From cultural and historical attractions to dining, entertainment and nightlife to fun stuff for kids and families, there’s always something to do in Portsmouth!
Tom Cruise's movie Digger is a satirical dark comedy about a powerful oil tycoon who tries to prove he is humanity's savior after his company's operations trigger a global environmental disaster. Plot and Story The Disaster: Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an eccentric and wealthy billionaire oil executive. An explosion on one of his rigs […]
National Night Out is back, and you're invited! Bring the whole family to Festival Park on Tuesday, October 6 for one of Portsmouth's favorite community traditions. Enjoy an afternoon and evening packed with: Live music Food trucks Bounce houses Petting zoo Free cotton candy, popcorn and sno-cones Raffles A car show Drone demonstrations Informational Vendors […]
Never played? Haven't touched a board in years? You're in the right place. Pint & Pawn is a relaxed, beginner-friendly chess meetup where you can learn, play, ask questions, and […]
We're bringing the art outside this summer with large-format prints of original artwork hung along the square. Meet this year's artist lineup below and click any name to see more of their work.
Join us every Wednesday of every month for Music Bingo! Free to play, and all ages are welcome!
Hampton Roads Transit invites you to Rock the Boat. Enjoy a sunset ride on the Elizabeth River Ferry with live music by the local Tiki Bar Band. Beginning at the […]
Pasaporte Latino: A Journey Through Our Cultures | Hispanic Heritage Celebrate Hispanic heritage through culture, community, connection, and the interactive Pasaporte Latino experience. About this Event Join the Hispanic Chamber […]
Portsmouth Humane Golf Tournament: 13th Annual Arthur G. Meginley, Jr. Golf Tournament Our 13th Annual Arthur G. Meginley, Jr. Golf Tournament takes place on Friday, October 9th, 2026, at Bide-A-Wee […]
This special exhibit explores how African American history has been remembered, preserved and shared over the past century – and why that work matters now more than ever. Visitors will discover the origins of Black History Month alongside a broader look at how communities honor the past through meaningful places, traditions and cultural events, from […]
Welcome back to our Backyard concert series! Every Friday and Saturday evening we will feature another local artist, weather permitting. The show will begin at 6pm and wrap up around 8pm. Can't wait to see you out back!