September Events
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Curious George™: Let's Get Curious!
Children's Museum of Virginia
Visitors will explore familiar buildings and locales from the book series and PBS Kids TV show. The exhibit (from the Minnesota Children's Museum) presents key concepts in science, math and engineering. Included with admission.
Children's Museum of Virginia, Changing Exhibits Gallery
For more information please call 757-393-5258
Encounters: Photographic Portraits by Glenn McClure.
Through October 7, 2012 - 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
Through October 14, 2012 - 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
Through October 14, 2012 - 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
Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
10 AM - 5 PM - Held along High Street from Effingham Street to the Elizabeth River.
For more information, call (757) 405-3500 or visit the Olde Towne Business Association website
Hoffler Creek Sunset Kayak Tour
5:30 - 7:30 PM - Take a Sunset Kayak Tour at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. Space is limited. Reservations required.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
Hoffler Creek Night Owl Paddle
8 - 10 PM - Take a paddle (kayak) at night. Reservations required.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
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
7Friends of the Library Book Sale
1 - 7 PM - basement of the Main Library, 601 Court Street
7Concert In the Courtyard - Free Music Series
5 - 8 PM - Enjoy music in the courtyard - TBA.
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) and PortsEvents | Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
8Olde 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
8Olde 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.
8Friends of the Library Book Sale
10 AM - 4 PM - basement of the Main Library, 601 Court Street
Portsmouth: Then and Now
10AM - 5 PM - Learn how Portsmouth has changed over time through puzzles, crafts, games and the real stories from citizens past. Free admission.
Presented by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth Museum | 757-393-8591 | www.portsnavalmuseums.com
9First Sunday Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch
Call your favorite restaurant for details.
Click here for a list of downtown area retaurants
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 "All About Snakes"
1 - 3 PM - Observe reptiles close up and learn to distinguish fact and fiction about them.
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
Hoffler Creek Sunset Kayak Tour
5 - 7 PM - Take a Sunset Kayak Tour at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. Space is limited. Reservations required.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
Hoffler Creek Night Owl Paddle
7:30 - 9:30 PM - Take a paddle (kayak) at night. Reservations required.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
Portsmouth Community Meeting
7 PM - Woodrow Wilson High School
Hoffler Creek Early Bird Tour
8 - 10:30 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
Hoffler Creek Sunset Kayak Tour
5 - 7 PM - Take a Sunset Kayak Tour at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. Space is limited. Reservations required.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
Hoffler Creek Night Owl Paddle
7:30 - 9:30 PM - Take a paddle (kayak) at night. Reservations required.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
