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Discover Holiday Magic in Portsmouth
The city shops, restaurants and sidewalks are all dressed in holiday style and ready to welcome you with a long list of holiday events worth checking twice. Come mix, mingle and jingle your way through the best holiday season in history. Visit Portsmouth for the Holidays!
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Coleman Collection Nativity Scene
Monumental United Methodist Church 450 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VAWinter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection is a popular holiday tradition in Portsmouth. However, a centerpiece of the collection resides just around the corner at Monumental Methodist Church. The Nativity Scene, […]
Free
Olde Towne Holiday Lights
High Street Corridor 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VAFrom a snowy tree lighting to the arrival of Santa Claus, join us for a progressive lighting of the city. DOWNLOAD THE FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HERE! Festivities begin at […]
Holiday Craft Night at MoMac Brewing
Momac Brewing Company 3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth, VAWooden ornaments and magets. All supplies included. BUY TICKETS NOW. These make great gifts for teachers, coworkers, or family members. The best thing…… these flowers will never die. No watering […]
$46.50
A Watchstanders Christmas at Post Secondary Brewing
Post Secondary Brewing Company 739 High Street, Portsmouth, VAPlease welcome a musical celebration of Military, First Responders, and all those who know what it means to be away from home for the holiday's. They will be starting after the tree lighting ceremony.
Art Workshop – Seaglass Christmas Tree
That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth, VACreate your own holiday decorations or make a gift for someone else. A hand-made Seaglass Christmas Tree can be used year after year. All materials included in the registration fee.
$54.00
A Walk Through Christmas
Norfolk County Feed and Seed 1110 Airline Boulevard, Portsmouth, VATake a walk through Christmas at Norfolk Country Feed & Seed now through December 29th. Experience the store decorated head to toe in memorabilia from 1940s through present day. You may even find Santa himself some Fridays & Saturdays, The event is free and open to all. Please consider bringing canned goods to donate to […]
Shop Small Market at Cure Coffeehouse
Cure Coffeehouse 725 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThis event features local venders from all across Hampton Roads.
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop at Paradise Creek
Paradise Creek Nature Park 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA$50 per person for Elizabeth River Project members; $65 per person for not-yet-members. To become a member visit: elizabethriver.org Create your own holiday wreath to take home with the Elizabeth River Project’s Conservation Landscape Curator Yolima Carr. Decorate your wreath with natural décor like cedar branches, pine branches, holy branches, pinecones, magnolia leaves, and more, all […]
$65.00
Shop Small Business Saturday
High Street Corridor 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VACelebrate local business and Shop Small this Saturday. Portsmouth is known for it's unique shops and restaurants, mom and pops, and owner operated. Their livelihood depends on you. Not everything has to come from big box or online store. Support your neighbors. The day begins at 10 AM. Be one of the first and visit […]
Winter Wonderland (The Coleman Nursery Collection)
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaWinter Wonderland: The Coleman Nursery Collection offers a nostalgic, holiday-themed visual treat for young and old alike. Come visit the animated scenes of Christmas trees and lights, ice skaters, children sledding, little people, children from around the world, a Victorian chalet, caroling villagers and more. The display opens on Friday, November 30th, HOURS OF OPERATION […]
$3
Holiday Nights at City Park
Portsmouth City Park Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth, VANew this year! Take a train ride aboard the Pokey Smokey to see the holiday lights! Food vendors, an illuminated playground, and holiday activities are also available. Check out some of the Coleman Collection pieces not displayed at the Winter Wonderland exhibit. 3 and over pay $2 for the train ride. Open Fridays and Saturdays […]
Snow Wonders
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAWHEN: Every Saturday at 6pm | NOV 30 - DEC 28 WHERE: Children’s Museum of Virginia | 221 High Street | Portsmouth, VA Snow Wonders is back at the Children’s Museum of Virginia, every Saturday evening from 6 - 6:30pm. Join us as we turn Middle Street Mall into a magical wonderland of falling snow, […]
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Museum Store Sunday
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAMuseum Shops & the Portsmouth Welcome Center Special discounts on one-of-a-kind items found at any of the Museum Shops and the Portsmouth Welcome Center. Get ahead on holiday shopping while supporting your local museums! Museum Shops include The Children's Museum of Virginia and The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. The Portsmouth Welcome Center is also participating.
