Olde Towne Holiday Lights Schedule of Events Friday, November 22, 2024 The fun begins at the Middle Street Mall, adjacent to the Children’s Museum of Virginia. Unlike years past when the event was called the Olde Towne Portsmouth Tree Lighting and Marketplace, this year’s event begins at the Mall and ends with Santa arriving …
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Olde Towne Holiday Lights 2024 – Let the Season Begin
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10 Summer Events Not to Miss in Portsmouth, VA
Top 10 Summer Events Portsmouth is home to centuries of history, architecture, culture, wars, and famine; but most don’t know that it’s also a hub of beautiful outdoor parks, sunsets, scenic water views, and long traditional and signature events. Below you’ll find the 10 best Free Summer Events that keep bringing folks back to this …
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Nativity Scene from the Coleman Collection
A Portsmouth Tradition Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection is a popular holiday tradition at the Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center. However, a centerpiece of the collection resides just around the corner at Monumental Methodist Church. The Nativity Scene, because of it’s religious significance, was best housed outside a public building and separate from the rest …
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Celebrate Museum Day in Portsmouth
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 …
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Winging It Through Portsmouth
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 …
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Olde Towne Portsmouth Named “Coolest” in Coastal Virgina
Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia Don’t miss this Coastal Virginia treasure with its collection of antique homes spanning three centuries, its eclectic assortment of hip shops, edgy nightlife, and one-of-a-kind restaurants. Olde Towne is walkable, from the Children’s Museum of Virginia to the historic park at Fort Nelson and everywhere in between. Just park the car …
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Farmers Market Going Strong in 2020
The Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmers Market continues to operate in 2020, but with a couple of differences. Firstly, it’s in a new, temporary location. Secondly, the market implemented CDC safety recommendations designed to keep everyone virus free. What hasn’t changed are the quality produce, meats, seafood, and locally made items offered for sale. The …
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Walk Your Art Out – Art Scavenger Hunt
Fun Things to Do: The Art Scavenger Hunt Walk Your Art Out. A scavenger hunt for public art through the Portsmouth Art and Cultural District. Looking for things to do? This art scavenger hunt for public art around Olde Towne Portsmouth provides exposure to fun and informative art installations as well as about …
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