 Mother’s Day Weekend in Portsmouth, VA. Olde Towne Farmers Market – Mother’s Day edition Location: Olde Towne Farmer’s Market– 400 High St When: May 13th from 9am- 2pm This Mother’s Day, bring her to the best and friendliest market in the region. Here you can find the best farm produce, beef, poultry, baked goods, …
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10 Things to do this Mother’s Day Weekend
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First Weekends with the Portsmouth Museums
The first weekends with the Portsmouth Museums is an exciting time to visit. Â Festivities kick off on the First Friday of each month (April-October) with live music, adult beverages, and a gathering of friends in the courtyard at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. Â On First Saturday mornings, the courtyard features more live music to …
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Portsmouth Paddle Battle Race 2022
The Portsmouth Paddle Battle returns to the Elizabeth River for its 2nd Annual splash on September 10, 2022. It takes place from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Â Benefitting the Friends of the Naval Shipyard Museum, the event features two racing categories: Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Kayaking. Â The race begins at High Street Landing and …
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Portsmouth, VA Restaurant Week 2022
Encouraging guests to try something new and experience everything Portsmouth has to offer. Portsmouth, VA Restaurant Week is a time for the Portsmouth restaurant community to show off our wide variety of gourmet specialties. Local chefs are preparing special menus that are guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Participating restaurants will offer options for 2 …
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Portsmouth’s Olde Towne Scottish Walk
Portsmouth’s Olde Towne Scottish Walk tradition is modeled after Scotland’s Hogmanay Festival. Hogmanay Festival is a Scottish tradition celebrating the New Year that dates back hundreds of years and is celebrated by millions of people all over the world. The Olde Towne Scottish Walk takes place on December 31st. It begins at the corner of …
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Winter Wonderland – The Coleman Collection of Portsmouth, VA
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). …
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Joyful Holiday Events in Portsmouth, Virginia
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 …
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Olde Towne Holiday Tree Lighting & Open House 2021
Enjoy a hometown holiday tree lighting complete with decorations, music, a Sugar Plum fairy, Father Christmas, and even a little snow! Olde Towne’s shops will be open late with an additional 30 crafters & authors selling their wares. Also, catch a free Tidewater Winds quartet concert, strolling colonial carolers, hot cider, prize drawings, and shuttle …
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Portsmouth is a BOO-tiful place to be for Halloween!
The spirits are restless in Portsmouth this month, but if you know the right spots, they may just offer you a beer! Haunted houses, trunk or treat, parties and more are going on all month. Check out these thrilling October events for adults, kids, or the whole family! Speed and Scares at Spooky Acres – …
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Oktoberfest in Portsmouth 2021
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 …
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