Cookies And Cocoa Pajama Party
Join Father Christmas and the Snow Queen for a one-of-a-kind Pajama Party, complete with songs, stories, a make-n-take craft and, of course, cookies and hot cocoa in your PJs! Children's […]
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Annual Flute and Harp Concert
St Johns Episcopal Church 424 Washington Street, Portsmouth, VAIn the midst of this year's holiday season, renew your spirit during the 25th annual Flute & Harp Concert at St. John's Church featuring Virginia Symphony members Debra Wendells Cross […]
Candlelight Caroling with Father Christmas and Mary Veale
Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VAJoin Father Christmas and Mary Veale as they carol, impart a bit of history, and tell stories along a special route through Olde Towne Portsmouth. Caroling begins at the Christmas […]
Portsmouth Residents Day at Winter Wonderland
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaFree admission for all Portsmouth residents to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection with valid ID.
Free
Christmas Dinner Theater
Monumental United Methodist Church 450 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VAJoin us for a free production of It's Christmas with dinner provided. All are welcome! Call 757-397-1297 to make your reservation.
Shipyard Seasons Greetings
Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth, VASee mid-20th century images of shipyard buildings and facilities decorated for the holidays. Despite being an industrial facility, the shipyard did manage to make merry for the holidays with large outdoor signs, huge, homemade Christmas trees, and unique office decorations—most of which were crafted by the workers themselves.
Toddler Days at the Children’s Museum of Virginia
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAIt’s a great time for toddler time in the museum! After winter break, the big kids are back in school and we’ll have sock skating, the toddler gym equipment, special crafts, STEM activities, music sing – a – longs and toddler ballet! —all yours to explore. Advanced tickets required.
Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market
Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VAVisit the Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market on the first Saturday of each month, rain or shine, and enjoy the eclectic collection of unique and antique wares. With more than 70 vendors, you will discover a great selection of antique and flea market items of all types – priced to sell! Shop for estate […]
Man of Honor: The Navy’s Most Famous Diver
Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThis three-month temporary exhibit looks at the career of Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Brashear, the first African American to graduate from the United States Navy’s Diving and Salvage School.
Portraits of Service
Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThis two-month temporary display showcases some of the many local African Americans who joined the Armed Forces during the mid-twentieth century. The photographs and captions come from the archives of the Portsmouth Star’s “Colored Notes” section, an African-American focused component of the local newspaper introduced by Jeffrey T. Wilson in 1924.
STEAM Studio Black Scientists & Artists Series
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAVisit the Children’s Museum of Virginia each Saturday and Sunday and discover the contributions of black scientists and artists through interactive STEAM activities, experiments, and play.
Second Saturday: The Unsung Heroes of American Popular Music
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VACurtis Blues –11AM, 1PM, 2PM The Unsung Heroes of American Popular Music - An interactive music program celebrating the lives of the African American musicians who gave modern Popular music its distinctive beats and rhythms. Performance includes unusual instruments from the history of American music and is suitable for all ages. Curtis Blues is a […]