St. 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 people come from all over to participate in this holiday tradition. The keg is tapped at precisely 7 PM. We recommend you get there early […]
Friday, 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. Their auditioned musicians perform on handbells, hand chimes, and a variety of other percussion instruments. Under the direction of Al Reese, the Virginia Handbell Consort […]
Portsmouth local! Party / dance band. Grooveline 757 plays a wide variety of music genres from classic hits to today's hits.
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Sponsored 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 […]
Experience 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 […]
Trinity 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 […]
When the leaves are gone and it's the dead of winter, the forest life is quite different. This tour is guided by a local expert. Non-members pay $10 for the […]
Stop 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 […]
Join us for a Christmas Market! We will have a coffee truck with lots of yummy holiday treats! Get ready for the holidays by shopping local from over 30 different […]
The 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. […]
Think you know Portsmouth? A city with such a long and fascinating history is sure to have secrets, and our 2024 Speaker Series – code name “Secrets of Portsmouth” – […]