If you or your kids love building with LEGOs, you may want to try your hand at the Brick-by-Brick LEGO Shipbuilding Event near Portsmouth. This annual competition is celebrating its fifth year running, and it offers area residents of all ages a chance to compete to build the best LEGO ship in town. At the […]
Now that winter is in full swing, you might be seeking new and novel ways to keep the kids entertained until spring. Here's an idea: Spend a day at the Children's Museum of Virginia! Located not too far from Portsmouth, this kid-friendly museum houses two floors of interactive, educational exhibits that invite youngsters to play […]
If you're tired of battling the crowds at the malls and stressing out about winter travel plans, consider attending Olde Towne Portsmouth's Winter Wonderland! This old-fashioned holiday village is a can't-miss event that's fun for all local families and area residents. At the Winter Wonderland, you'll find animated displays that feature scenes of Victorian carolers, […]
If you’re looking for a way to start the holiday celebrations as early as possible, venture out of Portsmouth and down to the annual Holiday Parade at the Beach. This fun parade is always a favorite way to begin the holiday season, and this year it takes place on December 5, with the festivities kicking […]
Can't wait 'til Thanksgiving to get in the holiday spirit? You're in luck! Downtown Norfolk's annual Grand Illumination Parade will return for its 31st year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, bringing with it dazzling seasonal floats, local marching bands and dancers, and plenty of Yuletide cheer! This year, the parade's theme is "Musical Madness." But […]
A peanut is neither a pea nor a nut — it's a legume! But if you're a fan of this salty, shelled snack, then you're likely already aware of that fact. And you likely already have the Suffolk Peanut Fest on your radar! Returning for its 38th year on Thursday, Oct. 8, this annual, four-day-long […]
Want to attend a heart-racing, adrenaline-spiked event near Portsmouth? You're in luck, because the NAS Oceana Air Show is coming to the Naval Air Station Oceana on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20! During this two-day-long event, close to 20 performers will take to the land and sky to captivate the audience with their […]
Feeling the back-to-school blues, Portsmouth? Let music be your cure-all during Blues at the Beach, taking place at the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 17th Street Park on Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12. During this outdoor music festival, which spans two full days of blues-y tunes, you can tap your foot to the […]
Summer might be drawing to a close, but things will be heating up during the Norfolk Latino Music Festival! Returning for its 15th year, this up-tempo event will turn Town Point Park's eight acres into a colorful, five-hour-long celebration of Latin American culture, music, and cuisine! Stop by the riverfront park to tap your foot […]
Heading to the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market this weekend? Just look for the white tents surrounding the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. Or you could just follow your nose! After all, this farmers market, which takes place every Saturday, features aromatic goods such as fresh-baked bread and pastries, artisanal coffee, and seasonal flowers. Portsmouth […]