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  2. Final Days: 2025 BIG Holiday Light Displays in Hampton Roads!

    Here is our BIG LIST of BIG Holiday Light Displays in Hampton Roads – The perfect locations to help create those magical holiday memories.

    December 31, 2025
  3. Christmas Eve Holiday Fun! NORAD Tracks Santa!

    Did you know that the busy people at North American Regional Air Defense (NORAD) actually track Santa’s travel on Christmas Eve??

    Track Santa’s journey as he moves closer and closer to the local Hampton Roads area on his annual flight!

    December 20, 2025
  4. Holiday Parades in Hampton Roads – 2025!

    Don’t miss the holiday fun! Here is our 2025 BIG LIST of local Holiday Parades in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

    December 4, 2025
  6. Holiday Yule Log Bonfire at Town Point Park

    Enjoy a festive winter wonderland while you shop from artisan vendors, visit with Santa and warm up by the giant yule log bonfire with a seasonal beverage.

    December 2, 2025
  7. Opportunities for the Kids to Holiday Shop!

    A list of local fundraisers and/or special events where kids can "shop" with a little assistance from Santa’s Helpers.

    December 1, 2025
  8. This Weekend – Planes, Trains and Santa!

    If your child loves Planes, Trains, Santa, or any combination of the three you are going to want to check out the post-Thanksgiving event Planes, Trains & Santa! coming up at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach!

    November 28, 2025
  10. 2025 REMINDER: Salvation Army Christmas Assistance (& Deadlines)

    Salvation Army locations will be registering eligible families for Christmas Assistance in the 2025 holiday season. Please share with those who could benefit from these programs during the holiday season!

    September 9, 2025
  11. ReindeerCam! Watch Santa Feeding His Reindeer!

    Check out the Reindeer Cam for Santa’s Reindeer!

    December 11, 2024
  12. Santa’s Calling! Sign Your Child Up For A Call/Virtual Visit From Santa

    This year your child can receive a phone call from Santa for Free!

    December 2, 2022
  14. Extended – Busch Gardens Christmas Celebration 2020

    Busch Gardens has announced its Christmas Event for 2020 and tickets are NOW AVAILABLE!! Introducing Busch Gardens Christmas Celebration!

    December 31, 2020
  15. Buffalow Friends & Family Christmas Event

    A wonderful resource for the Hampton Roads community. Registration is required for the Christmas Drive-thru.

    December 10, 2020
  16. Discount – Advent Calendars For Kids

    Counting down to the Christmas holiday can be REALLY exciting for the entire family and many families like to include Advent countdown calendars to mark each day with a special little gift.

    November 25, 2020
  18. Christmas with the Griswolds (Live Stream Event)

    Do your family traditions include spending some time with the Griswolds? Don’t miss this online event!

    November 12, 2020
  19. Fall & Winter Fun For The Entire Family At Color Me Mine!

    There are SO MANY activities on the schedule for Color Me Mine this Fall! It is the perfect time of year to plan for family gifts, keepsakes, and date night.

    October 17, 2016
  20. Polar Express On The Big Screen: $1

    Beginning Friday, December 19th Cinema Cafe is showing The Polar Express on the big screen daily for just $1 through Christmas Day. What a great family activity! Only at Pembroke, Greenbrier and Hampton…

    December 14, 2014
  22. Annual First Light Celebration

    The First Light Celebration is taking place this weekend at the Hampton History Museum to honor the first recorded English Christmas celebration in North America. Come out to make heirloom ornaments,…

    November 26, 2014
  23. Military Families – Family Tree Lighting!

    Military Families you don’t want to miss this event! FREE Photos with Santa, Character visits and other holiday activities at the NAS Oceana Youth Center. For additional information call (757) 433-3976.…

    November 17, 2014
  24. Reminder- The Arctic Express at the Children’s Museum

    I love that this event celebrates such a diversity of winter holidays, there are so many to celebrate this time of year! {Virginia Zoo members you can use your Membership to attend this event FREE! Find out more HERE!} The…

    December 17, 2013
  26. New Winner! Giveaway! Winter Wonderland at Hunt Club Farm!

    Blog Winners are: Sarah O, Anna M, and ilze N Facebook Winners are: Melissa Marie, and Tiffany Baldwin Foley (new winner – deadline to claim is 12/8/2013 at 10pm) Blog winners have received an email,…

    December 7, 2013