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Pirates in the Park
Mount Trashmore Park
Friday, May 18 | 7:30 pm - 10 pm
Ahoy Mateys! Catch a showing of The Goonies and join the adventure to find One-Eyed Willie’s “rich stuff” in this 1985 classic film. Wear your best swash bucklin’ gear for plenty of pirate-themed activities and a chance to interact with real pirates! The movie sets sail at sunset. Arrgghhh! Children's craft activities by A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts. New Chick-fil-A dessert cookies free to the first 1000 event attendees!
 
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JULY |
July 4th Celebration
Mount Trashmore Park
Wednesday, July 4 | 4 pm - 10 pm
Celebrate America's independence with live music, delicious foods, children's activities, and of course, booming fireworks! Free onsite parking.
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Latin Fiesta
Mount Trashmore Park
Friday, July 20 | 7 pm - 10 pm
Spice up your night with the ultimate Latin experience. Tumbao Salsero will play a mixture of music featuring Salsa, Merengue, Bomba and more! Bring a chair and your dancing shoes!
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AUGUST |
Beach Bash
Mount Trashmore Park
Friday, August 17 | 7 pm - 10 pm
Break out the beach balls and sunglasses as we turn Mount Trashmore Park into an island paradise. Grab a cold drink, relax and put yourself on island time. Exhilarating sounds of steel drums and horns will have you feeling like you’re in the tropics.
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SEPTEMBER
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Artisans in the Park
Great Neck Park
Saturday, September 8 | 10 am - 5 pm *new dates*
Sunday, September 9 | 10 am - 4 pm
An outdoor arts and crafts festival featuring artisans selling original works of art and fine craft – now in its 37th year! This year’s event will take place in September to avoid the summer heat. Enjoy live stage entertainment, family-themed performers and great food vendors. Late jury artist applications accepted through July 6.
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OCTOBER
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Get Fit Virginia Beach
Mount Trashmore Park
Saturday, October 13 | 10 am - 5 pm
Age 14 & up • Rejuvenate your exercise routine with a free outdoor fitness event. Sample the fitness classes Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation offers throughout the year. TRX®, Drums Alive®, Zumba® and much more. Our fitness staff will help you discover what you need to reach your fitness goals.
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Sk8r Bash
Mount Trashmore Skate Park
Saturday, October 20 | 9 am - 5 pm
Drop in on the action during our annual amateur skateboard competition at the 24,000 square foot Mount Trashmore Skate Park. Kickflips, boardslides and indy grabs! Compete in the street course, bowl or the thrilling 14-foot high vert ramp competitions. This contest runs alongside fun activities and rockin’ live music. Registration begins July 16. *Fee required to compete.
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NOVEMBER
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Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned
Craft Bazaar
Kempsville Recreation Center
Saturdays, November 3 & 17 | 9 am - 5 pm
Sundays, November 4 & 18 | 10 am - 4 pm
Now in its 34th year, Santa’s Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar features two weekends of over 100 different craft vendors. Crafters will be selling unique handmade items, everything from stocking stuffers to fine works of art, all at budget-friendly prices. Plus, bring your children for those classic holiday photos with Santa! Crafter applications available June 1.
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PAST EVENTS
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Passport to Fitness
Bayside, Bow Creek, Great Neck, Kempsville, and Princess Anne Recreation Centers
Saturday, January 14 | 9 am - 12:30 pm
Age 14 & up • Participate in a sample of land and water fitness classes offered by Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation. Our instructors will teach mini-sessions, so you can try them without pressure. Attend for a chance to win a 30-day unlimited group fitness pass!
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Princess Anne Recreation Center
January 27-29 | Exhibit Hall January 28, 10 am - 4 pm
Witness winter wildlife all around Virginia Beach with educational workshops and engaging excursions that are sure to captivate outdoor enthusiasts, both novice and expert. Learn what it takes to properly observe and identify wildlife, while embracing the eco-friendly concept of “leave no trace.” *Fee required for some sessions. Registration required.
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Sunday, April 1 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
The Sister Cities of Virginia Beach and Miyazaki, Japan invite you to celebrate peace and goodwi ll during cherry blossom season. Enjoy our eighth year of traditional Japanese music, dance, art and martial arts demonstrations. |
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Mount Trashmore Star Party
Mount Trashmore Park
Friday, April 6 | Dark until 11 pm
Take your stargazing to Mount Trashmore Park and observe night sky wonders through a variety of telescopes, or bring your own! Learn to identify constellations in the sky as they are pointed out by Back Bay Amateur Astronomers and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Planetarium. Experience ViewSpace, an internet-fed, self-updating permanent exhibit from the Space Telescope Science Institute. NASA will be onsite with children's activities. April sights include the waxing gibbous moon, Jupiter's moons, Venus, Mars and star clusters. |
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Mount Trashmore Park
Sunday, April 22 | 11 am - 4 pm
Refresh your approach to making our world a healthier place with various exhibits, displays and activities that will give you a chance to discover and explore effective and convenient ways to green your lifestyle. Featuring the AAA Recycling Zone which includes eCycling by Synergy, battery round up and child safety seat recycling |
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Mount Trashmore Park
Saturday, April 28 | 11 am - 6 pm
Spirited music, intriguing dance, and appetizing food will have you captivated with Native American culture. Now in its 12th year, this enlightening and colorful event also features authentic and Indian-inspired crafts for sale and display |
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