Christmas in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg and Hampton Roads
There are numerous and varied Christmas celebrations in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg and Hampton Roads every year. Welcome to our guide to the finest events. Have a merry Christmas!
Christmas Events 2008
November 21 - December 31
Winter Wonderland: the Coleman Collection
Favorite animated figures from Coleman's famous Winter Wonderland collection. Courthouse Galleries, Portsmouth, VA.
November 21 - January 1
Holiday Lights at the Beach
Drive on the boardwalk to see over 250 animated nautical and holiday light displays. 2nd Street to 33rd Street, Virginia Beach, VA.
November 22
Norfolk Grand Illumination Parade
The skylines of Norfolk and Portsmouth light up, then the big parade begins. Norfolk, VA.
November 22
Coliseum Central Holiday Parade
Parade with Santa. Hampton, VA.
November 22 - January 1
Newport News Celebration in Lights
Two-mile drive through animated scenes. 700,000 lights. Newport News Park, Newport News, VA.
November 27 - 29
Food and Feasts of Colonial Virginia
Learn how food was gathered, preserved and prepared at Jamestown. Learn about typical soldiers' fare during the American Revolution at the Yorktown Victory Center.
December 2
Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra
At the Ferguson Center, Newport News.
December 6
Wonderland Tree Lighting
Live entertainment, carriage rides, fireworks, tree lighting. Hampton, VA.
December 6
Lighted Boat Parade
Lighted boats parade along the waterfront. Hampton, VA.
December 6
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast, gingerbread man decorating, crafts, carousel. Virginia Air & Space Center, Hampton, VA.
December 6
Lunch and a Story with Santa
Lunch, entertainment, story reading, puppet show. Portsmouth, VA.
December 8
Dave Koz & Friends
Smooth jazz Christmas. At the Ferguson Center, Newport News.
December 9
Chip Davis
Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller. At the Ferguson Center, Newport News.
December 11
Allan Harris
Nat King Cole Christmas. At the Suffolk Center, Suffolk.
December 11
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Wild & Swingin' Holiday Party
At the Sandler Center, Virginia Beach.
December 12
King Singers
A cappella. At the Sandler Center, Virginia Beach.
December 13
Olde Towne Candlelight Home Tour
Homes decorated for the holidays. Music, carolers. Portsmouth, VA.
December 13
Hampton Holly Days Parade
Bands, floats, balloons, Santa. Hampton, VA.
December 13
Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival
Music performances, children's activities, carolers, strolling characters. 7 blocks of High Street. Portsmouth, VA.
December 18
Virginia Symphony
Holiday Classics. At Chrysler Hall, Norfolk.
December 18
Tanya Tucker
Family Christmas tour with the Imperials. At the Ferguson Center, Newport News.
December 19
Gatlin Brothers
Christmas show. At the Suffolk Center, Suffolk.
December 20
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Christmas concert. At the Ferguson Center, Newport News.
December 22
Jim Brickman
Holiday concert. At the Sandler Center, Virginia Beach.
December 23
Symphonicity
Messiah sing along. At the Sandler Center, Virginia Beach.
December 31
Olde Towne Scottish Walk
Bagpipes, walk, flag-raising, Auld Lang Syne. Portsmouth, VA.
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