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Things to do in March in Virginia Beach

Fun events are lining up for the beginning of Spring on the beach! Make your plans now for these great March events:

Oyster Roast Fest

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

Enjoy lots of delicious oysters, food, and drinks, plus we’ll have live music, amazing silent and live auctions, craft artisans, and rescue squad equipment to explore!

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

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

The 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.

C4C Grand National Championship

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

Cheer for Charity, powered by Cheer and Dance Extreme, is excited to host The Grand National Championship in the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Teams from up and down the east coast attend to see who will be crowned our National Champion. Virginia Beach is perfect in March – beautiful weather and great hotel rates!

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. The weekend has a race distance for every goal: Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K, and challenges. PLUS After parties, music and entertainment!

Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt

Hunt Club Farm’s Annual Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt featuring Children’s Egg Hunt, Visiting the Easter Bunny, Hayrides, the Petting Farm and TreeWalk Adventure, Costumed Characters, Live DJ with Music and Games, and an Artisan and Vendor Village! Additional activities are pony rides, animal feed and bird sticks.

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February Events in Virginia Beach

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:)

 

 

2024 Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

Hemingways Restaurant and Bar Pilar - 2024 Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

2024 marks the 19th year of Virginia Beach Restaurant Week, a weeklong celebration of the Virginia Beach culinary scene highlighted by specially designed menus with pre-fixe pricing, discount hotel options, and The Pineapple. Restaurants will incorporate the pineapple in their décor, beverage, or menu options. So look for the pineapple. You never know where it might be.

🙌 Hemingway’s Restaurant & Bar Pilar is participating in Virginia Beach Restaurant Week! Come join us for our special menu and visit Virginia Beach’s finest restaurants for every meal January 15 – January 21, 2024 as talented chefs serve up innovative menus featuring delicious culinary creations.

🏖️ Hemingway’s Restaurant & Bar Pilar is the place to enjoy stunning oceanfront views, great food & drinks on the oceanfront!

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Holiday events in Virginia Beach

Holiday Events in Virginia Beach

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.


 

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Happy Veterans Day Weekend!

Happy Veterans Day Weekend!

Thank you to all the men and women who have served and protected our country and fought for our freedom! Come join us for a long weekend in Virginia Beach! Come visit us and enjoy the beautiful beaches, restaurants, attractions, and enjoy some great events on the beach:

Chad 1000X Virginia Beach

Nov 11th

Presented by GORUCK and CrossFit, the Chad 1000X is a workout-style event designed to raise money for and awareness of mental health initiatives for veterans, specifically suicide prevention. The workout is 1,000 step-ups that can be completed as a team, with a partner or as an individual. They can be done with or without a weighted rucksack. In 2022, more than 4,500 registered participants raised $100,000 at this event.

Pinup Coffee Co. Veterans Day Party & Cornhole Tournament

November 11, noon-3 p.m.

Pinup Coffee Co., a veteran-owned specialty coffee roaster, is holding its second annual Veterans Day Party & Cornhole Tournament at Pleasure House Brewing. Coffee and food vendors will be on hand, including Pinup Coffee Co., Beach Bum Coffee and The Silver Fox Food Truck. Admission to the party is free. The $20 per person fee to enter the cornhole tournament will raise money for the AWS1 James Buriak Foundation. That organization provides pre-mishap education and post-mishap support for Navy and Marine Corps aviators and their families.

Tidewater Veterans Day Parade

Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
November 11, 2023

The Tidewater Veterans Day Parade features decorated military, as well as classic cars, marching bands, motorcycles, horses, scouts and military marching units. Army and Navy brass, local politicians and other military leaders are expected on the reviewing stand to watch the parade, which will start at 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue. After the parade, a wreath-laying ceremony will include speeches, prayers, a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps. The parade and ceremony are organized by the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations.


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October Events in Virginia Beach Oceanfront

October 2023 Events in Virginia Beach

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:

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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Coastal Craft Beer Festival

September Events in Virginia Beach

September is an amazing time for a getaway to the beach. The coastal temps are refreshing and the beach is welcoming you to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beautiful scenery, festivals, and fun experiences in Virginia Beach. Come join us on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront!

NAS Oceana Air Show

The men and women of Naval Air Station Oceana are proud to announce the return of the NAS Oceana Air Show!

Neptune Fall Wine Festival

 

Travel the world without leaving the beach at the Fall Wine Festival! 31st Street Park is transformed into a hub of tasting stations from around the world with over 60 wines from 8 countries, each featuring blends and styles that are sure to ignite the traveler in you. Each tasting ticket includes a commemorative wine […]

Sonrise Music Festival

24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Hampton 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.

Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend

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. Sculptors from around the world compete in our Sandsculpting Championship, and families have fun at Poseidon’s Playground.

Things to Do in Virginia Beach This Summer

Things to Do in Virginia Beach This Summer

Things to Do in Virginia Beach This Summer


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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