Ongoing Holiday Events
Now thru Dec 20 - Take An Elfie Selfie, City Center at Oyster Point, 12 - 4:00 pm, Town Center Drive, Newport News. Find Jingle the Elf in City Center on Saturdays and Sundays from noon-4 pm through Sunday, December 20th. Take an Elfie Selfie with Jingle doing something festive in City Center and post it to facebook.com/citycenteratoysterpoint using the hashtag #elfieselfie_city center. The most creative photo entered each week will win a City Center $250 gift card and a chance to win a Grand Prize Package of a night for two in City Center!! Visit our website for contest details.
Now thru Dec 23 - Polar Express Tram Ride, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. All aboard! Join us for this fun traditional holiday family event. http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/polar-express-2015
Now thru Dec 23 - Holiday Model Train Exhibit presented by Atlantic Coast “S” Gaugers, SunTrust Building, Downtown Norfolk, Wed-Fri 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (and Christmas Week), 150 West Main Street - 150 West Main St., Norfolk. Presented and Staffed by the ‘Atlantic Coast “S” Gaugers. Free and Open to the Public.
Now thru Dec 23 - Old Country Christmas and Fresh Cut Trees, Historic Greenbrier Farms, 7:30 am - 9:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake. We have fresh cut Christmas trees for sale at the farm starting Friday, November 27 - the day after Thanksgiving!. Stop by and pick out a beautiful tree, from 5 - 15 feet tall. We have a great selection and there is no better place to bring the family. Kids can see the chickens, pigs, and goats and everyone will have a great time celebrating the start of the Christmas season. This year, shop local and enjoy Chesapeake’s Historic Greenbrier Farms. Admission: Entry free. Trees starting at $29. (757) 421-2141 | http://www.historicgreenbrierfarms.com/
Now thru Dec 24 - A Christmas Carol by Virginia Stage Company, Wells Theater, 110 E. Tazwell Street, Norfolk. This heartwarming tradition for the whole family, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future visit Ebenezer Scrooge and remind us all of hope, redemption, and love.http://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/a-christmas-carol-1
Now thru Dec 24 - Dickens’ Christmas Towne, Nauticus, Fri/Sat/Sun + more, 1 Waterside Dr., Downtown Norfolk. A lively London Pub featuring savory fare, additional storefront shops, and even more family-focused entertainment will help bring the magic and tradition of Dickens’ Christmas Towne to life this holiday season at Nauticus! Visitors walk through a magical Victorian village filled with strolling carolers, Father Christmas, sweet treats, unique gifts, games, holiday activities, and crafts. An impressive train display, lighted sailboats, and the Teddy Bear Express trackless train on Saturday and Sunday evenings combine to make this a truly memorable experience. Presented in partnership with the Virginia Stage Company, this experience takes place in the lower level of the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. For more information, call (757) 664-14000 or visit nauticus.org.
Now thru Dec 25 - Holt Family Lights, Mon-Thu & Sun 5:15 - 10:00 pm; Fri/Sat 5:15 - 10:30 pm, 900 Teakwood Court, Chesapeake. Enjoy this annual Christmas display at the home of Allen and Cattina Holt. Featuring new lights, new characters, new elements, and new surprises. Open rain or snow if possible. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holt-Family-Lights/163705990330762?sk=timeline
Now thru Dec 26 - Snow Wonders at the Children’s Museum of Virginia, Fri/Sat 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30 pm, High St., Portsmouth. Snow will fall from the sky, music will fill the air and we hope it brings back fond memories from other places you may have lived and enjoyed in the past. http://www.childrensmuseumva.com
Now thru Dec 26 - d'Art Center Holiday Exhibition & Sale, The Granby Street Gallery, 112 Granby St., Norfolk. Opening Reception on Sat Nov 7, 6-10 pm, with live music by Blushing Melons. Live Painting & Live Music on Sat Nov 14, 6 - 10 pm, with Artist Andre Davis, and music by Blood For Guns. Poetry Night on Sat Nov 21, 6-10 pm, with Madeliene Garcia, Taz Weysweete, and James DeVille.
Now thru Dec 27 - Santa’s Seaside Village, Atlantic Avenue & 30th Street, Thu-Sun 2 - 10:00 pm, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. A new holiday tradition is coming to Hampton Roads this winter! Santa’s Seaside Village, presented by Catch 31, to delight the young and young-at-heart with animated displays, shopping, live entertainment, and Santa Claus himself. All with a “Beachy” twist! .Walk through the animated displays in our giant tent. See Santa’s elves busily building, packing, and shipping toys to be delivered on Christmas Eve to boys and girls everywhere. Feast on and sample the goodies in Santa’s Sweet Shoppe. Enjoy live entertainment like carolers, storytelling, and arts and crafts demonstrations. Shop at the quaint merchandise booths, and take a spin on the carnival rides. Best of all, visit with Santa and take a photo as a reminder of your family’s visit at Santa’s Seaside Village!http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/santas-seaside-village
Now thru Dec 31 - Winter Wonderland at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, during normal opening hours, High St., Portsmouth. Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderland, a holiday classic for generations of Hampton Roads visitors and residents which includes scenes from the famed Coleman Collection. From Victorian scenes of animated skaters and carolers to the enchanted forest of bears, deer and Santa’s workshop, the displays are sure to delight visitors of all ages. During Winter Wonderland we also offer an array of holiday activities including crafts, face-painting, tasty treats, performances including plays, music and song, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Join us for opening weekend November 27-29 for a weekend of music, crafts, face painting and more. The Olde Towne Santa also returns to meet children and listen to their wishes for the Holiday Season, from Fri, Nov 27 thru Dec 20. See if you are on Santa’s naughty or nice list. http://www.portsmouthartcenter.com
Now thru Dec 31 - 15th Annual Pagoda & Garden LightFEST, Freemason Pagoda Garden, 5 - 11:00 pm, W. Tazwell St., Norfolk. A festive event featuring over 40,000 lights and sparkles of friendship glowing in the Garden and The Pagoda.
