Weekend in Virginia: Highlights by Region
🏛️ DMV / DC-Area
🧝♀️ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee — Nov 14-16 & Nov 21-23, 2025 • Northern Virginia location (see local listings) — A wildly funny musical comedy that turns a spelling bee into pure chaos and charm; perfect for a November night out. 🎭✨
🛍️ PTK Holiday Village Craft Fair & Maker’s Mart — Begins Sat, Nov 22, 2025 • Location varies (Va-based listings) — Kick off your holiday gift hunt early with handcrafted goods, local makers, and festive market vibes. 🎁🎨
🥃 Whiskey Washback Washington DC — Fri, Nov 21 • 6:00 PM–10:00 PM • The Schuyler at the Hamilton Hotel, Washington DC — A premium tasting experience featuring 100+ pours of whiskey from around the world, paired with gourmet bites and elevated ambiance. 🍂✨
🎶 Vybz Festival DMV — Fri, Nov 21 • 10:00 PM–3:00 AM • Karma DC, Washington DC — Turn up the night with Afrobeats, dancehall and soca rhythms powering one epic late-night experience. 🇯🇲🔥
🎨 Umbrella Art Fair — Fri–Sun, Nov 21–23 • The Square, 1850 K Street NW, Washington DC — A free three-day fest showcasing independent artists, creative vendors, street food and bold experiences downtown. 🖌️🎇
💃 The Falling for Myself Self-Love Market — Sun, Nov 23, 2025 • Femme Fatale DC, Treat yourself this Sunday with a curated day of self-care, shopping local makers and uplifting community vibes — perfect for a feel-good wrap to the weekend. 🌿💖
🚂 Fredericksburg / Central VA
📍 Long Family Farmers Market (Final Sunday of Season) — Sun, Nov 23, 2025 • 8 AM–1 PM • Spotsylvania/Caroline County area. This seasonal farmers market wraps up its year with fresh produce, artisan goods, and community connections. 🥕🌿
👭 An Evening of Sisterhood — Fri, Nov 21 • 6:30 PM • Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — A night of connection and empowerment, designed to uplift women in the community with inspiration, networking, and celebration. 💫
🤝 New Trial Lawyers Happy Hour — Fri, Nov 21 • 4:00–6:00 PM • Park Lane Tavern, Fredericksburg — A professional social-hour event where attorneys and community members mix, network, and unwind in a relaxed venue. 🍻
🎉 The Gratitude Market — Sat, Nov 22, 2025 • 11:00 AM onward • 7100 Steckler Way, Fredericksburg, VA. This uplifting market brings together local makers, handcrafted goods, and community vibes—perfect for a feel-good Saturday. 🛍️❤️
🏃**Food Drive Run – Fredericksburg** — Fri, Nov 21, 2025 • 5:30 PM • 1865 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, Lace up for a 3-mile run benefiting the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank—bring non-perishable donations for a chance to win fun prizes! 🥕🏅
🚚 Chapo’s Tacos Food Truck at Adventure Brewing — Fri, Nov 21, 2025 • All day • 33 Perchwood Dr #101, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, Grab bold tacos, local brews and live music under the same roof—perfect Friday night plan for foodies and friends. 🌮🍺
🎨 Richmond
🦖 Jurassic Quest with Brick Fest Live — Nov 21–23 • Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond — Kids, builders and dinosaur lovers unite for a weekend of massive brick builds and life-size dino encounters — perfect for families and anyone with a big imagination. 🦖🧱
🎨 Craft + Design Show — Nov 21–23 • Main Street Station, Richmond — Shop museum-quality handmade goods from 170+ artists in one of RVA's most iconic venues — a luxe start to your holiday gift hunt. 🧵✨
🎤 Crowder & Zach Williams Fall 2025 Tour — Fri, Nov 21 • 7:00 PM • Altria Theater, 6 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA, Expect a powerful evening of country-meets-gospel as headliners Crowder and Zach Williams bring soul-deep anthems live to Richmond. 🎸✨ Get your voice ready — this one’s built for big sing-along moments.
