Father’s Day Events & Dining in Hampton Roads

Father’s Day Events & Dining in Hampton Roads

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Dad’s should be celebrated every day of the year, but especially so on Father’s Day, which falls on Sunday, June 19th, 2016. Father's Day Events405

There are many special events in Hampton Roads during Father’s Day weekend. Here are a few top spots around Hampton Roads to take Dad for a most memorable Father’s Day celebration.

 

Virginia Beach:

Boardwalk Art Show & Festival

Thursday, June 16, 2016 through Sunday, June 19, 2016

Located at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront; 17th-32nd Streets, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

Highlights: Enjoy 300 artists and a fun festival atmosphere at the oceanfront during Father’s Day Weekend. The Boardwalk Art Show and Festival is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern Seaboard. Produced by the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, it is ranked as one of the top 15 fine art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. This four-day festival features fine art, great shopping, and live entertainment for the entire family.

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Party at the Pier – Beach Music Concert

Friday, June 17, 2016 from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM

Located at Little Island Park in Sandbridge Beach at 3820 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Highlights: Kick off your shoes and enjoy a concert in the sand with live music from The Rhondels plus food trucks and dancing! If you love beach music, then this party is for you! Food available for sale from Coco Bongos, Keep It Poppin’, Get Stuffed and Gator Jack. Onsite parking is available and free after 5:00 PM.

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Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM

Located at Mount Trashmore Park at 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

Highlights: Rides, games and traditional state fair foods are all available at the Summer Carnival at Mount Trashmore Park. Located in the parking lot off Edwin Drive, the carnival is great for all ages and offers free admission and free parking.

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Taylor Farms Animal Park

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Located at Taylor Farms at 2599 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.

Highlights: A family friendly event! Enjoy the animal park (see baby goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ponies and donkeys), the playgrounds with bounce houses and the hayride through the Chincoteague pony field. Pony rides are available for $4.00 per ride. Admission is $5.00 per person. There are lots of picnic tables available for picnic seating!

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Daddy & Me Father’s Day Fitness Party

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM

Located at Williams Farm Recreation Center at 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach Virginia 23462.

Highlights: Fun for all ages! Wear your favorite fitness gear or athletic wear and enjoy a fun-filled fitness date with Dad. Enjoy family-friendly activities and challenges. Refreshments and healthy snacks provided. $6.00 for admission; requires a membership or day pass.

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The 1st Annual Elder’s House Father’s Day Golf Shootout

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

Located at Topgolf Virginia Beach at 5444 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462.

Highlights: A family fun event you won’t want to miss! This event is for golf newbies and veterans alike. Enjoy games, face painting, rooftop festivities and more.

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Sunset on Back Bay

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM

Located at False Cape State Park & Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. 4005 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.

Highlights: This is a 2 hour kayak tour that launches from False Cape State Park. Enjoy a leisurely paddle along the beautiful Back Bay located in southern Virginia Beach. This is a local tour that you will not soon forget! You’ll know the tour is coming to an end when you see the sun slowly drop below the horizon while you experience the relaxing ending of another great day of life. Reservations are required, space is limited. Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. No experience needed and all equipment is provided. Cost is $20.00 per person.

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Norfolk:

Norfolk Tides Home Game

Saturday, June 18, 2016 beginning at 7:05 PM.

Located at Harbor Park at 150 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510.

Highlights: Cheer on the Norfolk Tides as they play Durham Bulls this Father’s Day weekend!

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The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

Located at Little Theater of Norfolk at 801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507.

Highlights: In this laugh-a-minute musical based on the TV Series and comic strip about the creepy and kooky and altogether spooky family we have all grown to love, Wednesday Addams, the princess of darkness, has fallen in love with a young man from a respectable family. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change when Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents come over for dinner with the Addams family. Ticket costs listed in link below.

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Father’s Day All White Affair Boat Party

Saturday, June 18, 2016 beginning at 8:00 PM

Located at the Waterside Festival Marketplace at 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510.

Highlights: Enjoy Father’s Day Weekend with an exclusive all white affair boat party on the beautiful Carrie B! Boarding begins at 8:00 PM off Waterside in Norfolk. Boat sets sail at 9:00 PM. Enjoy good food, music, and company with Norfolk City Skyline as the backdrop. Five star catering provided by Loree Johnson. Soundtrack by DJ Stackz and MC of the evening is Satoria. Media coverage by Eye Catch Photo.

