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Come celebrate the holidays on the beach! We love the holiday season on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! The Boardwalk is lighting up with The Holiday Lights at the Beach.

Holiday Fun in Virginia Beach

November 19, 2021/in News /by Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach

Come celebrate the holidays on the beach! We love the holiday season on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! The Boardwalk is lighting up with the Holiday Lights at the Beach. The BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 November Events” and one of the American Bus Association’s “Top 100 Events in North America”! More than 20,000 families a year make this unique light show a part of their holiday celebration. This “Fanta-Sea” of lights will dazzle and amaze holiday visitors and locals alike.

In addition to the amazing lights, the beach is buzzing with holiday festivities; restaurants are dazzling with great food and favorites like fresh local oysters and rockfish specials, and the Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market and local shops make for fun holiday shopping!

Events:

Holiday Lights at the Beach: Nov 19 – Jan 2

Guests drive their vehicles on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk through holiday, nautical, and adventure-themed light displays, listening on their radios to a soundtrack playing traditional holiday music. 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 Surfing Santa and a 40-foot tall dancing light Christmas tree, new for 2020! The magical light display features fish swimming overhead, color-changing archways, and light fixtures that pay tribute to the region’s Armed Forces community.

Virginia Beach Christmas Market: Nov 25 – 27

The Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, features over 250 artisans, quality fine arts, & crafts, collectibles, holiday fashions and decor, shabby chic and vintage recreations, handcrafted edibles, reclaimed furniture, jewelry, unique gifts and thousands of holiday home decorating ideas

Holiday Parade at the Beach: Dec 4

Watch as almost 90 parade units make their way down Atlantic Avenue in a joyous celebration of the holiday season at the Holiday Parade at the Beach.

New Year’s Eve Family Fun Socially Distant Celebration with Live Oceanview Music: Dec 31 – Jan 1

“Check Out” of 2021 and “Check Inn” to 2022 at the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach for New Year’s Eve! Celebrate under the stars all while social distancing in your guest room or on your private balcony! Book Now

Things to Do in Virginia Beach this October

October 13, 2021/in News /by Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach

It’s our favorite season on the beach with great beach weather, festivals, and Hallowen fun. October is an amazing time to enjoy the Virginia Beach Oceanfront!

Upcoming Events:

Hunt Club Farm Fall Harvest Fair -All Month!
Celebrate the new season with the family at the Harvest Festival at Hunt Club with farm animals you can pet, pony rides, farm tours, carnival rides and a huge collection of Pungo pumpkins. When the sun goes down, and the kids are in bed, come back for Haunted Hunt Club’s Halloween Festival, featuring the Field of Screams, Haunted Hayride, and the Village of the Dead. The popular Halloween Festival has been scaring Virginia Beach locals and visitors for over 30 years.
Details: https://hauntedhuntclubfarm.com

MoCA Boardwalk Art Show – 10/22-24
This three-day festival welcomes nearly 200 artists from around the country featuring fine art across several mediums including ceramics, photography, sculpture, and glassworks.

Town & Treat – 10/23
Attendees can enjoy Trick or Treating at Town Center businesses, activity stations, roaming characters, games, music, cotton candy, costume contest and more!

Wicked 10K Weekend -10/29 – 30
The annual Wicked 10K is a fun, creative and festive race along the beautiful Virginia Beach Boardwalk, that will have you in the Halloween spirit in no time. Runners are encouraged to dress in costumes and compete in a post-race costume contest for a chance to win great prizes.

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Holiday Inn Virginia Beach North Beach - New Years Eve Celebration 2022

New Year’s Eve Family Fun Socially Distant Celebration with Live Oceanview Music

“Check Out” of 2021 and “Check Inn” to 2022 at the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach for New Year’s Eve! Celebrate under the stars all while social distancing in your guest room or on your private balcony! Your room will overlook the center courtyard and pool deck where you can start the evening off with family friendly movies on the LED Billboard Screen and then dance the night away with the sounds of Schooner or Later and watch the ball drop in Times Square on the big screen! What better way to ring in the New Year for couples and families! Happy New Year from Team Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach!

PACKAGES FROM $269:

The packages include the following:

STANDARD ROOM with 2 Queen Beds OR KING SUITE with Pullout Sleeper Sofa
LATE CHECK OUT of 2:00pm
FAMILY HOLIDAY MOVIES on the Big Screen in the Courtyard at 5:00pm & 7:00pm
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC FROM YOUR PRIVATE BALCONY beginning at 9:15pm featuring SCHOONER OR LATER
COUNTDOWN on the Big Screen
FAMILY FUN in our Movie Theater
Use of the Heated INDOOR POOL & LAZY RIVER
WELCOME PACKAGE with Bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider, Glasses, Noise Makers and Hats for 4 or 6 People depending on room type
Make your night Extra Special by adding DINNER to your Celebration at our Fine Dining Italian Restaurant, ISLE OF CAPRI. Reservations and Dress Code are REQUIRED. (757) 428-2411
FOOD will be available for purchase from a Local Food Truck
DISCOUNTED RATE of $79 to Stay on New Year’s Day
FREE PARKING and INTERNET
CHAMPAGNE, WINE and SPARKLING CIDER available at front desk for purchase while supplies last

RESERVATIONS:

To select package: purchase 2 Queen beds Poolside or King Poolside Suite room types only for 12/31 arrival date. You may add on additional nights pre or post arrival dates, once this reservation has a confirmation number. To reserve additional nights and discounted rate as a feature of this package please call the Hotel Front Desk with your confirmation number directly at 757-428-1711 and tell them you want to Bring on 2022!

