60+ Fabulous Holiday Events Near Me in Virginia Beach

With the holiday season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to schedule a trip to the Hampton Roads / Tidewater area. You may already have a trip to Busch Garden’s unique Christmas Town on your calendar, so spend a few more days or the rest of the week in the area and take advantage of all the wonderful holiday happenings going on from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach.

You may not be surfing the waves or building sandcastles on the beach wearing your swimsuit, but the crowds will be lighter, and the sights and sounds will be worth your time.

Holiday Events in Virginia Beach

The Lights of Christmas at the Virginia Beach KOA

Address: 1240 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach
Dates: Mid-November – New Year’s Weekend
Time: Sunday-Thursday 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday-Saturday 5:00 – 11:00 PM
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Take a drive through the Virginia Beach KOA to experience the interactive light tunnels, a Nativity display, the 40 foot tall Mega Tree, and thousands of lights twinkling to the tunes on your car radio.

If you want a little something extra for that special date, take the 15–20-minute horse and carriage ride through the lights.

Before you head on your way, stop at the Christmas Village to peruse the vendor booths, watch a Christmas movie on the outdoor screen, and get that Christmas photo.

Holiday Family Bike Night

Address: Virginia Beach Board Walk
Date and Time: January 1, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Start the new year off with a bike ride along the Virginia Beach boardwalk from 2^nd Street to 22^nd Street. Not only will you burn off a cookie or two, but you can enjoy seeing all the Christmas lights along the boardwalk.

BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach

Address: Virginia Beach Boardwalk
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Dates: Mid-November – New Year’s Weekend
Times: Sunday – Thursday 5:30 – 10:00 PM, Friday-Saturday 5:30 – 11:00 PM

Take a drive along Virginia Beach’s boardwalk through lighted archways, swimming fish, and musical crabs. Be on the lookout for Santa and the 40-foot Christmas tree right on the beach too.

Note: tickets are required.

Holiday Parade at the Beach

Address: Atlantic Avenue between 15^th and 25^th Streets, Virginia Beach

Join friends and family at the oceanfront as Virginia Beach officially ushers in the holiday season with an annual parade. The parade will feature nearly 90 units, including giant balloons, equestrian units, floats, fire trucks, marching bands, dance troupes, and Santa.

The Holidays at Town Center

Address: Town Center Fountain Plaza, 4525 Main Street, Virginia Beach
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Dates: Thanksgiving weekend – December 31

If you happen to be heading to Town Center for dinner or a show, plan on spending some additional time enjoying the Dancing Northern Lights Tree, taking a picture or two at the Selfie Stations, and so much more. Check out the calendar of events for the daily special happenings.

Surf-N-Santa 5 Miler

Address: Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19^th Street, Virginia Beach
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Run off a few calories as you partake in the annual Surf-n-Santa 5-miler. You and your running mates are sure to have a great time knowing you got in your miles this week before eating more holiday cookies.

Founders Illumination

Address: Founders Inn and Spa, 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach
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Holiday Christmas Party

Address: Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside – 2101 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach
Date and Time: Friday, December 17, 2021, 5:30 – 11:00 PM

Sandler Center for the Arts

Address: 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach
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Holiday Spectacular “Tis the Season to Swing

1st weekend in December, 8pm

Hot Chocolate and Cinema Sticks Virginia Beach Chorale

1st weekend in December

Santa Swings! – Annual Holiday Concert

1st weekend in December, 7:30 PM

Jingle Bell Jam

3rd weekend in December, 3:00 PM

The Nutcracker

3rd weekend in December

The Annual Christmas Bar Crawl – Virginia Beach

Address: The Bunker Brewpub, 211 21^st Street, Virginia Beach
Date and Time: 2nd Saturday in December, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Holiday Photo Event

Address: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach
Date and Time: 1st Saturday in December, 11:00 AM

A Celtic Christmas

Address: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3229 MacDonald Road, Virginia Beach
Dates: 1st weekend in December
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Christmas Eve Brunch

Address: Founders Inn and Spa, 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach
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O Christmas Tea

