Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk · VA / NC
Things to do with kids in Virginia Beach — December 2026
24 family events in December 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
What’s on now in Virginia Beach →Events
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights
Norfolk Botanical Garden
From $15All ages
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Holiday Trail of Lights at the Virginia Aquarium
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
From $12All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM
A Merry Little Christmas Carol at the Wells Theatre
Wells Theatre
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Dec 2 · 1:30 PM
STEM Challenge: Iceberg Density and DIY Thermometers
Princess Anne Area Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker at Harrison Opera House
Harrison Opera House
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Fairy & Gnome Winter Homes Workshop
Norfolk Botanical Garden (Baker Hall Visitor Center)
From $20
- Community
Sat, Dec 5
Grand Illumination at Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
All ages
- Parades
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Holiday Parade at the Beach
Atlantic Avenue, 15th to 25th Streets
FreeAll ages
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5
Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Holiday Marketplace
Town Point Park
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
PB&J: Jingle Bell Jam at the Ferguson Center
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Paid
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Storybook Tea Party (Snowman Theme) at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden (WOW Children's Garden)
From $20
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Dec 7 · 5:30 PM
Grandma Got Run Over by a Sphero
Windsor Woods Area Library
FreeAges 8–11
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
Ballet Virginia's The Nutcracker at the Sandler Center
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs Painting Workshop
Norfolk Botanical Garden (Baker Hall Visitor Center)
From $20
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:05 PM
Norfolk Admirals Teddy Bear Toss Night
Scope Arena
PaidAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
Santa's Seaside Cinema at 31st Street Park
31st Street Park
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Second Saturday Art Pop-Up at the Chrysler Museum
Chrysler Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Dec 13 · 11:00 AM
Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market at the Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo
With admissionAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Nature Ornaments Workshop
Norfolk Botanical Garden (Baker Hall Visitor Center)
From $20
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
PB&J: Jingle Bell Jam with the Virginia Symphony
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
Virginia Regional Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Ferguson Center
Ferguson Center for the Arts
From $36
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 9:30 AM
25 on the 25th: Virginia Zoo 125th Anniversary Day
Virginia Zoo
PaidAll ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve at the Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo
With admission
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve Bash at the Children's Museum of Virginia
Children's Museum of Virginia
With admissionAll ages