Stars and Stripes Explosion
The Stars and Stripes Explosion is a great free way to spend your night on Independence Day. Live music will play before the amazing firework display.
Festivals
Free Activities at the Winter Wildlife Festival
Winter Wildlife Festival hosted by the Virginia Parks and Recreation provides a wealth of knowledge to those who are looking to learn more about our area and its animals who call it home. Many exhibits will be here.
Monsters on the Beach
Loud, fast, and exciting Virginia Beach festival that will have your whole family in awe. This is a weekend-long spectacle for truck enthusiasts to love. All events will take place Rain or Shine.
Latin Fest
Latin Fest at the 24th Street Stage will have tons of entertainment with all things Latin. A summer weekend full of Salsa Dancing, Latin Music, and authentic food!
Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival
Refreshing festival for craft beer fanatics. If you're looking for a new go-to drink or just looking to sample beers you've never had before, this VA Beach festival is one to join!
Pungo Strawberry Festival
2023 CANCELLED. This festival is a favorite for their array of strawberry items, as well as their petting farm, carnival rides, face painting, pig races, arts and crafts vendors, parade, and so much more.
Virginia Beach Neptune Festival
The Neptune Festival in Virginia Beach is one of the largest festivals in town. It includes the North American Sand Sculpting Championship, Surf Class, the Atlantic Regatta, and Neptune's 5k Run, a Wine Festival, and more.
Caribbean Music Festival
The PAN Caribbean Music Fest is great for people of all ages. Have the ultimate Virginia Beach vacation while feeling like you're in the tropics with the music of the islands.
Oktober Brewfest
The Oktober Brewfest will feature a large selection of beers. But, there's more! Delicious German foods will be available as well as a cute and hilarious Dachshund Beauty Pageant.
Halloween Bootacular Fair
Halloween doesn't have to be super scary, and with a family, you don't want it to be! This Virginia Beach festival, the Bootacular Fair, is perfect for a family-friendly atmosphere while still enjoying the theme of Halloween.