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Santa Shuffle

Festival Park at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, Virginia

A one-mile fun run and 5-K fun run/walk. With 24+ years under our belt, the Santa Claus Shuffle is a well-planned, fun and festive event for the entire family!  Get your December off to a great start by joining the crowds of costumed runners through the beautiful historic streets of Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia and along […]

Trinity Santa Shop

Trinity Episcopal Church 500 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

By Appointment Only Each year, Trinity Church provides a Children's Christmas Shoppe in the fellowship hall. This is an opportunity for children ages 3-12 to shop for their families and friends assisted by one of Trinity's Elves. (NO PARENTS ALLOWED) All gifts are only $4 and are wrapped to keep the surprise a secret. The […]

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Santa’s Workshop

Kids six and up will enjoy Santa’s Workshop where we will celebrate the holiday season through games and creating holiday décor.

Holiday Festival Hodgepodge

An assortment of games, crafts, treats and more for ages six to 17 years of age. 

Holiday Board Game Social

Neighborhood Recreation Center 900 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

 Test your skills against fellow board gamers in the holiday season complete with light refreshments.

Santa Story Time

Holiday stories about the jolly old elf himself that will warm the heart and delight children of all ages.

Kwanzaa Celebration

Senior Station 3500 Clifford St, Portsmouth, VA

 Learn about the seven guiding principles of the Kwanzaa celebration – unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, co-operative economics, purpose, creativity and earth. Light refreshments served.

New Year’s Eve Bash: Countdown to Noon

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

Ring in the new year before bedtime by celebrating Countdown to Noon with a glittery ball drop and fun activities.

Olde Towne Scottish Walk

Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VA

 This annual event is modeled after Scotland's Hogmanay Festival, the walk is a day when townspeople honor their community and merchants, wishing them good luck and prosperity in the coming year. The Scottish Walk leads off from London and Washington streets in Olde Towne Portsmouth.

Free

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day

Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Drop by Portsmouth's Main Library to make a peace dove in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  All ages are welcome.  Free.

Meet Negro League’s Legend Sam Allen

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

Journey back in time to the era of segregated baseball with Sam Allen, who played left field with the Negro League teams of Kansas City Monarchs, Raleigh Tigers, and Memphis Red Sox before serving in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division.  Allen, a Norfolk resident, is a national treasure and he joins us to reminisce […]