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4,147 events in the next 30 days, from the Chesapeake events calendar.

Thursday, December 384 events

  1. All day

    Holiday Lights at the Beach

    The Boardwalk and 22nd St, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

    Festivals & Holidays

  2. All day

    Mrs. Martin's Art Classes in DECEMBER ~Thursdays @11:00-12:00

    Mrs. Martin's Art Classes$39

    Classes & Talks

  3. All day

    Mrs. Martin's Art Classes in DECEMBER ~Thursdays @1:00-2:00

    Mrs. Martin's Art Classes$39

    Classes & Talks

  4. All day

    Mrs. Martin's Art Classes in DECEMBER ~Thursdays @4:00-5:00

    Mrs. Martin's Art Classes$39

    Classes & Talks

  5. All day

    Neptune Ghosts: Ghosts of the Coast By US Ghost Adventures

    3001 Atlantic Ave$26

  6. 12 a.m.

    Holiday Trail of Lights

    Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center$38+

    Theater & Dance

  7. 9 a.m.

    Christ & The Couch

    Greater Joy$99+

    Classes & Talks

  8. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

    Mission Botanica

    Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science CenterFamily

    Family & Kids

  9. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

    Mission Botanica Changing Exhibit

    Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center$30+Family

    Arts & Culture

  10. 9 a.m.3 p.m.

    The Network: Direct Employer Access (Norfolk)

    Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)

  11. 9:45 a.m.11:45 a.m.

    CLASS: Thursday Oil Painting

    6700 Azalea Garden Rd

    Classes & Talks

  12. 10 a.m.4 p.m.

    Made in VA Biennial 2026

    Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art & Multiple Other LocationsFree

    Arts & Culture

  13. 10 a.m.4 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Nursery Collection

    Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex$3

    Also at 12 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays

  14. 10:15 a.m.11 a.m.

    Move and Groove

    Chesapeake Public Libraries - Greenbrier LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  15. 10:15 a.m.10:45 a.m.

    Move and Groove

    Chesapeake Public Libraries - Major Hillard Library

  16. 10:15 a.m.11:15 a.m.

    Storytime

    Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library - Student Success CenterFamily

    Family & Kids

  17. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Medicare 101

    South Norfolk Memorial Library - Conference Room

    Classes & Talks

  18. 11 a.m.

    Bright Star Theatre: Night Before Christmas

    Portsmouth Public Library Churchland BranchFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

  19. 11 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Zoo Tales

    The Virginia Zoo

    Tours & Attractions

  20. 12 p.m.11 p.m.

    Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant

    Ogden Hall

  21. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Tech for Beginners

    Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

  22. 12:30 p.m.

    Meal Distribution – Partrea and Cottage Bridge Residents

    Partrea Apartments

  23. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    American Rumba

    DanceSportVA Ballroom Dancing$15.38

  24. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Strumming & Smiling with David Jones

    Virginia Beach, VA

  25. 2 p.m.

    CBN & Regent University Christmas Village

    CBN & Regent University Campus$19.99+

    Festivals & Holidays

  26. 2 p.m.3 p.m.

    Singing and Smiling with Craig Champagne

    Virginia Beach, VA

  27. 3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Level Up Lounge

    Portsmouth Public Library Churchland Branch

  28. 3:30 p.m.7 p.m.

    Oozlefinch D&D Night

    The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery

    Also at 5:30 p.m.

  29. 4 p.m.9 p.m.

    Food Truck: Ghost Kitchen

    COVA Brewing Company

    Food & Drink

  30. 4 p.m.4:45 p.m.

    Full STEAM Ahead @ Carrollton

    CarrolltonFamily

    Family & Kids

  31. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    LEGO Club

    Greenbrier Library - Meeting RoomFamily

    Family & Kids

  32. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    LEGO Club

    Central Library - Small Meeting RoomFamily

    Family & Kids

  33. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    Preschool STEAM

    Russell Memorial Library - Activity RoomFamily

    Classes & Talks

  34. 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Grind and Grow Study Hall Series – Calvert Square

    Calvert Square Envision CenterFamily

    Family & Kids

  35. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    CBN & Regent University Christmas Village 2026

    Christian Broadcast Network

    Festivals & Holidays

  36. 5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Dungeons & Dragons

    Major Hillard Library - Activity Room

  37. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Festival of Lights

    4616 Sleepy Hole Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435-1318, United States

    Festivals & Holidays

  38. 5 p.m.

    Hickory Girls Varsity Basketball @ Cape Henry Collegiate

    Cape Henry Collegiate High School

    Sports

  39. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Music Bingo Every Thursday

    Nansemond Brewing Station

    Nightlife

  40. 5 p.m.

    TPLS Christian Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Veritas Collegiate Academy

    Chesapeake, VA

    Sports

  41. 5 p.m.

