41 listings in and around Virginia Beach, VA, Thursday, November 12 through Wednesday, November 18. Soonest: Campbell Archaeology Center Grand Opening Ceremony at Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg (Thursday 9 a.m.); 21st Annual Celebration Banquet at First Presbyterian Church (Thursday 5 p.m.); Winter Lantern Festival at Jamestown Settlement (Thursday 5:30 p.m.); 21st Annual Celebration at 1st Presbyterian Church at First Presbyterian Church (Thursday 7 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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9 a.m. Eastern Time
Art Museums of Colonial WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, VA50 mi
Festival
Ribbon cutting for the Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center, a facility for studying Williamsburg's past, then a chance to explore it and meet the archaeology team.
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W Francis St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
First Presbyterian ChurchNorfolk, VA16 mi
Festival
21st Annual Celebration Banquet at First Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Virginia.
First Presbyterian Church, 820 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Jamestown SettlementWilliamsburg, VA52 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. The Winter Lantern Festival at Jamestown Settlement, produced by Kaleido Entertainment, with artisan-crafted glowing lanterns in red, white and blue patriotic displays after dark. Fun for the whole family.
Limited run.
Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
21st Annual Celebration at 1st Presbyterian Church at First Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Virginia.
First Presbyterian Church, 820 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center and Historic Triangle Tourist Information CenterWilliamsburg, VA51 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A one-hour candlelit walking ghost tour with costumed storytellers, which goes inside some historic buildings. It is suitable for children eight and up, and an adult must accompany all children. It runs rain or shine except in severe weather, and pets are not permitted.
Limited run.
Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center and Historic Triangle Tourist Information Center, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
American Revolution Museum at YorktownYorktown, VA41 mi
Festival
The fourth annual tea festival at the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown, with samples of herb and tea blends and a look at tea history.
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 200 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m. Eastern Time
Art Museums of Colonial WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, VA50 mi
Festival
Ribbon cutting for the Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center, a facility for studying Williamsburg's past, then a chance to explore it and meet the archaeology team.
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W Francis St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Paradise Creek Nature ParkPortsmouth, VA16 mi
Festival
An outdoor session for kids that combines games, eco-art and hands-on nature learning at Paradise Creek Nature Park.
Paradise Creek Nature Park, 1141 Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23702
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
Festivals
Live music · Community
The 14th Annual Jazz Legacy Gala at Hampton Roads Convention Center, featuring Damien Escobar and Lalah Hathaway.
Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Jamestown SettlementWilliamsburg, VA52 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. The Winter Lantern Festival at Jamestown Settlement, produced by Kaleido Entertainment, with artisan-crafted glowing lanterns in red, white and blue patriotic displays after dark. Fun for the whole family.
Limited run.
Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Delta Hotels Chesapeake NorfolkChesapeake, VA11 mi
Festival
A night celebrating 20 years of Prince of Peace Praise Center and its faithful pastoral leadership.
Delta Hotels Chesapeake Norfolk, 725 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center and Historic Triangle Tourist Information CenterWilliamsburg, VA51 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A one-hour candlelit walking ghost tour with costumed storytellers, which goes inside some historic buildings. It is suitable for children eight and up, and an adult must accompany all children. It runs rain or shine except in severe weather, and pets are not permitted.
Limited run.
Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center and Historic Triangle Tourist Information Center, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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All day
The Soundside Event SiteKill Devil Hills, NC56 mi
Festivals
Live music
The Grassfed Bluegrass Music Festival at The Soundside Event Site.
The Soundside Event Site, 6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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9 a.m. Eastern Time
Pretlow Branch LibraryNorfolk, VA17 mi
Festival
Norfolk's third annual Upcycle Fest, put on by Keep Norfolk Beautiful and the RMP Maker Studio at the Mary D. Pretlow Branch library.
Pretlow Branch Library, 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Riverwalk LandingYorktown, VA41 mi
Festival
Markets
A maritime festival at Yorktown Riverwalk Landing celebrating the town's waterfront.
Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m. Eastern Time
Art Museums of Colonial WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, VA50 mi
Festival
Ribbon cutting for the Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center, a facility for studying Williamsburg's past, then a chance to explore it and meet the archaeology team.
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W Francis St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time
Bells Mill ParkChesapeake, VA13 mi
Festival
Free turkey for Chesapeake-area households, one per household while supplies last, from Lifted By Faith.
Bells Mill Park, 424 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 1915 Victory BlvdPortsmouth, VA17 mi
Festival
A car show battle pitting the best male and female rides against each other.
Venue at 1915 Victory Blvd, 1915 Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23702
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m. Eastern Time
Colonial WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, VA49 mi
Festival
A procession of fifes and drums, costumed interpreters and guests marking 100 years of Colonial Williamsburg as it moves through the Historic Area.
Colonial Williamsburg, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Tradition Brewing CompanyNewport News, VA32 mi
Festival
A pickle festival in its fourth year at Tradition Brewing Company in Newport News, with pickle vendors, food trucks and a beer garden. A pickle beer is released each year, and pickle-themed costumes are encouraged.
Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Tradition Brewing CompanyNewport News, VA32 mi
Festival
Pickle fans take over Tradition Brewing's parking lot and front lawn for food trucks, pickle vendors, live music and the release of its annual pickle beer.
Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Alewerks Brewing CompanyWilliamsburg, VA54 mi
Festival
Veterans Day Celebration at Alewerks Brewing Company in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
You’ll also appreciate our ample on-site parking.
We have ample on-site, up-close parking in our lot directly in front of the Brewery Taproom.From alewerks.com, Oct 24, 2026
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1 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Food & drink
A festival presented by the Chesapeake Sheriff's HOPE Foundation at Chesapeake City Park, the Oyster & South Festival.
Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Chesapeake City ParkChesapeake, VA11 mi
Festival
Food & drink
All-you-can-eat oysters, steamed and fried, with local music from Stacie Stephens and EverAfter. Proceeds go to the Chesapeake Sheriff's Hope Foundation.
Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Thanksgiving Day of Destruction at Langley Speedway. Adults $16.30; seniors and military $14.26; kids 6-12 $8.14; family 4-pack $36.70.
Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton, VA 23666
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Jamestown SettlementWilliamsburg, VA52 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. The Winter Lantern Festival at Jamestown Settlement, produced by Kaleido Entertainment, with artisan-crafted glowing lanterns in red, white and blue patriotic displays after dark. Fun for the whole family.
Limited run.
Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Attucks TheatreNorfolk, VA15 mi
Festivals
Live music · Art
Performances inside The Gallery at the Attucks, held before each Virginia Arts Festival Attucks Jazz Club show. Free.
Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center and Historic Triangle Tourist Information CenterWilliamsburg, VA51 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A one-hour candlelit walking ghost tour with costumed storytellers, which goes inside some historic buildings. It is suitable for children eight and up, and an adult must accompany all children. It runs rain or shine except in severe weather, and pets are not permitted.
Limited run.
Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center and Historic Triangle Tourist Information Center, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
The Virginia Living MuseumNewport News, VA32 mi
Festival
60 Years of Wild Memories. One BIG Birthday Celebration in Newport News.
The Virginia Living Museum, 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Christmas Craft-Tea at The Bay School Community Arts Center, 279 Main Street in Mathews, Virginia, established in 1997 by Wendy Wells and at its current site since 2001.
Bay School Community Arts Center, 279 Main Street, Mathews, VA 23109
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Fat Tuna Grill & Oyster HouseWilliamsburg, VA52 mi
Festival
A cornhole tournament by NES Cornhole at the Fat Tuna Oysterfest at Fat Tuna Grill & Oyster House.
Fat Tuna Grill & Oyster House, 1433 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Lily Pad PotteryElizabeth City, NC35 mi
Festival
A class making a Christmas goose platter at Lily Pad Pottery, a paint-your-own-pottery studio in downtown Elizabeth City that also offers DIY crafts, specialty classes and parties.
Lily Pad Pottery, 201 N Water St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A party celebrating the new book from Reverend Dr.
Union Baptist Church, 4608 South Blvd, VA Beach, VA 23452
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Jamestown SettlementWilliamsburg, VA52 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. The Winter Lantern Festival at Jamestown Settlement, produced by Kaleido Entertainment, with artisan-crafted glowing lanterns in red, white and blue patriotic displays after dark. Fun for the whole family.
Limited run.
Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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All day
ViBe Creative DistrictVirginia Beach, VA5.2 mi
Festival
Art
Discounted stays at the Double Tree next to the ViBe Creative District during the 9th Annual ViBe Mural Festival.
ViBe Creative District, 611 18th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Monday, November 16, 2026
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10 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Cape Henry LighthouseFort Story, VA10 mi
Festival
Cape Henry Lighthouse served the Chesapeake Bay for 89 years after its first lighting.
Cape Henry Lighthouse, 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, VA 23459
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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All day
ViBe Creative DistrictVirginia Beach, VA5.2 mi
Festival
Art
Discounted stays at the Double Tree next to the ViBe Creative District during the 9th Annual ViBe Mural Festival.
ViBe Creative District, 611 18th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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1 p.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Fairfield FlowersVirginia Beach, VA8.9 mi
Festival
A do-it-yourself session where you make a festive floral centerpiece to set a cozy Thanksgiving table.
Fairfield Flowers, 5194 Fairfield Shopping Centre, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Greenbrier LibraryChesapeake, VA11 mi
Festival
Family
A hands-on workshop where tweens ages 8 to 12 make take-home fidget toys and calming sensory bottles.
Greenbrier Library, 1214 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Community Recreation CenterFort Eustis, VA39 mi
Festival
Community Recreation Center, 671 Victory Blvd, Fort Eustis, VA 23604
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
St. Johns Episcopal ChurchPortsmouth, VA16 mi
Festival
A candlelit evening of Christmas carols played on strings, at St. Johns Episcopal Church.
St. Johns Episcopal Church, 424 Washington Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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