Day or night, rain or shine, Virginia Beach is overflowing with entertainment for all ages.
By Arielle Patterson
A trip to Virginia Beach is sure to be an unforgettable getaway, as it will be filled with memorable activities and adventures. Adding to those memories are the entertainment options available throughout the city. Day or night, rain or shine, Virginia Beach is overflowing with entertainment for all ages.
Family Entertainment
After a long day at the beach, you may just want to go back to your hotel room and relax. Your kids, however, may have a different idea. Take those stir-crazy little ones out and experience some different fun in this beach city.
Grommet Island Park is a 15,000-square-foot beach park designed for “everyBODY.” Equipped with wheelchair accessible entrances, a sensory board and more, this park is perfect for all children. Here, kids can build a sandcastle, go for a ride on the dolphin sculpture or climb on the jungle gym.
Let your kids climb, jump and slide at one of the beachfront playgrounds located at 10th Street and 31st Street.
Or grab a putter and hit the green for some mini golf. A variety of themes and even indoor locations make this a perfect outing, rain or shine. Bring out your kid at heart at one of our area arcades. Enjoy some family-friendly competition as you strive to collect the most tickets to take home the big prize. Savor the memories of your trip by getting themed photos done at one of the various studios or gear up for an adventure at the resort area’s indoor skydiving facility.
Live Music and Entertainment
As you stroll along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, let soothing sounds or upbeat rhythms surround you. Local musicians and bands play at numerous venues throughout Virginia Beach, including local restaurants so you can enjoy some tunes with your meal or drinks.
The beaches and beach stages along the Oceanfront resort area, including the newly expanded beach stages, play host to performers throughout the summer season, along with annual festivals that draw crowds from all over. Inland, local theaters and concert venues showcase traveling musicals and stage plays, dance performances, national headliners and so much more.
Beyond the Beach
Just beyond the beach, in nearby Norfolk, Hampton, Williamsburg and more, additional entertainment abounds. Experience waterfront nightlife in Norfolk, where you may be able to catch a concert, play some shuffleboard or go bar hopping.
Colonial Williamsburg’s living-history museum is filled with entertainment through the historical interpreters and features many enticing exhibits that the kids will find fascinating. Read more about Coastal Virginia’s attractions on page 35.
Experience Entertainment, Live!, on Atlantic Avenue
The fun doesn’t stop once the sun goes down. The streets and sidewalks along Atlantic Avenue become a stage when Live! On Atlantic takes over from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Live! On Atlantic brings dynamic, family-friendly entertainment to Atlantic Avenue at the Oceanfront resort area.
Experience live entertainment from street musicians, jugglers, magicians and comedians as you stroll down Atlantic Avenue. You’ll be amazed by the high-flying acrobats or want to dance to incredible sounds from live performers on an eight-block corridor of Atlantic Avenue.
Historical shows, a magic show and music in the parks provide family-friendly entertainment for all ages. Watch daring feats of strength and interactive experiences that are sure to amaze the young and young at heart. Keep your eyes peeled for caricature and balloon artists, face painters, living statues and so much more as you discover the world of Live! On Atlantic.
Mark your calendar for some of the Oceanfront’s most exciting festivals. Enjoy the sounds of summer at one of Live! On Atlantic’s music festivals. Grab a beach chair and listen to classic hits of the ’70s, sea shanties sung by pirates, Latin music, soulful funk and everything in between.
Visit BeachStreetUSA.com to learn about all the exciting activities, events and performances right at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.