Come unwind and escape for Thanksgiving on the beach. Taste your way down the boardwalk, explore the beaches, experience great shopping and fun events. Come join us:)
Thanksgiving Events:
Virginia Beach Christmas Market
Nov 29- Dec 1
The Virginia Beach Christmas Market features over 250 fine artisans and crafters from more than 25 states.Featured artisans will offer fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, toys, photography, fiber arts, thousands of Christmas collectibles and much, much more.Whether you’re searching for unique one-of-kind Christmas gifts, personalized stocking stuffers, or a stunning floral centerpiece for the holidays, you’ll find it all at the Virginia Beach Christmas Market.
Holiday Lights
November 15 -December 31
BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach kicks off in mid-November. Get ready for whimsical elves, jumping crabs and splashing fish, all aglow for an unforgettable evening as you drive through the longest and largest curved archway of dazzling LED holiday lights. Don’t forget to check out the show-stopping 40-foot-tall dancing lights Christmas tree.
Best Thanksgiving Restaurants– Consider Swan Terrace Grill, The Back Angus, awn the Butcher’s Son for lunch and dinner Thanksgiving buffets. Isle of Capri is featuring a Thanksgiving menu too.
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
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Valentines Day Specials
Enjoy a romantic getaway on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! We have Valentine’s Day specials including our Romance on the Beach vacation packages and special dining menus for Hemingway’s and Bar Pilar!
Valentines Day Special Dining Menu at Hemingways
February Events in Virginia Beach 2025
February in Virginia Beach is a great time for an escape! Enjoy a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day at the beach with many fun events and great dining options. Don’t miss the annual Polar Plunge weekend events, whale watching tours, or enjoy some of the many museums and great theaters like the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. There is always plenty of great things to do in Virginia Beach!
Polar Plunge
The chill and thrill is real at the coolest fundraiser of the year, the Virginia Beach Polar Plunge! Join us for a day packed with cool – a costume contest and parade along the Boardwalk, live music, frosty beverages, free Wawa hot chocolate and coffee, local vendors – all capped off with an icy dip […]
Virginia Beach Coin Show
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesThe Virginia Beach Coin Show sponsored by the Tidewater Coin Club is a free event at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. 65 Dealer Tables. ANACS on site for coin authentication & grading. Educational displays, Buy, Sell & Appraise, US Foreign & Ancient Coins, Confederate & Fractional Currency, US & Foreign Paper Money, Books & supplies. […]
SGK Gun Show
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesSoutheastern Guns and Knives is an organized and legal gun show event held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center that promotes understanding of the shooting sports, appreciation of American history, and an opportunity to view historic and contemporary weapons. Displays range from rare and collectible civil war weaponry to the most recent hunting and shooting […]
Excalibur Cup
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesCome out for the Excalibur Cup – a gymnastics invitational open to all levels! The Virginia Beach Convention Center is excited to host 3,800 competitors, representing over 25 different states and 10 different countries. With all levels competing in the same location, it is sure to be a fun-filled, exciting time!
VHSL Wrestling State Championships
Virginia Beach Sports Center 1045 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesBracketed Virginia state championship wrestling tournament for Class 4 through 6 at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Medals to wrestlers finishing in the top 6 of each weight class.
Virginia DECA Foundation – State Leadership Conference
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesVirginia DECA Foundation – State Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach. Discount hotel packages for attendees. Stay on the oceanfront close to it all.
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Thanksgiving in Virginia Beach
Come unwind and escape for Thanksgiving on the beach. Taste your way down the boardwalk, explore the beaches, experience great shopping and fun events. Come join us:)
Thanksgiving Events:
Virginia Beach Christmas Market
Nov 29- Dec 1
The Virginia Beach Christmas Market features over 250 fine artisans and crafters from more than 25 states.Featured artisans will offer fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, toys, photography, fiber arts, thousands of Christmas collectibles and much, much more.Whether you’re searching for unique one-of-kind Christmas gifts, personalized stocking stuffers, or a stunning floral centerpiece for the holidays, you’ll find it all at the Virginia Beach Christmas Market.
Holiday Lights
November 15 -December 31
BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach kicks off in mid-November. Get ready for whimsical elves, jumping crabs and splashing fish, all aglow for an unforgettable evening as you drive through the longest and largest curved archway of dazzling LED holiday lights. Don’t forget to check out the show-stopping 40-foot-tall dancing lights Christmas tree.
