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Ruff Roads Spring Fling Paw-ty

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 4811 High Street W, Portsmouth, VA

We are planning a SPRING FLING at 4811 High St W, Portsmouth VA (right at the corner of Cedar Lane and High Street), on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 1pm-5pm. Like our annual fall fests, our extremely talented and creative VENDORS will be set up in the middle of ALL the action! As always, we […]

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SpringBird walk at Paradise Creek Nature Park

Paradise Creek Nature Park 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Join our Master Birder for a free guided birdwatching tour.  Birdwatching is more than just a hobby - it's a way to connect with nature, reduce stress, improve your mood, […]

Free
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Olde Towne Farmer’s Market

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

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!.

Free
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Volunteer Workday at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth, VA

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation | http://www.hofflercreek.org Help us maintain the preserve's trails and common areas. Your help goes a long way towards allowing others to enjoy the natural wonders here! Most of our volunteer […]

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Classic Cars and Coffee

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

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, […]

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Black History Now – Waves of Strength Exhibition

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Waves of Strength Portraits of African American Shipyard Workers from Tidewater Virginia  In the summer of 2014, photographer artist Glen McClure began his project of documenting the proud men and women who work to support a massive industry that defines South Hampton Roads, Virginia.  This exhibition highlights the African Americans included in that series, with […]

$3.00
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Black History Now – A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood The Hampton Road’s based 54-40 African American Quilters Guild of Virginia reflects on The Color Purple through their creation of quilts in this exhibition of latest works March 22nd through July 20th 2025

$3.00
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Forged in Hampton Roads Exhibit

Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum 904 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

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 […]

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Black History Now – The Dry Dock Affair

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth

The Dry Dock Affair 1829-1831: African American Labor in America's Shipyard The Dry Dock Affair, 1829-1831: African American Labor in America’s Shipyard examines the history of both free and enslaved Black labor in the Gosport Shipyard during the 1830s. Dry Dock No.1 was completed in 1834 and became the first operational dry dock in the […]

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Family Nature Walks at Paradise Creek

Paradise Creek Nature Park 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Join us for a 1 mile walk along our nature trails. The walks are free but we ask you to register in advance.  Register here.