Now thru Dec 31 - Dominion Garden of Lights, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 5:30 - 10:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. Don’t miss Virginia's favorite holiday tradition. Bring your family and friends to our 20th annual light show extravaganza for a magical holiday experience. During this event, the Garden is transformed into a winter wonderland where you can enjoy a 2-mile drive through a million sparkling lights bringing the four seasons to life. General Admission: $25 Per Car (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), BEST VALUE: $20 Per Car (Monday-Thursday).http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/dominion-garden-of-lights-2015-2015-11-26/
Now thru Dec 31 - Holiday Magic, Virginia Living Museum Planetarium, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. Kick off your holiday season at the Virginia Living Museum with “Holiday Magic,” a wonderful new laser program full of classic holiday hits all set with lasers. The whole family will enjoy this delightful show - the most amazing holiday light display you’ll see all season. Recommended for ages 6 and above. Note for daytime laser shows: Due to time limitations, not all songs may be included in every program. Your actual playlist will be determined by your laserist. Daytime shows will be reduced to 30 minutes. http://thevlm.org/events/museum-events/calendar/events/categories/holiday/
Now thru Dec 31 - Star of Wonder 50 cents, Virginia Living Museum Planetarium, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. Since 1965, we have journeyed in the footsteps of the Magi, seeking the identity of a mysterious star which foretold the coming of a king. Over the years, the scientific thinking has changed, archeology has revealed new clues about the lands in which these events took place, and our understanding of who the Magi might have actually been has grown. Our best theory for what the sign of the wise men might have been has changed, too. The show was completely revised in 2008 to offer a truly immersive look at the journey of the Magi while examining the latest clues and seeking once more to understand the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem. VLM members free. In celebration of the Museum’s 50th anniversary, non-member tickets will be 50 cents.http://thevlm.org/events/museum-events/calendar/events/categories/holiday/
Now thru Jan 1 - Pugh Family Christmas Light Show, 5:30 to 9:30 pm weeknights, 5:30 to 10:00 pm weekends, 902 Heydon Court, Chesapeake. Welcome to the home of Charlie and Bridgette Pugh. Enjoy this annual Christmas display of synchronized lights and music.
Now thru Jan 2 - 2015 Celebration in Lights, Newport News Park, Daily 5:30 - 10:00 pm, intersection of Ft. Eustis Blvd. and Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Celebration in Lights, Virginia’s first drive-through holiday light event, opens for its 23rd season on Thanksgiving night. Newport News Park will be transformed by over 800,000 individual lights, creating animated holiday and fanciful scenes. Over 300 individual display pieces (70 animated), 43 arches, and three miles of rope lighting enhance the natural beauty of the two-mile drive along Newport News Park’s main road. The event continues to refurbish old displays with energy efficient LED bulbs. $12.00 per car and $60.00 per bus (cash, credit cards Visa/MC), and checks made payable to the City of Newport News are accepted; advance/gift tickets may be purchased at the Newport News Visitors Center. For more information, call 757-926-1400
Now thru Jan 2 - McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach, 2nd Street & the Boardwalk, Sun-Thu 5:30 - 10:00 pm, Fri/Sat 5:30 - 11:00 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Take a shining journey into nautical, holiday, and adventure lands - all along the beautiful Virginia Beach boardwalk. Festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises - all in bright, colored lights against the clear night-time sky, are the stars of McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach. They are joined by Santa, elves, and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree erected on the beach and in the beautiful parks along the Virginia Beach boardwalk. - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/mcdonalds-holiday-lights-beach#sthash.shV1ryNK.dpuf
Now thru Jan 3 - A Colonial Christmas, Yorktown Victory Center & Jamestown Settlement, daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Yorktown & Jamestown. Closed Christmas and New Year’s days. Holiday traditions of 18th-century Virginia are recalled through special interpretive programs. Yorktown Victory Center - Hear accounts of Christmas and winter in military encampments during the American Revolution and glimpse holiday preparations on a Revolution-period farm. Jamestown Settlement - Visitors will learn about Jamestown colony’s early years as well as the English colonists’ Christmas at sea in December 1606 and the Powhatan Indian hospitality shown to Captain John Smith’s trading party in 1608 during a winter storm. With paid admission. 757.253.4838
Now thru Jan 3 - Antebellum Holidays, Lee Hall Mansion, 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News. Guests step back in time to enjoy the elegance of a mid-nineteenth century Christmas. Period decorations enhance the historic interiors and illustrate how Richard Lee and his family celebrated the holidays in the years before the Civil War. Guided tours are offered. Regular hours and admission rates apply. 757-888-3371 | http://www.leehall.org/
Now thru Jan 3 - Christmas at Endview, Endview Plantation, 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News. Greenery and period decorations brighten the house for the 1861 holidays. Learn about the families and local history that surround this historic plantation home. Included with regular admission. 757-887-1862 | http://www.endview.org/
Now thru Jan 18 - MacArthur On Ice & Winter Carnival, MacArthur Center Square, all day, Monticello Avenue and Freemason Street, Norfolk. MacArthur Center kicks off the eleventh season of ice skating at the coolest place in town. Whether it’s a family tradition or a first date, the center’s 7,200-square-foot outdoor ice rink is the place for good times this winter. Also enjoy an outdoor Winter Carnival featuring nine family-friendly rides, including a 55-foot-tall, LED-lit Ferris wheel. www.macarthuronice.com
Wed-Sun, Dec 16-20 - Kinky Boots, The Musical, Chrysler Hall, Wed 8:00 pm, Thu 2:00 & 8:00 pm, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, Sun 1:00 & 6:30 pm, 215 St. Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. KINKY BOOTS is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. http://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/kinky-boots
Thu, Dec 17 - Thursday Film Series: “Max Lucado’s The Christmas Candle”, Williamsburg Library Theatre, 2:00 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end.
Thu, Dec 17 - Governor’s School for the Arts Fashion Show in Conjunction with Third Thursday, Chrysler Museum of Art, 5:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. At the Museum, it’s the second annual GSA Fashion Show. Students from The Governor’s School for the Arts strut their stuff on the catwalk in Huber Court. All creations for this runway show will be on display in the Chrysler’s Margaret Shepherd Ray Family and Student Gallery from Dec 18 - Jan 10. 757-451-4711 | http://www.gsarts.net
Thu, Dec 17 - Third Thursday: Wearable Art, Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. At the Museum, starting at 5 pm, it’s the second annual GSA Fashion Show. At the Perry Glass Studio, starting at 8 pm, the Push Comedy Theater partners with our Studio Assistants for an evening of hilarity before the holidays. Due to standing-room only Third Thursday crowds, admission tickets are now required for entrance to the Studio. Pick up yours beginning at 6 p.m. on the night of the monthly event. Third Thursday is free for Museum Members and students with current ID, $5 for all others. There’s a cash bar at both venues.
Thu, Dec 17 - “An Evening with Downton Abbey”, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, VIP Reception 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Screening at 7:00 pm, 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk. Free and open to the public. Tickets required. Join us for An Evening with Downton Abbey, presented by WHRO in partnership with the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts and Suffolk Tourism. This free premiere screening event will be held in the Birdsong Theater of the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts and will allow you early access to the first full episode of the VERY LAST SEASON of Downton Abbey, which will premiere to the viewing public on WHRO on January 3, 2016. This is your chance to see it all - the scandal, intrigue, drama, and fashion - before your friends! Tickets are available athttp://whro.org/downtonscreening
Thu, Dec 17 - The Colley Avenue Music and Arts Festival presents the 2nd Annual Jingle Jamboree Food and Toy Drive, Scotty Quixx On Granby, 7:00 pm, 436 Granby St., Norfolk. CAMAF presents The Second Annual Jingle Jamboree Food and Toy Drive to benefit ForKids. Admission: (choose one of three) 2-3 nonperishable goods, An unopened Toy, or $5 donation. DJ/Host - BEN EGAN, w/ 'No Dreads, 'The Fat Catz’, 'Satellite Syndicate’, and more TBA. Drink specials until 9 pm and more!
