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Santa in Virginia Beach:
SANTA'S STOCKING OLD FASHIONED CRAFT BAZAAR
Dates: November 7 & 8, 2015 at Princess Anne and November 21 & 22 at Williams Farm. Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 10am-4pm. Santa available 11am-2pm on Saturdays and 1-4pm Sundays.
Where: Princess Anne Recreation Center, 1400 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA
Williams Farm Recreation Center, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach, VA
What: Craft Bazaar with over 100 vendors and pictures with Santa.
Cost: Visits are free, professional photo packages (children and pets) are available at varied prices. No personal cameras please.
SANTA AT LYNNHAVEN MALL
Dates: November 7 - December 24, 2015. Hours vary.
Where: Lynnhaven Mall, 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
What: Bring your little ones to share their holiday wish list, and get your annual Santa photos. Pet Photos will be taken Mondays (November 16, 23, & 30, and December 7 & 14) from 6-9pm at the Santa set.
Cost: Free to visit with Santa, Photo Packages available for purchase.
"SEA"SON'S GREETINGS - PHOTOS WITH SANTA ON THE BAY
Date: November 8, 2015 from 1-3pm
Where: Beaufort Ave Beach Access, Virginia Beach, VA
What: Photos with Santa
Cost: $15 per photo session
SANTA LAND PORTRAIT STUDIO
Dates: Friday, November 13 — 6pm - 9pm
Sunday, November 15 — 1pm - 5pm
Friday, November 27 — 10am - 1pm and 4pm - 8pm
Friday, December 11 — 6pm - 9pm
Saturday, December 12 — 10am - 1pm
Sunday, December 13 — 1pm - 5pm
Sunday, November 15 — 1pm - 5pm
Friday, November 27 — 10am - 1pm and 4pm - 8pm
Friday, December 11 — 6pm - 9pm
Saturday, December 12 — 10am - 1pm
Sunday, December 13 — 1pm - 5pm
Where: Landstown Commons, 3334 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
What: Visit with Santa, tell him what you want for Christmas and have your photo taken by E-n-E Photography!
Cost: No sitting fees! First photo is 40% off - only $12 (with coupon on available flyers)! Additional sheets - $20 each. 8x10 digital by email - $40
Dates: November 21, 2015 from 4-7pm. Raindate: November 22.
Where: Landstown Commons, 3334 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
What: Visit Santa and his elves with his reindeer and sleigh, at the fountain.
Cost: Free
LIGHT UP THE TOWN
Dates: November 21, 2015 from 6-9pm
Where: Fountain Plaza- Town Center of Virginia Beach, VA
What: Parade, Illumination, Santa, Balloon artists, carolers, and more
Cost: Free Event
PLANES, TRAINS, AND SANTA
Dates: November 27-29, 2015 (9:00am – 5:00pm Friday and Saturday; 9:00am – 3:00pm Sunday)
Where: Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457
What: Santa Claus will fly in on Friday and Saturday, with a meet-and-greet for children of all ages at 11:00am both days!
Cost: Regular museum admission applies, with the exception that ages 12 and under are Free.
33RD ANNUAL VIRGINIA BEACH CHRISTMAS MARKET
Dates: November 27-29, 2015. Friday & Saturday 10:00 - 6:00, Sunday 10:00-5:00
Where: Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
What: Pictures with Santa - daily from 11am - 3pm
Cost: $7 Adults; $2 Children 6-12; Under 6 Free - One admission covers all three days. Discounts for canned food donations and blood drive donation.
Dates: From 2-10pm on Thursdays-Sundays: November 27-29, December 3-6, December 10-13, December 17-20, December 24-27.
Where: Atlantic Avenue & 30th Street, Virginia Beach, VA
What: Animated displays, shopping, live entertainment, carnival rides, and Santa Claus himself…all with a “beachy” twist!
Cost: $4 per person ($1-off discount coupons will be readily available) $10 family 4-pack (4 tickets; each additional ticket will be $3) Make it a combo! Visit Santa’s Seaside Village AND drive through McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach for $20!
Dates: December 3, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, 583 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, Virginia 23459
What: The illumination has been a tradition on the base for more than 20 years.
Cost: This is a public event, and a $5 donation is recommended. Those who do not have a DoD decal must enter through Gate 8, located off of Shore Drive. All passengers 16 and over are required to have a picture ID for base access.
MILITARY EVENT- USOHRCV HOLIDAY PARTY
Dates: December 5, 2015 from 10am-2pm
Where: Rockwell Hall Gym, Little Creek Base, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
What: Photos with Santa, door prizes, giveaways, bounce house, face painting
Cost: Free to all Active Duty Military, Reserve/National Guard, DoD Civilians, Retirees and their eligible dependents.
HOLIDAY PARADE AT THE BEACH
Dates: December 5, 2015 beginning at 5:30pm
Where: Atlantic Avenue from 15th to 25th Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach VA
What: The Holiday Parade at the Beach begins at 5:30pm, and travels North on Atlantic Avenue from 15th to 25th Street.
Cost: Free!
TRAIN SHOW AT AVALON CHURCH OF CHRIST
Dates: December 4-12, 2015. Weeknights 6-8:30pm, Saturday 10am-8:30pm, Sunday 1-8:30pm. Show closes at 4pm on Saturday, December 12.
Where: Avalon Church of Christ, 844 Woodstock Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
What: Santa visiting and train show
Cost: Free!
Dates: December 18, 2015 from 6-8:30pm
Where: Williams Farm Recreation Center, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach, Virginia
What: Pictures with Santa, Tubeman and Elsa from Disney's Frozen
Cost: Free with a recreation center membership or day pass
BREAKFAST AND PICTURES WITH SANTA
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2015 from 10am-12pm
Where: Williams Farm Recreation Center, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach, VA
What: Wear your holiday best and let the spirit of the season fill you as you join Santa for a continental style breakfast. Parents, be sure to bring your camera!
Cost: Free with a recreation center membership or day pass.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA-MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
Dates: December 19, 2015 from 9-10:30am
Where: The Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA. 23451
What: Snap a photo with our very jolly special guest. Holiday craft stations and other activities will be available along with a delicious breakfast prepared by Sodexo’s executive chef. Reservations are required.
Cost: $17 each (infants up to 12 months are free). Reservations required.
SANTA AT THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM
Dates: Scuba Santa can be seen on Saturdays & Sundays from November 28-December 12, 2015 at 11am. Sundays with Santa takes place November 29, December 6, 13, & 20 from 12-3pm. Sea Adventures: Sailing with Santa takes place Saturdays, November 28 and December 19 at 10:30am and 12:30pm.
Where: The Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA. 23451
What: Scuba Santa: Be sure to catch a glimpse of the jolly ole’ elf swimming with the fishes in the Chesapeake Bay Aquarium. Sundays with Santa: Join Santa and his elves for festive and fun activities.
Cost: Scuba Santa and Sundays with Santa are free with Aquarium admission. Sailing with Santa costs $12 for members, $15 for non-members (infants up to 12 months free but still require tickets).
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