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Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market

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 furniture, architectural salvage, china, silverware, art, sports gear, musical instruments, books and ephemera, hand-made crafts and toys, as well as decorative accessories and one-of-a-kind items. A favorite of locals and visitors alike, it is a treasure hunter’s dream come true!
Always Free Admission & Free Parking!
Located inside of 441 Middle St Parking Garage.

Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival

The Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival began in 1998 and has become the signature holiday event for the City of Portsmouth. This special day of music and friendship takes place on Saturday December 13th, from 11 AM until 3 PM. You’ll find even more music in restaurants, bars, and churches after the festival officially ends. See the Sponsored music listing below.  So, spend the day and enjoy the sounds of the holiday season and support the local shops and restaurants.

Tentative Schedule:

Showmobile Performances • 11:00am – 3:00pm
The Detonators (11am – 12pm)
Ned Harris & The Appeal (12:30pm – 1:30pm)
The Original Rhondels (2pm – 3pm)

The Tidewater Concert Band will be playing music between the bands.  

Portsmouth Public Schools • 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location – Middle Street Mall Area and Visitor Center (Outside)

Roving Costumed Characters • Noon – 2:00pm
The Grinch, Christmas Puppy, Christmas Polar Bear, and a Gingerbread Man
Location – High Street

Strolling Carolers • 11:00am – 3:00pm
The Doorway Singers
Location – High Street

Children’s Activities • 11:00am – 3:00pm
Bounce Houses, Crafts, and Games
Location – Middle Street Area (Beside Visitor Center)

Fire Marshmallow Roasting Stations • 11:00am – 3:00pm
Locations – Areas along High Street

Southside Community Concert Band Christmas Concert
1 PM – 2 PM at Monumental United Methodist Church

Billie Batte Live in Concert
3PM – 5 PM All Saints Memorial Hall

* Visit the Winter Wonderland: Coleman Collection at the Portsmouth Art and Culture Center.  Admission: $3 per person / all ages

ALSO HAPPENING AT THE FESTIVAL (see separate event listings)

Children’s Christmas Shoppe at Trinity Church – 9AM-4PM

Brunch With Santa at Cure Coffeehouse 10 AM – 2 PM.

Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmer’s Market – Corner of Court and High – 10AM-2PM

The Coleman Collection’s Nativity Scene – Monumental United Methodist Church – 11AM-5PM

Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection at the Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center – 12PM-8PM

Snow Wonders on the Middle Street Mall and the Children’s Museum of Virginia – 6PM-6:30PM

Coleman Collection Nativity Scene

Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection is a popular holiday tradition in Portsmouth. However, a centerpiece of the collection resides just around the corner at Monumental Methodist Church.
The Nativity Scene, because of it’s religious significance, was best housed outside a public building and separate from the rest of the collection. However, it remains a very important part of Winter Wonderland and visitors enjoy viewing it year after year.
Come visit Monumental United Methodist Church and witness this amazing Nativity Scene for yourself!
The Nativity Scene is free to view and will be open on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and on Sundays from 12:30 – 5 p.m. until December 18th.