*If guests book a room outside of the NYE package they will not have a view of the billboard screen or band!

PROMO CODE: NYE

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SCHEDULE:

12/31/2021

12:00PM – Family Movies in the Movie Theater, social distancing required, 50% capacity, Showings TBA – movie times begin at Noon ending at 9:00PM

3:00PM – Arrival/Check-in begins. Splash Kamp opens for Tortoise Experiences, social distancing required, 50% capacity, ending at 8:00PM

4:00PM – Food will be available onsite from a local food truck

5:00PM – Home Alone premiers on the big screen Poolside, watch & listen from your balcony!

7:00PM – Polar Express on the big screen Poolside, watch & listen from your balcony!

9:15PM – Schooner or Later opens on the big screen Poolside, watch & listen from your balcony!

1/1/2022

9:00AM – Tortoise Good-Bye visits in Lobby until 2:00PM

2:00PM – Late checkout ends. Stayover rates enacted at $79/night based on availability, please confirm with front desk prior to 11:00AM to validate room keys.

September Featured Events in Virginia Beach

September 2, 2021/in News /by Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach

September is one of the best months at the beach! We love the amazing weather and perfect beach days along with amazing events throughout the month featuring wine tastings, marathons, art, and live music events. Book your stay now!

LABOR DAY WEEKEND OCEANFRONT CONCERT SERIES
September 3-5
National recording artists you know and love take to the oceanfront park stages on Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5, for a salute to all things music.

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL VIRGINIA BEACH HALF MARATHON
September 4 – September 5
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Virginia Beach will have you movin’ and groovin’ with endless ocean views, a trendy backdrop and tunes all weekend long provided by the largest outdoor music festival on the East Coast. Escape your routine and join us for a sandy staycation by the sea. We’re celebrating 20 years running with all new courses, an epic new finish line, and a beachy finish line festival for all ages.

BEACH MUSIC WEEKEND
September 10-12, 2021
Beach Music Weekend features bands on the beach with dancing under the stars for a jam-packed blast from the past! 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 old days” of hot tunes and cool times.

NEPTUNE FALL WINE FESTIVAL
September 11 – 12
Enjoy Virginia’s leading vineyards at the Neptune Fall Wine Festival!

NEPTUNE FESTIVAL BOARDWALK WEEKEND AND ART & CRAFT SHOW
September 24 – 26
The Art & Craft Show is the featured event stretching over 3 miles along Virginia Beach’s Boardwalk. In addition, there are daily concerts along the Oceanfront, a Grand Parade, an 8k race, and more.

INTERNATIONAL SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP
September 24 – October 3
32 of the world’s most talented sculptors, representing 11 different countries will create masterpieces in the sand.

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Virginia Beach Waterparks

August 18, 2021/in News /by Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach

Do you love Waterparks? Come enjoy over 350,000 gallons of fun here at Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach

featuring Outdoor Oceanfront & Lagoon-Style Pools, Indoor Lazy River, Waterfalls & Waterslides, and Splash Kamp! Learn More about our pools!

For amazing waterparks to visit during your stay, you will want to explore these waterparks:

Ocean Breeze Waterpark – Water slides, a tubing river & a wave pool headline this sprawling water park with 30+ rides. Learn more

Water Country USA – Located in Williamsburg. It’s Virginia’s largest water park. Enjoy water slides and raft rides, or lounge in one of our pools or lazy rivers. Learn more

Upcoming Events on the Oceanfront

August 6, 2021/in News /by Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach

The Virginia Beach Oceanfront is filled with fun nightly music and entertainment. We are also excited for the return of some of our favorite featured festivals and events that are coming back to the oceanfront including the Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party, Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon, and Beach Music Weekend!

FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS:

VIRGINIA BEACH FUNK FEST BEACH PARTY
August 27 & 28, 2021

For 12 years the Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party has brought the “funk” to the oceanfront for two days of electrifying music, great food, and unique vendors.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND OCEANFRONT CONCERT SERIES
September 3-5, 2021; 7:00 pm- 11:00pm. At 17th, 24th & 31st Street Parks.

National recording artists you know and love take to the oceanfront park stages on Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5, for a salute to all things music.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon
September 4 – September 5

Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Virginia Beach will have you movin’ and groovin’ with endless ocean views, a trendy backdrop and tunes all weekend long provided by the largest outdoor music festival on the East Coast. Escape your routine and join us for a sandy staycation by the sea. We’re celebrating 20 years running with all new courses, an epic new finish line, and a beachy finish line festival for all ages.

