Start 2020 off right with these events happening in Virginia this weekend!
Every week we compile the best weekend events happening in Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Williamsburg. Check out the list of our nine favorites for this weekend, January 3–5.
Hampton Roads
Barks and Bulbs
Norfolk Botanical Garden | Friday and Saturday
Whisk your fur baby away to Norfolk Botanical Garden to experience the million bulb walk for themselves! This event is a walkthrough only. Please consider how your dog might handle all the lights, large crowds, and many other dogs. Tickets are $10-$18 each. Check out the event here!
Courtesy of Norfolk Botanical Garden
Disco on Ice
MacArthur on Ice | Saturday
Get ready to get your groove on! Enjoy an evening skating on the MacArthur ice rink to the best disco music of the decade! Tickets are $7 for admission and $8 to rent a pair of skates! See more here!
Courtesy of Visit Norfolk
Virginia Hot Rod and Custom Car Show
Hampton Roads Convention Center | Saturday
This car show isn't just any old regular car show. Find several custom-made hot rods from the Drag-U-La to modern-day rides. Rev up the festivities with music from a DJ, a child's play center, free prizes, and more. Tickets are $12 per person—See the event on visit Hampton's website!
Courtesy of Virginia Hot Rod and Custom Car Show
Winter Solstice Wonderland
Selden Market | Saturday
The Winter Solstice Wonderland wants to help you discover new resolutions. You can shop the local stores around the market and enjoy some music and drinks! Tickets are $15-$20 each. Read more about it here!
Courtesy of Visit Norfolk
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zepplin Experience
The NorVa | Friday
Zoso is known for their unique sense of style and ability to bring the Led Zeppelin nature and sound to the stage. Each performance harnesses the band's style and sound, making you feel as if you are at a Led Zeppelin concert! Tickets are $12.50 per person; read more about it on Visit Norfolk's website!
Courtesy of Visit Norfolk
Richmond
Jen Tal and the Huzband
Champion Brewing Company | Friday
Jen Tal and the Huzband will be playing at the Champion Brewing Company. The event is free and open to guests! See it here!
Courtesy of Visit Richmond
Sweet Dreams
Heart of Virginia Tours | Friday and Saturday
Tour Richmond with other fans of the Patsy Cline musical. Here, you can enjoy fine dining, a wine and chocolate pairing, and shopping in the local Richmond shops! Check it out here!
Williamsburg
Anime Afternoon: Cosplay Talk with Chloe
Williamsburg Public Library | Friday
From 3 to 4 p.m., local Richmond cosplayer Chloe Muro will share her secrets, tips, and advice to those to wish to cosplay. She will come dressed in one of her famous outfits to showcase at the show and show off her incredible skills! The event is free and open to the public. See it here!
The Extreme Ghosts of Williamsburg
201 W. Duke of Gloucester Street
Tour the haunted streets of Williamsburg to hear the true stories of those who died in the houses. Tour guides will lead you through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg by candlelight and share the stories of the deceased. Tickets are $15-$17 each. Read more about it here!
Which of these events are you planning on attending? Did we leave a good one off our list? Tell us in the comments!
