Main Events
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, Newport News residents and visitors will experience the sights and sounds of the season with the Ferguson NlightN Holiday Event Series.
Pronounced “enlighten,” this holiday series includes two magical light shows, three main special events, including the NEW Let It Glow special event at the Newport News Opportunity Center, as well as indoor pop-up events at Denbigh Community Center. There’s also a NEW Holiday Drone Show at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Center at Oyster Point.
More HOLIDAY EVENTS
Wreath Making Workshops - December 4 & 5
Celebrate the holiday season at Historic Endview with a hands-on wreath-making workshop! Participants will craft their own festive wreaths using grapevine and natural materials gathered from Endview’s grounds while learning about eighteenth- and nineteenth-century holiday traditions.
Each session includes a guided tour of the historic house, offering insight into how families of the past celebrated the season.
This special program is co-sponsored by the Peninsula Master Naturalists. Space is limited to 12 participants per session, and advance reservation required.
December 4 1:00pm-3:00pm
December 5 10:00am-12:00pm
December 5 1:00pm-3:00pm
Fee: $25
For ages 18+
Historic Endview 362 Yorktown Road
Yuletide Reeds - A Holiday Concert - December 9
Enjoy a holiday-inspired evening in an original 19th century train depot with Reed Between the Lines – a modern woodwind quintet!
After this special holiday concert, dessert and beverages will be provided.
Come and enjoy an evening immersed in joyful holiday cheer through sound, treats, and community!
Admission is free, cash donation suggested. Space is limited, early arrival recommended.
Where: Lee Hall Depot, 9 Elmhurst St, Newport News, VA
When: Wednesday, December 9 Doors open at 5:40pm, Concert begins at 6pm
Soulful Celebration featuring En-Ovation - December 12
On December 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., step into the holiday spirit with an enchanting evening of incredible music, community, and cheer at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center. We are pulling out all the stops this year with a special performance by the sensational En-Ovation (formerly The Unifics).
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a night to remember. Tickets move fast—don’t wait until it’s too late!
Early Bird Perk: Save on your tickets when you buy by Monday, November 30 (available online or at the Box Office).
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