Throughout
December
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Chick-Fil-A Holiday Lights at the Beach
– Appropriately a nautical theme for Christmas, it’s a
nighttime drive through a winter wonderland of animated lights down
the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. accompanied by audio of holiday music.
It’s quite a sight and the only time during the year you’ll
find cars navigating the famous Boardwalk. A part of the annual 100
Miles of Lights celebration. / Call 800-822-3224 for information. |
| Winter Season
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Virginia Opera season runs through early
May, call the Harrison Opera House for performance schedules. /
Norfolk / 866-673-7282.
Virginia Stage Company season runs through April,
call the Wells Theatre for performance schedules. / Norfolk / Call
757-627-1234 for information. |
| Through December 19 |
Santa Sundays - Each Sunday from
noon to 3 pm, Santa will "Sea" children at his special decorated
sea themed chair at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.
Visitors may take pictures of Santa their children, free with museum
admission. / 717 General Booth Boulevard / Virginia Beach / Call 757-425-3474
for information. |
| December 5 |
Grand Illumination of Colonial Williamsburg
- The official opening of the Christmas season in the Historic Area,
the lighting of the candles, decorating of homes, town crier, cannon
volley, carolers, the fife & drum march and so much more, ending
with fireworks at sunset! Colonial Williamsburg |
| December 9 |
First Day of Hanukkah |
| December 21 |
Winter Solstice / First Day of
Winter |
Saturday, December 25
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Christmas Day. |
| Sunday, December 26 |
First Day of Kawanzaa |
| Wednesday, December 29 through Saturday,
January 1 |
US Ballroom Dancers Workshops & New
Years Gala – Virginia Beach Pavilion. / 1000 19th Street
/ Virginia Beach / Call 757-481-5850 for information. |
Saturday, January
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New Years Day - Celebrations of
the season continue through January 6th. |
| January - 6 |
Twelfth Night Celebration at the Francis
Land House, the last vestige of the annual Christmas season
as it was celebrated during the colonial period. Virginia Beach /
Call 757-431-4000 for information |
| Monday, January 17 |
Martin Luther King Day - Think
about taking a romantic three day weekend away from it all. The Beach
is a great place during the off-season for couples. Fantastic shopping,
sightseeing, great restaurants and whale watching are part of this
season’s offerings. / Book your room now! |
| January & February |
Whale Watching Boat Trips are
scheduled throughout the humpback whales migration season. Check with
the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center for dates and times.
Virginia Beach / Call 757-437-2628 for information |
Early February
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Polar Plunge & Winter Festival
– Make this your own Winter Olympic event and join the hearty
devotees of this peculiar pastime. Take a frigid dip in the ocean
between 6th and 8th Streets, or just come and watch. Then join in
with the games, music and food celebrations! / A benefit for Special
Olympics / Virginia Beach |
| Monday, February 14 |
St. Valentine’s Day - Celebrate with a romantic
three or four-day holiday weekend. Virginia Beach is a great place
during the off-season for couples. There’s romantic dining,
whale watching, sightseeing and great rates on area golf courses./
Book your room now! |
| Mid February |
The Hampton Roads Woman’s Show - An expo of events pertaining to women’s issues, tastes, fashions, home, business and health. Virginia Beach Pavilion Convention Center |
| Monday, February 21 |
Presidents’ Day - Another great three day weekend, ideal for a Valentine getaway. / Book your room now! |
