October Events
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Encounters: Photographic Portraits by Glenn McClure.
The exhibit features 40 large-scale color and black and white images from Ireland, France, Italy and Virginia.
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
Outdoor Sculpture
Visit the garden setting to relax and enjoy the seventh year of this outdoor exhibit.
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
The Beat Goes On: Self-taught Artists and their Visionary Art
Offering two and three-dimensional work in all shapes, colors and sizes made by the individuals whose work springs from their own inner voices. Works by self-taught artists from the region and beyond will be featured.
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
National Night Out
A citywide event with the Portsmouth Police Department and citizens working together to build a safer community.
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
5Friends 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
6Olde 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.
6Friends of the Library Book Sale
10 AM - 4 PM - basement of the Main Library, 601 Court Street
7First Sunday Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch
Call your favorite restaurant for details.
Click here for a list of downtown area retaurants
Baseball Family Fun Day
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
11 AM - 3 PM - Games, skills test, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts and prizes. Fun for the entire family.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
| 757-393-8031 | 206 High St. - Portsmouth, VA 23704
Safety in the Streets
During the Safety in the Streets program, kids are instructed in the classroom on bicycle safety and will practice these measures on the streets at Safety Town. Volunteers will also be recognized for their service and efforts in brining traffic safety messages to school-aged children.
Portsmouth Virginia Police Department | 4404 Deep Creek Boulevard
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
Hoffler Creek Early Bird Tour
8 - 10 AM - Join Clark White to see the birds of fall. FREE admission, but as always donations are appreciated.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
Safety Town Safe Trick-or-Treat
5:30 – 7:30 PM - Safety Town, 4404 Deep Creek Boulevard.
For information please call 757-393-8092
Portsmouth Museum Madness
Noon - 6 PM Enjoy a haunting day of Halloween fun at the Portsmouth Museums, including frightfully fun Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, and Wizardry!
The Children's Museum of Virginia will have face painting, crafts, magic and more.
The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center will have face painting, pumpkin decorating, and music with Skye Zentz. Scarecrows, made by local students, will also be on display in the Courtyard.
Ships, Spooks & Seas!
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, will have "ghost tales" and crafts, including: making a pirate flag, and creating "porthole monsters"
The Frightship Portsmouth!
Lightship Portsmouth Museum will be transformed into a haunted vessel, the "Frightship." Inside, meet ghosts of sailors and pirates past. Note: The ship will be completely transformed by creative lighting and lots of spooky decorations, both inside and outside the ship!
9th Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat in Olde Towne Portsmouth
6 - 8 PM - For children up to age 12. Located on the seven historic blocks of High Street corridor between Effingham Street and Water Street. Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | (757)405-3500
