Join us as we celebrate Virginia Beach's international sisterhood with Miyazaki City, Japan, at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. This event offers the rich culture and beauty of Japanese music, martial arts, creative activities, and various demonstrations. Get comfortable and enjoy the beauty of one of our city's signature parks by bringing a blanket or lawn chair to watch the performances. Learn more
Earth Day Recycling Zone
Saturday, April 13 | 10 am - 2 pm | Mount Trashmore ParkVirginia Beach Parks & Recreation is celebrating Earth Day this year with a huge recycling event! Electronics, hazardous household items, metal, and more. Learn more
Celebrating Children
Saturday, April 27 | 9 am - 12 pm | Mount Trashmore ParkJoin us for Celebrating Children 2019! This event is FREE and open to the public. We have a fun run, inflatables, and family resource exhibitors!
Calling kids of all ages! Experience the thrill of sitting behind the wheel of fascinating community vehicles including the Fire Department's Monster Truck, a police car, street sweeper, dump truck and more! Face painting, children's crafts and our DJ spinning tunes guarantees the fun! We are doing a "Low Sensory Hour" for the first hour of the event. This is an opportunity for families with children who are anxious by loud sounds and blinking lights to attend the event without those effects.
Woofstock VB
Saturday, May 18 (Rain Date: May 19) | 3 - 7 pm | Red Wing ParkIn partnership with the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center, join us and bring your K-9 companion out for an afternoon of fun with live music, food trucks, “Doggie Dates”, and specialty vendors. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. Learn more
Summer Carnival
May 31 - June 18 | Mount Trashmore Park
Monday - Friday 5 - 10 pm; Saturday & Sunday 2 - 10 pmRides, 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. Learn more
Family Fishing Clinic
Saturday, June 1 | 8 am - 1 pm | Munden Point ParkAge 5-14 with parent or guardian | Help your child(ren) tackle the basics of angling Virginia's waters by attending this free family fishing clinic. Team up with experienced fishermen for guided instruction and beginning fishing skills. Fishing poles, tackle, and bait provided if needed. Lunch will be provided. Limited to the first 125 registered participants. Advance registration required.
Clean the Bay Day
Saturday, June 1 | 9 am - 12 pmClean 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! Learn more
Seatack Community Day
Saturday, June 1 | 10 am - 1 pm | Seatack Rec CenterThis fun, family event is free and open to the public and will include activities such as bounce houses, fitness demonstrations, vendors, games, dancing, rock wall climbing, pool activities, kid's crafts, music and more! We'll also welcome community partners and health vendors who will be sharing some great information and demonstrations.
Party at the Pier
Friday, June 14 (Rain Date: June 15) | 7 - 10 pm | Little Island ParkKick off your shoes and join us for a beach concert in the sand with live music from Party Fins! Enjoy food trucks and plenty of dancing. Onsite parking is available and free after 5 pm. Parking is limited, so please carpool or rideshare if possible.
July 4th Celebration
Thursday, July 4 | 4 - 10 pm | Mount Trashmore ParkCelebrate America’s independence with live music, delicious foods, and of course, booming fireworks! *$10 parking fee; When parking lots at Mount Trashmore Park are full, Edwin Drive between Independence Boulevard and South Boulevard may close. Learn more
Movie Night
Friday, July 12 (Rain Date: July 13) | 6 - 10 pm | Red Wing ParkJoin us at Red Wing Park for a movie under the stars! Bring blankets and beach chairs to get comfortable as you watch these family-favorites on our giant screen. Concessions will be available for purchase. Screening: Homeward Bound
Aloha Back to School Movie Night Bash
Friday, August 16 | 5 - 7 pm | Williams Farm ParkJoin us for the 5th annual block party-style evening of games, competitions, face painting, bounce houses, refreshments, and a movie screening of Moana. This event is free and open to the public. Arrive early for door prize drawings and our school supply giveaway (while supplies last). Leading up to the event, we'll be conducting a school supply drive, so consider donating today at Williams Farm.
Party at the Pier
Friday, August 23 (Rain Date: August 24) | 7 - 10 pm | Little Island ParkKick off your shoes and join us for a beach concert in the sand! Enjoy food trucks and plenty of dancing. Onsite parking is available and free after 5 pm. Parking is limited, so please carpool or rideshare if possible.
Movie Night
Friday, September 20 (Rain Date: September 21) | 6 - 10 pm | Mount Trashmore ParkJoin us at Mount Trashmore Park for a movie under the stars! Bring blankets and beach chairs to get comfortable as you watch these family-favorites on our giant screen. Concessions will be available for purchase. Screening: Wonder
Bow Creek Block Party
Saturday, September 28 | 11 am - 2 pm | Bow Creek ParkCome out to Bow Creek for this fun, free, family-friendly block party! A DJ will keep the party going while you play games, check out vendors and exhibitors, enjoy face-painting, and snack on yummy treats from local food trucks (food available for purchase).
Ghoula Palooza
Saturday, October 26 | 11 am - 2 pm | Great Neck Rec CenterDress up your kids and pets to have a ghoulishly good time Trick-or-Treating through Great Neck Park. Frighteningly fun family fitness activities, crafts, inflatables, and more will ensure the entire family enjoys a beautiful - but spooky - day at the park!
Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar
November 2 & 3 | Princess Anne Rec Center
November 16 & 17 | Kempsville Rec Center
9 am - 5 pm on Saturdays; 10 am - 4 pm on SundaysNow in its 41st year, this event features over 100 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. This event is free for shoppers!