The Coleman Collection Beginning The Coleman’s Collection at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, now known as Winter Wonderland, is a dazzling array of lights, animated scenes, busy elves, and enchanted forests with woodland animals. It began over 50 years ago at the Coleman’s Nursery and Garden Center, as the Christmas Wonderland (later, Winter Wonderland). …
The Sound of the Holiday Season The Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival began in 1998 and has become the signature holiday event for the City of Portsmouth. In 2021, this special day of music and friendship takes place on Saturday December 11th, from 11 AM until 5 PM. You’ll find even more music in restaurants, …
Join the Festivities November 19-December 31, 2021 Bring the whole family out to the holiday celebrations in Portsmouth. In this article, learn more about special events and activities, shopping specials, musical events, events for adults only, and even what’s planned for New Year’s Eve. Annual Tree Lighting – November 19 This festive holiday event kicks …
A Touch of Glory Massage Therapy offers in-studio and mobile massage and spa services. Edward Smith, owner, works with Valoria Arline to provide a variety of treatments and modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, and a combination of services.
Museum Day – October 9, 2021 Spend the day in Olde Towne Portsmouth and enjoy a full day in the Cultural Arts District. The day starts at 10 a.m. and the event ends at 3 p.m. Here is a list of activities for the day: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum Visit our galleries featuring almost three …
Music, Food, Culture, Events & Fun! October 2nd, 2021 This October’s festivities are spectacular in Virginia’s Historic Seaport. Portsmouth, Virginia. The fun begins on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 with great Saturday traditions like the weekly Olde Towne Farmer’s Market, Yoga in the Courtyard, and the Komi Art Market. The First Saturday of the month …
BUY TICKETS NOW! While Munich’s 186th Oktoberfest (2021) has been officially canceled, that doesn’t mean you can’t still indulge in this amazing German tradition. The Bier Garden has once again made it possible without ever having to leave the country. This Oktoberfest comes to Olde Towne Portsmouth for the first time since 2019; and will …
The Portsmouth Paddle Battle comes to the Elizabeth River for the first time on September 11, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Benefitting the Friends of the Naval Shipyard Museum, the event features two racing categories: Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Kayaking. The race begins at High Street Landing and participants row to the …
Transportation to Portsmouth – Ride the Rox Coastal Virginia Magazine lists Portsmouth’s Olde Towne as one of the “Top 5 Coolest Neighborhoods” in Hampton Roads, and for good reason. A city laden with culture, history and prestige beckons travelers from all across the Commonwealth to trot the cobblestone streets of Olde Towne, visit the locally …
The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Resumes Operations The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center re-opens on Saturday, August 14, 2021 after a prolonged closure due to mechanical issues inside the building. We welcome visitors to view our current exhibits featuring The Test: Tuskegee Airmen, Virginia Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition, and 2021 Outdoor Sculpture. The 42nd …
Located adjacent to the Cradock Fire Department in Afton Square, the memorial recognizes two members of the Cradock Volunteer Fire Department who died during World War II. They were Harold W. Treakle and William R. Gearhart. Harold Willard Treakle enlisted on February 16, 1943 and died in combat on February 1, 1945. Born in 1922, …
Art Wings Come to Portsmouth Support Portsmouth Public Art is excited to invite everyone to enjoy our latest series of entertaining and interactive public art murals that encourage visitors to “Be a pART of ART”. Art Wings in Portsmouth, Virginia began with 3 murals of wings located in Olde Towne Portsmouth. However, with a matching …
History Tours of Olde Towne Portsmouth Looking to discover something new? Are you up for a challenge, or looking for an excuse to exercise? Did you know that Olde Towne Portsmouth not only features a rich history and variety of attractions, but you can have it your way by choosing from one of six different …
Hard Times Go Skate Weekend June 19 and June 21, 2021 at the Cradock Skatepark The Hard Times Skateshop located in Historic Cradock, a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, hosts a Go Skate Weekend in conjunction with the Juneteenth holiday weekend. June 19th is recognized officially as Juneteenth, a day to celebrate freedom for all people …
New Hours, New Exhibits, and New Stories Portsmouth’s Naval Shipyard Museum opened its doors in 1949 on the grounds of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. During the Cold War, when the need to keep the shipyard secure increased, it moved to its current location at 2 High Street in Olde Towne Portsmouth in early 1963. The …