Newport News, VA Events 2007

Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend March 9-11, 2012 Newport News, The Mariners' Museum The Sixth Annual Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend will include nationally renowned scholars, Civil War encampments, a variety of tours and historical events the entire family will enjoy.	www.marinersmuseum.org
EVERYONE IS IRISH PARTY March 17, 2012, 5:00-8:30pm "VERTIGO" (U 2 Tribute) Fountain Plaza Newport News VA
The Easter Bunny and the Great Egg Hunt April 7, 2012 10 A.M. For children up to age 12. Bring the kids to Lee Hall for our annual Easter Egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for games and photo ops. A great family event! $5 per person.	http://www.leehall.org/events/programs.html
23rd Newport News Children's Festival of Friends- Newport News Park Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kids ages 2 -12 will enjoy over 100 free hands-on activities, costumed characters, and free children’s rides. Food vendors ($) on site. $5.00 per car parking fee, all activities are free. Attendance: 10,000.
Summer Celebration Wine Festival Lee Hall June 9, 2012 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. Sample wines from some of Virginia's best wineries while enjoying musical entertainment, food, living history and more. $15 in advance and $20 at the gate.	http://www.leehall.org/events/programs.html
July 4; 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 4th of July Stars in the Sky- Victory Landing Park (23rd St. at James River)-	The Virginia Peninsula's biggest July 4th event features national entertainment (The Connells, Little River Band), food vendors ($), children's rides ($), and fireworks over the James River. Free admission. NO PETS PERMITTED IN EVENT AREA.
August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Family Films by the Fountain - City Center at Oyster Point	NEW EVENT SERIES: Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful City Center Fountain Plaza . Food vendors ($) on site. Free admission, free parking.
Saturday June 2, 2012 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. King-Lincoln Music Festival- King-Lincoln Park	Steel Drums, African Rythms and Dance, R & B, and other regional musicians perform at this family festival featuring free kids' activities and rides. Food vendors ($) on site. Free admission and free parking.
August 31,; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Virginia Symphony Concert - City Center at Oyster Point Fountain Plaza	Enjoy free sunset performance by the Virginia Symphony. Free admission.
Saturday, October 6 & Sunday, October 7, 2012; 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. each day 39th Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife - Newport News Regional Park 13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News	Southeast Virginia's biggest traditional craft show features over 250 vendors, traditional crafts and trades, folk entertainment, food ($), and children's activities. $5.00 per car parking fee. NO PETS PERMITTED IN THE FESTIVAL AREA.
Thursday, November 22 Tuesday, January 1, 2012; 5:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. each night Celebration in Lights- Newport News Park	Newport News is proud to be the home of the first drive-through holiday light event in Virginia. Get in the holiday spirit with a two-mile drive through spectacular holiday light displays in the woods and lakes of Newport News Park. $8.00 per car, $50.00 per bus
November 30, 2012 ; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hollydazzle - City Center at Oyster Point Fountain Plaza	This unique holiday event combines fireworks, special effects, and music in spectacular show presented "in the round" on the Fountain Plaza. Free children's activities, holiday performances, and food vendors ($). Free admission.
Ferguson Center For the Arts	Ferguson Center