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:
•The Jurassic Encounter Dino Adventure
Aug. 1 – Sept. 5
Experience dinosaurs at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with the ultimate dino walk-thru encounter with the whole family. Get up close and personal with more than 45 life-size animatronic and static dinosaurs, including the large-and-in-charge T-Rex, in the heart of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
•Oceanfront Concert Series
Aug 10 & 17
National recording artists take to Virginia Beach’s oceanfront park stages with weekly musical performances by the shore during the Oceanfront Concert Series.
Labor Day Weekend Oceanfront Concert Series
SEP 2,3,4
National recording artists you know and love take to the oceanfront park stages for a salute to all things music.
•Beach Blanket Movie Series
On the Beach at 29th Street
Aug. 4, 11 & 18
Set up a comfy blanket or beach chair and take in a family-friendly movie under the summer sky during the weekly Beach Blanket Movie Series.
•Symphony by the Sea Concert Series
Aug. 11, 18 & 25. Sep 8
Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series returns for its 11th season of free concerts with a schedule of delightful musical performances. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
•Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party
Aug. 26-27
Turn up the funk with an electrifying two-day showcase of music, food and vendors during Virginia Beach’s annual Funk Fest Beach Party.
•60th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships
Aug. 21-28
Experience the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) is a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival with plentiful attractions for the whole family.
•7th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival
Aug. 27
Celebrate and sample 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.
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October Events in Virginia Beach
October is one of our favorite months to visit and enjoy the beauty of fall on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Come join us!
Upcoming Events:
International Sandsculpting Championship: Oct 3 – Oct. 9
See sand sculptors from around the world turn grains of sand into dazzling works of art on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Movies in the Town Center Fountain Plaza
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Family-friendly movies at the Fountain Plaza in the Virginia Beach Town Center every Saturday in October. The free outdoor movie series are held at sunset beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Annual Boardwalk Art Show: Oct. 21-23
The Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show has been ranked as one of the “Top 15 Fine Art Shows of the Decade” by Sunshine Magazine, the three-day festival welcomes nearly 200 artists from around the country to the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Family Park at 24th Street Park will feature FREE activities for kids of all ages – including pumpkin-picking, art kits, face-painting, balloon animals and live entertainment – on Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m.
Haunted Hunt Club Farm: Sept. 24 – Oct. 31
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.
Town & Treat -Virginia Beach Town Center
Saturday, Oct. 29
Dress in your Halloween best and enjoy an afternoon of FREE family, friendly activities during the annual Town & Treat in Town Center. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., families can enjoy FREE performances by princesses and other special characters, a live DJ. face-painting, halloween crafts, costume contests for both kids and pets, and plenty of trick-or-treating, too!
Halloween Parade – Along Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Oct. 30
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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:
•The Jurassic Encounter Dino Adventure
Aug. 1 – Sept. 5
Experience dinosaurs at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with the ultimate dino walk-thru encounter with the whole family. Get up close and personal with more than 45 life-size animatronic and static dinosaurs, including the large-and-in-charge T-Rex, in the heart of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
•Oceanfront Concert Series
Aug 10 & 17
National recording artists take to Virginia Beach’s oceanfront park stages with weekly musical performances by the shore during the Oceanfront Concert Series.
Labor Day Weekend Oceanfront Concert Series
SEP 2,3,4
National recording artists you know and love take to the oceanfront park stages for a salute to all things music.
•Beach Blanket Movie Series
On the Beach at 29th Street
Aug. 4, 11 & 18
Set up a comfy blanket or beach chair and take in a family-friendly movie under the summer sky during the weekly Beach Blanket Movie Series.
•Symphony by the Sea Concert Series
Aug. 11, 18 & 25. Sep 8
Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series returns for its 11th season of free concerts with a schedule of delightful musical performances. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
•Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party
Aug. 26-27
Turn up the funk with an electrifying two-day showcase of music, food and vendors during Virginia Beach’s annual Funk Fest Beach Party.
•60th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships
Aug. 21-28
Experience the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) is a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival with plentiful attractions for the whole family.
•7th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival
Aug. 27
Celebrate and sample 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.
MAJOR RENOVATIONS & UPGRADES COMPLETED
Holiday Inn Va Beach-Oceanside (21st St) Hotel has completed top-to-bottom renovations on all guestrooms, suites, common areas, including the lobby and breakfast area, the fitness center and the heated indoor pool.
4th of July in Virginia Beach
Happy 4th of July Weekend! There are plenty of fun events , live music, and fireworks!
🎉Upcoming Events:
•Totally Tribute Music Fest (Formerly Sandstock): July 1-3 – The Totally Tribute Music Fest is a grand celebration of the music brought to the world by some of your favorite artists and bands.
