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Newport News comes alive for Christmas 2025 in the historic district with harbor lights and festive displays. The area offers seasonal celebrations, festive attractions and holiday fun from markets and concerts to family-friendly programming.
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Top Christmas Events In and Around Newport News
- Celebration in Lights
- NlightN – Lights at the Fountain
- Christmastide in Virginia (Yorktown)
- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (Smithfield)
- Mistletoe Marketplace (Smithfield)
- Port Warwick Holiday Tree Lighting
- Sister Cities German Christmas Market
- Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2025
- New Year's Eve Crab Pot Drop (Hampton)
- Busch Gardens Christmas Town (Williamsburg)
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Newport News Christmas Events
Newport News Christmas Markets and Shopping
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Journey back in time for Christmastide in Virginia, a festive celebration of 17th and 18th-century holiday traditions. Experience carols, music, and interpretive programs at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Discover how colonists and soldiers celebrated the season through cooking demonstrations, historical reenactments, and hands-on activities like making pomanders.
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Experience the charm of the annual Mistletoe Marketplace in downtown Smithfield. This festive evening event features over 75 vendors offering unique handmade crafts and gifts. Enjoy live music, captivating dance performances, and a special cocktail garden. Santa Claus will be on hand for photos, making it a perfect holiday outing for all.
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Experience Coastal Virginia's only German Christmas Market, a festive celebration honoring Newport News' sister city, Greifswald. Over 30 vendors offer unique handmade crafts and gifts, while German food trucks provide delicious culinary delights. Don't miss the chance to purchase a collectible Gluhwein pottery mug and enjoy the vibrant holiday atmosphere.
Newport News Christmas Light Displays
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Step into a winter wonderland at Virginia's longest-running holiday drive-through light show. This spectacular event features two miles of enchanting displays, brought to life with over a million lights. Journey through whimsical scenes, including light tunnels and simulated snowfall, all set within the scenic Newport News Park. It's a beloved tradition that promises dazzling sights for all ages.
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Step into a world of enchantment at NlightN – Lights at the Fountain. This magical holiday experience transforms the City Center at Oyster Point's fountain plaza into a dazzling spectacle of lights and decorations. Be mesmerized by a synchronized light show on a towering 50-foot tree, featuring 15 minutes of animated holiday displays that play every half hour. New this year, wander through 'The TUNNEL!', a 100-foot beacon of light that promises an unforgettable, immersive journey.
Newport News Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment
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Get into the holiday spirit with the Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour. This special performance promises an evening of smooth jazz and festive cheer, perfect for a memorable night out during the holiday season.
Newport News Other Christmas Activities
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Join the community for the beloved Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in downtown Smithfield. This festive event marks the official start of the holiday season, bringing friends and family together to witness the magical illumination of the town's Christmas tree. Attendees can look forward to complimentary refreshments, making it a warm and welcoming celebration.
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Join the community for the enchanting Port Warwick Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony. This festive evening features Santa's arrival to light the Majestic Tree, accompanied by live music from The Yorktown Chorale and The Commodore Chorus, and captivating dance performances. Families can enjoy train rides, games, face painting, and a special puppet show, all while soaking in the holiday spirit at Styron Square.
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