Family Events at the Beach

Autumn is in the Air

Sat, Nov 7 Mount Trashmore Park

Fall community event at Mount Trashmore Park.

Nov 20 – Jan 3, 2027 · 5:30 PM – 10 PM Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

The beloved Holiday Lights moves to the Aquarium nature trail as a walkable show with seven themed light zones.

Sat, Nov 21 · 12 PM – 4 PM 31st Street Park (King Neptune Park)

Free holiday movie afternoon: live entertainment, visits with Santa, hot cocoa; movie starts 1:30 PM.

Sat, Nov 21 · 5 PM – 8 PM 24th Street Park

Live chainsaw ice-sculpting shows with comedy and audience participation. Two 30-minute shows.

Sat, Nov 28 · 12 PM – 4 PM 31st Street Park (King Neptune Park)

Free holiday movie afternoon at 31st Street Park with Santa and hot cocoa; movie at 1:30 PM.

Dec 3 – 5 · 5 PM – 9 PM CBN Campus

The CBN campus turns into a Christmas village for the first of two weekends.

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Atlantic Ave (15th–25th Street)

Nearly 90 parade units, giant balloons and floats roll down Atlantic Avenue to kick off the season.

Dec 10 – 12 · 5 PM – 9 PM CBN Campus

Second weekend of the CBN Christmas Village.

Sat, Dec 12 · 12 PM – 4 PM 31st Street Park (King Neptune Park)

Free holiday movie afternoon with Santa, shopping and hot cocoa; movie at 1:30 PM.

Sat, Dec 19 · 12 PM – 4 PM 31st Street Park (King Neptune Park)

Last Santa's Seaside Cinema of the season — free movie, Santa visits and cocoa.