Chesapeake Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Chesapeake and surrounding areas
Chesapeake sparkles through the festive season with Christmas lights adorning civic spaces and neighborhoods for Christmas 2025, offering a calendar full of holiday activities. The Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade, Christmas Village at CBN and Regent University Campus, and Santa's Workshop at Historic Greenbrier Farms deliver holiday attractions and seasonal celebrations for families. Visit the Great Dismal Swamp Welcome Center area and Greenbrier for markets, light displays, and community events that highlight regional makers and festive performances.
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Christmas Lights
16 eventsVirginia's largest Christmas event with over 10 million lights.
Christmas Markets
14 eventsOver 175 artisans in a top-rated US craft show.
Christmas Shows
8 eventsHoliday magic spectacular with dazzling illusions
Christmas Activities
28 eventsAnnual Grand Illumination Parade with skyline illumination
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Busch Gardens Christmas Town
(Williamsburg)
Virginia's largest Christmas event with over 10 million lights.
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Celebration in Lights
(Newport News)
Two miles of holiday scenes with over one million lights
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Winterfest on The Wisconsin
(Norfolk)
Millions of lights on a historic battleship and a Snow Queen kingdom.
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38th Annual Grand Illumination Parade
(Norfolk)
Annual Grand Illumination Parade with skyline illumination
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Virginia Beach Christmas Market
(Virginia Beach)
Over 175 artisans in a top-rated US craft show.
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Hampton Holly Days Holiday Series Events
(Hampton)
Community holiday series with parade, boat show, and light walk.
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Chesapeake Christmas FAQ
Deck the Hall and Fa La La Land at Chesapeake City Hall are the city’s flagship holiday events, featuring drive-through and walkable light displays, live entertainment, and family activities. The Holiday Craft Show is another major draw for seasonal shopping.
Chesapeake’s blend of drive-through and interactive walkable light displays, along with its annual craft show, reflects a community-focused approach to the holidays. The city also hosts historical reenactments like the Battle of Great Bridge during the season.
While specific neighborhoods vary yearly, many residents throughout Chesapeake decorate their homes with festive lights and displays—exploring by car or on foot is a local tradition. City-organized events at Chesapeake City Hall are also central gathering spots.
The Holiday Craft Show at Chesapeake City Hall is the main destination for local artisans, with additional markets and craft fairs at community centers and churches during the season.
Deck the Hall, Fa La La Land, and most neighborhood light displays are free to enjoy. The Holiday Craft Show and many smaller markets also offer free admission, making it easy to celebrate without breaking the budget.
Fa La La Land’s interactive activities, visits with Santa, and live entertainment are especially family-friendly. Drive-through light displays and neighborhood walks are also popular with children, offering a festive way to enjoy the season together.