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Starting with the Norfolk Grand Illumination Parade on November 23, Norfolk is transformed into a winter wonderland. Throughout the holidays, come enjoy our very special festivities, attractions, holiday packages, sights and sounds – the stuff great holiday memories are made of! Wondering how to get around to all of the holiday festivities?! Find out here.
Holiday Events
Nov 9
Photos with Santa
NOVEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 24 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Visitors are transported to a winter wonderland when they step...
Nov 9
Santa Arrival Parade
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 1:30PM The Santa Arrival Parade is sponsored by Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer The Musical! rudolph 7v...
Nov 12
Signing Santa
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1PM - 9PM Deaf and hard of hearing children are invited to visit with our Sign Language Santa during this...
Nov 16
Disco On Ice
NOVEMBER 16; 7-10 PM Skate to your favorite dance music and enjoy a holiday light show! Can't make it to this one, you can still...
Nov 16
MacArthur On Ice
MacArthur Center kicks off the fourteenth season of ice skating at the coolest place in town. Whether it’s a family tradition or a...
Nov 17
Pet Photos with Santa
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM MacArthur Center welcomes you and your four-legged friends for photos with Santa during...
Nov 23
Grand Illumination Parade
The 35th Annual Holidays in the City Grand Illumination Parade will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 @ 7pm in Downtown...
Dec 1
Pet Photos with Santa
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM MacArthur Center welcomes you and your four-legged friends for photos with Santa during this...
Dec 6
The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky's brilliant ballet score comes to life for this magical collaboration between Richmond Ballet, The State Ballet of...
Dec 7
2019 Tacky Sweater 5K
Live, Love, & Run Tacky. On December 7th, Mettle Events will be hosting The Tacky Sweater 5k at Smartmouth Brewery in the...
Dec 7
6th Annual Holiday Yule log Bonfire & Christmas Market
Join us for a one-day Holiday Market in Town Point Park on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. This festive outdoor wonderland will...
Dec 7
Skating Santa
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2PM - 3PM Spend some time this afternoon with the jolly man himself and skate with Santa!
Dec 8
Calming Santa
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 9 AM - 11 AM Santa knows some children need extra patience and quiet time when visiting this year. MacArthur...
Dec 14
Holiday Pops!
Join us for the must-see holiday tradition of the season – Holiday Pops! There's no better way to lift your spirits than...
Dec 14
Skating Santa
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2PM - 3PM Spend some time this afternoon with the jolly man himself and skate with Santa!
Dec 14
Winter Wonderland
Bring in the holiday season at our Annual Winter Wonderland Extravaganza! Join us for fun, games, crafts, music, performances and...
Dec 17
Swan Lake by The National Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
Music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky Choreography after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov This full-scale production, set to the music of Pyotr...
Dec 20
Vienna Boys Choir
“Bright, light voices through the centuries.” - The New York Times “There’s something eternal and powerful about the young...
Dec 31
NYE Live! 2020 at Waterside District
SAVE THE DATE! If you came out for NYE Live! New Year's Eve at Waterside District this year and had a blast ringing in 2019,...