Address: Lynnhaven House, 4409 Wishart Road
Date and Time: 2nd weekend in December, 3:30 – 4:45 PM, Virginia Beach
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Tidewater Big Train Operators’ Annual Holiday Train Show

Address: Avalon Church of Christ, 844 Woodstock Road, Virginia Beach
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Zeiders American Dream Theater

Address: 4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach

Harambe for the Holidays: Birds of a Feather

1st Saturday in December, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Holidivas – A Holiday Cabaret

2nd weekend in December, 2021, at 7:30 PM

A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue

3rd weekend in December, 7:30 PM and December 18-19 at 3:00 PM

Evening with Santa

Address: Founders Inn and Spa, 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach
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Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Address: Chick’s Oyster Bar, 2143 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach
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Seaside Christmas Party

Address: Seaside Realty, 1209 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach
Date and Time: Thursday, December 16, 2021, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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The Farmhouse’s Grand Illumination

Address: Back Bay’s Farmhouse Brewing Co, 1805 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach
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Movie Night – The Grinch

Address: New Realm Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach
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Holiday Events in Norfolk

Million Bulb Walk

Address: Norfolk Botanical Gardens – 6700 Azalea Gardens Road, Norfolk
Date and Time: Mid-November – New Year’s weekend nightly from 5:30 – 9:00 PM
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To enjoy the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Christmas light display, put on your walking shoes and follow the one-mile-long trail through many of the areas of the gardens. The trip also includes walking past The Wall of Light which highlights the NATO Tower, before returning to the parking lot. The walk is stroller and wheelchair accessible.

Tickets are per person and can be purchased online or for an additional charge at the gate. Head to the park on most Monday through Thursdays and get discounted tickets.

NEON Holiday Market

Address: The Plot, 776 Granby Street, Norfolk
Date and Time: December 11, 2021 – 12:00 – 4:00 PM
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Enjoy the live music of local acoustic musicians, shop for handmade art and wares from local artisans.

WinterFest on the Wisconsin

Address: One Waterside Drive, Norfolk
Dates: Mid-November – New Year’s weekend – Wednesday – Sunday
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You may have toured the Battleship Wisconsin on a summer visit to Norfolk, but come back in November and December to enjoy the more than 650,000 lights that cover the ship. As you stroll along the decks, you will enjoy a variety of themed light areas, live music and entertainment, and a visit below deck to see Santa and visit the Griswold’s Café in the historic wardroom.

A Merry Little Christmas Carol

Address: Virginia State Company, 108 E Tazewell Street, Norfolk
Dates: December 1 – 24
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Head to the Wells Theatre to enjoy Dickens’ classic about Ebenezer Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas.

Harrison Opera House Holiday Happenings

Address: 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk

Masterworks: A Storyland Christmas

1st weekend in December
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Holiday Pops

2nd weekend in December
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Hallelujah! Handel’s Messiah

3rd weekend in December
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Holiday Yule Log Bonfire and Holiday Marketplace

Address: Town Point Park, 113 Waterside Dr, Norfolk
Date and Time: 1st Saturday in December, 12:00 – 8:00 PM
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Fill your day with fun shopping, live entertainment, a visit with Santa, and time around the bonfire at the Holiday Yule Log Bonfire and Holiday Marketplace.

During the afternoon, watch live ice carving followed by an evening of singing Christmas carol with the Standard Time Quartet. Stay warm around the yule log bonfire as you sip your cider, seasonal craft beer, or hot chocolate. The event is free to attend and offers holiday treats for purchase.

Hurrah Players Present:

Hurrah for the Holidays
- Address: MacArthur Center, 300 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk
- 2nd weekend in December
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- Address: The Hugh R. Copeland Center, 112 W Wilson Ave, Norfolk
- 3rd weekend in December

Join the Hurrah Players for their two annual Christmas shows. Hurrah for the Holidays features some of the best holiday music of yesterday and today. While The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on Barbara Robinson’s book, is a funny story of a church play gone wrong.

