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The Special Events section plans, manages and promotes citywide festivals and special events held in the City of Newport News. Individuals, community groups and businesses can be part of these events as vendors, exhibitors, entertainers and corporate sponsors.

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SPRING EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Apr 1 • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FRIDAY NIGHT STREET SPRINTS

Apr 14 • 7:00 PM

upcoming Festivals & Events

Spring EGGstravaganza

King-Lincoln Park 600 Jefferson Ave, VA

Hop into the spring season and bring your family and friends to beautiful King-Lincoln Park (600 Jefferson Ave) for this EGG-citing event that features the…

Friday Night Street Sprints

The Yard District 23rd St, Newport News, VA

A series of Street Sprints in the Yard District on 23rd St. The races will comprise of points and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd…

Newport News Twilight Criterium

The Yard District 23rd St, Newport News, VA

Back by popular demand, the City of Newport News and THR Cycling are again joining forces for the 2023 Newport News Twilight Criterium!  An elite,…

Outdoor Enthusiast Event

Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA

Join Newport News Parks & Recreation as we celebrate the great outdoors as only, we can!  The Outdoor Enthusiast Event will feature many offerings, exhibits…

Children’s Festival of Friends

Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA

Bring the children, grandkids, nieces and nephews to Newport News Park on Saturday, May 6th and help us celebrate the 31st Annual Newport News Children’s Festival of…

Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Free community festival featuring musical entertainment, food and craft vendors, informational exhibits, and children’s activities. » Vendor & Exhibitor Registration Location: TBD

Stars in the Sky

Victory Landing Park 50 26th St, Newport News, VA

The Newport News Department of Parks & Recreation will present the “4th of July Stars in the Sky” on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Victory Landing Park (50…

Backyard Bash

Superblock 2601 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA

Let the lawn games begin!  Grab your sunglasses and your favorite pair of flip-flops and bring the family to Superblock Park (2601 Washington Ave.) as…

Denbigh Day Parade and Festival

Courthouse Way Community Center 14302 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, VA

The official 63rd Annual Denbigh Day Parade and Festival includes: a parade, live music, games, educational displays, photo ops, arts & crafts vendors, petting zoo,…

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Newport News Fall Festival

Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA

The Fall Festival in Newport News Park is back! In its 48th year, the festival will feature a wide variety of unique vendors, live entertainment,…

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Newport News Fall Festival

Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA

The Fall Festival in Newport News Park is back! In its 48th year, the festival will feature a wide variety of unique vendors, live entertainment,…

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Celebration in Lights

Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA

Celebration in Lights, Virginia’s first drive-through holiday light event, opens for its 30th season on Thanksgiving night (November 23, 2023). Newport News Park will be…