Special Events Tag your event photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #VBParksRec Page Content Winter Wildlife Festival January 24-26, 2020Join us January 24-26 for the 10th anniversary Winter Wildlife Festival, presented in collaboration with the Department of Game & Inland Fisheries! This eventful weekend is full of excursions, workshops, wildlife viewing, children’s activities and more. Be sure to come out for the opening night reception as we welcome incredible keynote presenter, Sharon 'Birdchick' Stiteler. Learn moreGreat American Clean-UpSaturday, March 28 • 8 a.m. - noon | Location: TBDKeep Virginia Beach Beautiful with Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation in collaboration with Public Works/Waste Management by volunteering for this large cleanup/beautification effort supporting the Keep America Beautiful Campaign. Cherry Blossom Festival Saturday, April 4 • noon - 4 p.m. | Red Wing Park *Rain day: Sunday, April 5Join the Sister Cities of Virginia Beach and Miyazaki, Japan in celebrating spring, peace and goodwill during the cherry blossom season at this annual event featuring cultural music and dance, art and crafts and martial arts demonstrations. Concessions and community vendors will be available. Event partners include the Sister Cities Association and JEEC. Sponsors/Contributors include Larry King Law and Japan VA Society. Learn MoreEarth Day 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, April 18 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Mount Trashmore ParkThe Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Earth Day 2020 Celebration will mark the 50 Year Anniversary since its conception on April 22, 1970 in Wisconsin. The event will feature environmental and science exhibits, interactive displays, demos, a recycling zone, crafts, games, food and live entertainment. It will also feature a volunteer litter cleanup up of Lake Windsor and an Earth Day 5K Race and a Mile Fun Run-Walk hosted by the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation. Celebrate your commitment to bettering the environment and join us on this great day by exploring more ways to make our planet a better place. Register online for the Earth Day 5K Race or the Mile Fun Run-Walk or learn more about the event here. Stihl Day of Caring Saturday, April 25 • 8 a.m. - noon | Red Wing ParkCome out to Red Wing Park for a beautification project with Parks & Recreation and Stihl Inc. This event has been going strong for over 10 years. Employees and families are invited to participate in beautifying the city of Virginia Beach! Celebrating ChildrenSaturday, April 25 • 9 a.m. - noon | Mount Trashmore ParkThis annual event is a collaborative effort from Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation and Virginia Beach GrowSmar to honor the Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Come out and show your support by participating in a 1.5-mile walk/run. There will also be live entertainment, amusements and exhibitor booths. VBGIG's Sunday, May 3 • 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Mount Trashmore ParkVirginia Beach Parks & Recreation in collaboration with Cultural Affairs is excited to present, Virginia Beach Globally Inspired Gatherings (VBGIG'S) that bring world-class, culturally rooted performances to Virginia Beach! Come out to Mount Trashmore Park and enjoy the first culturally inspired free concert series of 2020. Firefighter Combat Challenge Friday, May 15 • 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Mount Trashmore ParkSaturday, May 16 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Mount Trashmore ParkCome out and watch municipal firefighters compete in “full bunker gear” and a Scott 5.5 Air-Pak breathing apparatus as they simulate the real-life physical demands by performing a linked series of tasks as they race against the clock. This exciting event is in collaboration with the Virginia Beach Fire Department. Woofstock VB Saturday, May 16 • 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Red Wing ParkBring your K9 companion out for an afternoon of barks, bands & brews! Join us for live music, food trucks, interactive doggie activities and speciality vendors. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. In partnership with the Parks & Recreation Foundation. Mount Trashmore Summer CarnivalFriday, May 29 - Tuesday, June 23 • Time Varies | Mount Trashmore ParkKick-off summer with the annual Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival with Deggeller Attractions! There will be exciting rides, games and traditional state fair foods for your enjoyment. Hours of operation and ticket/wristband prices vary. Clean the Bay DaySaturday, June 6 • 8 a.m. - noon | Location VariesJoin the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and volunteer for Clean the Bay Day, an annual Virginia Beach community clean-up event that is the largest coordinated clean-up effort in the State. Clean the Bay Day takes place at various sites throughout the city and is in partnership with Public Works/Waste Management and the Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Free Fishing DaySaturday, June 6 • 8 a.m. - noon | Mount Trashmore ParkTake advantage of this annual free day of legal fishing without a fishing license at designated sites. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will be on-site with equipment and staff to assist in the proper use of fishing equipment. Party at the PierFriday, June 19 • 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Little Island ParkKick-off your shoes and join us for a concert in the sand. Enjoy live music, food and dancing all staged around the scenic Little Island Park and Fishing Pier in Sandbridge. Onsite parking is available and free after 5 p.m. This event sponsored by Siebert Realty and is free and open to the public. VBGIG's Sunday, June 28 • 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Mount Trashmore ParkVirginia Beach Parks & Recreation in collaboration with Cultural Affairs is excited to present, Virginia Beach Globally Inspired Gatherings (VBGIG'S) that bring world-class, culturally rooted performances to Virginia Beach! Come out to Mount Trashmore Park and enjoy the first culturally inspired free concert series of 2020. July 4th Celebration Saturday, July 4 • 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Mount Trashmore ParkCelebrate America’s Independence at Mount Trashmore Park with live music, delicious foods and of course, booming fireworks! Come early to get the best seat and enjoy the festivities. Children’s activities are available until 8 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. For more events, check out what's happening in our recreation centers! 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