SPECIAL EVENTS

The 7th Annual Mid Autumn Moon Festival

Presented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park

September 16, 2012

The 7th Annual Mid Autumn Moon Festival celebrates a tradition dating back thousands of years in many Asian countries honoring a good harvest, youth, families, and community! The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is often compared to America's Thanksgiving tradition, and is a time honored Asian holiday that marks the end of the summer harvest. This festival incorporates a wide range of entertainment and programs that include storytelling, authentic Asian Ceremonial fashion shows, ribbon and dragon...

Jen Callahan "Watercolor"

Presented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery

August 7-September 18, 2012

Award winning Fine Artist Jen Callahan will show her vibrant eye-catching watercolor and mixed media paintings. Callahan’s bright paintings have an abstract quality to them while reflecting her love and fascination with animals and their movements in nature.

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Town Point Ribfest

Presented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park

September 22, 2012

New this year to the Norfolk Festevents 2012 line up is the Town Point Ribfest. Part of the "Savor the Flavor" Town Point Tasting Series, the inaugural Town Point Ribfest will feature finger-lickin, lip-smackin' good BBQ along with great live music, restaurant competitions and great family fun.

24th Annual AT&T Virginia Children's Festival

Presented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park

October 6, 2012

Hampton Roads' most beloved family festival is filled with more than 100 creative and interactive activities, storytelling, hands-on workshops and educational displays, cultural experiences, arts and crafts, costumed characters and more! Parents and children alike can frolic through the many imagination stations, shows and displays that will be on site. Then visit the multiple exhibitions and activities that are sure to get the creative juices flowing. The entire family is sure to have a...

4th Annual AT&T Town Point Brewfest TGIF

Presented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park

October 12, 2012

Kick off Friday night right with the 4th Annual AT&T Town Point BrewFest TGIF. Loosen the tie or take off the heels and meet your friends in Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Waterfront on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 5pm-9pm where you can sample a wide variety of fall flavors & Oktoberfest beers from a selection of local, regional, national international breweries. The 4th Annual AT&T Town Point BrewFest TGIF is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the...

Get Fit Virginia Beach

Presented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events at Mount Trashmore Park

October 13, 2012

Rejuvenate your exercise routine with a free outdoor fitness event. Sample the fitness classes Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation offers throughout the year. TRX®, Drums Alive®, Zumba® and much more. Our fitness staff will help you discover what you need to reach your fitness goals. *Age 14 & up

Sk8r Bash

Presented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events at Mount Trashmore Park

October 20, 2012

Drop in on the action during our annual amateur skateboard competition at the 24,000 square foot Mount Trashmore Skate Park. Kickflips, boardslides and indy grabs! Compete in the street course, bowl or the thrilling 14-foot high vert ramp competitions. This contest runs alongside fun activities and rockin’ live music. Registration begins July 16. *Fee required to compete.

25th Annual AT&T Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

Presented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park

October 20-October 21, 2012

Experience the 25th Annual AT&T Town Point Virginia Wine Festival, Hampton Roads' most anticipated Wine Festival of the fall season, on Saturday and Sunday October 20-21, 2012 from 11 am - 6 pm daily in Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. This fall festival favorite will showcase over 200 of Virginia's finest wine varieties and encapsulate the elegant flavor and flair of the region.

Festival guests will enjoy a blissful weekend of sampling a wide selection of...

Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar

Presented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events at Kempsville Recreation Center

November 3-November 18, 2012

Now in its 34th year, Santa’s Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar features two weekends of over 100 different craft vendors. Crafters will be selling unique handmade items, everything from stocking stuffers to fine works of art, all at budget-friendly prices. Plus, bring your children for those classic holiday photos with Santa! Crafter applications available June 1.

Reopening for Tours & Shopping

Presented by Bacon's Castle at Bacon's Castle

March 2-November 25, 2012

The Castle is scheduled to reopen for public tours beginning Friday, March 2nd, 2012. The Castle will be open for shopping and tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Hours-of-Days will vary and are TBD. Between now and March 2nd, we invite you to enjoy the grounds and picnic tables. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

The Castle's house and grounds showcases historic architecture, agriculture, landscaping and the history of Virginia beginning in 1665 when Arthur Allen built his...

Abandon Ship

Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum

May 26, 2012-March 31, 2013

In the past five years, there have been more than 140 shipwrecks, with more than 1,000 people losing their lives. Many of those who survived the wrecks faced the even greater challenge of survival at sea.

This exhibition tells the stories of those who have been cast adrift. Through dramatic videos, personal stories, and interactive displays, visitors will experience the chaos of a shipwreck, the desperation, courage of surviving, and joy of rescue.

The...