January 2006 Events in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Festivals, parades, exhibitions, sports and more in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg and the rest of Hampton Roads. Come out and play!

January 4 - March 12
Whale Watching Trips
The Virginia Aquarium's annual winter whale watching boat trips. Virginia Beach.

January 6
Twelfth Night, Francis Land House
Experience the splendor of the "last day of Christmas" Twelfth Night at the Francis Land House Historic Site and Gardens. Music, dancing, refreshments and living history drama will whisk you back to times gone by. Virginia Beach.

January 14
Carnevale
Come in costume or black tie and mask for an evening of Italian fantasia, featuring music, wine, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. A fund raiser for TodiMusicFest. Portsmouth.

January 14
Chinese New Year at the Children's Museum of Virginia
Commemorating this event is thought to bring luck, health, happiness, and wealth to the coming year. Enjoy a full day of activities - try on authentic Chinese costumes, make kites and Hui Chun banners and sing Chinese songs. Portsmouth.

January 20 - 22
2006 Virginia Flower and Garden Show
The new Virginia Beach Pavilion is the stage for area landscapers and floral artists who work their magic to transform concrete into dirt and exquisite works of garden art. Demonstrations and educational classes entertain adults, while magicians and clowns entertain the kids; 125 vendors display and sell garden items. Virginia Beach.

January 28 - 29
Toy Train Displays
Tidewater O Gauge Association and the Hampton Roads Lego User Group put up train displays. 9 am to 5 pm. Children's Museum of Virginia. Portsmouth.