    Meet the Author - Christmas Village

    CBN's Christmas Village

    Festivals & Holidays

  42. 5:15 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    Corporate Landing Middle School vs Bayside Middle School

    Corporate Landing Middle School$3+

    Sports

  43. 5:15 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    Lynnhaven Middle School vs Virginia Beach Middle School

    Lynnhaven Middle School$3+

    Sports

  44. 5:15 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    Princess Anne Middle School vs Larkspur Middle School

    Princess Anne Middle School$3+

    Sports

  45. 5:15 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    Salem Middle School vs Great Neck Middle School

    Salem Middle School$3+

    Sports

  46. 5:30 p.m.

    Atlantic Shores Christian Girls Varsity Basketball @ Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

    Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

    Sports

  47. 5:30 p.m.

    Gateway Christian Girls Varsity Basketball @ Portsmouth Christian

    Portsmouth Christian High School

    Sports

  48. 5:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Jingle & Mingle: Christmas Party, Vendor Fair, & Networking

    Riverview CentreFamily

    Business & Networking

  49. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Kellam Knights vs Landstown Eagles

    Floyd E. Kellam High School$3+

    Sports

  50. 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs

    Windsor Woods Area LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  51. 5:30 p.m.

    Warwick Girls Varsity Basketball @ Heritage

    Heritage High School

    Sports

  52. 5:30 p.m.

    Woodside Girls Varsity Basketball @ Hampton

    Hampton High School

    Sports

  53. 5:40 p.m.

    Covenant Classical Community Boys Varsity Basketball @ Sweethaven Christian Academy

    Sweethaven Christian Academy

    Sports

  54. 6 p.m.

    Dining with The Divas

    Dave and Buster's - Virginia Beach

  55. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Live Music Thursdays at the Beacon Lounge

    Beacon Lounge at the Renaissance Hotel

    Music

  56. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Taxes Don't Have to Be Scary: Plan Ahead in December

    VBCPS Adult Learning Center$47+

  57. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    The Art of Vegan Side Dishes

    Foodies, The Local's Market$85

  58. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Tour Orchestra - VSO Showcase

    Harrison Opera House, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

    Music

  59. 6:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Essence Book Club

    Chesapeake Public Libraries - Indian River Library

    Arts & Culture

  60. 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Intermediate Guitar 2

    VBCPS Adult Learning Center$68+

  61. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Monthly Meeting

    2801 Virginia Beach BlvdFree

  62. 6:30 p.m.

    Pub Quiz at Aslin Beer Company - Virginia Beach

    Aslin Beer Company - Virginia Beach

    Nightlife

  63. 6:45 p.m.8 p.m.

    Kung Fu and Fitness Training

    The Fox's Den Kung Fu

    Also at 6:45 p.m.

    Sports

  64. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    2026 Holiday Awards Gala

    Hilton Norfolk – The Main

    Community

  65. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Just for Sips & Giggles Cocktail Class - Holiday Spirits

    Blue Pete's Restaurant$81.88

    Food & Drink

  66. 7 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Pastoral Teaching

    New Community Temple COGIC

  67. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    SonShine Girls

    South Mills

  68. 7 p.m.7:40 p.m.

    Thursday Workshops

    DanceSportVA Ballroom Dancing$15.38+

    Classes & Talks

  69. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Trivia Night with Mikey!

    Afterglow Brewing

    Nightlife

  70. 7 p.m.

    Warwick Boys Varsity Basketball @ Heritage

    Heritage High School

    Sports

  71. 7 p.m.

    Woodside Boys Varsity Basketball @ Hampton

    Hampton High School

    Sports

  72. 7:15 p.m.

    Nansemond River Girls Varsity Basketball @ Western Branch

    Western Branch High School

    Sports

  73. 7:15 p.m.

    Western Branch Boys Varsity Basketball @ Nansemond River

    Nansemond River High School

    Sports

  74. 7:30 p.m.

    A Sherlock Carol - Preview

    Wells Theatre$106+

    Theater & Dance

  75. 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Classical Christmas

    Harrison Opera House, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

    Festivals & Holidays

  76. 7:30 p.m.10 p.m.

    Funny Girl

    Little Theatre of Virginia Beach$18+

  77. 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Improv games free to all Thursday till gas prices drop

    Philip Jacobson

    Comedy

  78. 7:30 p.m.

    Southern Flair Open Mic Tuesdays

    Southern Flair Pub HouseFree

    Nightlife

  79. 7:30 p.m.

    Virginia Symphony Orchestra - Classical Christmas

    Harrison Opera House$48

    Music

  80. 7:45 p.m.8:25 p.m.

    Thursday Workshops - 7:45

    DanceSportVA Ballroom Dancing$15.38+

    Classes & Talks

  81. 8 p.m.11 p.m.

    Fixity

    Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant

  82. 8 p.m.11 p.m.

    Fixity Thursday at Abbey Road

    Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant

  83. 8:30 p.m.

    Country Crazy Takeover

    80/20 Eatery$12.51

    Music

  84. 9 p.m.

    Deck the Hall at Chesapeake City Hall

    Chesapeake City HallFreeFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

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