Thu, Dec 17 - Holiday Harmony featuring The Tidewater Concert Band & Special Guest Eric Taylor, Willett Hall, 7:00 pm, 3701 Willett Drive, Portsmouth. This special Holiday Performance will feature performances of festive music including Polar Express, Clarinet Candy, Sleigh Ride, Christmas Festival, White Christmas, Buglers Holiday, An American Christmas, Carol of the Drum, Christmas Is Coming, Bells of Christmas, and more. Free and open to the Public For more information please call (757)393-5182
Thu, Dec 17 - Military Holiday Concert by the Fleet Forces Band, the Smithfield Center, 7:00 pm, 220 North Church Street, Smithfield. This FREE concert is a special Holiday Concert presented by Isle of Wight Arts League and the Smithfield Times. For more information call 757.357.3288.
Thu, Dec 17 - Our Stories, Our Time: Vietnam 50 Years Later - Hampton Veterans Reflect, Hampton History Museum, 7:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join our trio of Vietnam veterans as they share their stories for “Our Story, Our Time - Vietnam 50 Years Later: Hampton Veterans Reflect.” Hamptonians Robert Parker, Robert E. Carpenter and Charles David McMillan will recount their experiences in Vietnam to be recorded for the Hampton History Museum’s Oral History Project collection. The event is free and open to the public.
Thu, Dec 17 - Ken Conger: Four Continents of Critters, Williamsburg Library Theatre, 7:00 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Wildlife photographer Ken Conger will present a buffet of spectacular photos captured during his 2014 adventures to Africa, India, Australia and special places in America. Ken compliments his photos with stories, animal facts, audio and short videos.
Thu, Dec 17 - Christmas Sing Along at the Watermen’s Museum, 7 - 9:00 pm, Watermen’s Museum, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. Come enjoy the holiday season with Watermen’s Museum, a fun night of Christmas sing along with ARC. 757.887.2641.
Thu, Dec 17 - Governor’s School for the Arts: Handel’s Messiah, First Presbyterian Church, 8:00 pm, 820 Colonial Ave., Norfolk. The Vocal Music Department at The Governor’s School for The Arts is opera and classically based and is designed on pre-conservatory standards. The program is designed to prepare students for college and professional careers in singing opera and classical repertoire.
Thu, Dec 17 - VSO: Handel’s Messiah (Sing-a-long), Regent University, 8:00 pm, Communication Building, Main Theatre, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach. Vocal Soloists: Joelle Harvey, Soprano; Annie Rosen, Mezzo; Brian Giebler, Tenor; David Kravitz, Bass. Benjamin Rous returns to conduct the Messiah of the season. Featuring the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus and vocal soloists, come experience the greatest story ever told with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. www.virginiasymphony.org/concerts
Thu, Dec 17 - VSO: Holiday Brass, Phi Beta Kappa Hall, 8:00 pm, 601 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. The bold sounds of the Virginia Symphony Brass section ring in the holidays with a blast! Experience the festive sounds of the season in a concert filled with wit, virtuosity, and the glorious music of the holidays-featuring the VSO brass and percussion sections. Conducted by Dr. Paul Bhasin, Assistant Professor (Conducting) and Director of Bands at the William and Mary School of Music, you’ll hear music from a variety of styles that make this concert one holiday delight you won’t want to miss! |http://www.virginiasymphony.org/concerts/2015/12/17/339/holiday-brass/
Thu-Sat, Dec 17-19 - Christmas in the Country, Triple R Ranch, 6 - 9:00 pm, Chesapeake. Triple R Ranch invites you to Christmas in the Country to celebrate the Holiday Season! A tradition since 1987, Christmas in the Country is a FREE community event where you can enjoy the ranch atmosphere, numerous activities, and the fellowship of your friends and family. In addition, we work well over a month in advance to cover our buildings in Christmas lights to give you a spectacular view! Free Activities Include: Pony Rides, Hay Rides, Nature Activities, Live Nativity, Rock Wall Climbing, Critter Corral, Campfires, and more! Optional activities: Laser Tag ($2/person per game), Food available for purchase. http://www.triplerranch.org/
Thu, Dec 17 thru Dec 30 - Harlequin’s Holiday, Kimball Theatre, 7:30 pm, Merchants’ Square, 428 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. Follow a mischievous scamp as he tricks his way into earning the heart of his true love in this hilarious silent comedy, done entirely in the tradition of 18th century pantomime. Adults $18, Youth $9.
Fri, Dec 18 - Santa on the Sprayground, Williams Farm Recreation Center, 6 - 8:30 pm, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach. Santa on the Sprayground & Movie Night in the Pool: Rudolph. All ages. Come to the 2nd annual Santa on the Sprayground to get your photos with Santa and enjoy hot cocoa on the Williams Farm Sprayground. Be sure to bring your bathing suits and hop in the pool to enjoy our featured movie in the pool, “Rudolph.” Those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older. Rec Center membership or day pass required; No additional cost.
Fri, Dec 18 - Handel’s Messiah, Great Bridge Baptist Church Worship Center, 7 - 9:00 pm, 640 S Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake. Experience the sonic spectacle of more than 150 singers of all denominations come together, backed by a string orchestra to sing Handel’s most glorious vocal work. Admission: Free. (757) 482-2111 | http://www.greatbridgebaptist.org/messiah
Fri, Dec 18 - VSO: Holiday Brass, TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, 7:30 pm, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. The bold sounds of the Virginia Symphony Brass section ring in the holidays with a blast! Experience the festive sounds of the season in a concert filled with wit, virtuosity, and the glorious music of the holidays-featuring the VSO brass and percussion sections. Conducted by Dr. Paul Bhasin, Assistant Professor (Conducting) and Director of Bands at the William and Mary School of Music, you’ll hear music from a variety of styles that make this concert one holiday delight you won’t want to miss! Starting prices only $9 | http://www.virginiasymphony.org/concerts/
Fri, Dec 18 - VSO: Handel’s Messiah (Sing-a-long), First Baptist Church, 8:00 pm, 12716 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Vocal Soloists: Joelle Harvey, Soprano; Annie Rosen, Mezzo; Brian Giebler, Tenor; David Kravitz, Bass. Benjamin Rous returns to conduct the Messiah of the season. Featuring the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus and vocal soloists, come experience the greatest story ever told with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.www.virginiasymphony.org/concerts
Fri/Sat, Dec 18/19 - Great Dismal Swamp Safari, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Suffolk. $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military, and children ages 3-12. The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. The narrated Swamp Safari (bus tour), one of Suffolk’s most popular attractions, fills up quickly. This four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children. Reservations are required and cancellations are expected no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. Call the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 to reserve your spot.
