Check out our special events happening around town. Anything from live music, festivals and art shows to Friday night Hoedowns. There is plenty to do for the entire family while vacationing at Virginia Beach.
Drive through holiday lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. More than 250 animated nautical and holiday-themed light displays beside the ocean. The boardwalk is closed to pedestrians during the Holiday Lights hours. Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10pm., Fri.-Sat. 5:30-11pm. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 757-393-8215
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11/20/2009 - 12/31/2009
Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection
An extensive collection of Yuletide displays featuring several hundred figures, including animated elves, woodland creatures, Santa's toy and candle-making factories, carolers, teddy bears, animated circus, etc. 10am-8pm daily. Courthouse Galleries, Portsmouth. 757-393-8543
www.courthousegalleries.com
More than 300 fine artisans and crafters from more than 20 states offer fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, toys, photography, fiber arts, thousands of Christmas collectibles and much more. Specialty food vendors and Christmas carolers are also on hand. Bring a donation of canned food benefiting the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and receive .50 off admission. Sat. 10am-6pm., Sun. 10am-5pm. Virginia Beach Convention Center. 757-417-7771
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12/1/2009 - 1/3/2010
Holiday Lights at the Beach
Drive through holiday lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. More than 250 animated nautical and holiday-themed light displays beside the ocean. The boardwalk is closed to pedestrians during the Holiday Lights hours. Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10pm., Fri.-Sat. 5:30-11pm. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 757-393-8215
www.beachstreetusa.com
12/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection
An extensive collection of Yuletide displays featuring several hundred figures, including animated elves, woodland creatures, Santa's toy and candle-making factories, carolers, teddy bears, animated circus, etc. 10am-8pm daily. Courthouse Galleries, Portsmouth. 757-393-8543
www.courthousegalleries.com
Giant balloons, marching bands, lighted floats, antique autos, decorated fire trucks and Santa himself help kick off the holiday season on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. The parade starts at 15th St. traveling north on Atlantic Ave. to 25th Street. 5:30pm start. Virginia Beach Oceanfront 7th - 25th Sts. 757-393-8215
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