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July 2019
Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »August 2019
Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »Lemonade Stand Fridays Charity Event
Please join us as we host a Lemonade Stand every Friday from 11 am - 2 pm throughout the summer (6/6/19 – 9/6/19) as we raise money for our annual charity partner, St. Jude’s.
Find out more »Mad Science Show
Mad Science Shows are Entertaining, Educational, and Interactive! Our Mad Scientists involve audience members throughout the show. Children can experience foggy dry ice storms, watch a foam factory at work, alter sound waves, and so much more! Mad Science is one of our many Splash Kamp Activities that are complimentary for hotel guests. Mad Science is from 3 – 3:45pm every Friday at Splash Kamp.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day with our complimentary daily Yoga classes on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Inclement weather will relocate yoga to an available space within the hotel. Classes are daily at 9am and complimentary to hotel guests until August 9, 2019.
Find out more »Lemonade Stand Fridays Charity Event
Please join us as we host a Lemonade Stand every Friday from 11 am - 2 pm throughout the summer (6/6/19 – 9/6/19) as we raise money for our annual charity partner, St. Jude’s.
Find out more »Mad Science Show
Mad Science Shows are Entertaining, Educational, and Interactive! Our Mad Scientists involve audience members throughout the show. Children can experience foggy dry ice storms, watch a foam factory at work, alter sound waves, and so much more! Mad Science is one of our many Splash Kamp Activities that are complimentary for hotel guests. Mad Science is from 3 – 3:45pm every Friday at Splash Kamp.
Find out more »Lemonade Stand Fridays Charity Event
Please join us as we host a Lemonade Stand every Friday from 11 am - 2 pm throughout the summer (6/6/19 – 9/6/19) as we raise money for our annual charity partner, St. Jude’s.
Find out more »Lemonade Stand Fridays Charity Event
Please join us as we host a Lemonade Stand every Friday from 11 am - 2 pm throughout the summer (6/6/19 – 9/6/19) as we raise money for our annual charity partner, St. Jude’s.
Find out more »Lemonade Stand Fridays Charity Event
Please join us as we host a Lemonade Stand every Friday from 11 am - 2 pm throughout the summer (6/6/19 – 9/6/19) as we raise money for our annual charity partner, St. Jude’s.
Find out more »September 2019
Lemonade Stand Fridays Charity Event
Please join us as we host a Lemonade Stand every Friday from 11 am - 2 pm throughout the summer (6/6/19 – 9/6/19) as we raise money for our annual charity partner, St. Jude’s.
Find out more »Sonrise Music Festival
Hampton Roads biggest Christian Music Festival! The oceanfront will come alive during this two-day music festival of “positive/alternative” music followed by a collaborative worship service. Each year the Sonrise Music Festival supports a local shelter which serves the displaced in our local community. This event will be held on the beach at the 24th Street Stage and feature artists offering a myriad of musical genres such as cutting edge top 40, hip hop, indie, and inspirational.
Find out more »October 2019
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Tasting
Come join us for a relaxed evening of interactive tasting from one of Kentucky’s oldest and smallest distilleries, the Woodford Reserve Distillery. We will be offering samplings from the Woodford Reserve straight whiskey collection along with light hors d’oeuvres on Tuesday October 29, 2019 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Call 757-428-2411 for details.
Find out more »January 2020
Virginia Flower & Garden Expo
Virginia Beach plays host to the first flower and garden show of the year. The expo provides lectures, demonstrations and displays featuring gardening and landscape design practices and a variety of horticulture topics in a single climate-controlled location. Experts and knowledgeable professionals will be there to discuss plants, plans, products and practices. More than a hundred vendors, exhibitors and displayers provide guests countless ideas and products they can use.
Find out more »Coastal Virginia WineFest
Celebrate good times with Virginia wines at the Coastal Virginia Magazine Wine Fest at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Enjoy a selection of wine from Virginia wineries, specialty foods, arts and crafts, craft beer garden, grape stomp competition, live entertainment and much more!
