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Christmas in the Field Civil War Re-enactment
Located at Endview Plantation
757-887-1862
See how soldiers celebrated the holidays during the Civil War during this two day holiday event that takes place in December and includes scenarios with troops in camp, battles both days, drills, and vendors selling period gear.
Emancipation Proclamation Observance
2803 Oak Avenue • Newport News, VA 23607
Located at Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
757-247-2360
This annual observance, held in early January, commemorates the signing of the historic document, the Emancipation Proclamation, by President Abraham Lincoln in the year 1863.
Lee Family Christmas, A
Located at the Lee Hall Mansion
757-888-3371
The elegance of Christmas past is presented by a variety of historical characters from the 1860s during this holiday event which takes place each December and explores the lives of the Richard Decauter Lee family during the holiday season. Stories, refreshments, and period music are a part of this festive occasion.

Regal Kiln Creek Cinema 20
100 Regal Way • Newport News, VA 23602
757-989-5200
First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that also features comfortable seating and a large concession stand. more...
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Cozzy's Comedy Club & Tavern
9700 Warwick Boulevard • Newport News, VA 23601
757-595-2800
Newport News' only comedy club, this entertaining club features some of the finest stand-up comedians in the country. Showtimes are Friday at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. more...

Peninsula Community Theater
10521 Warwick Boulevard • Newport News, VA 23601
Located at Historic Hilton Village
757-595-5728
A performing arts community theater which hosts a wide variety of community based, family oriented productions, including musicals, comedies, and mysteries. Each year, the theater presents five main stage productions and five children’s shows, usually with six to eight weeks between each production. more...
Yoder Barn Theatre
660 Hamilton Drive • Newport News, VA 23602
757-594-7475
The unique Yoder Barn Theatre was once a working dairy barn. Today, this historic structure is the home of Tidewater Regional Repertory Theatre. more...

Children's Festival of Friends
Located at Newport News Regional Park
757-926-1400
Children of all ages are the focus of this fantastic day in the park that is filled with hands-on activities, rides, food, exhibits and entertainment. The festival occurs annually in early May. more...
Fall Festival of Folklife
Located at Newport News Park
757-926-8451
Southeast Virginia's biggest celebration of traditional crafts, trades, and entertainment, this annual festival takes place for two days in October and features traditional crafts from over 250 craftspeople, trade demonstrations, traditional and folk entertainment on four stages, and food vendors.
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Harvest Faire [Friday, Oct. 12, 2012]
362 Yorktown Road • Newport News, VA 23608
Endview Plantation
757-358-5412
Harvest Faire is a one-weekend Renaissance Faire celebrating their 16th year. They have music and dance, Knights and combat demonstrations, educational encampments, merchants, period games and activities, and more. Walk the labyrinthe from Chartes Cathedral. Eat a turkey leg while listening to Celtic music. Come in costume or just come as you are. Knights and ladies, swains and wenches - they just ask one thing: be merry! more...

Antebellum Holidays
Located at Lee Hall Mansion
757-888-3371
Guided tours incorporate the origins of period holiday customs during this tour of the historic Lee Hall Mansion, an Italianate mansion constructed circa 1850 by wealthy planter Richard Decauter Lee. The tour lasts the whole month of December.