Today
in Virginia Beach
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Norfolk wealth advisor explained how local families should set savings goals at different ages to handle rising costs and prepare for big expenses—advice that applies to young workers and retirees. He noted that managing debt and spending can help meet these key financial targets. WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia officials blamed one another after the federal government shut down on Wednesday when lawmakers could not reach a funding deal. Gov. Youngkin urged voters to contact Sens. Kaine and Warner as critics warned that the impasse might lead to higher health care costs. WTKR
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Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
1 PM – 7 PM — Virginia Beach Convention Center — Cost varies — Discover exquisite jewelry and unique minerals at this vibrant showcase.
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Virginia Beach Home Show
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sun) — Virginia Beach Convention Center — Free passes available — Explore home improvement ideas with local experts and engage in an interactive environment.
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Paint Your Own Coffee Mug!
1-3 p.m. — BIGGBY COFFEE — Materials provided — Unleash your creativity while sipping delicious coffee and painting your very own mug.
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It's BOO or Die Paint Night
10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. — 1209 Craft Ln — General Admission + $1.00 service fee — Create a chilling masterpiece featuring a lonely ghost haunting the creepy woods.
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Twenty One Pilots: The Clancy Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Twenty One Pilots in Virginia Beach!
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VBSC Mix & Mingle Dance Social
6-9:30 p.m. — DanceSportVA — $8 members, $11 associate members — Experience midweek dancing with line and shag classes followed by open dancing.
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Proteus Festival
Time Range — Zeiders American Dream Theater — Cost Info — Enjoy showcases of music, comedy, theater, and interactive art projects at Virginia Beach's vibrant arts festival.
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69th Annual Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum — Free entry — Explore high-caliber fine art in a relaxing seaside setting at this premier outdoor art show.
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VAACC Community Fall Festival
3-9 p.m. — VAACC at Lake Edward Park — Free entry — Celebrate community and culture with live music, cultural performances, and health workshops.
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Annual Fall Festival
11 AM – 3 PM — Sage Kitchen — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with family fun, live music, and seasonal activities at our Fall Festival.
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~ James Clear
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