Seaglass Christmas Tree Workshop at Post Secondary Brewing
Post Secondary Brewing Company 739 High Street, Portsmouth, VAJoin us for a fun and creative workshop where you can make your own beautiful Sea Glass Christmas Tree to decorate your home for the holiday Sea Glass Christmas Tree […]
$54.00
Annual Tapping of the Christmas Keg at the Bier Garden
The Bier Garden 438 High Street, Portsmouth, VASt. Nicholas Day, is December 6th. Join us in the German tradition of tapping the Samichlaus Christmas keg. The Bier Garden has honored this tradition each year since 2000 and […]
Portsmouth Community Concerts presents Virginia Handbell Consort ~ Advanced Community Handbell Group
I.C. Norcom High School Auditorium 1801 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VAFriday, December 6, 2024 ~ 7:30 PM Formed in the fall of 1996, the Virginia Handbell Consort became the first community handbell ensemble in the Hampton Roads area. […]
$25
Christmas Craft Show at Green Acres Presbyterian Church
Green Acres Presbyterian Church 3135 Hanley Ave, Portsmouth, VAOver 40 vendors, bake sale, concessions, pictures with Santa, and more.
Santa Claus Shuffle 5k and 1-mile Fun Run
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VASponsored by Tidewater Youth Services Foundation. Put on your antlers, elf hat, or full Santa regalia and take a run down the Portsmouth Seawall for a good cause. Gather […]
$45.00
Olde Towne Holiday Homes Tour
Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VAExperience the spirit of olde world charm of festively decorated homes in the heart of Portsmouth’s historic district during the Holiday Homes Tour Friday December 13, 2024 from 6pm-9pm and […]
$15
The Living Nativity at the DC Church West Portsmouth
DC Church West Portsmouth Campus 4710 High Street, Portsmouth, VAIt’s Christmas season and that means it’s time for the Living Nativity at the DC Church West Portsmouth Campus. The Living Nativity is a FREE Christmas tradition that is not […]
Breakfast with Santa in Cradock
Church of the Holy Angels 34 Afton Parkway, Portsmouth, VAFree breakfast. Photos with your camera or phone with Santa Claus. Sponsored by the Lions Club.
Children’s Christmas Shoppe
Trinity Episcopal Church 500 Court Street, Portsmouth, VATrinity Episcopal’s Christmas Shoppe will be celebrating it’s 30th year on Saturday, December 14. The shoppe will be open from 9 am to 3:30 p.m. by appointment. Children between the […]
Brunch With Santa at Cure Coffeehouse
Cure Coffeehouse 725 High Street, Portsmouth, VAStop by Cure Coffeehouse and let Santa know what's on your wishlist. Have a coffee and some breakfast too. Kick off the Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival on a full stomach! Photos with Santa from 10-12 and brunch is available until 2.
Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival
Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VAThe Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival began in 1998 and has become the signature holiday event for the City of Portsmouth. This special day of music and friendship takes place on Saturday December 14th, from 11 AM until 3 PM. You’ll find even more music in restaurants, bars, and churches after the festival officially ends. […]
Free
Annual Customer Christmas Party at Twisted Pig
Twisted Pig Ale and Smokehouse 722 Mt. Vernon Ave, Portsmouth, VAHi-Ho-Ho! It's that time of year when we celebrate the Season and Also we Celebrate You! It's a Night of Delicious Food and Good Cheer! Enjoy a Complimentary Spread from 7-9PM and Holiday Music and Karaoke by Kane. Drink Cocktail Specials too! Let's Party
Noon New Year’s Eve
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAGrab the kids and join in our festive “Noon Year’s Eve Bash” on the Children’s Museum Mall, complete with party favor decorating, face painting, a juice box toast, a glittery […]
Free
Nooners New Years Eve at MoMac Brewing
Momac Brewing Company 3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth, VANooner's Year Eve with the Sam Floyd Band Come join us for a rockin' celebration as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the new one with a bang! Get […]
Olde Towne Scottish Walk
Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VAThe annual Portsmouth tradition is modeled after Scotland’s Hogmanay Festival, the walk is a day when townspeople honor their community and merchants, wishing good luck and prosperity in the coming […]
Free