Fri/Sat, Dec 18/19 - Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler & Fitness Expo, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Fri 4 - 7:00 pm, Sat 12 - 8:00 pm, Virginia Beach. Take a break from the bustle of the holiday season and join J&A Racing for an evening of joy and wonder at the Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler presented by Bon Secours In Motion, a twilight race under the holiday lights along the beautiful Virginia Beach boardwalk. A costume contest awards great prizes for the best naughty or nice holiday costume. The 5 Miler features a flat and fast course through the twinkling holiday lights displays along the Virginia Beach boardwalk. All participants receive a unique medal, long sleeve technical shirt, a finisher’s item and access into the Rockin’ post-race party in the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The post-race party will feature live music from Audio Sauce, Samuel Adams Beer; and warm Elfing Good Chicken Corn Chowder in a bread boule. Come and join us for a night to remember. http://www.surfnsanta5miler.com/
Fri/Sat, Dec 18/19 - Carriage Rides, City Center at Oyster Point, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Town Center Drive, Newport News. Join us for complimentary horse drawn carriage rides around the fountain at City Center on Friday and Saturday!
Fri/Sat, Dec 18/19 - HoliDivas, Holiday Musical Cabaret, The Zeiders American Dream Theater, 7:00 pm, Town Center, 4573 Bank St., Virginia Beach. Break out the sequins and fluff up the boa’s- this season is about to get FABULOUS! How many divas does it take to trim a tree? Six. This is not your typical holiday show. These Holi-divas will sweet talk you, serenade you, and even teach you a thing or two. Put on your best and bling-iest holiday garb and join us for cocktails and songs of the season. And more cocktails. A part of our musical cabaret series. Directed by Lindsay Eure
Fri-Sun, Dec 18-20 - A Christmas Carol, Peninsula Community Theatre, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 10251 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News. Director Danon Middleton, Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, adapted by Jeffrey Corriveau. Originally titled A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story by Dickens. This new, fresh and innovative adaptation is a Hampton Roads Premiere which takes us on the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation from miser into a gentle and kind man after visitations by his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. 757-595-5728
Fri-Sun, Dec 18-20 - Ballet Virginia International: The Nutcracker, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Fri/Sat 7:30 pm, Sat/Sun 2:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Join us for “The Nutcracker” and experience the beauty and athleticism of this timeless classic. Enjoy nationally recognized guest artists, our region’s finest young dancers and a cast of over 100 talented local children. Symphonicity, the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach, will provide live orchestra accompaniment.
Fri-Sun, Dec 18-20 - Santa Claus is Coming to Town Center, Fri 5 - 8:00 pm, Sat 2 - 6:00 pm, and Sun 2 - 5:00 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center, the corner of Central Park Ave and Main Street, Virginia Beach. Looking for a holiday gift your friends and family will love? Give them the gift of your kid’s or pet’s portrait with Santa Claus in Town Center. Portrait packages start at only $20. Photography by Ramone Photography Studio. 757.498.7366 | ramone@ramone.com
Fri-Sun, Dec 18-20 - Smithfield Little Theatre presents: “Junie B! First Grader”, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 210 N. Church Street in downtown Smithfield. A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park. A delightful antidote to the traditional schmaltzy Christmas show. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. (Tickets go fast!) For further information or to purchase tickets call 757.357.7338.
Fri, Dec 18 thru Dec 24 - Parent’s Day Out Holiday Farm Camp, Hunt Club Farm, Fri/Sat 5 - 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 5:00 pm, Wed 5 - 10:00 pm, Thu 10:00 am - 3:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Animal Encounters: Visit the Petting Farm to meet the farm’s animals, Ride a Pony, Feed the goats & chickens, Prepare Special Treats for feathery bird friends. Bonfire Storytelling: Enjoy roasting marshmallows and sipping hot chocolate while reading Holiday stories and sharing your family’s Holiday Traditions! Holiday Crafts and Cookies: Make a Keep-Sake Christmas Ornament and learn how to make No-Bake Christmas Cookies. Pizza and Popcorn Party: Warm up inside our Cozy Camp Clubhouse to party with all of your friends. Sessions require advanced paid reservation. Cost: $50 per child (Additional Siblings: $40 per child). *Appropriate for school aged children enrolled in K through 5th grade. Call Hunt Club Farm to Reserve Now! 757-427-9520
Sat, Dec 19 - Winter Waterfowl Walks, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 9:00 am, 4005 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach. Call to reserve binoculars, 301-7329 ext 152.
Sat, Dec 19 - Winter Tree Identification, Paradise Creek Nature Park, 9 - 10:30 am, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Put your tree knowledge to the test. Join local expert and Chesapeake Master Gardener Ed Bradley on a journey through the woods and learn how to identify the trees found at Paradise Creek Nature Park and Virginia’s Tidewater. This program is best for adults, but children are welcome to join. Free but registration is required. For more information please call 757-399-7847 or visithttp://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com.
Sat, Dec 19 - Brunch with Santa, Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, two sessions 9 - 11:00 am or Noon - 2:00 pm, 3001 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. This memorable and very popular experience includes a visit with Santa, buffet-style brunch, holiday activities, cookie decorating, and a photo booth. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children 2-12 years old. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets include the admission to the new Santa’s Seaside Village holiday event at Atlantic Avenue & 30th Street! - See more at:http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/brunch-santa#sthash.qXlHYMw7.dpuf
Sat, Dec 19 - KIDS RUN TRAINS Train Display, Hampton Main Library, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm, 4207 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. Celebrate the holidays at the Hampton Public Library. Enjoy the magical train display from Kids Run Trains (www.facebook.com/kidsruntrains). Enjoy some holiday cookies and listen to some holiday music. Free. Bring the whole family! 757-727-1157
Sat, Dec 19 - Crafting with Santa, Bow Creek Recreation Center, 10:00 - 11:30 am, 3427 Club House Road, Virginia Beach. Ho Ho Ho! It is that time of year again. Santa will be in the area to do crafts with you and your family before he heads around the world to deliver presents to all the boys and girls. We will make holiday frames and decorate a giant gingerbread man. Don’t forget to bring your camera! All ages are welcome. Santa will be bringing goody bags for participants. Register by December 12. Register online with EZreg or in person at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center. Cost: $6; a recreation center membership or day pass required
Sat, Dec 19 - Breakfast and Pictures with Santa, Williams Farm Recreation Center, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach. Age 6 - 12; 5 & under with parent. Wear your holiday best and let the spirit of the season fill you as you join Santa for a continental style breakfast. Parents, be sure to bring your camera! Sign up in advance at Williams Farm Recreation Center. Free with a recreation center membership or day pass.
Sat, Dec 19 - Christmas Wonderfest, Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 65 Saunders Rd, Newport News. Have last minute shopping to do? A gift you forgot or maybe you couldn’t find just the right thing. Maybe you procrastinated or the stores don’t have that perfect thing. Maybe you are done with your shopping and want to get something for yourself! Maybe you just don’t want to deal with box-stores. Come by and see us, bring a friend, shop or just browse-everyone is welcome. Grab some lunch and make it a relaxing day among so many crazy hectic days coming. http://4eventplanning.com/wonderfest2015.shtml
Sat, Dec 19 - Dickens’ Christmas Towne Toy Parade, 10:30 am, Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Each Saturday children are invited to bring a favorite toy and parade through the magical streets of Dickens’ Christmas Towne! The parade will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. Free admission to Dickens’ Christmas Towne will be granted to every child participating in the parade. http://www.dickenschristmastowne.com
Sat, Dec 19 - Children’s Theater of Hampton Roads: “ 'Twas the Night Before Christmas”, Suffolk Center For Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring.except for the mouse. Aliens crashed in his place- so loud you could hear it; But he soon learned the meaning of true Christmas Spirit. A new Holiday play from CTHR, Sure to be loved by near and by far. So gather 'round friends to the tale that we tell, All silly, and funny, and loving as well.
