Museum Shop Sunday
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 supporting your local museums!
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Pancakes with Father Christmas and the Snow Queen
The Book Club on High 620 High Street, Portsmouth, VAJoin Father Christmas, the Snow Queen and Mary Veale for songs, stories, a make & take craft and, of course, festive pancakes! Children's tickets include all this, with adult tickets granting admission only. Pastries, coffee, and other items will be available for adults to purchase. (10% admission tax added to each ticket.) Call 757-705-8130 for […]
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 […]
A Special Day for Special Needs
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAJoin us for a morning of reduced lights, and sounds to help everyone enjoy the museum. Explore local resources while visiting the museum! The Children's Museum of Virginia welcomes families with children who have behavioral health and/or developmental challenges. Visitors can explore the museum, use adaptive materials, relax in a quiet space and enjoy a […]
Virginia Handbell Consort Holiday Concert
Churchland Auditorium 4301 Cedar Ln, Portsmouth, VAIt's the 84th Season of the Portsmouth Community Concerts. Tickets are $25 each. Concerts are held inside the beautifully restored auditorium at Churchland High School. 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 […]
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Breakfast with Santa
Monumental United Methodist Church 450 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VABreakfast, gifts and pictures with Santa for hundreds of community kids. Free, but reservations are encouraged. Visit https://www.monumentalumc.org/ministries Call 757-397-1297 to reserve.
Holiday Homes Tour
Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VAExperience the spirit of olde world charm with festively decorated homes in the heart of Portsmouth’s Olde Towne Historic District during the Holiday Homes Tour from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Tickets are $15 for the self-guided walking tour. Upgrade to the Golden Ticket and add a tour of the Hill […]
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 Tree outside the Children's Museum in Middle Street Mall and ends with a tour and refreshments at Historic Hill House, after which guests will be […]
28th Annual Santa Claus Shuffle 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VAWith 27 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 the scenic seawall. When you’ve finished your […]
Lancaster Memorial Christmas Concert
Monumental United Methodist Church 450 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VAThe annual concert given in memory of Professor AJ Lancaster includes carols, handbells, and music performed by the Sanctuary Choir.
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.
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 tickets include all this, with adult tickets granting admission only. Pastries, coffee, and other items will be available for adults to purchase. (10% admission tax […]