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This week we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our regular newsletter format, we’re shining the spotlight on something special for the holiday weekend. We put together our first-ever Shop Local Guide, a curated list of local businesses offering holiday deals, gifts, and experiences. It came from seeing how many small businesses are working hard this season and wanting to create a simple, helpful way for everyone in our community to discover and support them.
You’ll find the full guide linked below. It’s packed with local offers and ideas that make holiday shopping feel a little more fun and a lot more meaningful. I hope it helps you find new favorites and share the love with the businesses that keep our city thriving.
We’re also including a quick list of holiday events happening this weekend so you can plan something festive. From markets to lights to family-friendly celebrations, there is plenty to enjoy around town.
Scroll down, explore, and shop local this weekend.
— Kim Checcio
Before we get into it, let's take a quick poll to see where everyone stands. 🎄 The Great Christmas Tree Debate 🎄
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LOCAL EVENTS
This section includes only the major events happening soon. Check event websites for accurate and most current information.
Weekend Buzz 🐝
🗓️ Friday, November 28, 2025
Black Friday Celebration 2025 | The Casual Pint | 7am
Black Friday | Freedom Outdoors | 9am
Black Friday Weekend Sale | VA Vintage | 9am
Green Friday | 9am
Planes, Trains and Santa 2025 | Military Aviation Museum | 9am
44th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market | VB Convention Center | 10am
Anderson's On "Ice" | Anderson's (Virginia Beach) | 10am
Planes, Trains & Santa at the Military Aviation Museum | Military Aviation Museum | 10am
VA Beach Christmas Market | Virginia Beach Convention Center | 10am
Vendor at Virginia Beach Christmas Market | Virginia Beach Convention Center | 10am
Virgina Beach Christmas Market | Virginia Beach Convention Center | 10am
Santa's Elf Storytime | Owl Creek Landing | 10:30am
Black Friday Brunch & Specials | Wasserhund Brewing Company | 11am
FREE Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at The Shops At Hilltop | 12pm
CreativeMornings VB | 1703 Mediterranean |
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights | Norfolk Botanical Garden | 5pm
BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach | VB Boardwalk | 5:30pm
The Well Collective Group Exhibition | The Creative Well Arts Foundation | 6:30pm
Virginia Beach Christmas Market | Virginia Beach Convention Center |
🗓️ Saturday, November 29, 2025
Breakfast with Santa at Sage Kitchen Virginia Beach | Sage Kitchen | 8am
La Promenade Holiday Open House | La Promenade Distinctive Shoppes | 9am
Small Business Saturday in the ViBe District | 10am
Selfies with Santa | Owl Creek Landing | 11am
Sip & Shop Small Business Saturday Market at Delta Hotels Virginia Beach | 12pm
Sip and Shop Vendor Market at Delta Hotels Virginia Beach | Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites | 12pm
Stuff the Ambulance | Thin Brew Line | 12pm
Whobilation | New Realm Brewing | 12pm
Santa's Seaside Cinema: The Santa Clause | 12pm
Grinch Day Party | The Shack | 1pm
Town Center Grand Illumination and the Arrival of Santa | Fountain at Town Center | 5pm
BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach | Virginia Beach Boardwalk | 5:30pm
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights | Norfolk Botanical Garden | 5pm
Save the Date – 3rd Annual Grand Illuminations | Fenwick Way | 7pm
Waxing Poetics at Elevation 27 | Elevation27 | 7pm
Virginia Beach Christmas Market | Virginia Beach Convention Center |
🗓️ Sunday, November 30, 2025
Sunshine Market | 10:30am
Santa is Coming to VA Vintage in Virginia Beach | 10am
Brunch With Santa | Blue Pete's Restaurant | 11am
Grunch with the Grinch | Catch 31 Fish House & Bar | 11am
Illumination Brunch | 11:30am
Illumination | 2pm
Santa's Holly Jolly Show at the Cavalier Resort | The Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club | 3pm
Living Succulent Christmas Tree | Back Bay's Farmhouse | 4pm
Grand Illumination at the Cavalier Resort | Historic Cavalier Hotel | 5pm
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights | Norfolk Botanical Garden | 5pm
BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach | Virginia Beach Boardwalk | 5:30pm
Virginia Beach Christmas Market | Virginia Beach Convention Center |
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