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☀️Springtime is in full bloom in Virginia Beach! Come enjoy the beautiful spring weather and fun events on the oceanfront!

April 13 – April 14

Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo

Edge-of-your-seat bull riding and barrel racing action is coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Watch top bull riders and barrel racers compete ON THE BEACH at 3rd Street for a $12,000 purse and the Best of the Beach buckle. The family-friendly event includes bull riding, barrel racing, mini bull riding, rodeo clowns, and more.

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April 20

East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic

Don’t miss the opportunity to sample some the best She-crab soup on the East Coast! The competition features regional restaurants vying for the title of Best She-Crab Soup, one of the region’s most loved seafood delicacies.

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Ready for a getaway? February is a great time for a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day at the beach with many fun events and great dining options. Don’t miss the annual Polar Plung weekend events and the Coastal Virginia Magazine Wine Fest. Come join us:)

February 2 – February 4

Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

If you’ve been thinking of buying a boat or upgrading what you currently have, now is the time to buy! Boat dealers from all over the state will be under one roof with their inventory and ready to make a deal!

February 2 – February 3

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…

February 10 – February 11

Coastal Virginia Magazine WineFest

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Celebrate good times with Virginia wines at the Coastal Virginia Magazine Wine Fest at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Enjoy tastings from featured wineries and cideries, try samples in the distillery den and shop from a variety of specialty vendors. There will also be live entertainment, a cash beer garden and so much more.

February 10 – February 11

SGK Gun Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Southeastern 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.

February 15 – February 18

Excalibur Cup

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Come 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!

February 16 – February 17

VHSL Wrestling State Championships

Virginia Beach Sports Center 1045 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Bracketed 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.

February 17 – February 18

Virginia Beach Coin Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

The 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.

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Come celebrate the holiday season on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! The Boardwalk is lighting up with The Holiday Lights at the Beach. The Holiday Lights at the Beach has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 November Events” and one of the American Bus Association’s “Top 100 Events in North America”! More than 20,000 families a year make this unique light show a part of their holiday celebration. This “Fanta-Sea” of lights will dazzle and amaze holiday visitors and locals alike. 

In addition to the amazing lights, the beach is buzzing with holiday festivities; restaurants are dazzling with great food and favorites like fresh local oysters and rockfish specials, and the Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market and local shops make for fun holiday shopping!  

🎉Events:

Holiday Lights at the Beach
November 17 – December 31

The tradition returns to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with all new displays, two additional blocks of lights, and a new 600 ft. LED tunnel. Jumping fish, musical crabs, and jolly elves dance in lights against the backdrop of the moonlit Atlantic Ocean.

Virginia Beach Christmas Market

November 24-26, Virginia Beach Convention Center

Art lovers will want to head to the Virginia Beach Convention Center and check out the 42nd Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market, which features 175 artisanal vendors from all over the country offering unique handmade holiday gifts including pottery, jewelry, paintings, toys and unique Christmas collectibles.

Snowglobe Spectacular

November 24 through December 26, Town Center

Step into a Christmas wonderland at Snowglobe Spectacular – a dazzling display of life-sized snow globes. The event will also feature live music, holiday characters and a special North Pole snow globe where little ones can meet Santa himself!

Holiday Pops! 

December 10, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

Delight in a classic holiday experience of traditional carols and holiday musical favorites with Holiday POPS!, featuring the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus and special guests.

Surf – N – Santa 5 Miler

December 15 & 16, Virginia Beach Boardwalk

The 2023 BayPort Credit Union Surf N Santa 5 Miler presented by Bon Secours is back with a brand new theme plus the same favorite traditions.  This evening run allows you to experience the magic of the Holidays.  Run through the holiday lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk before you celebrate your run at our post-race party.

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:)

October is one of our favorite months to visit and enjoy the beauty of fall on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Here are some of the featured events in Virginia Beach this October.

Upcoming Events:

September 29 – October 1

Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

49th Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend is The grand finale of a year-long season of events, Boardwalk Weekend features daily concerts at 2 festival stages and more than 400 art, food, and shopping vendors on the boardwalk.

September 29  – October 31 

Haunted Hunt Club Farm

Let the spooky nights begin! Bring the whole family for the ultimate Halloween-themed experience at Haunted Hunt Club Farm – a festival of terrifying attractions, creepy characters, and ghastly ghouls. September 29  – October 31 

October 2023

October 20 – October 22

Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show

The Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show is one of the oldest and most respected outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern seaboard. This three-day festival welcomes nearly 200 artists from around the country featuring fine art across several mediums.

October 27 – October 28

Wicked 10K Weekend

19th Street 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA

Experience Coastal Virginia’s largest Halloween race and party. The Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K Weekend presented by Bon Secours shows off Virginia Beach’s wicked side. Do you love Halloween? Do you love running by the ocean? Are you looking for a few tricks and treats? The  Wicked 10K Weekend is a Halloween tradition!

October 28

Virginia Beach Pumpkins & Pirates Family Fest

17th Street Park 17th Street, Virginia Beach, VA

Come celebrate all that’s fun about the fall at this first-ever free, family event Pumpkins & Pirates! Join us as we blend two popular themes – pumpkins and pirates – into one unique, family-friendly experience. Your younger scallywags will love this mashup featuring face painters, carnival games, stilt walkers, family relay races, roving jugglers, bandana-making, story-tellers, and more…

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If you’re looking for something fun to do in Virginia Beach this summer, there’s no shortage of activities! Whether you want to take a dip in the ocean, explore some local attractions, listen to great music,  or simply relax with your family, you’ll find plenty of options. 

One of the most popular things to do is sunbathing on the beach. With miles and miles of white sand, it’s a perfect spot to relax and catch some Vitamin D. For the more adventurous types, there are plenty of watersports available too. Try your hand at surfing or stand up paddle boarding for a fun way to cool off in the summer heat. 

If you’re looking for something a little different, why not check out one of Virginia Beach’s local attractions? The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a great place to learn about the ocean and its inhabitants. You can also explore the historic Cape Henry Lighthouse, stroll along the boardwalk and take in some of the city’s best views. 

Of course, no summer trip would be complete without experiencing some local cuisine! There are plenty of restaurants to try, from seafood shacks to fine dining establishments. No matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll be sure to find something that will satisfy your taste buds.  In fact, you can enjoy great food, drinks, and oceanviews at Hemingways in Holiday Inn Oceanside!

So whether you’re looking for a day in the sun or an evening of entertainment, Virginia Beach has plenty of activities and attractions for everyone. 

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