HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Enjoy events across Hampton Roads for the weekend of May 3-5.
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Chesapeake
Saturday, May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at Portsmouth Elks Lodge, 2541 Gum Road
Join the community for a fun-filled day with carnival games, face painting, balloon animals and more. It is family-friendly. Star Wars costumes are encouraged for May the Fourth. The event is free and open to all. Tickets are not required.
Newport News
Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Newport News Park, 13560 Jefferson Avenue
The park will be filled with food trucks, live entertainment, children’s activities, pony rides and a petting zoo. It will be active with inflatables and a zip line. Check out a gamer bus, virtual reality zone and explore mad science. There’s something for everyone in the fun filled day. See the full musical lineup and find out more information here .
Norfolk
Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Town Point Park, 113 Waterside Drive
The 16th Annual Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival is back this weekend. Sample wine from more than 25 of the state’s top wineries. There will be gourmet cuisine, shopping, and live music. Wine sampling ends at 4:30 p.m. teach day. Wine sales end at 5 p.m. Tickets are still available. Click here to purchase and find out more.
Friday, May 3 from 5-8 p.m. at the Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby Street
Explore the zoo on your bike! The zoo will be open late for this special event. There will be bike-centric vendors, food trucks, a decoration station and more in this family-friendly event. Helmets are required for guests under the age of 18. No electric bicycles are permitted. Buy tickets and find out more information at the link here .
Sunday, May 5 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road
The action-packed afternoon includes fun for the whole family. Enjoy live entertainment, a May Day Picnic Contest, garden tours, free museum entry, selfie station, bubble station, chalk art, lawn games and more. There will be pop-ups by vendors and eats by Aloha Snacks, La Cucina di Sophia, Joysicles and Lolly’s Cremery. An outdoor bar will be open with adult and kid-friendly beverages. The event is free and open to all.
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5 at Chrysler Hall, 215 St Pauls Blvd
The Virginia Arts Festival presents Dance Theatre of Harlem. The American professional ballet company is based in Harlem, New York City. Watch as they perform on the road in Norfolk. Tickets are available for the show during the times, below:
- Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m.
Purchase tickets and find more information at vafest.org .
Portsmouth
Saturday, May 4 from 6-9 p.m. at MoMac Brewing Company, 3228 Academy Avenue
For the first time at MoMac, Throwback 757 will perform your favorite tunes from the 90s’ and 2000s’. Enjoy a night of great food, craft beer and music at the brewery.
Virginia Beach
Saturday, May 4 from 3-7 p.m. at Cullipher Farm, 772 Princess Anne Rd
It’s strawberry season! Visit Cullipher Farm for this year’s Strawberry Jam. There will be strawberry picking, live music, a bar, food trucks and a Strawberry Cook Off Contest. Tickets are available for the Strawberry Jam Passport. One ticket includes a complimentary beverage from the TASTE Catering & Events bar. Click here to purchase and find out more information.
Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 at The Shack on 8th, 236 7 1/2 Street
Enjoy Cinco de Mayo weekend with all the tacos! Try the best local restaurants and food trucks as they serve up their tacos. There will be live entertainment including mariachi, cover bands and DJs, a Tequila Expo area, Margarita bars and more. Click here to purchase tickets and find out more information.
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