Support your favorite local restaurants and save during Portsmouth Restaurant Week – January 24 to February 1. Find sweet deals on lunch and dinner specials all over town! Gather your foodie friends and ready your taste buds for this can't miss event! Visit DineInPortsmouth.com for more information!
All aboard! At this all-new exhibit, kids can step into the world of Thomas & Friends, visit iconic stops on the Island Of Sodor like Knapford Station and Sodor Steamworks, and team up with Thomas to solve fun challenges and explore hands-on engineering adventures. This interactive exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum and […]
Discover African American scientists and their significant contributions. Conduct experiments related to their work in our STEM Studio each weekend. 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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, one-of-a-kind gift items by local artisans, and more!.
Visit 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 […]
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, […]
Teams of 2-4 people are invited to find the answers to clues and discover the achievements of famous African Americans. Bring your friends and family to join in the fun and learning. Each team that participates will receive a gift packet with Black History Month items. Teams who complete the challenge will also be entered […]
Description: Forged in Hampton Roads explores the transformative impact of African American labor and how it profoundly shaped the character and lifestyle of the Hampton Roads region. Come learn about John Mallory Phillips, the man who created one of the region’s first Black resorts and hotels in Hampton. Or read about a former slave named Aaron who […]
Feb 1, 2025 10:30 am- 11:30 am Churchland Branch Library Enjoy a story, craft, and a short film with the African American Historical Society of Portsmouth.
Storytelling in Beadwork Feb 1, 2025 11 am – 12 pm Main Library Ages 12 to Adult Explore the work of artist Joyce Scott and try your own hand at different types of beading. DON'T MISS OUR DROP IN EVENTS ALL MONTH LONG! Black History Month Trivia February 1-28 Main Library Answer a trivia […]
Learn how to pour paint to create different textures and effects. Create your own masterpeice.
11:30 am & 1:30 pm sessions Join Corey Staten under the stars as he incorporates elements of traditional West African music and story telling using the style of the ancient griot tradition with a modern theatrical twist. Families will learn the basics of story telling and participate with a presentation before the planetarium showing of […]