BEACH MUSIC WEEKEND
September 10-12, 2021

Beach Music Weekend features bands on the beach with dancing under the stars for a jam-packed blast from the past! 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 old days” of hot tunes and cool times.

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Oceanfront Concert Series Featuring Soul Asylum With Local H & Juliana Hatfield
Wednesday, August 11Th At 17Th Street Park

Oceanfront Concert Series Featuring Pablo Cruise With Firefall
Wednesday, August 18Th At 24Th Street Park

Oceanfront Concert Series Featuring Matt Stell With Tim Montana
Wednesday, August 25Th At 17Th Street Park

Family Great Adventure Movie Series: Every Wednesday on the beach at 29th street.
The Family Great Adventure Movie Series, taking place weekly during the months of July and August, features a giant inflatable movie screen and state-of-the-art sound to present your family-friendly action films – right on the beach.

Live! on Atlantic – All Summer
Nightly entertainment throughout the season, from 7:00 pm – 11 pm. The concert series is always family-friendly, as the sidewalks along the boardwalk literally become the stage

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Live Music on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront at The Square Whale

July 23, 2021/in News /by Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach

🎉Come join us for Live Music on the poolside patio of the Square Whale through September!

Kick back and relax to the music and enjoy scenery overlooking the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

The Best Oceanfront Food, Cocktails & Views Are Here For You at The Square Whale!

🎉NEW Menu & Daily Specials at The Square Whale

Music Schedule:

July

24^th 5-8 Mike Binetti

25^th 4:30-8:30 Snackbar Jones

August

1^st 4:30-8:30 Kaboom Box

8^th 4:30-8:30 Jan & Zane

14^th 4:30-8:30 Request Station

15^th 4:30-8:30 Kaboom Box

21st 5-8 Mike Binetti

22^nd 4:30-8:30 River Boys

28^th 4:30-8:30 Snackbar Jones

29 4:30-8:30 Kaboom Box

September

4^th 4:30-8:30 Request Station

5^th 4:30-8:30 Vinyl Headlights

19^th 1:30-5 Tailgate Down

25^th 4:30-8:30 Jan & Zane

26^th 1:30-5 Request Station

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Virginia Beach July Events

July 1, 2021/in News /by Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach

Plenty of fun events happening this July. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront is lively every day and evening! Enjoy the many 4th of July celebrations with fireworks, nightly music and entertainment, and favorite events like Chalk the Walk and more on the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Upcoming Events:

Stars & Stripes Celebration: July 2-4.
The 4th of July weekend bursts on the scene with the sights and sounds of summer with free concerts on the oceanfront culminating with a fireworks display over the water!

Oceanfront Concert Series Featuring North Mississippi Allstars With Dumpstaphunk – Wednesday, July 7 At 17Th Street Park; 7:00 pm

Family Great Adventure Movie Series: Every Wednesday on the beach at 29th street.
The Family Great Adventure Movie Series, taking place weekly during the months of July and August, features a giant inflatable movie screen and state-of-the-art sound to present your family-friendly action films – right on the beach.

Chalk The Walk: July 10 on the boardwalk from 16th-18th streets.
Chalk the Walk takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk from 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Saturday, July 10, 2021, as artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color!

Live! on Atlantic – All Summer
Nightly entertainment throughout the season, from 7:00 pm – 11 pm. The concert series is always family-friendly, as the sidewalks along the boardwalk literally become the stage

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Virginia Beach Waterpark - Oceanfront Pool, Waterslides & Lazy River

Oceanfront Pool, Waterslides & Lazy River – Open! Stay Cool With Us!

June 1, 2021/in News /by Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach

Our waterpark on the oceanfront! The Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach hotel has more ways to stay cool this summer. In addition to the ocean, our guests love the fun and relaxing pool options for kids and adults to enjoy. Soak up some rays by our gorgeous Splish-Splash Lagoon outdoor pool and enjoy the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront views! Take the plunge and fly down our watersides into the lagoon, and float along the lazy river. There are many ways to stay cool or just relax and unwind with your favorite summertime beverage at the Square Whale oceanfront restaurant and bar. Come Play in our Lagoon-Style Pools, Indoor Lazy River, Waterfalls & Waterslides. We hope to see you soon:)

Stay with us at Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach. Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel is located on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and features 238 oceanfront rooms and suites, each with private balconies or patios and thoughtful resort-style amenities. Relax on the beach, soak up rays by our gorgeous lagoon-style outdoor and indoor pools, and let the kids play at Splash Kamp. Kids eat free at our Virginia Beach family resort! Savor fresh seafood and Italian fare on the Virginia Beach oceanfront at our three on-property restaurants. Enjoy access to the best attractions and things to do in Virginia Beach, minutes away from our centrally-located hotel on the famed Boardwalk!

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