🎄 Hampton Roads Holiday Event Guide 2025

Your festive roundup from The Verity Group

The holidays are officially here, which means twinkling lights, cozy markets, and a calendar full of fun ways to celebrate across Hampton Roads. Whether you're looking for family-friendly outings, magical light displays, or the perfect place to make new local memories, here are some of the best events happening this season in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake.

Consider this your new go-to holiday bucket list… and share it with anyone new to the area who wants to fall in love with Hampton Roads during the most joyful time of the year!

November 14 – December 31

🌊 Holiday Lights at the Beach (Virginia Beach Boardwalk)

Drive through glowing ocean-themed displays, light tunnels, surfing Santa & more.
🔗 Tickets: https://www.beacheventsvb.com/event/holiday-lights-at-the-beach-2025/

November 22

🎉 Grand Illumination Parade (Norfolk)

The official Norfolk holiday kickoff with illuminated floats, dancers, balloons & performers.
🔗 Event Info: https://www.downtownnorfolk.org/explore/grand-illumination-parade-2025/parade-day-of-information

🧵 Holiday Craft Show (Chesapeake)

A large artisan market perfect for early holiday shopping.
🔗 Info: https://coastalvirginiamag.com/article/events-calendar-november-december-2025/

November 27 – January 2

🚗 Deck the Hall & Fa La La Land (Chesapeake)

Drive-through light experience with glowing displays and festive themed nights.
🔗 Details: https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/749/Special-Events

November 29

💚 Whobilation Celebration – New Realm Brewing (Virginia Beach)

A Grinch-themed holiday kickoff with craft drinks, vendors & fun.
🔗 Details: https://www.cgprealestateconsulting.com/post/things-to-do-virginia-beach-winter

December 4–6 & 11–13

🎄 Christmas Village at CBN & Regent University (Virginia Beach)

A European-style Christmas market with rides, cocoa, vendors, nativity shows & more.
🔗 Event Link: https://www.regent.edu/christmas-village/

December 6

🎉 This is a BIG day across all three cities!

🔥 Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Marketplace (Norfolk)

Bonfires, cocoa, whiskey tastings, live music & a huge holiday market at Town Point Park.
🔗 Details: https://festevents.org/events/2025/holiday-yule-log-bonfire/

🐾 Holidays in the Wild Market – Virginia Zoo (Norfolk)

Holiday artisan market + warm drinks + zoo trails.
🔗 More Info: https://www.norfolk.gov/6325/Holidays-in-the-City

🎅 Holiday Parade at the Beach (Virginia Beach)

A festive parade with 100+ units marching down Atlantic Avenue.
🔗 Info: https://www.vabeach.com/virginia-beach-events/holiday-events/

🎈 14th Annual Chick-fil-A Christmas Parade (Chesapeake Square)

Family-friendly parade full of floats, dancers, and holiday spirit.
🔗 Event Link: https://www.visitchesapeake.com/event/14th-annual-chick-fil-a-christmas-parade/11349/

🎉 Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade

This year’s theme: "Golden Christmas: A Legacy of Light!"
🔗 Info: https://www.visitchesapeake.com/event/chesapeake-rotary-christmas-parade/11105/

December 13

🛍️ NEON Holiday Market (Norfolk)

40+ local vendors, food trucks, music & festive performances.
🔗 Event Link: https://www.downtownnorfolk.org/event/neon-holiday-market-6

🌲 Fa La La Land Family Night (Chesapeake)

Special themed nights within the Deck the Hall light display.
🔗 Info: https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/749/Special-Events

December 18

🎺 Holiday Brass Concert (Chesapeake)

A warm, elegant holiday performance from the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Brass section.
🔗 Info: https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/749/Special-Events

December 18 & 20

🎤 Holidivas Holiday Cabaret (Virginia Beach)

High-energy holiday cabaret at Zeiders American Dream Theater.
🔗 Info: https://www.cgprealestateconsulting.com/post/things-to-do-virginia-beach-winter

December 31

🎆 Last Night on the Town – New Year’s Eve Celebration (Virginia Beach Town Center)

Live bands, DJ sets, street performers & the final countdown to 2026.
🔗 Event Link: https://www.vabeach.com/virginia-beach-events/holiday-events/

💛 Wrap-Up

Hampton Roads truly shines during the holidays — whether you're looking for cozy family outings, twinkling lights, or festive concerts, there’s something happening every week from November through New Year's Eve.

Share this guide with friends and anyone exploring the area… and if you’re curious about buying or selling during the holiday season, The Verity Group is always here to guide you home.