Virginia Beach Christmas Market
Visitors can browse handmade arts and crafts from 175 fine artisans and crafters representing more than 20 states, offering pottery, jewelry, stained glass, woodcraft, and Christmas collectibles. The event also features a Taste of the Holidays section with gourmet treats like pound cakes, fudge, jams, and holiday cookies. Guests can also visit for pictures with Santa during the weekend.
What to Expect
Features 175 fine artisans, gourmet foods, and pictures with Santa
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Events Management Group
Food & Drink
The Taste of the Holidays section offers gift-packaged gourmet foods such as almond pound cakes, holiday cookies, spicy salsas, fudge, fruit cakes, jams, and jellies.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday gift shoppers and families who enjoy handmade crafts
Vibe
Festive and handmade
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission: $8; children ages 6–12: $2; children under 6: free. Donate cans of non-perishable food for $1 off admission. Red Cross blood donors receive free admission.
- Hours: Fri-Sat 10:00 - 6:00; Sun 10:00-5:00.
- Parking: Free parking is available, with shuttle buses available. The page also says there is plenty of free parking.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online to avoid the wait at the box office, and sign up first for discount codes or door coupons.
- Bring a few cans of non-perishable food for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia drive, since donating gets you a discount on admission.
- Consider giving blood at the on-site Red Cross drive, which runs all three days, because donors get into the market for free.
- Keep your ticket after your first visit, since admission includes a second-day return for anything you didn't get to.
- Plan your visit around Santa's midday photo hours, Friday through Sunday, if the kids want their picture taken with him.
Special Events & Promotions
- Pictures with Santa run Friday through Sunday, midday.
- Food drive: bring non-perishable canned food for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and get a discount on admission.
- Red Cross blood drive on site all three days. Donors get free admission.
- Sign up for discount codes for online tickets or coupons for use at the door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of things can I buy?
There are 175 artisans and crafters from more than 20 states. You'll find fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, toys, photography, fiber arts and thousands of Christmas collectibles.
Is there food at the market?
Yes. The "Taste of the Holidays" vendors sell gift-packaged gourmet goodies like almond pound cakes, holiday cookies, spicy salsas, fudge by the pound, fruit cakes and homemade jams and jellies.
Can the kids see Santa?
Yes. Santa is there for pictures Friday through Sunday during the middle of the day.
How do the food drive and blood drive work?
Bring cans of non-perishable food for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia to get a discount on admission. If you donate blood at the Red Cross drive, which is on site all three days, you get in free.
Can I come back another day?
Yes. Your admission includes a second-day return.
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