Best Thanksgiving Restaurants– Consider Swan Terrace Grill, The Back Angus, awn the Butcher’s Son for lunch and dinner Thanksgiving buffets. Isle of Capri is featuring a Thanksgiving menu too.
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
Events in Virginia Beach this October
It’s our favorite season on the beach with beautiful beach days, festivals, and Hallowen fun
all month long! Come join us on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront!
Upcoming Events:
Hunt Club Farm Fall Harvest Fair -All Month!
Celebrate the new season with the family at the Harvest Festival at Hunt Club with farm animals you can pet, pony rides, farm tours, carnival rides and a huge collection of Pungo pumpkins. When the sun goes down, and the kids are in bed, come back for Haunted Hunt Club’s Halloween Festival, featuring the Field of Screams, Haunted Hayride, and the Village of the Dead. The popular Halloween Festival has been scaring Virginia Beach locals and visitors for over 30 years.
Details: https://hauntedhuntclubfarm.com
Town & Treat – 10/26
Attendees can enjoy Trick or Treating at Town Center businesses, activity stations, roaming characters, games, music, cotton candy, costume contest and more! Town & treat details
Wicked 10K Weekend -10/25 – 26
The annual Wicked 10K is a fun, creative and festive race along the beautiful Virginia Beach Boardwalk, that will have you in the Halloween spirit in no time. Runners are encouraged to dress in costumes and compete in a post-race costume contest for a chance to win great prizes.
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August Events in Virginia Beach
Plenty of summer fun on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Come enjoy the fun on the beach with nightly music, festivals, and special events on the beach.
Here are some of the Featured Upcoming Events:
Bachata Vida Summer Festival 2024
Virginia Beach OceanfrontFour Days, 35 Hours of Bachata & Salsa Dancing! The only “pop-up” Latin Dance Festival in the US! With 8 locations, it’s not your usual festival, it’s different. No matter if you are a beginner or advanced dancer we have something for YOU! Dance classes for every level including a beginners package, dance parties, concert, […]
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesThe Treasures of the Earth show features estate, classic, handcrafted and fashion jewelry made from a variety of metals, as well as a vast array of crystals, minerals and fossils. Jewelers and wire wrappers will be on site who can design, remount or repair jewelry.
Oceanfront Concert Series
17th, 24th & 31st Street ParksGet ready for hot summer nights with the Oceanfront Concert Series at Virginia Beach, a free music extravaganza taking place at the 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks along the iconic Virginia Beach Boardwalk. This series brings fans together to revel in the magic of live music against the backdrop of the Atlantic oceanfront.
Symphony by the Sea Concert Series
31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach OceanfrontNeptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series returns with free concert performances. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
Oceanfront Concert Series
17th, 24th & 31st Street ParksGet ready for hot summer nights with the Oceanfront Concert Series at Virginia Beach, a free music extravaganza taking place at the 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks along the iconic Virginia Beach Boardwalk. This series brings fans together to revel in the magic of live music against the backdrop of the Atlantic oceanfront.
Symphony by the Sea Concert Series
31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach OceanfrontNeptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series returns with free concert performances. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
Sonrise Music Festival
24th Street Park, Virginia Beach OceanfrontHampton Roads biggest Christian Music Festival! The oceanfront will come alive with the sounds of “positive/alternative” music presented on the beach and in the sand. This event will be held on the beach at the 24th Street Stage and feature positive/alternative artists offering a myriad of musical genres.
Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships
Virginia Beach OceanfrontAttracting world-class surfers and wildly enthusiastic spectators, the Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships is the place to be when you want to watch surfers catching seriously gnarly waves. It’s the oldest continuously run surfing competition in the world, and it’s right here in Virginia Beach. Beyond surfing, there will be a block party, a […]
Symphony by the Sea Concert Series
31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach OceanfrontNeptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series returns with free concert performances. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party
The Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party is two days of electrifying music, great food, and unique vendors with a festive vibe. Funk music is the heart and soul of this weekend, featuring the popular genre which draws influence from R&B, jazz, gospel, and blues from legends such as James Brown, Sly and the Family […]
Coastal Craft Beer Festival
31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach OceanfrontSample national, regional and local craft brews during the annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival, featuring more than 60 beers from 30 breweries, food trucks, live music and more.
Labor Day Weekend Oceanfront Concert Series
17th, 24th & 31st Street ParksYou’re sure to find something to satisfy your musical palette at this series of FREE musical performances as nationally recognized artists head to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Whether you’re sunning on the beach, dining at one of our resort’s fine restaurants, or spread out in the park under the stars enjoying the tunes, there’s no […]