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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, and boost your brain power.  Bring you preferred binoculars or borrow some of ours.  The tour covers a moderate distance on easy trails. Free.  Please […]

Free

Portsmouth Master Gardner’s presents: Spring Open Garden and Plant Sale

105 Utah Street Portsmouth, VA 105 Utah St, Portsmouth, VA

Join Us for our Annual Open Garden and Plant Sale!• We will have annuals, perennials, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs• Bring your ailing plants and plant questions to the Plant Doctors• Soil testing information available• Receive information on how to become a Master Gardener View our Display Gardens• Butterfly Garden• Herb Garden• Pollinator Garden• Shade Garden• […]

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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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Student Art Show

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

It’s art from the heart! Celebrate the creativity of young artists, featuring award- winning pieces from Portsmouth Public Schools’ K-6 grade students. Enjoy this inspiring collection on display from April 26 to May 25. Included with admission!

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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 work will take place outdoors and require some level of manual labor. There is a possibility of encountering bugs, snakes, or other small animals while […]

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Classic Cars and Coffee

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 […]

Free
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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.

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Art workshop: Pour Painting

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth, VA

Learn how to pour paint to create different textures and effects.  Create your own masterpeice.

$40.00