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67th Annual Eastern Amateur Golf Tournament

Elizabeth Manor Golf and Country Club 1 Ace Parker Drive, Portsmouth, VA

Join us for a premier amateur golf event, along the shores of the Elizabeth River! Hosted by the Elizabeth Manor Golf & Country Club in Portsmouth since 1957, the Eastern Amateur Golf Tournament is one of the oldest events of its kind – attracting premier amateurs from across the country and around the world. Past […]

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Blue Star Museums

Portsmouth, VA

Free Museum Admission for Blue Star Families (Active-Duty Military). Select Portsmouth Museums* – including the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, The Lightship Portsmouth Museum and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum – are again participating in the Blue Star Museums program. Each summer, this annual collaboration between the National Endowment […]

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Yoga at the Market

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

Yoga at the Market, by Brav Brigade. Join us every Saturday morning for gentle yoga in the beautiful Courtyard at Court and High Streets, available to all levels. Please bring a mat and water. Class is by donation and will start at 9 a.m., every Saturday.   *Alternate location  indoor gallery of the center.

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Guided Kayaking at Paradise Creek

Paradise Creek Nature Park 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Cost: $25 per person for ERP members, $35 per person for not-yet ERP members. Become an ERP member HERE! If you would like to attend this event but need financial assistance, please contact Larry Lapell, Park Operations Manager, llapell@elizabethriver.org. Target Age: 16 and above Bring: Hat, sunscreen, and reusable water bottle Elizabeth River Project staff will guide […]

$25 – $35
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Classic Cars and Coffee

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

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 gourmet coffee for the drivers. Great spot to bring the spouse and family, 50+ vendors with fresh produce, grilled items, baked goods, sweets, juices, confections, […]

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Shaun the Sheep at the Children’s Museum of Virginia

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

Shaun made his screen debut in the Wallace and Gromit film A Close Shave back in 1995. Fast-forward to now and Shaun has become a global superstar, enjoyed by fans in 170 countries across the world! He’s starred in six TV series’ and enjoyed success on the big screen with two feature films that have […]

Junior Ornithology in “Paradise”

Paradise Creek Nature Park 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Feathered Friends Adventure: A Bird Walk for Young Explorers Join us for a delightful journey into the world of birds with the Elizabeth River Project! Our educators are excited to guide children aged 5-12 on a 1-mile bird walk that’s not only educational but also packed with fun! Event Highlights:- Bird Identification: Learn to spot […]

Free
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Olde Towne Farmer’s Market

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

Every Saturday at 10 AM.  Extended hours starting at 9 AM in spring summer. The Olde Towne Farmers Market offers fresh regional and local produce, meats, holiday floral arrangements, baked goods, and one-of-a-kind gift items by local artisans.

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Black History Now – Art Is Revolutionary

Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum 904 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

In 2024 the arts take center stage, as Black History Now! showcases some of the area’s most successful Black artists, filmmakers, musicians, and changemakers. Meet the artists who made history in Portsmouth through this historic collection of memories and artifacts, highlighting the impact of Hampton Roads' and Portsmouth’s artists. Visit our Art is Revolutionary exhibit, […]

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Art workshop: Pour Painting

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth, VA

Learn how to pour paint to create different textures and effects.  Create your own masterpeice.

$40.00

Color Craze

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

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of sidewalk chalk art activities in the courtyard. Inspired by a palette of bright colors, we'll be hosting Color Craze throughout the season. Free and open to the public.