Gear up for some spooky fun at the Portsmouth Museums this Halloweekend! From October 20 through October 22, Halloweekend will feature a series of events at The Children’s Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center and Lightship Portsmouth. Events are fun for families, children and adults, and they include storytelling, costume contests, horror story […]
The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race takes place on Saturday, October 14, and this fun event promotes awareness of the Chesapeake Bay, maritime heritage and encourages preservation and improvement of the bay’s ecosystem. The Schooners will arrive on Friday between noon and 4 p.m., but they will be on display all weekend long for the […]
On September 30 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., join instructor Neve for a yoga class for all levels and ages in the courtyard at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. No experience or registration is required! Please bring your own yoga mat. There is a suggested donation of $5+. For more information please call […]
For more than 50 years, the Fish Bowl Parade has graced the streets of Portsmouth with color, fun and excitement for people of all ages. This annual parade is sponsored by the Arabia Temple #12 and features handmade floats, bands and many other groups. The Fish Bowl Parade runs from High Street to I.C. Norcom […]
On Saturday, August 19, head over to the Children's Museum of Virginia for the Maker Fest Portsmouth. This all-ages event features interactive demonstrations from blacksmiths, wood turners, weavers, spinners, and glass blowers, as well as many other inventors, designers and makers. Schedule of Events at the Children's Museum of Virginia Star Wars Group: The Mandolorian […]
This summer, you don't want to miss out on the Seawall Music Festival, a celebration of live, local music, fun and games for the whole family. The festival takes place from June 9 through June 10 and features two full days of performances and activities. The Seawall Music Festival is free to attend and all […]
Calling all music lovers! Don't miss the Patriotic Festival in Virginia Beach from June 2 – 4. This three-day event features live music from all kinds of great musicians, as well as a military zone, mobile tours and a military vehicle display. There will also be performances from the US Marine Corp Silent Drill Team […]
A Portsmouth tradition since 1884, the annual Memorial Day Parade salutes the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and celebrates Portsmouth's proud military heritage. This year's parade takes place on Memorial Day, May 29. Enjoy floats, marching bands and lots of excitement. The parade begins at 10 […]
This weekend, head over to the Chesapeake Jubilee, a longtime tradition that promises three days of rides, food, music and more. The carnival takes place at Chesapeake City Park from May 18 through May 21, and every year, it welcomes more than 35,000 people of all ages for a weekend of fun and festivities. Here's […]
From February 4 through June 4, the Children's Museum of Virginia will welcome back some of history's most famous creatures at the "Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice" exhibit. This exhibit is on loan from the Minnesota Children’s Museum, and it includes many science activities to challenge all ages. Children will go face-to-face with the […]