC & STAGE
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth. 757-393-8181.
pavilionconcerts.com
Sept. 5: Janes Addiction and Love & Rockets
Sept. 19: Parker McCollum
Sept. 21: Kehlani
Attucks Theatre
100 Church St., Norfolk.
757-664-6464.
sevenvenues.com
Sept. 21: Cowboy Bebop Live
Chartway Arena
4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. 757-683-4444.
chartwayarena.com
Sept. 19: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Oct. 7: Blippi: Join the Band Tour
Oct. 18: MercyMe
Oct. 26: Ladies R&B Kickback Concert
Chrysler Hall
215 St. Pauls Blvd., Norfolk.
757-664-6464.
sevenvenues.com
Sept. 10-15: Les Misérables
Sept. 20: Coffee Concert
Sept. 22: Herbie Hancock
Sept. 25: Jon Meacham
Sept. 29: Kevin Hart
Oct. 5: Nate Jackson
Oct. 10: Bluey’s Big Play
Oct. 18: Joe Gatto
Oct. 19: Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony
Oct. 22-27: Mean Girls
Dede Robertson Theatre
1000 Regent University Dr., Virginia Beach. 757-352-4036.
regent.edu
Oct. 4-6, 11-13: Decision Height
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Ave.,
Newport News. 757-247-8950.
downinggross.org
Sept. 10, Oct. 8: 25 Mics
Sept. 13, 20, Oct. 4, 11, 18: Puppets on Film
Elevation 27
600 Nevan Road, Virginia Beach. 757-716-4028.
elevation27.com
SEPTEMBER
4: Gogol Bordello; 6: Trial by Fire; 7: Jake Shimabukui; 13: The Viscount’s Ball, Good Luck Club; 14: Schism; 15: Ballyhoo!; 20: Strangelove; 21: Disciple of the Garden; 24: An Evening with the American Vinyl All Star Band; 25: Caskets; 26: Norma Jean; 27: The Samples; 28: Born of Osiris
OCTOBER
3: North Mississippi All Stars; 4: Mason Ramsey; 5: An Evening with the Four Horsemen;
8: The Holdup; 9: Shwayze; 10: Perpetual Groove; 12: Kbong & Johnny Cosmic, Almost Queen; 13: Eliza McLamb; Club XCX; 25: lespecial; 30: Bendigo Fletcher and Daniel Nunnelee; 31: Surfer Girl
Flat Iron Crossroads
7709 Flat Iron Road,
Gloucester. 804-699-3361.
flatironcrossroads.com
SEPTEMBER
7: Bill & Pam Gurley and Friends; 14: Virginia Homegrown Bluegrass Festival; 21: Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers
OCTOBER
12: Beggars Banquet; 19: Mean Mary & The Contrarys
Ferguson Center for the Arts
1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. 757-594-8752.
fergusoncenter.org
SEPTEMBER
7: Bobby BlackHat Music Series; 12: Stayin’ Alive; 13: Pictures at an Exhibition; 19: Chelsey Green and The Green Project; 20: Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay…Story of a forgotten freedom fighter; 21: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Eric & Colin Jacobsen; 29: Charlotte’s Web
OCTOBER
5: Satisfaction; 8: The Price is Right Live; 11: Haunted Illusions; 17: Dearly Beloved; 18: Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony; 21: Diana Ross; 23: Pilobolus: re:CREATION; 26: 123 Andrès; 26: Psycho in Concert
Hampton Coliseum
1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. 757-838-4203.
hamptoncoliseum.org
Sept. 20: Maxwell
Oct. 11-13: Monster Jam
Harrison Opera House
160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. 757-664-6464.
sevenvenues.com
Sept. 5: Black Jacket Symphony
Sept. 7: Ali Siddiq
Oct. 4-6: Don Giovanni
Oct. 12: Almost Queen
Oct. 18: Brad Williams
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
550 Barberton Drive,
Virginia Beach. 757-428-9233.
ltvb.com
Sept. 13-Oct. 6: Misery
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
3630 Victory Blvd.,
Portsmouth. 757-840-2278.
riverscasino.com/portsmouth
Sept. 13: Hotel California
Sandler Center for
the Performing Arts
210 Market St., Virginia Beach. 757-385-2787.
sandlercenter.org
SEPTEMBER
4: Ynot Wednesday; 7: Arrival from Sweden – The Music of ABBA; 19: TowneBank Jazz Series; 20: Violent Femmes; 24: Jesus Aguaje Ramos and his Buena Vista Orchestra; 25: Andy Grammer
OCTOBER
4-6: Virginia Musical Theatre’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; 18: Eddie Izzard; 23: Men at Work; 24: JJ Grey & MOFRO; 25: Jim Belushi; 26: The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra; 28: Little Feat
Scope Arena
201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. 757-664-6464.
sevenvenues.com
Sept. 14: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Sept. 28: Kirk Franklin
Oct. 26: Tom Segura
Smithfield Little Theatre
210 N. Church St., Smithfield.
757-357-7338.
smithfieldlittletheatre.org
Oct. 4-27: Xanadu
Suffolk Center for
the Cultural Arts
110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk.
757-923-0003.
suffolkcenter.org
Sept. 21: Masquerade Murder Mystery
Sept. 27: The Purple Piano
Oct. 19: Cinderella
The American Theatre
125 E. Mellen St., Hampton.
757-722-2787.
hamptonarts.net
SEPTEMBER
5: Capitol Fools; 14: The Cooke Book: The Music of Sam Cooke; 19: Classic Movie Nights
OCTOBER
Oct. 3, 17, 26: Classic Movie Nights; 12: The Incredible Boris Hypnotist; 20: Hampton Roads Philharmonic; 31: Rocky Horror Picture Show
The NorVa
317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk.
757-627-4547.
thenorva.com
SEPTEMBER
1: Juvenile; 6: JT; 8: Israel Vibrations & Roots Radics; 10: JPEGMAFIA; 11: Coal Chamber; 13: Common + Pete Rock; 18: Underoath; 20: Capeton; 21: Streetlight Manifesto; 22: Hail the Sun; 25: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram; 27: Warren Haynes Band
OCTOBER
3: Trevor Hall and the Great In-Between; 4: Kameron Marlowe; 5: Emo Night Karaoke; 6: The Menzigers + The Wonder Years; 10: Futurebirds; 13: Queensryche; 14: Ken Carson; 15: Social Distortion; 18: The Legwarmers; 22: Atmosphere; 27: Hatebreed; 31: Mitchell Tenpenny
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach. 757-368-3000.
virginiabeachamphitheater.com
Sept. 7: Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top & The Outlaws
Sept.14: Hootie and the Blowfish
Oct. 4: Post Malone
Wells Theatre
108 E. Tazewell St., Norfolk.
757-927-1234.
sevenvenues.com
Sept. 4-22: Arsenic and Old Lace
Oct. 16-Nov. 3: Dracula, a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really
Zeiders American Dream Theater
4509 Commerce St.,
Virginia Beach. 757-499-0317.
thez.org
SEPTEMBER
10: The Z Open Mics; 14: The Puppet Friends Smile Show; 21: Plan B: Comedy Show; 24: Plan B Jam: Open Mic for Improv Games
OCTOBER
12: Plan B: Comedy Show; 19: Uncle Wiggly and the Haunted Woods
