Fall Festival
November 2
Gear up for fall fun at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront, which is hosting a free Fall Festival with food trucks, craft vendors, live music and activities for the kids, like a bounce house and face painting. This outdoor event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hotel’s front parking lot. Come celebrate the season at this lively fall festival on VB’s North End.
Virginia Beach Jeep Fest
November 8-10
Virginia Beach Jeep Fest is the can’t-miss event for Jeep lovers and off-road enthusiasts. Get revved up for a morning beach cruise, a sand obstacle course and a Christmas Light Parade of decked-out Jeeps lighting up the night on Friday and Saturday. There will be live music and food trucks, too. Catch the fun on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk or join in by registering your own Jeep.
Calypso's 13th Annual Oyster Roast
November 9
Dive into oyster heaven at the 13th Annual Oyster Roast at Calypso Bar & Grill on Atlantic Avenue. We’re talking all the oysters – grilled, raw and fried. And the best part? It’s all-you-can-eat, so you can indulge in all the sweet, salty, creamy and smooth oysters. This wildly delicious event with live music supports the Virginia Beach Jaycees charity, so you can feel good while you feast.
Holiday Lights Bike Night
November 14
Grab your bike and head to the Virginia Beach Boardwalk at 2nd Street for a festive family bike ride by the Atlantic Ocean. Ride through a brilliant showcase of leaping fish, merry elves, and lively crabs as you pass through the longest and largest LED light tunnel. Holiday Lights Bike Night is a one-night-only holiday season event, so don’t miss out on the two-wheeled family fun.
BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach
November 15 – December 31
BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach kicks off in mid-November. Get ready for whimsical elves, jumping crabs and splashing fish, all aglow for an unforgettable evening as you drive through the longest and largest curved archway of dazzling LED holiday lights. Don’t forget to check out the show-stopping 40-foot-tall dancing lights Christmas tree.
Coastal Virginia Auto Show
November 22-24
Get your motor running for the Coastal Virginia Auto Show at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. This family-friendly event is a car lover’s paradise, featuring everything from classic cars and custom builds to vintage rides, trucks, motorcycles and bicycles. Over three fun-filled days, you can also enjoy a cornhole tournament, a race car display and a cruise on Atlantic Avenue.
Obromankuma Festival USA
November 25-29
Obromankuma Festival USA is a vibrant showcase of African heritage, music and culture at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. Experience the joy of traditional dancing, feel the rhythm of cultural music, and marvel at colorful costumes. Catch cooking demonstrations and sample foods native to Africa. Don’t miss the hands-on drumming session with traditional African drums.
Virginia Beach Christmas Market
November 29 – December 1
At the 43rd Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market, talented artisans will showcase their handmade creations, including jewelry, stained glass, photography and fiber arts, as well as collectibles and gift-packaged gourmet treats, like holiday cookies. Located in the spacious Virginia Beach Convention Center, this crowd-pleasing event is the perfect place to score one-of-a-kind gifts and stocking stuffers for everyone on your gift list.
Snow Globe Spectacular at Town Center
November 29 – December 23
Evenings throughout the holiday season, the Town Center of Virginia Beach will host the Snow Globe Spectacular. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they appear in life-size snow globes. You’ll be enchanted by whimsical elves, cheerful violinists and talented tap dancers as they perform from within snow globes, spreading joy and merriment to the whole family.
Town Center Grand Illumination
November 30
The holiday season at the Town Center of Virginia Beach kicks off with the lighting of the 40-foot-tall Christmas tree by Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will arrive in style by horse-drawn sleigh. More than 5,000 twinkle lights and ornaments will leave you in awe. Plus, enjoy free hot chocolate and delightful holiday treats from Santa’s cheerful elves.
Live Performances
There is no shortage of live entertainment — including theatre, comedy shows and live music — in Virginia Beach this November. Here’s what’s on the schedule this month.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
November 15 – December 8
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying begins its run at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach on November 15. Based on the 1952 book by Shepherd Mead, this satirical musical follows J. Pierrepont Finch, a window washer who hilariously climbs the corporate ladder with the help of a self-help book. Set in the 1960s, this comedic gem is packed with sharp humor and catchy songs.
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Throughout November
There’s a lot to make you laugh at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in November, which has well over two dozen shows on the calendar this month. Get ready to be entertained by such hilarious stand-up comics as Guy Torry (November 8-9,) Jay Pharoah (November 15-16) and Sommore (November 22-24,) as well as the Rich Guzzi Comedy Hypnosis Show (November 27.)
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Throughout November
The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts has symphonies and holiday shows on the schedule in November. Plan on Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony as performed by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (November 3.) There will also be family-friendly events, like Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet (November 27) and A Celtic Christmas (November 29.)