🎭 “Twilight In Concert” National Tour — Fri, Nov 21 • Candlelight doors open TBD • Dominion Energy Center, Richmond, VA, Dive into the beloved saga like never before: the Twilight film paired with a live orchestra under candlelit ambiance — perfect for fans and those seeking a unique night out. 🌌🎻
🎶 November Fest with Tim Barry — Nov 21–23 • Richmond, VA — Folk, punk and community connect in a three-day festival featuring live music and charity drives — bring your crew and your heart.
🌊 Hampton Roads / Coastal VA
❄️ Fear No Ice – Ice Sculpting Extravaganza — Sat, Nov 22, 2025 • 31st Street Park, Oceanfront Virginia Beach — Watch master sculptors carve massive ice creations in the sand—an inspiring blend of art & chill by the ocean. 🧊🌊
🎄 Holiday Lights at the Beach – Opening Weekend — Nov 14–Jan 1, nightly through the season • Virginia Beach Boardwalk — Begin your holiday drive-through tradition as miles of lights, beachside sparkle, and seaside magic await. 🌟🚗
🎭 Hurrah Players: Holiday Cabaret — Nov 23–24, 2025 • The Perry Family Theatre, Norfolk, This local gem lights up the stage with song, dance, and holiday cheer. 🎤🎅 Perfect for families looking to start the season with a smile.
🎨 VintageFest 2025 — Sat, Nov 22 • 1:00 PM–6:00 PM • Maker’s Craft Brewery, 735 E 23rd St., Norfolk, VA, Discover one-of-a-kind antiques, artisan vendors, and curiosities wrapped in industrial charm — a perfect blend of vintage treasure hunting and local community vibes. 🕰️✨
🧝♀️ Legends & Lore Renaissance Faire — Sat, Nov 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM onward • The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery, Hampton, VA, Step into a whimsical weekend of knights, maidens, ales, and artisans where history and fantasy meet for family-friendly fun and craft delights. 🏰🍻
🏔️ Shenandoah Valley
🦉 30th Annual Call of the Wild Conference — Nov 21–23 • Waynesboro, VA — Wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers gather for hands-on workshops, expert talks and behind-the-scenes looks at animal rehabilitation in the Valley. 🌿🦉
🎅 Kris Kringle Market – Belle Grove Plantation — Nov 21–23 • Middletown, VA — Step into early holiday charm with local artisans, warm drinks, and Santa visits in a historic plantation setting — true Valley spirit. 🎁🎄
🎄 Staunton Holiday Craft Market - Nov 22–23, 2025 • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM • Waynesboro High School Gymnasium (1200 W Main St.) - A Valley favorite returns with two full days of handmade gifts, local artisans, baked treats, and festive small-town charm. 🎁✨ The perfect stop for early holiday shoppers.
🌌 Star Party at Flagg Mountain - Nov 21-23 - Flagg Mountain Observatory, Coeburn, VA - A full weekend of deep-sky viewing, telescope demos, and guided stargazing in some of Virginia’s darkest skies. 🌠🔭 Perfect for beginners and astronomy lovers alike.
Virginia lights up this weekend with festivals, markets, music, and community spirit stretching from DC to the Valley. 🎄 In the DMV, art lovers, night owls, and holiday shoppers find their groove with craft fairs, whiskey tastings, creative markets, and late-night cultural vibes. Down in Fredericksburg and Richmond, the season brings gratitude markets, powerful concerts, dino-sized adventures, and holiday open houses filling streets with cheer. 🎶🎁 Coastal Virginia adds oceanfront sparkle with ice sculpting, vintage finds, ren-faire magic, and the glowing kickoff of Holiday Lights at the Beach. And up in the Shenandoah Valley, stargazers, cider fans, wildlife lovers, and holiday shoppers gather under mountain skies for a weekend full of warmth, wonder, and small-town charm. 🌌🍎✨
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