Find out more »February 2020
SGK Gun Show
Southeastern Guns and Knives is an organized and legal gun show event held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center that promotes understanding of the shooting sports, appreciation of American history, and an opportunity to view historic and contemporary weapons. Collectors, hobbyists, sportsmen, hunters or those interested in home defense, please join us at the show this February.
Find out more »Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show
All the big dealers will be under one roof at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, ready to show you their stock and make a deal. Whether you want to see the latest and greatest 2020 models or want a great deal on an unused 2019, you don’t want to miss this chance to check them all out. The Boat Show offers plenty of family fun, too! There will be face painting for the kids and anglers clubs to teach you…
Find out more »Polar Plunge Festival
The VA Beach Polar Plunge Festival kicks off Saturday with the SunTrust Dash & Splash Challenge (annual 4 Mile & 1 Mile runs), a costume contest and parade down the boardwalk, the Plunge Marketplace featuring local artisans, frosty beverages, live music, free Wawa hot chocolate and coffee, and an icy dip into the frigid Atlantic Ocean with 3,000 of your closest friends.
Find out more »Excalibur Cup
Come out for the Excalibur Cup – a gymnastics invitational open to all levels! The Virginia Beach Convention Center is excited to host over 3,000 competitors, representing over 25 different states and 10 different countries. With all levels competing in the same location, it is sure to be a fun-filled, exciting time!
Find out more »March 2020
Shamrock Invitational
Join us for the 31st Annual Shamrock Invitational hosted by Ocean Tumblers. This year’s gymnastics competition will be held at the Virginia Beach Field House. Come cheer on our young gymnasts!
Find out more »Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market
The Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market features over 150 fine artists and craftspeople from across the nation offering fine arts, handcrafted jewelry, wood, glass, photography, candles, woven baskets, clothing, toys, folk art and specialty foods. Exhibitors introduce new lines and special accessories for the home and garden including wrought iron, welcome wreaths, garden statuary, birdhouses, outdoor furniture, pottery and wind chimes. The event will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and include several new exhibitors as well as…
Find out more »The Grand National Championship by the Sea
Cheer and Dance Extreme is excited to host The Grand National Championship by the Sea at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Teams from up and down the east coast will compete to see who will be crowned Cheer and Dance Extreme’s National Champion. This year will mark CDE's 16th year at the VBCC! Virginia Beach is perfect in March - beautiful weather and great hotel rates!
Find out more »Virginia Beach Spring Classic
The Beach FC Soccer Club will host their Virginia Beach Spring Classic at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex and the Princess Anne Athletic Complex. The tournament will showcase the U9-10 age group playing 7v7, U11-12 playing 9v9, while U13, U14, U15 and U19 will field 11 players per side. This is sure to be an exciting tournament you won't want to miss!
Find out more »Shamrock Marathon Weekend – CANCELLED for 2020
CANCELLED for 2020 The annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend is a St. Paddy’s Day tradition in Coastal Virginia. Lace up your sneakers, dress yourself in green and conquer the streets of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 25,000 runners from all 50 states and around the world will enjoy flat, fast and scenic courses along the beautiful oceanfront and recover at the huge finish line celebration featuring live music, ice-cold Yuengling beer and much more. This three-day event includes a sports and…
Find out more »NHSCA High School National Wrestling Championship
This event, held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, is the most prestigious high school event, in any sport, throughout the country. The NHSCA National Wrestling Championships affords young wrestlers the very best competition in the country and best chance to be noticed by college coaches. This is a showdown where the best meet the best, a tremendous opportunity for the nation's top ranked wrestlers to collide with the "small school" state runner-up; put rankings aside and prove that they…
Find out more »April 2020
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
The Treasures of the Earth show features estate, classic, handcrafted and fashion jewelry made from a variety of metals, as well as a vast array of crystals, minerals and fossils. Jewelers and wire wrappers will be on site who can design, remount or repair jewelry. In addition, there will be a gemologist present at the shows to do appraisals while you wait.
Find out more »East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic
An open competition among area restaurants, the East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic focuses on one of the region’s most loved seafood delicacies. Restaurants serve their individual recipes and compete for People’s Choice Awards, determined by the ballots of those attending. Critic’s Choice Awards also are given by a panel of four leading regional cuisine experts. The competition will be held at the 24th Street Park.
