16+ yrs old | Cost: Free | Register online | Join Master Birder James Abbot and observe some of the many birds that stop at our park. More than 165 species of Birds have now been identified at Paradise Creek Nature Park! Please bring your binoculars, bug spray, and sunscreen.
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.
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, […]
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, […]
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of 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.
Learn how to pour paint to create different textures and effects. Create your own masterpeice.
Live in the Courtyard. Upbeat band that plays Country, Rock, Southern Rock & Blues
Wear your costumes and join us for the Monster Mash dance party from 12-4PM every Saturday & Sunday of October starting 10/12.
Julie Dunn, Hill House Museum Board member and local researcher lectures at 1 pm detailing General Lafayette’s visit to Portsmouth. She is joined by “The Women of the House,” three museum interpreters describing Hill family connections to General Lafayette’s visit. Light refreshments served. The museum is open from 12-3. Tickets are $5 cash per person […]
Tensions run high as producer Lorne Michaels and a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers prepare for the first broadcast of "Saturday Night Live" on Oct. 11, 1975. Release date: October 11, 2024 (USA) Director: Jason Reitman Distributed by: Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing Budget: $25–30 million Cinematography: Eric Steelberg Music by: Jon Batiste
Join us for another free Speaker Series by the Friends of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Featuring The Maritime Dimension of Lafayette’s Return Featuring by Dr. Ingo Heidbrink. This event will be at the Portsmouth Welcome Center Auditorium, at 206 High St and is free and open to the public. Dr. Heidbrink, is the Chairman […]