Sat, Dec 19 - Cannon Firing Demonstrations, Fort Monroe, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, Parade Ground, inside the Moat, 20 Bernard Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton. Free. The 5th US Artillery, Battery A will demonstrate the firing of a 3" Ordnance Rifle, a type of cannon often used during the American Civil War. Firings scheduled at 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm. 757 722-3678 (FORT)
Sat, Dec 19 - “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”, Kimball Theatre, 12:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Harry finds himself mysteriously selected as an under-aged competitor in a dangerous tournament between three schools of magic. Tickets $4 per person/Rated PG-13/157 minutes/2005.
Sat, Dec 19 - Snakes Alive, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 12 - 1:00 pm, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Are you fascinated by snakes? Do they frighten you? you can learn many interesting facts about snakes and why they are to be welcomed, not feared. Learn which venomous as well as non-venomous snakes live at the park. You will have the opportunity to touch and look at several snakes up close. This is a fun ex-sss-perience for the whole family. Program fee is $2.00 per family and is for ages 8 and up. To register call the Nature Center at 825-4657. Registration deadline is Friday December 18 at 3 pm.
Sat, Dec 19 - Santa Visits Norfolk Public Libraries, 1:00 pm, Jordan-Newby Branch Library, Norfolk. Santa Claus will be visiting the Library!
Sat, Dec 19 - Sounds of the Saints, Chrysler Museum of Art, 1:00 pm, 1 Memorial Pl., Norfolk. Come celebrate the last full month of our exhibition, Saints and Dragons with a talk and choral performance. Father George Bessinas will give a lecture leading us through the orthodox traditions involving icons. Following is a performance from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Chanters, Choir, and Youth Choir. Enjoy listening to both traditional and contemporary songs, in English and Greek! Free and open to all!
Sat, Dec 19 - Christmas in Aberdeen, Aberdeen Gardens, 1 - 3:00 pm, 55 Mary Peake Boulevard, Hampton. The Historical Foundation of Aberdeen Gardens invites everyone to join in the Christmas celebration. Refreshments available. Free
Sat, Dec 19 - Forestry Stewardship Corps (Service Day), Paradise Creek Nature Park, 2 - 4:00 pm, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Great for scouts, military and other groups. Help us target invasive plants and rejuvenate the forest of Paradise Creek Nature Park. Invasive plants impact the health of the forest by killing off natives, changing the habitat, and affecting the food chain. Learn how to identify and remove these plants and what you can do at home to keep them away and restore habitat in your own backyard. All ages welcome with adult supervision for those under 18. Free, but registration is required. For more information or to register please call 757-399-7487.
Sat, Dec 19 - Planetarium Holiday Evening, Virginia Living Museum, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. It’s a holiday evening the whole family can enjoy in the Virginia Living Museum’s Abbitt Planetarium. Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star - 6:30 pm. Experience the journey of the Magi around you in “Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star.” Presented since 1965, the show was completely revised in 2008 to offer a truly immersive look at the journey of the magi while examining the latest clues and seeking once more to understand the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem. (NEW SHOW) Holiday Magic - 7:30 pm. Kick off your holiday season with this wonderful new laser program full of classic holiday hits all set with lasers. The whole family will enjoy this delightful show - the most amazing holiday light display you’ll see all season. Don’t miss out on this fun new holiday tradition. http://thevlm.org/events/planetarium-shows/holiday/
Sat, Dec 19 - VSO: Handel’s Messiah, Harrison Opera House, 8:00 pm, 160 West Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Benjamin Rous returns to conduct the Messiah of the season. Featuring the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus and vocal soloists, come experience the greatest story ever told with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. www.virginiasymphony.org/concerts
Sat, Dec 19 - Tony Roberts and Friends, featuring Scrap Dooley & Quincy Carr, Hosted by Kool Bubba Ice, Music by DJ Silk, Attucks Theatre, 8:00 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. Tony T. Roberts has been blessed with the coveted honor of being the, “Comedians-comedian." His hilarious and refreshing energetic comedy style has granted him respect and created a huge demand for him on the comedy circuit, here in the states and abroad.
Sat, Dec 19 - Rockin’ Around the Christmas Z with Plan B, Late Night Series Improv, The Zeiders American Dream Theater, 9:00 pm, Town Center, 4573 Bank St., Virginia Beach. You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout. I’m telling you why. Plan B is coming back for the holidays! They are coming over to play some short form games that will bring you some holiday joy! Come celebrate the holidays and avoid those awkward Christmas parties.
Sat/Sun, Dec 19/20 - Glass Studio Holiday Sale, Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Our holiday sale will feature glass objects made by our talented Studio Team during daily demonstrations, as well as original pieces created by our Studio Assistants. It’s a great chance to purchase an unsigned artwork at an affordable price while supporting young artists. You’ll find everything from practical functional pieces to jewelry and sculptural works of art.
Sat/Sun, Dec 19/20 - Meet Santa at the Suffolk Visitor Center, Sat 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sun 12 - 3:00 pm (pet photos), 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free and open to the public. Bring the kiddos to meet jolly ol’ St. Nick! Bring your cameras for photos with Santa. Holiday décor and light refreshments make this the ideal place to snap a photo with Santa. 757.514.4130
Sat/Sun, Dec 19/20 - FREE Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, 12:00 - 3:30 pm, The Shops At Hilltop, Laskin and First Colonial Roads, Virginia Beach. Board in Hilltop West, near LaVera Pizziera. Take home a photo of your Family enjoying the ride! Print and bring the Facebook page and receive $2 off! Reg. $5 each, with printout, just $3 each! https://www.facebook.com/events/517026275140929/
Sat/Sun, Dec 19/20 - Father Christmas, Outdoors in Merchants Square, Sat 2:30 - 6:00 pm, Sun 3:30 - 5:30 pm, Historic Williamsburg. Greet Father Christmas in the Square on weekends throughout the season. Find him at the Christmas tree outside from the Precious Gem from 4-5 pm each day.
Sat/Sun, Dec 19/20 - A Christmas Carol Street Theater, Merchants’ Square, Sat 2:00, 3:30 & 5:00 pm, Sun 12:30, 3:30 & 5:00 pm, Historic Williamsburg. Enjoy a hilarious 30-minute street theater production of the Christmas classic from the Virginia Theatre Machine. Back for the 8th year! Exclusively in Merchants Square.
