All events are free and open to the public!
Party in the Park Series:
Totally 80's Party
Mount Trashmore Park
Friday, June 21 | 7 - 10 pm
It’s an 80’s Party and you’re Totally invited! We’re headed “Back to the Future” for a bodacious concert featuring local 80's band The Deloreans to celebrate the most radical decade yet! Grab your acid washed jeans, funky leg warmers and muscle shirts for the 80’s costume contest, and check out a display of retro cars straight out of the decade...Be There or Be Square! Like For Sure!! #PartyInThePark
July 4th Celebration
Mount Trashmore Park
Thursday, July 4 | 4 - 10 pm
Celebrate America’s independence with local musicians playing live music, delicious foods, and of course, booming fireworks! *$5 parking fee #July4Trashmore
Schedule of Events
4 - 8 pm | Children activities
4 - 6 pm | User Friendly
7 - 9:30 pm | Strictly Bizzness
9:30 pm | Fireworks
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Latin Fiesta
Mount Trashmore Park
Friday, August 16 | 7 - 10 pm
Spice up your night with the ultimate Latin experience. A live Latin band will play a mixture of music featuring Salsa, Merengue, Bomba and more! Bring a chair and your dancing shoes! #PartyInThePark
Artisans in the Park
Great Neck Park
Saturday, September 7 | 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, September 8 | 10 am - 4 pm
An outdoor arts and crafts festival featuring artisans selling original works of art and fine craft–now in its 38th year! Walk through the trees and winding pathways of Great Neck Park where you can visit over 80 artists and enjoy live stage entertainment. Download the artist application.
#VBArtisans
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Sk8r Bash
Williams Farm Skate Park
Saturday, October 19 | 10 am - 5 pm
Drop in on the action during our annual amateur skateboard competition at the new Williams Farm 25,000 square foot concrete skate park that features a tiered bowl, flow park and urban skate plaza. This contest runs alongside fun activities and rockin’ music. Registration begins July 15th. Fee required to compete. #Sk8rBash
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Treasures at Trashmore
Mount Trashmore Park
Saturday, September 28 | 9 am - 1 pm
One man's trash is another man's treasure! Sell your treasures or just browse & barter. Space is limited, advance registration required. Applications will be available online in August. #TrashmoreTreasures
Santa's Stocking
Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar
Kempsville Recreation Center
Saturdays, November 2 & 16 | 9 am - 5 pm
Sundays, November 3 & 17 | 10 am - 4 pm
Now in its 35th year, Santa’s Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar features over 100 different craft vendors each weekend. 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! Download a vendor application to be part of the show. #SantaStocking
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Past Events
Party in the Park Series:
Rock Around the Block Party
Williams Farm Park
Friday, May 17 | 6 - 9 pm
Come with your family and friends for the first event in the Party in the Park summer series. Dance to the beats of the live DJ while enjoying traditional games and inflatables for the kids. Enjoy performances by Betty F. Williams Elementary School Drum Team and Step Team, and witness an amazing dance tribute to "The King of Pop" Michael Jackson by 10-year-old local sensation "MJ." Check out a Piloxing® demonstration by Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation's Fitness & Wellness Team, as well as a variety of food vendors and exhibitors onsite for the event. #PartyInThePark
Mount Trashmore Park
Saturday, May 11 | 10 am - 3 pm
It’s a day for the dogs; enjoy a fun-filled day with your dog at the largest K-9 event in Virginia Beach! Featuring the 2013 Hyperflite Skyhoundz® Local Competition, 21st annual Dog-Gonest Dog Show and an Agility Course. Also, enjoy canine-related products and service exhibits, rescue organizations and demonstrations. #K9Karnival
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Mount Trashmore Park
Saturday, April 27 | 11 am - 6 pm
Spirited music, intriguing dance, and appetizing food will have you captivated with Native American culture. Now in its 13th year, this enlightening and colorful event also features authentic and Indian-inspired crafts for sale and display. #VBPowWow
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Mount Trashmore Park
Sunday, April 21 | 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. #VBEarthDay
Red Wing Park
Saturday, April 6 | 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Rain Date: Sunday, April 7
The Sister Cities of Virginia Beach and Miyazaki, Japan invite you to celebrate peace and goodwill during cherry blossom season. This event will offer the rich culture and beauty of Japanese music, martial arts, creative activities by A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts (at Birchwood Shopping Center), an origami display and fold-along with Rich Gray, and various demonstrations. Featured performances include a drum routine by SOKA Taiko Group. #VBCherryBlossom
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Mount Trashmore Star Party
Mount Trashmore ParkFriday, March 22 | Dark until 11 pmObserve 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 the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers and Virginia Beach City Public Schools Planetarium Coordinator, Chuck Dibbs. Experience "ViewSpace" and meet the Tidewater Alliance Star Wars Club — from a galaxy, far, far away this fanforce will be at the event in full costume. #VBStarParty
Princess Anne Recreation Center
January 25 - 27 | Exhibit Hall Jan 26, 10 am - 4 pm
Witness winter wildlife all around Virginia Beach! Educational workshops and engaging excursions are sure to captivate novice & expert outdoor enthusiasts. 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. Check out our festival website for more information and to download a registration form. #WinterWildlife
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Passport to Fitness
Bayside, Great Neck, Kempsville, Princess Anne and Williams Farm Recreation Centers
Saturday, January 19 | 9 am - 12 pm
Age 14 & up • Participate in a sample of our land and water fitness classes offered. 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! Membership not required. No preregistration required. View a sneak peek of the sample classes at each site. #PassportToFitness
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