• Stars & Stripes Celebration: July 4 – Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages and FIREWORKS on the Oceanfront at 9:30 pm.
• July 4th Celebration- Mount Trashmore – Enjoy live music by Vinyl Headlights beginning at 6 p.m. and fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m at Mount Trashmore. Admission is free.
👍Special Rates & Packages on Oceanfront Rooms Available :
June Events in Virginia Beach
June is stacked with all our favorite series of summer events featuring live music, festivals, food, and fun on the oceanfront! Here are some of the featured events happening in June in Virginia Beach:
• Oceanfront Concert Series: June 8, 15, 22 & 29 – National recording artists take to Virginia Beach’s oceanfront park stages with weekly musical performances by the shore.
• Virginia Bridal & Wedding Expo – June 12
• Chalk the Walk – June 18 – Artists gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color!
• La Fiesta Virginia Beach: June 24 & 25 – Enjoy live performances by Latin Grammy award nominees, savor delectable flavors and bask in all of the colors of Latin American culture right here on the beach.
• Patti Labelle in Concert – June 26 At Sandler Center
• Ynot Wednesdays – Head to the Virginia Beach Town Center for FREE live musical performances.
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater June Concert Lineup:
• June 11: Brad Paisley
• June 13: The Doobie Brothers
• June 15: Kenny Chesney
• June 24: Rebelution
• June 25: Thomas Rhett
May Events on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Summer is almost here and the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is heating up with fun events, live entertainment, markets, and more!
• Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market: March 13-15
• Tidewater Comicon: May 14-15
• Monsters on the Beach: May 20-22
• Beach Music Weekend: May 20-22
• Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer: May 27-29
Monsters on the Beach
Pungo Offroad Monsters on the Beach, presented by Eastern Truck & Accessories, brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as Monster Trucks battle for ultimate sand domination! This family-friendly event is loud, fast, and exciting. Make sure you see the BIGGEST Monster Truck show in the mid-Atlantic ON THE BEACH with a race […]
Beach Music Weekend
Beach Music Weekend features bands on the beach with dancing under the stars for a jam-packed blast from the past! The top Beach Music bands from up and down the East Coast descend on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in a nostalgic salute to the “good old days” of hot tunes and cool times. A three-day […]
Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer
Enjoy the cool sounds of summer as the season of sun and fun kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend! Free concerts at 17th Street Park and 24th Street Park feature local and regional bands representing different genres and musical stylings. These concerts Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29 complement the perfect weekend to sun, […]
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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:)
Spring Break in Virginia Beach – Specials & Upcoming Events
Are you ready for spring break at the beach? The weather is warming up and the beach is coming alive with great events and fun things to do.
Whether you’re planning fun with the family or a quick getaway with friends, enjoy great savings when you book today!
Here are a few upcoming events to consider while enjoying your spring break on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront:
Featured Events in March:
Treasures of the Earth Gem Mineral & Jewelry Show
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VAThe 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.
The Grand National Championship by the Sea
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VACheer and Dance Extreme is excited to host The Grand National Championship by the Sea at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Teams from up and down the east coast will compete to see who will be crowned Cheer and Dance Extreme’s National Champion.
Shamrock Marathon Weekend
The annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend is a St. Paddy’s Day tradition in Coastal Virginia. Lace up your sneakers, dress yourself in green and conquer the streets of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 25,000 runners from all 50 states and around the world will enjoy flat, fast and scenic courses along the beautiful oceanfront…
Valentines Day Weekend Specials
Come join us for Valentine’s Day on the oceanfront:) We have special romance packages for oceanfront stays and we are featuring fantastic dining and drink specialties at Hemingway’s and Bar Pilar.
Featured Events for February in Virginia Beach
Featured events for February in Virginia Beach include the Coastal Virginia Wine Fest, Polar Plunge, Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show, Excalibur Cup, and more:)
Coastal Virginia Wine Fest:
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VACelebrate good times with Virginia wines at the Coastal Virginia Magazine Wine Fest at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Experience the quintessential Virginia wine tasting and enjoy Virginia’s finest vintage wines, a craft beer garden, the brand new distillery den, live music, and MORE. Gather your family and friends, plan for a special occasion, […]
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 – there will be the annual 1 and 4 Milers, a costume contest and parade along the Boardwalk, live music, frosty beverages, free Wawa hot chocolate and coffee, local […]
Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show:
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VAJoin the Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association as they take over the Virginia Beach Convention Center to present the 37th Annual Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show. The Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show has paved the way in bringing you the latest in style, technology and décor to refresh and renew your home, garden […]
Excalibur Cup:
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VACome 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!