Sat/Sun, Dec 19/20 - Basslights, featuring Pretty Lights and Bassnectar, Hampton Coliseum, 7:00 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Pretty Lights and Bassnectar return for the 4th Annual BassLights co-headlining special shows. This kaleidoscopic event will have each artist playing both nights with one headlining on Saturday and the other headlining on Sunday.http://www.hamptoncoliseum.org/events/detail/basslights-2015
Sat/Sun, Dec 19/20 - American Youth Ballet Company: "The Nutcracker”, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Enjoy the splendor and beauty of Hampton Roads’ most exciting classical ballet production of the holiday season - The Nutcracker! This magical and lighthearted story of a small girl’s dream on Christmas Eve has delighted children and adults of all ages at the Ferguson Center since 2004. The production features awarding-winning guest artists, brilliant costumes and scenery, dazzling special effects and showcases an outstanding cast of more than 80 performers.
Sun, Dec 20 - Bird Walks, Newport News Park, 7:00 am, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. The Hampton Roads Bird Club has monitored the bird population of Newport News Park since 1965. Join club volunteers in the Picnic Area I parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month for some early morning birding. Be prepared to car pool to several areas in the park. Beginners are welcome. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. Free. 757-886-7912
Sun, Dec 20 - Proper English Tea, Dickens Christmas Towne Tea Room, 11:00 am - Noon, Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Sit down to a real British high tea at Dickens’ Christmas Towne Tea Room! Listen to lively holiday music while enjoying tea, scones, savory finger sandwiches and sweets. Gluten free options are available. Tickets are $25 per person and include admission to Dickens’ Christmas Towne. Make your reservation at nauticus.org.
Sun, Dec 20 - Rainbow Puppets: The Mother Goose Christmas Show, Children’s’ Museum of Virginia, 1:00 & 2:30 pm, High St., Portsmouth. Rainbow Puppets: The Mother Goose Christmas Show will be the first presentation of this show in about 15 to 20 years. It would feature brand new narration by Jan Rooney and new recordings of some of our original children’s songs. For more information, call 757-393-5258.
Sun, Dec 20 - Winter Tram Tours, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1 - 4:30 pm, 4005 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach. Join refuge and park staff for a scenic ride while observing wintering waterfowl and other native wildlife while learning about the history of the area. Tours travel through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, into False Cape State Park and include a one mile hike (round-trip) to the Wash Woods cemetery site. Registration required, call 426-7128. Cost: $8/person. Trams are open air vehicles, Please dress warmly.
Sun, Dec 20 - Children’s Theater of Hampton Roads: “ 'Twas the Night Before Christmas”, the Meyera E Oberndorf Central Library Theatre, 2:00 pm, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring.except for the mouse. Aliens crashed in his place- so loud you could hear it; But he soon learned the meaning of true Christmas Spirit. A new Holiday play from CTHR, Sure to be loved by near and by far. So gather 'round friends to the tale that we tell, All silly, and funny, and loving as well.
Sun, Dec 20 - Movie in the Pool: “Happy Feet 2”, Great Neck Recreation Center, 2 - 4:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. All ages. Enjoy a special feature while floating in the pool! Those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older.?? Recreation center membership or day pass required, but no additional cost.
Sun, Dec 20 - “Oh What a Night” Concert, Main Street Baptist Church, 5:00 pm, 517 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Featuring Torens Johnson, Ashley Blount-Robinson, the Main Street Baptist Church Praise Dance Ministry, Angels in Motion and Loud Silence MIme Group, and Forte Jazz and friends. Pre-performance reception at 4:00 pm. Free and open to the public For more information call 757.357.2604.
Sun, Dec 20 - “It’s a Wonderful Life”, Kimball Theatre, 6:30 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. Tickets $3 per person/Rated NR/103 minutes/1946
Sun, Dec 20 - Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna, Harrison Opera House, 7:00 pm, 160 West Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. With a history six centuries in the making, the famed Vienna Boys Choir delights audiences across the globe with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and a diverse, crowd pleasing repertoire that encompasses Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, beloved pop songs, holiday favorites and medieval chant. Order your tickets early for this sure-to-sell-out concert. www.vafest.org
Mon, Dec 21 - Santa Visits Norfolk Public Libraries, 2:00 pm, Horace C. Downing Branch Library, Norfolk. Santa Claus will be visiting the Library!
Mon, Dec 21 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, Suffolk Visitor Center, 2:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. 757.514.4130
Mon, Dec 21 - Christmas Swing Dance at the Watermen’s Museum, 7:30 - 10:00 pm, Watermen’s Museum, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. Swing dance - 7:30 PM for instructions and 8 - 10 PM dancing! $ 757.887.2641
Mon-Wed, Dec 21-23 - “The Polar Express”, Kimball Theatre, 12:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Tickets $4 per person/Rated G/100 minutes/2004
Mon-Wed, Dec 21-23 - “A Christmas Story”, Kimball Theatre, 2:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Ralphie has to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect gift for the 1940s. Tickets $4 per person/Rated PG/98 minutes/1983
Mon-Thu, Dec 21-24 - Father Christmas, Outdoors in Merchants Square, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Historic Williamsburg. Greet Father Christmas in the Square throughout the week. Find him at the Christmas tree outside from the Precious Gem each day.
Tue, Dec 22 - Pizza with Santa, Great Neck Recreation Center, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Age 5 & under w/ parent. Have some yummy pizza with Santa and let him know what you want for Christmas. Don’t forget to bring your cameras since there will be plenty of photo opportunities with the jolly man himself. Pizza provided for Santa’s little helpers. Register by Dec 15. Register online with EZreg or in person at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center. Cost: $6, a recreation center membership or day pass required
Tue, Dec 22 - Teeny Tiny Farm, Children’s’ Museum of Virginia, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, High St., Portsmouth. Families and kids can enjoy the best variety of miniature farm animals in Hampton Roads FREE. Children’s Museum of Virginia outside in the Middle Street Mall.
Wed, Dec 23 - The Washington’s Peaceful Christmas, Kimball Theatre, 2:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. It’s 1797 and George Washington has retired from public life and the presidency to live the peaceful life under his vine and fig tree. However, Adams’ calling for a posture of defense against France, an unruly dog, and a grandson’s news from Princeton may ruin the President and first lady’s peaceful Christmas. Adults $18, Youth $9
Wed, Dec 23 - Symphonicity: Messiah Sing Along, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 8:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Symphonicity presents its annual Messiah Sing Along at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. Symphonicity’s soloists will sing Handel’s Messiah and the audience is invited to sing the choruses with them! This event is free and open to the public! For more information, please visit: www.symphonicity.org
Thu, Dec 24 - Holiday Kid’s Classics, Kimball Theatre, 2:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Free rated G shows for the whole family! No extra ticket required. Take a break from holiday shopping in Merchant’s Square to enjoy How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) and Disney’s Very Merry Sing Along Songs. Stop by anytime as these will run continuously in our main theater.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Sat, Dec 26 - Winter Waterfowl Walks, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 9:00 am, 4005 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach. Call to reserve binoculars, 301-7329 ext 152.
