November Events
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FirstEvents - Olde Towne Portsmouth
Held the first Friday through Sunday of each month, Olde Towne Portsmouth's business community opens its doors along High Street between Effingham Street and the riverfront. Events and activities include Arts to Antiques Flea Market, free museum admission, exhibit openings and art afternoons, and a lot more. Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-397-7173
2Friends of the Library Book Sale
1 - 7 PM - basement of the Main Library, 601 Court Street
Olde Towne Farmer's Market
9 AM – 1 PM - Historic district market with locally and organically grown veggies, fruits, nut, herbs, beef, chicken, eggs, seafood, artisanal breads, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh, dried and silk flowers, soaps, lotions, pottery, arts/crafts. Just outside the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard at Court and High Streets. Visit the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market website for more details
3Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market
10 AM - 2 PM - The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market is conveniently located in the Middle Street Garage at the corner of Middle & London Streets and is held year round, rain or shine on the first Saturday of each month. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. Always Free Admission & Free Parking! Call 757-339-1876 for additional information.
3Friends of the Library Book Sale
10 AM - 4 PM - basement of the Main Library, 601 Court Street
Portsmouth's First People
10AM - 5 PM - Learn about the Chesapeake Indians. Play traditional games, make crafts and learn how to use traditional tools. Free admission.
Presented by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth Museum | 757-393-8591 | www.portsnavalmuseums.com
4First Sunday Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch
Call your favorite restaurant for details.
Click here for a list of downtown area retaurants
Hoffler Creek Early Bird Tour
8 - 10 AM - Join Clark White to see the birds of winter. FREE admission, but as always donations are appreciated.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
Hoffler Creek Volunteer Work Day
10 AM - 2 PM - Put on your work gloves and join in to maintain the preserve's trails and facilities.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
Honoring our Veterans
10AM - 5 PM - Write a letter to a veteran and learn the history behind this important holiday. Step into a world recreation of 1943 US Naval Recruiting Station, with hands-on displays featuring real World Ward II artifacts and accurate reproduction gear and equipment.
Presented by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth Museum | 757-393-8591 | www.portsnavalmuseums.com
Olde Fashioned Holiday Window Painting
Through December 31 - Historic High Street shop windows become a canvas for Portsmouth student's artwork with a holiday theme. High Street Corridor.
Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | (757)405-3500
Hoffler Creek Thanksgiving Crafts
10 AM - 2 PM - Make popular Thanksgiving crafts.
Adults: 10:30 AM - 2 PM; Kids: 2 - 4 PM
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
28th Annual Grand Illumination Parade
7:00 PM - Streets of Downtown Norfolk
Come see
the kickoff to Holidays in the City. It begins with the illumination of the downtown Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth skylines.
Presented by the Cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth
Olde Towne Arts & Antique Open House
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - This kickoff to the winter holiday season features art, music and entertainment in the shops, galleries and restaurants.
Historic High Street Shopping District
Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association
For more information, 757-405-3500.
Opening Weekend
Winter Wonderland-The Coleman Collection
The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center kickoff the holiday season with Winter Wonderland display from the Coleman Nursery Collection that became a Hampton Roads tradition for families.
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
Winter Wonderland - The Coleman Collection
Through December 31 - Now in its eighth year. Begin your holiday and New Year countdown or start a new family tradition.
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