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Norfolk Father’s Day Weekend Cruises

Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Located at the Spirit of Norfolk; next to the Waterside Mall in downtown Norfolk at Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510.

Highlights: Celebrate Dad and take him out for a special Father’s Day cruise in Hampton Roads aboard Spirit of Norfolk. Enjoy a delicious buffet-style brunch or dinner, DJ entertainment, dancing and spectacular skyline views. Includes on complimentary beer for dads 21 years or older. Times and prices vary; see link for details.

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Hampton:

Kayak Fishing Tour

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM

Located at Fort Monroe – Boat Launch at 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651.

Highlights: Take Dad on a saltwater kayak fishing tour! Tour locations will vary but include areas along the James River Bridge, Monitor Merrimac and Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Lure and hooks will be provided. Saltwater rod and reel combos, saltwater fishing license and bay worthy kayaks are required. Tours will start at 8:00 AM at Fort Monroe boat ramp, with a brief safety overview and question and answer session. Program fee is $25.00 per person and is for ages 18 and older. Registration deadline is Friday, June 17th, 2016 by 3:00 PM. For more information and to register call the Nature Center at 757-825-4657.

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Bluebird Hayrides

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM

Located at Bluebird Gap Farm at 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton, VA 23666.

Highlights: Join us for a leisurely ride around the farm. Go through our pasture, past the Azalea Trail, Duck pond, Newmarket Creek, and through our Horseshoe Trail. This hayride is weather and attendance dependent.

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Downtown Hampton Block Party

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM

Located in Downtown Hampton at Queens Way & Wine Street, Hampton, VA 23669.

Highlights: Take Dad out for a fun-filled evening including live musical entertainment, cold refreshments and plenty of activities for the young and old!

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Peninsula Pilots Baseball

Saturday, June 18, 2016 beginning at 7:05 PM

Located at the War Memorial Stadium at 1889 W. Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661.

Highlights: Cheer on the Pilots as they play the Owls this Father’s Day weekend!

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The Temptations

Saturday, June 18, 2016 beginning at 7:00 PM

Located at Mill Point Park at 100 Eaton Street, Hampton, VA 23669.

Highlights: The Motown vocal group will perform at Mill Point Park. Big hits they are known for are “My Girl”, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, and “The Way You Do The Things You Do”. Whisper Concerts and the Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau are offering a limited supply of free admission tickets to Hampton residents, limit of two tickets per household. The free tickets will become available Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Hampton Visitor Center.

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Peninsula Pilots Baseball

Sunday, June 19, 2016 beginning at 7:05 PM

Located at the War Memorial Stadium at 1889 W. Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661.

Highlights: Cheer on the Pilots as they play the Sharks this Father’s Day!

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Chesapeake:

Donuts with Dad at Brickheadz

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM

Located at Brickheadz Build, Play & Enrichment Center at 1525 Technology Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

Highlights: Looking for something to do as a family to celebrate Father’s Day? Bring the kids in for Open Build on Saturday, June 18th and enjoy donuts and juice for the whole family! Can you challenge your Dad to build the biggest donut?

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Portsmouth:

Sunset Paddle at Hoffler Creek

Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 6:45 PM until 8:45 PM.

Located at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve at 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth, VA 23703.

Highlights: Take Dad on a guided kayak tour along Hoffler Creek as the sun goes down. Enjoy the scenic views, active evening wildlife activity, and a great time on the water led by experienced Hoffler Creek volunteers. Wrap things up by catching the sunset past the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel from the James River. Use a provided kayak or bring your own. Participation is $35.00 for non-members and $20.00 for HCWF members. Space is limited and registration is required. Register at [email protected] or call 757-686-8684.

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Father’s Day Special at the Virginia Children’s Museum

Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

Located at the Children’s Museum of Virginia at 221 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704.

Highlights: Dad is admitted free on Father’s Day with a paid child’s admission ticket!

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Williamsburg:

Jazz Brunch at Opus 9

Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 11:00 AM until 2:30 PM.

Located at Opus 9 Steakhouse at 5143 Main Street, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

Highlights: Enjoy a Father’s Day Brunch while listening to live jazz.

Click here to learn more or call 757-566-3036.