Sat, Dec 26 - Dickens’ Christmas Towne Toy Parade, 10:30 am, Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Each Saturday children are invited to bring a favorite toy and parade through the magical streets of Dickens’ Christmas Towne! The parade will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. Free admission to Dickens’ Christmas Towne will be granted to every child participating in the parade. http://www.dickenschristmastowne.com
Sat, Dec 26 - “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”, Kimball Theatre, 12:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Harry finds himself mysteriously selected as an under-aged competitor in a dangerous tournament between three schools of magic. Tickets $4 per person/Rated PG-13/157 minutes/2005.
Sat, Dec 26 - Umoja at the Slover Library, 6:00 pm, 235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk. In the spirit of unity, Atumpan Edutainment and the Norfolk Public Libraries are partnering to bring the “Umojaa at the Slover” Kwanzaa celebration to Hampton Roads. This year’s Kwanzaa celebration will feature Corey the Talented Blind Guy’s original stage-play production entitled “The Tale of the Twisted Stick.” This play will blend traditional folklore, songs, music and dance to celebrate the 7 principles of Kwanzaa. www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/events
Sat, Dec 26 thru Tue, Dec 29 - 2015 Scope Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament, Scope Arena, 201 East Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk. Following on the success of the Eastern Region High School Basketball Tournament, which has been held at Scope for the past few years to the delight of thousands of fans, the 2015 Scope Holiday Classic will showcase the region’s immense pool of talent in boys basketball. Bruce Phelps, former Coordinator of Student Activities for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, will serve as the Holiday Classic Director. http://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/2015-scope-holiday-classic
Sun, Dec 27 - Sunday Classic Movie Series: “An Affair to Remember”, the Kimball Theatre, 1:30 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building Ð but will it happen? Starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. Tickets $4 per person/Rated NR/1957/119 minutes.
Sun, Dec 27 - Sundays at Four presents: Brendon Elliott Violin Recital to Benefit Childhood Cancer Research, Christ Episcopal Church, 4:00 pm, 111 S. Church Street, Downtown Smithfield. Brendon Elliott, a former 'Sundays at Four’ Terrific Teen performer, returns to play a benefit recital for the Isle of Wight Optimist Club supporting Childhood Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins. Brendon is a senior at the famous Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He has been awarded many outstanding performance opportunities within the United States including the Tanglewood, Heifetz and Aspen Music Festivals, an appearance with the New York Philharmonic and our Virginia Symphony with whom he will perform again this spring. Contributions to Childhood Cancer Research will be expected. For further information or to purchase tickets call 757.375-9140, or go to: SundaysAtFourVA.org.
Mon, Dec 28 - Mad Science Winter Show, Williamsburg Main Library, 11:00 am, Theatre, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Mad Scientist Atomic Ali is back by popular demand! She’ll use dry ice and other scientific tricks to entertain and teach about science.
Mon, Dec 28 - Celebrating Kwanzaa, Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 4:30 pm, 111 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. This celebration honors African heritage in African American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Learn some of the customs of Kwanzaa and do a craft. (School Age)
Mon, Dec 28 - Watermen’s Museum presents Story Tellers, 7 - 8:30 pm, Watermen’s Museum, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. True personal stories related to each month’s theme. The storytellers will be selected ahead of time by the Weavers of the Word Storytelling Collaborative. If you would like to submit a story for consideration in the program send your name, brief bio, and story synopsis to YorktownStorySlam@gmail.com by the Friday prior to the program. For the second half of the program there will be stories chosen from a random selection of entries made at the door. $ For more information call 757.887.2641.
Tue, Dec 29 - Float-a-Rama, Princess Anne Recreation Center, 1 - 4:00 pm, 1400 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach. ?It’s a day of huge, fun floats that are so big the pool is devoted just to them! Enjoy Claw Daddy, Sky Totter, Space Mountain and many more! Recreation center membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost??. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5950
Tue/Wed, Dec 29/30 - Reebok Crossover Boys Basketball Showcase, Hampton Coliseum, Start Times: Tue 4:00 pm, Wed 1:00 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. The Reebok Crossover Boys Basketball Showcase will be hosted by former NBA great and future Hall of Famer, Allen Iverson. Participating Schools: Bethel, Hampton, Phoebus, Kecoughtan, Denbigh, Woodside, Norcom, Heritage, Williamsburg Christian, Hampton Christian, Granby, L.C. Bird and Lake Taylor. http://www.hamptoncoliseum.org/events/detail/reebok-crossover-high-school-basketball-christmas-holiday-classic
Wed, Dec 30 - Just Throw With Rick Softball Clinic, Crossroads Softball Field, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8044 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk. Don’t let those softball skills go over the winter, join the Virginia Lady Rebels for a softball clinic and work on fielding, hitting, throwing, catching and sliding! $20 per player (cash only). All softball players welcome, ages 7-17. Parents must arrive at 8:00 a.m. to sign the release forms.
Thu, Dec 31 - Ring in the New Year, Suffolk Art Gallery, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, 118 Bosley Avenue, Suffolk. Ages 5-14. $5 (Members) / $8 (Non-Members). Come join the Suffolk Art League to make your New Year’s Eve party favors! They’ll be making several items for you to wear to celebrate the New Year in style. Instructors: Linda Bunch and Beth Netts. 757.925.0448 | www.suffolkartleague.org
Thu, Dec 31 - Noon Year’s Eve Party for Kids, James City County Library, 11:00 am, Kitzinger Community Room, 7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg. Celebrate 2016 at the library with stories, crafts, dancing and a countdown to 12:00 pm. We’ll provide party hats, noisemakers and a balloon drop!
Thu, Dec 31 - Noon Year’s Eve Celebration, Virginia Living Museum, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (museum open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm), 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. The whole family can enjoy this seventh-annual daytime New Year’s celebration at the Virginia Living Museum. This year’s event is space-themed as the museum turns back the clock to the 1960s Race for Space to launch a year-long 50th anniversary celebration. Dress as an astronaut or your favorite space alien. Enjoy NASA space exhibits and meet members of area Science Fiction groups. Make crafts, play games, enjoy fun activities. Count down to the New Year at noon and help us bury a time capsule at 1 pm. Included in museum admission.
Thu, Dec 31 - Noon Year’s Bash: Countdown to Noon, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, corner of High & Court Streets, Portsmouth. There is no better place for families to ring in the New Year. Countdown to noon with a glittery ball drop, and a toast to the New Year. Face painting, magic, and balloon-making will be held in the Art Annex prior to the countdown, along with a photo booth and refreshments. After the “Noon Year” has arrived, kids can create their own fireworks by walking on the “carpet of bubbles’ that pop underfoot. Families can enjoy these New Year’s festivities - all well before bedtime. For more information, please call 757-393-8543.
