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Olde Towne Holiday Lights

High Street Corridor 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

From a snowy tree lighting to the arrival of Santa Claus, join us for a progressive lighting of the city. Festivities begin at 5 PM on the Middle Street Mall […]

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A Walk Through Christmas

Norfolk County Feed and Seed 1110 Airline Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA

Take 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 […]

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Winter Wonderland (The Coleman Nursery Collection)

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

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 […]

$3
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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 […]

$65.00
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Shop Small Business Saturday

High Street Corridor 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

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 livlihood depends on you.  Not everything […]

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Holiday Nights at City Park

Portsmouth City Park Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth, VA

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 […]

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Snow Wonders

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

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 25th until December 30th.

Free

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Museum Shop Sunday

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

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 […]

Portsmouth Community Concerts presents Virginia Handbell Consort ~ Advanced Community Handbell Group

I.C. Norcom High School Auditorium 1801 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

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 […]

$25
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Santa Claus Shuffle 5k and 1-mile Fun Run

Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA

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 at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion starting at 7:30 AM.  Register in advance at https://tysfoundation.enmotive.com/events/register/2023-santa-claus-shuffle   $40 - 5k in person or virtual $25- 1 mile […]

$40.00
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Olde Towne Holiday Homes Tour

Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VA

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 Saturday December 14, 2024 from 12pm-5pm. Two opportunities to see these beautiful homes. $20 for both days and $15 for just Saturdays. Friday night will […]

$15