Things to do in Virginia Beach

DEC3ThuThursday, December 373 events

1. All day

   Holiday Lights at the Beach

   The Boardwalk and 22nd St, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

   Festivals & Holidays

2. All day

   Mrs. Martin's Art Classes in DECEMBER ~Thursdays @11:00-12:00

   Mrs. Martin's Art Classes$39

   Classes & Talks

3. All day

   Mrs. Martin's Art Classes in DECEMBER ~Thursdays @1:00-2:00

   Mrs. Martin's Art Classes$39

   Classes & Talks

4. All day

   Mrs. Martin's Art Classes in DECEMBER ~Thursdays @4:00-5:00

   Mrs. Martin's Art Classes$39

   Classes & Talks

5. All day

   Neptune Ghosts: Ghosts of the Coast By US Ghost Adventures

   3001 Atlantic Ave$26

6. 12 a.m.

   Holiday Trail of Lights

   Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center$38+

   Theater & Dance

7. 9 a.m.

   Christ & The Couch

   Greater Joy$99+

   Classes & Talks

8. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

   Mission Botanica

   Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science CenterFamily

   Family & Kids

9. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

   Mission Botanica Changing Exhibit

   Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center$30+Family

   Arts & Culture

10. 9 a.m.3 p.m.

    The Network: Direct Employer Access (Norfolk)

    Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)

11. 9:45 a.m.11:45 a.m.

    CLASS: Thursday Oil Painting

    6700 Azalea Garden Rd

    Classes & Talks

12. 10 a.m.4 p.m.

    Made in VA Biennial 2026

    Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art & Multiple Other LocationsFree

    Arts & Culture

13. 10 a.m.4 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Nursery Collection

    Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex$3

    Also at 12 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays

14. 10:15 a.m.11 a.m.

    Move and Groove

    Chesapeake Public Libraries - Greenbrier LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

15. 10:15 a.m.10:45 a.m.

    Move and Groove

    Chesapeake Public Libraries - Major Hillard Library

16. 10:15 a.m.11:15 a.m.

    Storytime

    Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success CenterFamily

    Family & Kids

17. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Medicare 101

    South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room

    Classes & Talks

18. 11 a.m.

    Bright Star Theatre: Night Before Christmas

    Portsmouth Public Library Churchland BranchFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

19. 11 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Zoo Tales

    The Virginia Zoo

    Tours & Attractions

20. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Tech for Beginners

    Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

21. 12:30 p.m.

    Meal Distribution – Partrea and Cottage Bridge Residents

    Partrea Apartments

22. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    American Rumba

    DanceSportVA Ballroom Dancing$15.38

23. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Strumming & Smiling with David Jones

    Virginia Beach, VA

24. 2 p.m.

    CBN & Regent University Christmas Village

    CBN & Regent University Campus$19.99+

    Festivals & Holidays

25. 2 p.m.3 p.m.

    Singing and Smiling with Craig Champagne

    Virginia Beach, VA

26. 3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Level Up Lounge

    Portsmouth Public Library Churchland Branch

27. 3:30 p.m.7 p.m.

    Oozlefinch D&D Night

    The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery

    Also at 5:30 p.m.

28. 4 p.m.9 p.m.

    Food Truck: Ghost Kitchen

    COVA Brewing Company

    Food & Drink

29. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    LEGO Club

    Greenbrier Library - Meeting RoomFamily

    Family & Kids

30. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    LEGO Club

    Central Library - Small Meeting RoomFamily

    Family & Kids

31. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    Preschool STEAM

    Russell Memorial Library - Activity RoomFamily

    Classes & Talks

32. 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Grind and Grow Study Hall Series – Calvert Square

    Calvert Square Envision CenterFamily

    Family & Kids

33. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    CBN & Regent University Christmas Village 2026

    Christian Broadcast Network

    Festivals & Holidays

34. 5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Dungeons & Dragons

    Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

35. 5 p.m.

    Hickory Girls Varsity Basketball @ Cape Henry Collegiate

    Cape Henry Collegiate High School

    Sports

36. 5 p.m.

    TPLS Christian Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Veritas Collegiate Academy

    Chesapeake, VA

    Sports

37. 5 p.m.

    Meet the Author - Christmas Village

    CBN's Christmas Village

    Festivals & Holidays

38. 5:15 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    Corporate Landing Middle School vs Bayside Middle School

    Corporate Landing Middle School$3+

    Sports

39. 5:15 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    Lynnhaven Middle School vs Virginia Beach Middle School

    Lynnhaven Middle School$3+

    Sports

40. 5:15 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    Princess Anne Middle School vs Larkspur Middle School

    Princess Anne Middle School$3+

    Sports

41. 5:15 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    Salem Middle School vs Great Neck Middle School

    Salem Middle School$3+

    Sports

42. 5:30 p.m.

    Gateway Christian Girls Varsity Basketball @ Portsmouth Christian

    Portsmouth Christian High School

    Sports

43. 5:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Jingle & Mingle: Christmas Party, Vendor Fair, & Networking

    Riverview CentreFamily

    Business & Networking

44. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Kellam Knights vs Landstown Eagles

    Floyd E. Kellam High School$3+

    Sports

45. 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs

    Windsor Woods Area LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

46. 5:40 p.m.

    Covenant Classical Community Boys Varsity Basketball @ Sweethaven Christian Academy

    Sweethaven Christian Academy

    Sports

47. 6 p.m.

    Dining with The Divas

    Dave and Buster's - Virginia Beach

48. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Live Music Thursdays at the Beacon Lounge

    Beacon Lounge at the Renaissance Hotel

    Music

49. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Taxes Don't Have to Be Scary: Plan Ahead in December

    VBCPS Adult Learning Center$47+

50. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    The Art of Vegan Side Dishes

    Foodies, The Local's Market$85

51. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Tour Orchestra - VSO Showcase

    Harrison Opera House, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

    Music

52. 6:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Essence Book Club

    Chesapeake Public Libraries - Indian River Library

    Arts & Culture

53. 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Intermediate Guitar 2

    VBCPS Adult Learning Center$68+

54. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Monthly Meeting

    2801 Virginia Beach BlvdFree

55. 6:30 p.m.

    Pub Quiz at Aslin Beer Company - Virginia Beach

    Aslin Beer Company - Virginia Beach

    Nightlife

56. 6:45 p.m.8 p.m.

    Kung Fu and Fitness Training

    The Fox's Den Kung Fu

    Also at 6:45 p.m.

    Sports

57. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    2026 Holiday Awards Gala

    Hilton Norfolk – The Main

    Community

58. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Just for Sips & Giggles Cocktail Class - Holiday Spirits

    Blue Pete's Restaurant$81.88

    Food & Drink

59. 7 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Pastoral Teaching

    New Community Temple COGIC

60. 7 p.m.7:40 p.m.

    Thursday Workshops

    DanceSportVA Ballroom Dancing$15.38+

    Classes & Talks

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