Thu, Dec 31 - First Night Greater Williamsburg, 1:00 pm to Midnight, throughout the City and on the campus of the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg. First Night of Williamsburg is a family-oriented, non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve celebration of the performing arts presented throughout the City. 21 Years of Memories & Entertainment. Enjoy the area’s finest professional entertainers including singers, instrumentalists, magicians, storytellers, puppeteers, jugglers, clowns, bands, a Big Band orchestra and more! A variety of music is featured, including classical, shag, blues, R&B, Broadway, jazz, country, blue grass, folk and patriotic. A children’s show begins at 3 pm and ends at 7:30 pm. Admission buttons are available at 20 retailers or may be ordered online. Buttons ordered online will not be shipped; they may be picked up at Sadler Center, William & Mary Campus. http://www.americantowns.com/va/williamsburg/organization/first-night-williamsburg
Thu, Dec 31 - Last Night on the Town, Virginia Beach Town Center, 2:00 pm - Midnight, Fountain Plaza, Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach will once again celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a festive "Last Night on the Town” New Year’s Eve event, hosted by the Central Business District Association. The 3rd Annual Last Night On The Town begins with a family-friendly celebration at Pembroke Mall, then continues right through the night with entertainment at Town Center, culminating with a live performance by this year’s headline band: Smash Mouth! - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/last-night-town-1#sthash.t4UJB4Zw.dpuf
Thu, Dec 31 - Annual Olde Towne Scottish Walk, 3:30 pm, at Queen and Washington Streets, Olde Towne Portsmouth. The Olde Towne Scottish Walk is modeled after Scotland’s Hogmanay Festival, a day when townspeople honor their community and merchant’s, wishing all the best luck and prosperity in the coming year. A procession of local family, friends, and visitors will be led by bagpipe-and-drum music down Queen and Washington Streets to High Street Landing for a flag raising ceremony that honors George Washington’s raising of the first flag, The Grand Union.
Thu, Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve Celebration Downtown Hampton Block Party, 9:00 pm - 12:30 am, E. Queens Way, Hampton. The Block Party is continuing its new tradition. At Midnight, for the second year, we will be dropping a lit over-sized crab pot from the top of the Old Point National Bank. There will be live entertainment, fire barrels, food vendors and your favorite adult beverages. Downtown Hampton has over eight restaurants and bars open with no cover during this New Year’s Eve celebration. Also, one block away is the Crowne Plaza with a New Year’s Eve Block Party Special rate.
Thu, Dec 31 - First Night Greater Williamsburg, Grand Finale and Fireworks, Zable Stadium, 11:30 pm, 100 Stadium Drive, Williamsburg. Join us for the annual Finale of Fireworks at midnight.
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Five Points Community Farm Market, 2500 Church Street, Norfolk.
Hours: Thu/Fri 11 am to 7 pm, Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 10 am to 3 pm.
The Five Points Community Farm Market is a project of the Five Points Partnership, a 501-c-3 non-profit formed in 2001. The Partnership is a grass-roots community organization based in the Norview section of Norfolk. The Farm Market began as a community project in 2002 in a vacant lot across from Norview Middle School, with volunteers selling Rodman’s peanuts and 3 small growers offering produce. We have been located on Church Street since May 3, 2008, and we continue to work to bring the city of Norfolk and surrounding cities fresh produce grown by local small farms, and we are always growing. Come on by and check us out! Located in the Farm Market is a unique collective of incubator businesses: Sabrosa Salsas, Seafood Cravers, Kombuchick Tea Bar & Microbrewery, Get Fresh Cafe, Diana Fields Bookstore, Whole-ly Rollers rolls, pies, cookies & more. 757-640-0300
The Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 5 pm, Sat 8:30 am to 4 pm, Sun 10 am to 4 pm.
The Virginia Beach Farmers Market is open year-round and features a variety of agriculturally inspired shops and related businesses that offer seasonal, fresh vegetables and fruit in addition to many other products. An organic grocery, butcher shop, seafood market, dairy and ice cream, florist, candy store, bakery, full-menu restaurant, wild bird store, and home and garden gift stores offer a unique and varied shopping experience. Farmer-to-you seasonal produce allow you to experience some of the best the agriculture community has to offer. Special events are held monthly at the Farmers Market, offering family experiences of the heritage of Agriculture. Friday evenings from April through October from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. 'country or bluegrass’ music is featured at the Friday Night Hoedowns. There is no admission but a blanket or chair is recommended. 757-385-4388
Every Sat - Shore Drive Farm market, 9:00 am - Noon, 2947 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Open all year. Bringing fresh, locally/regionally-sourced food to Shore Drive. Come eat breakfast from our prepared food vendors, buy some locally made gifts and shop for your weekly produce, meats, seafood and baked goods-savory and sweet. Halfway between the bridge and the Woods on Shore Drive. Across from Dish. Shoredrivefarmarket@gmail.com
Sat, Dec 19 - Holiday Williamsburg Farmers’ Market, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Fall in love with the Williamsburg Farmers Market! Flowerbeds and benches offer a tranquil setting for this open-air, Virginia producer-only market. Vendors at the Williamsburg Farmers Market will have lots of fall produce, baked goods, fruit, flowers, eggs, artisan chocolate, cheese, honey, peanuts and handmade soaps and so much more! The LCV Project will be performing live music from 9:30 until 11:30 am. | http://www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com/
Sat, Dec 19 - Old Beach Farmers’ Market, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, Virginia Beach. Old Beach Farmers Market (OBFM) is a fresh outdoor marketplace in the heart of the resort area, just six blocks from the ocean and one block from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, in the parking lot of Croc’s 19th Street Bistro. We feature seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (pork, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, sausages, charcuterie), eggs, seafood, cheeses, a wide assortment of baked goods (biscuits, pies, cakes, brownies and cookies), artisanal breads, and savory foods from local chefs (pasta, sauces, salsas, salads, tamales), soap, and flowers. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare. | www.oldbeachfarmersmarket.com/
Sat, Dec 19 - Smithfield Christmas Craft and Food Market, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, in the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. The market is proud to be a Virginia Grown market offering locally grown produce, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and more! Also featuring live music each market! Enjoy our friendly community event in the heart of historic Smithfield, Virginia. Pets are always welcome! For further information call 757.375.3031. | www.smithfieldfarmersmarket.org
Sat, Dec 19 - Olde Towne Portsmouth Holiday Farmers Market, 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. Celebrate the season with food for feasting and unique gifts for giving. Includes locally and organically grown veggies, fruits, nut, herbs, beef, chicken, eggs, seafood, artisanal breads, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh, dried and silk flowers, soaps, lotions, pottery, arts/crafts. On Court and High Streets outside the Courthouse Galleries Courtyard. | www.portsmoutholdetownefarmersmarket.com
Sat, Jan 16 - First Old Beach Farmers’ Market of 2016, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, Virginia Beach. Old Beach Farmers Market (OBFM) is a fresh outdoor marketplace in the heart of the resort area, just six blocks from the ocean and one block from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, in the parking lot of Croc’s 19th Street Bistro. We feature seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (pork, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, sausages, charcuterie), eggs, seafood, cheeses, a wide assortment of baked goods (biscuits, pies, cakes, brownies and cookies), artisanal breads, and savory foods from local chefs (pasta, sauces, salsas, salads, tamales), soap, and flowers. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare. | www.oldbeachfarmersmarket.com/
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