Celebrate 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 […]
Winter 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 […]
New 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 […]
Snow will fall from the sky, music will fill the air, and we hope that it brings nostalgic memories of the past. Enjoy this magical holiday experience! Join us on the Middle Street Mall outside the Children's Museum of Virginia for this free seasonal event every Saturday at 6pm from November 30th until December 30th.
Rock, blues, and more.
Museum 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 […]
Hosted by Allen Hudson, every Monday in December.
Join us for a night of revelry as we toast to the end of Prohibition and the return of freedom, fun, and fine spirits! On December 5th, 1933, the 21st Amendment finally repealed Prohibition, and we throw a party every year in honor of that historic moment. Get ready for a step back in time […]
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.
Over 40 vendors, bake sale, concessions, pictures with Santa, and more.