Special Events
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Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation hosts multiple special events throughout the year for our residents and visitors!
Winter Events
Santa’s Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar
Nov 7 & 8, and Nov 21 & 22, 2026. Now in its 48th year, this event features a variety of different craft vendors each weekend.
Winter Wildlife Festival
Jan. 24-Feb. 1, 2026 | Join us in January for a month-long celebration of coastal wildlife and nature featuring a flock of engaging programs to embrace our coastal beauty.
Spring Events
Cherry Blossom Festival
March 27 – April 3, 2026 | Celebrate the blossom season with a variety of programs that promote the rich culture and beauty of Japanese music and art at Red Wing Park.
Earth Week
April 18 – 25, 2026 | This week-long event brings the Virginia Beach community together to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices.
Rising Sun Pow Wow
May 16, 2026 | Join us for the Rising Sun Pow Wow, a celebration of the Nansemond Tribe and Native American culture at Mount Trashmore Park.
Summer Events
Parks After Dark
June 4 – Aug 22, 2026 | Seasonal summer event that takes place on select weekends and parks.
Party At the Pier Summer Series
June 16, 18, 23, 25 and July 14, 16, 21, 23 | Seasonal summer event for family fun in Sandbridge featuring movies, concerts, activities, and more!
Play All Day
June 21 | Join Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation for Play All Day VA (PADVA), a statewide celebration of the longest day of the year through the power of play.
July 4th Celebration
July 4, 2026 | Celebrate with your friends and family at our annual July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park!
Fall Events
International Coastal Cleanup
Sept. 19, 2026 | In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways.
Autumn in the Air
Nov. 7, 2026 | A one-day festival to celebrate all things fall at Mount Trashmore!
America Recycles Day
Nov. 1, 2026 | Mount Trashmore Park
Join us in promoting sustainability by recycling electronics and paper to help reduce waste and protect our environment.