Calling all ghouls, goblins, witches & wizards! Join us for a scary good time at The Children's Museum of Virginia's Halloweekend. Dress in your Halloween costume and enjoy themed crafts and activities throughout the museum. Reserve tickets online at ChildrensMuseumVirginia.com
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! Museum Shops include The Children's Museum of Virginia and The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. The Portsmouth Welcome Center is also participating.
Join 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 […]
Join 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 […]
It'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 […]
Breakfast, 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.
With 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 […]
The annual concert given in memory of Professor AJ Lancaster includes carols, handbells, and music performed by the Sanctuary Choir.
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 […]
In the midst of this year's holiday season, renew your spirit during the 25th annual Flute & Harp Concert at St. John's Church featuring Virginia Symphony members Debra Wendells Cross […]
Join 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 […]
Free admission for all Portsmouth residents to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection with valid ID.