Special Events
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EGGspedition
April 1, 2023 Peter Cottontail and Chessie have been busy along the Chesapeake Bunny Trail! Watch to find out how you can participate in this interactive, family-friendly event and earn a Prize Pack!
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Paddle for the Border
May 6, 2023 The 17th Annual Paddle for the Border event takes paddlers along the Dismal Swamp Canal from South Mills, North Carolina 7.5 miles north to Chesapeake, Virginia.
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BikeFest
Bring your bike and enjoy 12+ miles of paved trails and great family-friendly bike activities including a bike rodeo, bike maintenance demos, and a visit with a bike mechanic.
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Chesapeake Jubilee
Visit the official website for the Chesapeake Jubilee.
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KayaXpedition
June 10-11, 2023. The annual KayaXpedition, a kayaking and canoeing event, is back in Chesapeake this year! There's something for everyone including music, food trucks, kayaks and canoes.
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Celebrate Freedom
July 3, 2023 Celebrate America's Birthday with band concerts providing stirring patriotic sounds. Following the concerts, fireworks by Pyrotecnico will illuminate the dark sky after sunset.
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Annual South Norfolk July 4th Parade & Picnic in the Park
July 4, 2023 The South Norfolk Civic League and the Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will present this annual patriotic event in South Norfolk at Lakeside Park, 1441 Bainbridge Boulevard in Chesapeake.
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Paddle Your Way
July 15, August 12, and September 9. Calling all paddlers! Bring your own kayak/canoe/stand-up paddleboard and join us this summer for Weekends on the Lake at Oak Grove Lake Park.
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Chesapeake Criterium Bike Race & Teeuwen Memorial Time Trial
August 5-6, 2023 This is a great opportunity for families to experience top level bike racing in Chesapeake!
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Symphony Under the Stars
September 3, 2023 Enjoy classic, pop and jazz music live from the Virginia Symphony Orchestra on the Bagley Stage!
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September 11 Ceremony of Remembrance
September 11, 2023 On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people in New York City, at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, lost their lives during the terrorist attacks, which changed our lives forever. Join us as we remember those who perished, to honor those who rose in service to assist in the search and recovery efforts, and to pay tribute to those who protect and defend our country in the ongoing war against terrorism by attending this Ceremony of Remembrance.
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Holiday Craft Show
November 18-19, 2023 Get your holiday shopping started early. Talented artisans display and sell their crafts at this traditional opening of the holiday shopping season in Chesapeake.
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Deck the Hall & Fa La La Land
Walk around this outdoor wonderland while enjoying carolers, face paintings, holiday-themed food trucks, and more! Deck the Hall - November 23, 2023 to January 2, 2024 6 to 9 p.m. nightly Fa La La Land - December 9th and 16th 5 to 9 p.m.
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Battle of Great Bridge
December 2-3, 2023. Step back in time with us and experience life as it was during this weekend of commemorative events. There are re-enactments of the Battle of Great Bridge on both days, Revolutionary War encampments, demonstrations, character portrayals, camp life, historical displays and lectures, skilled artisans demonstrating early American trades, and children's crafts and activities.
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Holiday Brass Concert - Virginia Symphony Orchestra
December 15, 2022 The bold sounds of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra brass section will help you ring in the holidays in a bright new way!