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!
Beep! Beep! Rev your engines and let your kids experience the thrill of sitting behind the wheel of some of their favorite 4-wheeled vehicles including the Fire Department's Monster Truck, a police car, street sweeper, dump truck and more. Face painting, children's crafts, and inflatables will just add to the excitement!
NEW! Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation’s Inclusion Unit will be hosting a Sensory Tent during the event. This dedicated area is meant as a calming space and will provide various forms of organized sensory input should an individual become over-stimulated. We are also happy to welcome the Autism Society of Tidewater to the event this year!
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 Interested in being an exhibitor? Apply today!
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 CenterJoin us at Seatack Recreation Center for a fun, family-focused event that is free and open to the public. Activities include bounce houses, fitness demonstrations, vendors, games, dancing, rock wall climbing, pool activities, kid’s crafts, music and more. Don’t miss it!
NEW! Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation’s Inclusion Unit will be hosting a Sensory Tent during the event. This dedicated area is meant as a calming space and will provide various forms of organized sensory input should an individual become over-stimulated. We are also excited to welcome Beach Closet to the event this year who will be on-site collecting items to assist individuals and families in our community who are homeless. Please consider bringing new socks, shoes, blankets, toys or personal care items to donate.
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
Friday, August 16 | 5 - 9 pm | Williams Farm Park (Rain Location: Williams Farm Rec Center)Let's say ALOHA to summer as we prepare for the start of a new school year! We will be celebrating with a variety of fun-filled, family-friendly activities along with giveaways and door prizes. We will be giving away much-needed school supplies starting at 5 p.m. Supplies are limited and available while they last. The fun will continue with a family movie night showing of Moana in Williams Farm Park beginning at dusk. The event is free and open to the public. Please consider donating school supplies at any of the recreation centers during the month of August. All donations will be distributed at the event. Bring blankets and beach chairs for the movie.
NEW! Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation’s Inclusion Unit will be hosting a Sensory Tent during the event. This dedicated area is meant as a calming space and will provide various forms of organized sensory input should an individual become over-stimulated.
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!