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!
🎉 Join us for EXTREME BINGO NIGHT monthly (every Third Thursday)! 🗓️ Bring your friends and family, grab your favorite Chick-fil-A dinner, and join us for an evening packed with […]
At the Olde Towne Farmers Market. Join us for informal Classic Cars & Coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market. Classic cars get FREE up-front, car-show-style parking and FREE […]
Every Saturday. starting at 9 AM in spring summer. The Olde Towne Farmers Market offers fresh regional and local produce, meats, holiday floral arrangements, baked goods, one-of-a-kind gift items by […]
Step into the inventive world of Leonardo da Vinci in Leonardo’s Lab! This immersive hands-on exhibition invites children and families to explore art, science, engineering and creativity through interactive activities inspired by one of history’s greatest thinkers. Build structures, experiment with gears and simple machines, design flying creations, solve puzzles and create artwork while discovering […]
Explore Paradise Creek: Guided Kayak Tour with Elizabeth River Project! Join us for a tranquil kayaking adventure through the largest restored wetland in Virginia! Whether you’re an experienced paddler or a […]
Join the Elizabeth River Project at Paradise Creek Nature Park for a watercolor art workshop. Follow along with a step-by-step tutorial, painting a native wildflowers. A great way to relax, […]
Step inside the courthouse that once shaped the course of justice in Portsmouth and beyond. From witch trials to slavery-era rulings to civil rights sit-ins and debates over Confederate monuments, A Seat of Justice explores how law, power and memory have intersected inside the Norfolk County Courthouse – right here in this very building. Through […]
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 Saturdays in August from 11 AM–2 PM in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Courtyard for Color Craze: Anything But a Paint Brush! Discover new ways to create […]
Are you a maker at heart? From artisanal skills like painting, weaving, and glass blowing to high-tech endeavors like coding and 3D printing, Maker Fest Portsmouth is fun for all […]