Christmas markets · Virginia Beach, VA
Christmas markets in Virginia Beach
Hampton Roads does its Christmas shopping in big one-off events rather than a month-long market: a three-day artisan show at the Virginia Beach Convention Center over Thanksgiving weekend, and a ticketed Christmas Village with rides and a marketplace at Regent University on two December weekends. Across the water, downtown Norfolk adds a free bonfire-and-market day at Town Point Park and a neighbourhood market in the NEON district.
4 markets · checked October 2026
🧒 With kids
- CBN & Regent University Christmas Village · Regent University
- Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Market · Downtown Norfolk
🎉 With friends
- Virginia Beach Christmas Market · Oceanfront
- Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Market · Downtown Norfolk
- NEON Holiday Market · NEON District, Norfolk
Holiday market
IllustrationHoliday market · Oceanfront
Virginia Beach Christmas Market
A long-running indoor show of about 175 artisans and crafters from 20-plus states — pottery, jewellery, stained glass, woodwork — plus a 'Taste of the Holidays' food aisle.
🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- 175 artisans from 20-plus states
- Pottery, jewellery, stained glass, woodwork
- 'Taste of the Holidays' food vendors
- Santa photos 11 am – 3 pm
A big, old-school craft show — good for Thanksgiving-weekend gift buying.
- 2026
- Nov 27–29, 2026 (Fri–Sat 10 am–6 pm, Sun 10 am–5 pm)
- Last season
- Thanksgiving weekend 2025 (Fri–Sun)
- Cost
- $8 adults, $2 ages 6–12, under 6 free
Worth knowing
- Free second-day re-entry
- ATM on site
- Give blood with the Red Cross on site for free admission
Christmas village
IllustrationChristmas village · Regent University
CBN & Regent University Christmas Village
A ticketed Christmas village on the campus: amusement rides, a Christmas marketplace, a live nativity, Santa and a 40-foot lit tree.
🧒 With kidsWhat's there
- Amusement rides
- Christmas marketplace
- Live nativity and Santa
- 40-foot Christmas tree
A full family evening — book early, some nights sell out.
- 2026
- Dec 3–5 & 10–12, 2026 (Thu 5–9 pm, Fri 3–9 pm, Sat 2–9 pm)
- Last season
- Two December weekends, 2025 (Thu–Sat evenings)
- Cost
- Adults $24.99 ($19.99 early bird from Sept 15); unlimited pass $34.99; kids 12 and under free with an adult
Getting there and parking
- Free parking — enter from Indian River Rd, not Centerville Turnpike
Worth knowing
- Children still need a (free) ticket
- Service animals only; no alcohol
Weekend market
IllustrationWeekend market · Downtown Norfolk
Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Market
A one-day waterfront festival in Norfolk built around a huge Yule log bonfire, with a local artisans' market, carols, hot chocolate and whiskey tastings, and Santa.
🧒 With kids🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Giant Yule log bonfire
- Local artisans' market
- Hot chocolate and whiskey tastings
- Free Santa visits and carols
Norfolk's best free December day out — come for the bonfire at dusk.
- 2026
- Dec 5, 2026, noon – 8 pm
- Last season
- Dec 6, 2025, noon – 8 pm
- Cost
- Free
Getting there and parking
- Town Point Park on the downtown Norfolk waterfront; downtown garages
Worth knowing
- One Saturday only, noon – 8 pm
IllustrationWeekend market · NEON District, Norfolk
NEON Holiday Market
An afternoon market of 40-plus vendors in Norfolk's arts district, with acoustic music, food trucks and a Santa brass band.
🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- 40-plus vendors
- Acoustic music and food trucks
- Swingin' Santa brass band
A small, arty afternoon market — pair with the NEON district murals.
- Dates
- Dec 13, 2025, noon – 4 pm
- Cost
- Free
Getting there and parking
- The Plot at Granby St & Olney Rd, Norfolk
Worth knowing
- One afternoon only, noon – 4 pm