International Coastal Cleanup® | September 24
Saturday, September 24 | 24th Street Oceanfront Entertainment Park | 9am - 12pm
In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Help us stop the flow of trash at the source.
Family Fishing Clinic | September 24
Saturday, September 24 | Lake Lawson/Lake Smith | 8:30am - 12pm
Help your child tackle the basics of angling Virginia's waters by attending this free family fishing clinic. You and your child will team up with experienced fishermen for guided instruction and beginning fishing skills. Lunch is included for registered participants. All fishing tackle and bait will be provided. No fee, but advance registration is required.
Water Lantern Festival | August 6
Saturday, August 6 | Mount Trashmore Park | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pmThe Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family-friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors and lots of people that you haven't met all come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience.
July is Parks & Rec Month | July 1 - July 31
The WHOLE Month of July | Various Locations
Each July since 1985, America has celebrated Parks and Recreation Month, a program of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The goal is to raise awareness of the vital impact that parks, recreation, and conservation have on communities across the U.S. With over 280 parks and 7 incredible community recreation centers; there is no shortage of ways to play in Virginia Beach! We have tons of activities planned, so click below to learn more!
Party at the Pier | July 20
Presented by Siebert Realty
Wednesday, July 20 | Little Island Park | 7-10 pm
Kick off your shoes, bring your friends, and join us for a FREE concert in the sand at Little Island Park with live music, food trucks, adult beverages, and plenty of dancing! More details to come!
Dance Bash at Mount Trashmore | July 14
Thursday, July 14 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Mount Trashmore Park Stage
Come out to Mount Trashmore for a FREE dance fitness party featuring a wide variety of dance formats!
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks presented by Chartway Credit Union | July 4
Monday, July 4 | Mount Trashmore Park | 6-10 pm (Fireworks at 9:30 pm)
Join us at Mount Trashmore on Monday, July 4th for an Independence Day celebration presented by Chartway Credit Union with food trucks, live music from Vinyl Headlights, and a beautiful fireworks display. The event begins at 6 pm with free admission and parking will be $10 (cash only). Fireworks will begin at 9:30 pm. Note: Lots will be monitored by parking attendants and will close when full - Edwin Drive will be closed once parking lots are full.
Summer Carnival | May 27 - June 21
May 27 - June 21 | Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 10pm; Friday & Saturday: 2pm - 9pm; Sunday: 2pm - 10pm | Mount Trashmore Park
Rides, games and traditional state fair foods are all available at the Summer Carnival at Mount Trashmore Park. Located in the parking lot off Edwin Drive, the carnival is great for all ages and offers free admission and free parking. Beginning at 6pm on Friday and Saturday evenings, everyone under the age of 18 is required to be accompanied by an adult (21 or older) to enter the carnival. An ID will be required for proof of age. Adults must remain on-site at all times with minors. Anyone under 18 without an adult (21 or older) without an ID who is not accompanied with an adult will not be admitted after 6pm.
NRPA Family Health & Fitness Day | June 11
Join us at City View Park on Saturday, June 11 for a day dedicated to promoting the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy with fun, family-oriented activities in the park. Activities include a WERQ dance class, Family Fun walk/run, Zumba and family yoga! Make sure to bring water and a mat/towel!
Join Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation and AARP for FitLot Fun Day from 10 AM to 1 PM Saturday, June 18, at Williams Farm Park. The event will mark the official dedication of the FitLot™ Outdoor Fitness Park, part of AARP’s initiative to create an outdoor fitness park in every state. VBPR Fitness & Wellness staff will be doing demonstrations on how to use the FitLot™ exercise equipment, which can be adapted to meet a wide range of fitness levels and abilities. The event will also feature music, games and food to entertain the whole family. It is free and open to the public.
Paddle Battle | June 4 & 5
Saturday, June 4 | Bayville Farms Park | 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday, June 5 | Bayville Farms Park | 8 am - 12 pm
Double Elimination Tournament, games played to 15, win by 2. First-round and championship game will be best of 3 played to 11, win by 2. We will be raffling off prizes after each tournament. Must be present to receive prizes. Registration includes a free t-shirt.
Clean the Bay Day | June 4
Saturday, June 4 | 9 am - 12 pm | Various Locations
A Chesapeake Bay Sponsored Event. Will be a combination of a hybrid event throughout the week leading up to the CTBD and in-person event Saturday, June 4 2022. Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginia Beach tradition and an annual opportunity for families, military installations, businesses, clubs, civic or church groups to come together for a common cause - clean water. Help the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in their mission to Save the Bay!
Free Fishing Days | June 3 - 5
Various locations and times!
Wet a line during Free Fishing Days, June 3-5 without having to buy a fishing license. Get fishing tips from experts at Mount Trashmore Park on June 4, watch tutorials, and use our maps to explore local saltwater and freshwater areas or register for our Family Fishin Clinic at Munden Point Park!
Friday, May 6 | 2 pm - 4:30 pm | Mount Trashmore Park
Saturday, May 7 | 9 am - 7 pm | Mount Trashmore Park
The Firefighter Challenge is making its long-awaited return to Mount Trashmore along with the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® US Trophy event for the Virginia Beach Festival of Champions! The event will also feature family-friendly activities, food trucks, beer tent, and a special concert by Celeste Kellogg put on by Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation. Don’t miss the action – all events are free and open to the public.
City Nature Challenge | April 29 - May 2
In-person, self-guided event: Saturday, April 30 | 9 am - 3 pm | Marshview Park
Get outside and document the city's diverse flora and fauna during this annual, 3-day event. Don't forget to come out to Marshview Park for an in-person, self-guided bio-blitz event on April 30, from 9am - 3pm.
Show your love for planet earth by celebrating with VB Parks & Rec! Stop by Mount Trashmore for a fun-filled day full of exhibitors and vendors. Food trucks will be present, and there will be educational talks, hands-on experiences, a city of Virginia Beach employment recruitment booth, and informational displays all centered around the environment.