Portsmouth Heights Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Portsmouth Heights and surrounding areas
Portsmouth Heights welcomes the holiday season with twinkling Holiday lights along the waterfront and a lively downtown full of seasonal activities for families and friends. Stroll past High Street and the historic Market Square to enjoy Bridgeport Suffolk Holiday Market 2025 and the Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival while spotting opportunities for Santa visits and local holiday activities. The main district anchors Portsmouth Heights's festive gatherings with cozy markets, live Christmas entertainment, and neighborhood light displays that make the season feel bright and inviting.
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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
Editor's Picks (6)
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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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Portsmouth Heights Christmas Events Map
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Portsmouth Heights Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include community tree lightings, neighborhood holiday festivals, and seasonal markets that bring residents together to celebrate the season with lights, music, and local vendors.
Portsmouth Heights is known for its community-driven neighborhood light displays and local artisan markets that emphasize handmade goods and family participation, creating a close-knit holiday atmosphere.
Several residential areas within Portsmouth Heights are popular for their festive decorations, with some streets becoming seasonal destinations for their creative and coordinated light displays.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, public parks, and seasonal fairs throughout Portsmouth Heights, especially during weekends in December.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending community tree lightings, and exploring local holiday markets with no admission fees.
Family-friendly options include walkable light trails, markets with craft workshops, and events featuring Santa visits and seasonal entertainment suitable for children of all ages.