NEWPORT NEWS-Urban Air Adventure Park, an indoor amusement facility, has been given the go-ahead to open a location on the Peninsula.
On November 22, the Newport News City Council approved a conditional use permit to operate the facility in the...
JAMES CITY-James City County announced on November 28 that its Parks and Recreation Department recently earned reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The distinction makes...
GLOUCESTER-Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism was recently awarded a $5,000 grant for its Visit Gloucester for The Holidays & Beyond project. The grant comes from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), which awarded more than $300,000 for 64 local and...
NEWPORT NEWS—The Virginia Living Museum (VLM) has transformed its boardwalk trail into Santa’s Nature Reserve for the holidays, replete with soft lights along the wooded trail that lead visitors to StoryBook Village and a family Dinosaur Tale. Kids and...
NEWPORT NEWS—Starting last week during Thanksgiving and running through New Year’s Day, the Ferguson NlightN Holiday Event Series is bringing the sights and sounds of the season to Newport News for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.
Pronounced “enlighten,” the...
YORK-York County has more than half a dozen holiday events on its calendar to help usher in the Christmas season for community members.
Seasonal celebrations kick off on Friday, December 2 with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Victory Monument...
MATHEWS-The Mathews Historical Museum will host a holiday bazaar on Friday, December 9.
The two-day event will feature local artisans selling jewelry, baked goods, holiday greens, and other gifts for the holiday season.
Patrons can also pick up a special holiday...
WILLIAMSBURG-Here’s an early holiday gift from the Williamsburg City Council – two hours of free parking in the Prince George garage from December 17 through January 1.
“One of the things I think we want to remember is it’s the...
RICHMOND-On November 14, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that more than $300,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 64 small business partnerships as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program.
The intent of this program...
HAMPTON-Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will make a stop at Hampton Coliseum on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
During the event, fans will have the opportunity to see the world’s best bull riders in their element for the...
JAMES CITY-New Town’s holiday celebrations kick off November 26 and November 27 starting at 11am. There will be photo opportunities with Santa as well as storytelling, free cookies and milk, and performances by Williamsburg Field Musick Fifes & Drums.
Events...
HAMPTON—Air Power Park, the roadside museum that celebrates Hampton’s history in aviation and space exploration, closed its grounds on Monday, November 21 to address issues with tidal and freshwater flooding.
The revitalization work will include regrading park grounds and adding...
YORK-York County is seeking input from community members about the future of the Water Street area. Citizens will have the opportunity to offer their feedback regarding the Water Street Area Master Plan during the Christmas Market on Main event...
HAMPTON—On Thursday, December 1, more than 500 people gathered at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton to hear the State of the City Address. This marked the first time since 2019 the address was delivered in front of...
NEWPORT NEWS—Warwick Moose Lodge, in conjunction with Giving Hope in Hampton Roads, will host a Merry Market Craft and Vendor Show on Sunday, December 4 from 9am to 4pm at 1711 Warwick Moose Ln. in Newport News.
The event is...
