Get ready for an exhilarating holiday season in Norfolk! Our guide features all the exciting events and activities. Whether Norfolk is your home or your holiday stop, our guide highlights the top seasonal events.
One of the standout attractions this season is the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Annual Garden of Lights, where dazzling light displays transform the gardens into a winter wonderland. In addition to this, the beloved performance of A Christmas Carol brings Charles Dickens' classic tale to life, inviting audiences to experience the spirit of the season. And the musical Hamilton offers a unique twist to holiday entertainment, blending history and celebration seamlessly. For more details on these and other fun events and activities, check out the rest of the page below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Norfolk
- The Santaland Diaries
- 38th Annual Grand Illumination Parade
- Elf Door Discovery
- Hamilton at Chrysler Hall
- Grand Illumination Parade and Signature Dinner Cruise
- Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Market
- Handel's Messiah by Virginia Symphony Orchestra
- Hurrah for the Holidays (Virginia Beach)
- Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden
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Norfolk Events Events
The Santaland Diaries (Norfolk) • 0.3 miles
A comedic journey through a holiday retail job.
38th Annual Grand Illumination Parade (Norfolk) • 0.3 miles
Retro Wonderland themed holiday parade with illuminated floats and Santa.
Elf Door Discovery (Norfolk) • 0.3 miles
Discover 50 hidden, festive elf doors throughout downtown.
Hamilton at Chrysler Hall (Norfolk) • 0.4 miles
Tony-sweeping hip hop masterpiece live on tour
Grand Illumination Parade and Signature Dinner Cruise (Norfolk) • 0.5 miles
Holiday parade viewing from the water
Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Market (Norfolk) • 0.5 miles
Festive Yule Log Bonfire and artisan market
Handel's Messiah by Virginia Symphony Orchestra (Norfolk) • 0.8 miles
Iconic Hallelujah chorus and full Christmas portion
Hurrah for the Holidays (Virginia Beach) • 5.7 miles
Holiday musical revue with Santa lighting up the stage
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden (Norfolk) • 5.9 miles
Over 1.5 million twinkling lights in an award-winning display.
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