Norfolk Santa Crawl

Address: Granby Street, Norfolk
Date and Time: December 18, 2021, 1:00 – 9:00 PM
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Join friends and family as you stroll down Granby Street in your most expressive holiday attire. With your refillable Santa mug, explore some of Norfolk’s best bars and celebrate the holiday season.

12 Plants of Christmas

Address: Norfolk Botanical Gardens – 6700 Azalea Gardens Road, Norfolk
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Christmas at the Kroc

Address: 1401 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk
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Christmas by the Bay

Address: 9555 Shore Drive, Norfolk
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Holiday Events in Hampton

Holiday Wonder Walk

Address: Waterwalk at Central Park, 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton
Date and Times: 1st wekend in December through the second weekend, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Grab your scarf and mittens and enjoy a stroll along the lighted walkway. Along the path, you will pass through Candyland, visit the characters of Frozen, enjoy two stages of holiday entertainment, and have a chance to pick up hot chocolate and holiday merchandise at the vendor booths.

The walk begins behind the Hampton Coliseum, crosses over bridges, and through the woods to Freeman Drive.

The Holiday Wonder Walk is a free event, and parking is even free at the Hampton Coliseum.

Phoebus Holiday Illumination and Craft Market

Address: Mellen Street, Hampton
Date and Time: Saturday, December 4, 2021, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Christmas at the Chamberlin

Address: The Chamberlin, 2 Fenwick Road, Hampton
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Breakfast with SANTA

Address: The Grey Goose, 118 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton
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HRP Presents: Winter Classics and Holiday Favorites

Address: Fort Monroe Theater, 42 Tidball Road, Hampton
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Holidays by the Bay at Fort Monroe

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Coliseum Central Holiday Extravaganza Drive-In Movie Series

Address: Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton
Date: December 10-11, 2021
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Lighted Boat Parade

Address: Hampton River, Downtown Hampton
Date and Time: 2nd Saturday in December, 2:00 – 9:00 PM
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Biggest Holiday Event of The Year

Address: Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton
Date and Time: December 18, 2021 7:00 PM – December 19, 2021 1:30 AM
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Holiday Events in Newport News

Newport News Celebration in Lights

Address: Newport News Park, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News
Dates: Thanksgiving – January 1, 5:30 – 10:00 nightly
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For nearly 30 years, Newport News has been lighting up the park with over 350 displays along three miles of scenic candy canes, reindeer arches, Christmas trees, and Santa’s Kingdom.

Nature Night Holiday Lights at The Virginia Living Museum

Address: 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News
Dates: Thanksgiving weekend throughout December – Thursdays through Sundays
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Wonderfest – Holiday Marketplace

Address: Valley of Newport News Scottish Rite, 65 Saunders Road, Newport News
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Stroll through twinkling lights throughout the Dinosaur Discovery Villages and along the outdoor trail.

This holiday experience will be a memory maker as you sip your hot chocolate, eat delicious cookies, and suck on that peppermint candy cane. Glow toys and sticks are available for purchase.

Dave Koz and Friens Christmas Tour

Address: Diamonstein Concert Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News
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Holiday Events in Suffolk

Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park

Address: Sleepy Hole Park, 4616 Sleepy Hole Road, Suffolk
Dates and Time: Black Friday – December 30, Closed 12/24-25, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
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Take a fantastic drive through the Sleepy Hole Park in Suffolk and discover the five themed holiday light displays.

Home for the Holidays Parade

Address: West Washington Street, North Main Street, and Finney Avenue, Suffolk
Date and Time: December 11, 2021, 7:00 PM
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The Suffolk Holiday Parade will feature equestrian units, marching bands, floats, and festive vehicles. Parking for the event is free in the city public lots.

Deck the Hall and Fa La La Land

Address: Chesapeake City Hall, 306 Cedar Road, Suffolk
Dates and Time: Thanksgiving – New Year’s weekend 6:00 – 9:00 PM
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Holiday Events in Chesapeake

Christmas In the Country

Address: Triple R Ranch, 3531 Bunch Walnuts Road, Chesapeake
Dates and Time: December 10 – 31, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
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Take a drive through Triple R Ranch and marvel at how festively decorated the property is for Christmas. The drive is a free event.