March
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Virginia Opera spring season runs through
early May, call the Harrison Opera House for complete performance
schedules. / Norfolk / 866-673-7282. |
| Spring Season |
Virginia Stage Company season
runs through April, call the Wells Theatre for performance schedules.
/ Norfolk / Call 757-627-1234 for information. |
| Thursday, March 17 |
St. Patrick's Day - A great time
to be in town to prepare for the Shamrock Sportsfest! / Book your
room now! |
| March 19 |
Shamrock Sportsfest – This
26.2 mile Shamrock Marathon Event has long been a precursor to the
famed Boston Marathon. The Sportsfest includes an 8K open, fitness
walk, children’s marathon, and fitness expo. Times and venue
vary. Virginia Beach / Call 757-496-5183 for information. |
| Monday, March 21 |
Vernal Equinox / First Day of
Spring! |
| March 25 |
Good Friday / Purim |
Sunday March 27
|
Easter Sunday |
| Late March |
Busch Gardens (Opens for the Season)
/ Williamsburg. |
April
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April is the start of the professional A-League
Soccer Season at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. Come out and support
the Hampton Roads Mariners. Games are played throughout
the season. |
| April 16 - 24 |
Historic Garden Week in Virginia
– Throughout the state of Virginia, historic and contemporary
homes are opened to the public during the Old Dominion’s most
beautiful garden season. Local Tidewater homes and gardens are decked
out for viewing. Local participants include: Virginia Beach- The Adam
Thoroughgood House, Norfolk - Norfolk Botanical Garden, Chesapeake,
Portsmouth and Colonial Williamsburg. |
| April 22 |
Earth Day ‚ Check out special events at
the Virginia Marine Science Museum. |
| April 22 - 24 |
2005 USA Judo Championships -
Senior National and Judo Championships will be held this year at the
Virginia Beach Pavilion. / 1000 19th Street / Virginia Beach / Call
800-822-3224 for information. |
| April 24 |
Passover begins |
May 2 - 8
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Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill
- The newest stop on the LPGA tour, the golf tournament is bound to
become a tour favorite with a purse of $2.2 million. Call for tickets
and information. / Williamsburg / 757-253-3985. |
| Early May |
Water Country USA opens for the
season. / Williamsburg. |
| Mid May |
11th Annual Beach Music Weekend
– It’s a Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Scene, up and
down the Boardwalk. Top name acts come out to perform at the 29th
Street Stage. Virginia Beach. |
| May 15 |
Jamestown Landing Day –
The 398th Anniversary of the arrival of colonists at Jamestown in
1607, celebrated at Jamestown Island, Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown
Victory Center. |
| May 27– 29 |
The 22nd Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival
– Join the celebration of the luscious berry as it is transformed
into fabulous desserts and temptations to delight young and old. Or
just pick your own and take them home! Parade, musical entertainment,
children’s activities, arts & crafts show. Pungo section
of Virginia Beach |
| Late May |
Ocean Breeze Fun Park –
Wild Water Rapids opens for the season. / Virginia Beach |
| May 30 |
Memorial Day – Come join
the Beach celebration on the first mega weekend of the season./ Book
your room now! |
| May 31 |
Memorial Day ‚ Come
join the Beach celebration on the first mega
weekend of the season. |
