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Chesapeake showcases Christmas 2025 near popular neighborhoods and the historic downtown with warm lights and family-friendly charm. You'll discover Christmas markets, winter shows and holiday festivities offering concerts, shopping and cozy seasonal traditions.
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Top Christmas Events In and Around Chesapeake
- Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade
- Christmas Village at CBN and Regent University Campus (Virginia Beach)
- Chesapeake Holiday Craft Show
- The Great Gingerbread Train Competition
- Deck the Hall & Fa La La Land
- New Year's Eve Crab Pot Drop (Hampton)
- 38th Annual Grand Illumination Parade (Norfolk)
- Winterfest on The Wisconsin (Norfolk)
- Virginia Beach Christmas Market (Virginia Beach)
- Hampton Holly Days Holiday Series Events (Hampton)
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Chesapeake Christmas Events
Chesapeake Christmas Light Displays
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Step into a magical European-style Christmas market at CBN and Regent University Campus. This beloved holiday festival transforms the grounds into a winter wonderland with dazzling light displays, a spectacular 40-foot Christmas tree, and a charming Christmas Marketplace offering unique gifts and festive treats. Families can enjoy live Nativity scenes, amusement rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, and capture cherished memories with Santa Claus.
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Experience the magic of the holidays at Deck the Hall & Fa La La Land! Drive through a dazzling display of holiday themes at Chesapeake City Hall, then step into the enchanting Fa La La Land for an interactive outdoor wonderland. Enjoy carolers, face painting, festive food trucks, and adorable baby goats in holiday sweaters. Catch live ballerina performances and meet Santa and other festive characters. Don't miss the Great Gingerbread Train Competition!
Chesapeake Christmas Markets and Shopping
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Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Chesapeake Holiday Craft Show. Browse unique, handmade gifts and decorations from over 90 talented artisans. Kids can enjoy Santa's Workshop with craft activities and watch the Kids Run Trains. Santa Claus will be available for photos, along with the Parks, Recreation and Tourism mascot, Chessie.
Chesapeake Other Christmas Activities
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Get ready for the 42nd annual Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade on December 6, 2025! This beloved community event kicks off with the Holly Jolly Jog Fun Run at 5:30 p.m., followed by the main parade at 6:00 p.m. This year's theme, 'Golden Christmas: A Legacy of Light!', promises a dazzling display as participants wind their way through Chesapeake.
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Discover the ingenuity of the Great Dismal Swamp's timbering history through edible art at The Great Gingerbread Train Competition. Participants craft gingerbread trains, engines, and cabooses, incorporating elements of the region's past. This event offers categories for all ages and a chance to vote for your favorite creation.
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