Find out more »Virginia International Tattoo
Mounting a mighty spectacle that changes every year, the Virginia International Tattoo summons more than 1,000 performers including fife and drum corps, bagpipers, military bands, precision drill teams, and performing ensembles ranging from step dancers to motorcycle stunt drivers. A salute to international friendship and an emotional call to the love of country in us all, the Tattoo is a not-to-be-missed celebration. See the show that America’s premier tourism organization has named the Number One U.S. destination for travelers!
Find out more »May 2020
U.S. Finals Cheer & Dance Virginia Beach
This is it - The U.S. Finals! Every cheer and dance team works hard all season long, and The U.S. Finals is a spectacular way for them to celebrate the end of their season. Join us at the Virginia Beach Convention Center for an awesome competition.
Find out more »Atlantic Coast Kite Festival
Kite fliers and spectators of all ages will experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival on the beach between 16th and 18th Streets. This popular 2-day event features a variety of workshops and activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados.
Find out more »Virginia International PAN Fest
Join world-class performers for a spectacular celebration of Caribbean music on the oceanfront in beautiful Virginia Beach! The Virginia International PAN Fest is a musical adventure set to the soothing sounds of steel pan music. The festival’s casual atmosphere appeals to the island community and people of all ages who are intrigued by the unique sounds and style of steel drum music! Fusing together the rhythm of steel bands, ocean breezes, and great international food, the breathtaking Virginia Beach oceanfront…
Find out more »Beach Music Cruise-In
Beach Music Cruise-In, combining bands on the beach and cars on the boardwalk, blends the best of the “oldies” with dancing under the stars in a jam-packed blast to the past! The 3-day series of free concerts is presented on a stage built right on the beach at 30th Street. Settle into the sand as the top Beach Music bands from up and down the East Coast descend on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in a nostalgic salute to the “good…
Find out more »Neptune Spring Wine & Food Festival
Travel the world without leaving the beach at Neptune's Spring Wine & Food Festival! 31st Street Park is transformed into a hub of tasting stations from around the world with 70 wines from 9 countries, each featuring blends and styles that are sure to ignite the traveler in you. Seven local culinary treasures will be serving up delicious food to pair with your new favorite wine! With the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop, grab your tickets and let your palate…
Find out more »Warbirds Over the Beach
Military Aviation Museum presents the annual WWII Air Show, Warbirds Over The Beach 2019, a museum fundraiser. Come out for an amazing air show, delicious dinners, lovely hangar dances, and great family entertainment!
Find out more »Monsters on the Beach
Monsters on the Beach brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as Monster trucks battle for ultimate sand domination! This family-targeted event is loud, fast, and exciting. A course is built right on the beach at 6th Street, with bleachers overlooking from the boardwalk. Sand dunes and junk cars combine to make the race course fast and fun for drivers and spectators alike.
Find out more »July 2020
Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion
The Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk as professional, amateur, and youth artists gather to turn the boardwalk into a canvas of color! At Chalk the Walk, 200 competitors will draw 4'x4' chalk drawings for three blocks along the boardwalk that will be judged and on display between 15th and 17th Streets. Judges will score the drawings according to criteria such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme, and creativity.
Find out more »Summer Tasting Series at the Square Whale with Chesapeake Bay Distillery
Come sample the spirits while soaking the sights and sea breezes of the stunning Virginia Beach oceanfront at The Square Whale. Tastings, Prizes & Giveaways!
