# Winterfest on the Wisconsin

> Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 13 – Jan 2
- Where: Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
- Ages: Children 2 and under free
- Price: Adult (13+) $23 value night / $27 peak night; Child (3-12) $21 / $23
- Organizer: Nauticus (Nauticus Foundation)
- Official page: https://winterfestonthewisconsin.com/ticket-calendar/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Nauticus re-lights the battleship Wisconsin for the holidays with an all-new walk-through light experience: larger-than-life additions, new displays and creative enhancements spread across the ship under its Kingdom of the Snow Queen branding. The display is separately ticketed from daytime Nauticus admission and a ticket reservation is still required after buying online. Adult tickets are $23 on value nights and $27 on peak nights; children 3-12 pay $21 or $23 and children two and under are free, and buying online in advance saves $3 per ticket.

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