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  2. BIG LIST – Where to Find (Last Minute) Santa in Hampton Roads, Virginia

    Where to visit with Santa in Hampton Roads, Virginia including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown.

    December 22, 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. 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
  7. FREE Santa Preview Event at Bass Pro Shop!

    Santa is returning to Bass Pro Shops to open his Santa’s Wonderland! Experience Santa’s Magical Arrival, Tree Lighting, and Seasonal Treats at your local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s!

    October 29, 2025
  8. 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
  10. Drive-By Signing Santa!

    Families to Families invites families with deaf or hard of hearing children to a Drive-By Signing Santa!

    December 1, 2020
  11. Virginia Beach! Where to Find Santa in Virginia Beach

    Where to find Santa in Virginia Beach – special events and visiting hours for Santa!

    November 14, 2019
  12. Suffolk! Where to Find Santa in Suffolk, VA

    All the places you will find, and can visit with Santa in Suffolk, VA!

    November 14, 2019
  14. Newport News! Where to Find Santa in Newport News, VA

    All the places you will find and can visit with Santa in Newport News, VA!

    November 14, 2019
  15. Portsmouth! Where to Find Santa in Portsmouth, VA

    All the places you will find Santa in Portsmouth, VA!

    November 14, 2019
  16. Norfolk! Where to Find Santa in Norfolk, VA

    All the places you will find and can visit with Santa in Norfolk, VA!

    November 14, 2019
  18. Hampton! Where to Find Santa in Hampton, VA

    All the places you will find Santa in Hampton, VA!

    November 13, 2019
  19. Santa Events for Military Families

    Don’t miss our list of Santa events for Military Families to make it easier to track him down for those memorable holiday meetings, and of course, family photographs!

    December 22, 2018
  20. Believe in Santa at Macy’s!

    During the holiday season every letter to Santa received at Macy’s Department Store (you can also send a letter online!) results in a donation of $1 to the Make A Wish Foundation (up to 1 million dollars).

    December 7, 2018
  22. Military Families – Winter Wonderland Family Fest!

    FREE Winter Wonderland Event for Military Families this weekend at NAS Oceana.

    December 5, 2017
  23. Winter Holiday Events in Hampton Roads!

    The holidays can be OVERWHELMING! For those of you who are looking at the calendar trying to find the holiday themed events, this breakout calendar is for you! It only has events designated "HOLIDAY". Looking for the…

    December 17, 2015
  24. Santa Summit (to benefit HRVA charities)

    The (Free) Santa Summit benefits local charities – bring clothing or canned goods to donate to the homeless in Hampton Roads.

    December 11, 2015
  26. The Santa Claus Shuffle!

    Make sure you are registered to come out for the 21st Annual Santa Claus Shuffle to benefit Tidewater Youth Services Foundation!

    December 2, 2015
  27. Jingle Jam Skating Party (Fundraiser)

    A fun event this evening where you can find Santa, Anna, Elsa, and Spiderman! The suggested donation is $15 which includes everything from skating to pizza to all the characters and the entertainment.. If…

    December 13, 2014
  28. 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
  30. 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
  31. Winner! Giveaway! Around The World With Santa!

    Congratulations to Cindy R who was selected as the winner of this Giveaway! Cindy you have received an email from charlotte@myactivechild.com, please respond by 10am on Thursday, December 5, 2013 to…

    December 4, 2013
  32. Welcome Our New Advertising Partner: MacArthur Center!

    Please join me in giving a warm welcome to our new advertising partner, MacArthur Center, located in downtown Norfolk! MacArthur Center is Hampton Roads’ premier shopping destination and is brimming…

    November 7, 2013
  34. Winner- Giveaway! Around The World With Santa!

    Congratulations to our winner- Victoria W with entry #80! Victoria you have also received an email from charlotte@myactivechild.com Please respond by 8am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 or another winner…

    November 27, 2012