Find out more »August 2020
FunkFest Beach Party
VIRTUAL EDITION The 11th Annual Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party presented by Chartway Federal Credit Union is so loved by thousands of fans that the COVID-19 pandemic can’t prevent it from happening again this year. Live! On Atlantic will present this year’s festival with a FREE two-night broadcast event on Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 from 8 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. Shows will broadcast exclusively on YouTube, Facebook and WSKY. The Bar-Kays will perform on Sunday, Aug. 30. Originally…
Find out more »September 2020
American Music Festival
VIRTUAL EDITION For 26 previous years, the Annual Chartway American Music Festival successfully has met every challenge and brought world-class performers to Virginia Beach for Labor Day Weekend. AMF has had to overcome hurricanes, massive thunderstorms, heavy surf, high tides, and strong gusting winds. And this year’s global COVID19 pandemic won’t stop AMF either. A free online AMF virtual concert will be broadcast Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9-10:30 p.m. All artists have performed at AMF before. Those confirmed are: Johnny…
Find out more »Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon
Make Virginia Beach your Labor Day destination! Celebrate the 20th anniversary running of Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach! Grab your pals and sign up for 13.1 miles or a 5K – and don’t forget the dash along the beach in our Mile on the Sand. Take the Remix Challenge and run Saturday and Sunday to earn extra bling.
Find out more »Summer Tasting Series at the Square Whale with Chesapeake Bay Distillery
Come sample the spirits while soaking the sights and sea breezes of the stunning Virginia Beach oceanfront at The Square Whale. Tastings, Prizes & Giveaways!
Find out more »47th Annual Neptune Festival
The Neptune Festival is a time to celebrate the beach life in Virginia Beach! This Festival is made up of a series of over 40 events that provide an opportunity for all to enjoy a taste of Virginia Beach. From free concerts, parades and art shows, to athletic events and a 32-block long celebration on the boardwalk!
Find out more »October 2020
Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival
Over 60 craft beers from over 30 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival. Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment at this two-day, 21+ event. Live music sets the stage at the perfect beach setting for tasting some of the best craft beers available.
Find out more »MOCA Boardwalk Art Show & Festival
The 65th Annual Boardwalk Art Show is Virginia Beach’s longest running oceanfront event and one of the best outdoor fine art shows on the eastern seaboard. 275 artists from all over the U.S. and beyond present an eclectic range of fine arts and crafts from 18th to 35th Streets on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. This beautiful atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for public displays of art, fine food, live entertainment and a great vacation getaway.
Find out more »Halloween “VolleyBOO” Volleyball Tournament
Adult Coed Volleyball Teams, enter your team to compete in the Halloween “VolleyBOO” Volleyball Tournament at the new Virginia Beach Sports Center.
Find out more »November 2020
Holiday Lights at the Beach
Drive your vehicle ON THE BOARDWALK through Nautical, Holiday, and Adventure Lands with a soundtrack signal playing traditional Holiday music on your vehicle’s radio. Festive fish, musical crabs, and hard-working elves – all in brightly colored lights against the moonlit Atlantic Ocean - are the stars of BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach. They are joined by light-up Santa and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree erected on the beach and in the beautiful parks along the Virginia Beach…
Find out more »Thanksgiving “Feast Jam” Basketball Tournament
Boys & Girls High School and Post-Graduate School Basketball Players, this tournament will be a one-day jamboree style event and a great opportunity for schools to showcase their players in front of college coaches and national media. Teams will be guaranteed three shortened games for the day. Top teams from the region are expected for a very high-level event to break in this new state-of-the-art venue!
Find out more »Thanksgiving “Feast Mode” Volleyball Tournament
Adult Coed Volleyball Teams, enter your team to compete in the Thanksgiving “Feast Mode” Volleyball Tournament at the new Virginia Beach Sports Center.
Find out more »December 2020
Holiday “Jingle Ballers” Volleyball Tournament
Adult Coed Volleyball Teams, enter your team to compete in the Holiday “Jingle Ballers” Volleyball Tournament at the new Virginia Beach Sports Center.
Find out more »January 2021
Virginia Beach Restaurant Week
Virginia Beach's premier dining event, this extraordinary week is your chance to experience Virginia Beach's finest restaurants. Try somewhere new or go back to a family favorite. Virginia Beach Restaurant Week offers specially priced meals from around the world.
Find out more »February 2021
Valentine’s “Virginia is for Ballers” Volleyball Tournament
Adult Coed Volleyball Teams, enter your team to compete in the Valentine’s “Virginia is for Ballers” Volleyball Tournament at the new Virginia Beach Sports Center.
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