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Fantastic weather makes April through October the best time to visit Virginia. Being dry and warm, April marks the actual start of spring and rainy May—the beginning of peak season. Summer in Virginia is usually hot with possible thunderstorms. A sackful of events such as Virginia Renaissance Faire, Balloons over Rockbridge, or Virginia Highlands Festival are held during high season. November is known as the driest month but with the most significant drop in temps. Evenings are usually breezy and the nights are cold. December through February is the coldest period with fewer things to do around the state. However, Christmas lights across Virginia and the state's Christmas markets are more than attractive. The snow and bargain rates are undeniable winter companions. March can be cold with occasional snowfall, but generally everything turns green and flowers start to bloom.

63 things to do in Virginia

Cicada Mania

May–mid-June Nature

A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par

Bluemont Fair

September 21-22, 2025 Event

A bucolic fair in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

Suffolk Peanut Fest

October 10–13, 2024 Event

Virginia's premier agricultural festival celebrating peanuts

Luray Caverns

all year round Activity

The largest cave complex in the eastern United States

Devil's Bathtub

all year round Activity

The popular swimming hole is hidden in a scenic setting, but prepare to get wet

Sharp Top Mountain

March–November Activity

An impressive peak in a beautiful lake area

Memorial Day Weekend

May 24–27, 2024 Event

Thousands of flags, salutes, and tributes to the U.S. Armed Forces servicemen and women

State Fair of Virginia

September 27-October 6, 2024 Event

Carnival, pig races, and other traditional entertainment

Virginia Film Festival

October 30-November 3, 2024 Event

A five-day festival at the University of Virginia

Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

January 15 - January 21 Event

A premiere annual dining event in Virginia

Virginia Renaissance Faire

May 11–June 9, 2024 (on selected dates) Event

The lovely village of Staffordshire offers Renaissance-themed entertainment

Virginia Highlands Festival

July 26-August 4, 2024 Event

Enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains and plenty of entertainment

NAS Oceana Air Show

September 21–22, 2024 Event

One of the best air shows in the United States

Virginia Wine Festival

October 1–2, 2022 Event

The oldest wine festival on the East Coast

Virginia Beach Tattoo Festival

August 9–11, 2024 Event

A good chance to get a tattoo from a well-known artist

Norfolk Patriotic Festival

May 23-26, 2024 Event

Virginia Beach kicks off the summer season and salutes the troops

Virginia Beach Neptune Festival

September 27-29, 2024 Event

One of the most popular events on the East Coast

Historic Garden Week

April 26-May 3, 2025 Event

The biggest and oldest statewide garden tour

Neptune Spring Wine + Food Festival

May 18, 2024 Event

A kick-off party for the beach season in Virginia

Funk Fest Beach Party

August 22–23, 2024 Event

The greatest party of the year at Virginia's oceanfront

Coastal Virginia Auto Show

November 22-24, 2024 Event

The largest car show in the Mid-Atlantic region

Chesapeake Crab, Wine & Beer Festival

June 11, 2022 Event

Enjoy world-famous seafood and lots of entertainment

Balloons Over Rockbridge

July 6–7, 2024 Event

A hot air balloon festival in a beautiful location

Virginia 4th of July Fireworks, Parade & Events

July 4–5, 2024 Event

Celebrate America in one of Virginia's plentiful historical sites

Whale Watching in Virginia Beach

December–March Nature

The favorite winter entertainment for nature lovers

Dolphin Watching in Virginia Beach

late May–early September Nature

A playful pair or the whole pod of dolphins—a happy encounter is guaranteed

Chincoteague Pony Swim

July 24, 2024 Event

Dozens of wild ponies cross the Assateague Channel during a traditional summer festival

Halloween in Virginia: Fests & Attractions

early September–early November Event

Check out how scary colonial Virginian towns can become

Christmas Markets

late November–mid-December Event

Best seasonal foods, fine arts, and jewelry at Virginia's holiday fairs

Christmas Lights across Virginia

early November–early January Event

Shimmering lights on the water, in parks, and in the tunnel

Bull Run Festival of Lights

November 15–January 5 Event

A massive light display in Centreville, not far from Washington, D.C.

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

November 8, 2024-January 5, 2025 Event

An enchanting holiday garden not far from Washington D.C.

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter

November 18, 2024–January 5, 2025 Event

A sparkling winter garden in Richmond offers plenty of fun activities

The Flying Circus Hot Air Balloon Festival

August 17-18, 2024 Event

One of the highlights of the Virginia summer

Virginia Beach Labor Day Weekend

September 4, 2024 Event

Beach getaway with lots of live music, delicious food, and entertainment

Virginia Fall Foliage

early October–early November Nature

Discover the brilliance of Virginia's Blue Ridge during the peak foliage display

Skiing and Snowboarding

late November–March Activity

Get ready for an unforgettable winter season at marvelous Virginia's ski resorts

New Year's Eve in Virginia

December 31 Event

The historical state offers plenty of scenic spots and glamorous parties for the holidays

Baltimore Oriole

April–September Nature

Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens

Cherry Blossom

late March–early April Nature

Enjoy Virginia's breathtaking landscapes painted with cheerful pink and white blooms

Water Lantern Festival

August 3, 2024 Event

Make a wish, write it on a lantern, and release it onto the water

Flying Circus Airshow

May–October (every Sunday) Event

The longest continuously running airshow in Virginia

Hummingbirds

mid-April–October Nature

Ruby-throated and rufous hummingbirds can often be spotted in Virginia

ValleyFest

May 25, 2024 Event

The ultimate Shenandoah Valley's beer & wine event

Richmond Oktoberfest

October 18-19, 2024 Event

This brew fest in Virginia has a little something in store for you

4th of July Events & Fireworks in Virginia Beach

July 4, 2024 Event

Check out free family-friendly celebrations on the beach and inland of the Resort City, as well as out of it

Fireworks in Fredericksburg VA

July 4 Event

The city on the Rappahannock River offers a myriad of ways to show your patriotism

Shenandoah National Park Fall Foliage

October Nature

Discover prime fall landscapes in Virginia on Shenandoah's scenic drives and hikes

VFW Hillsville Flea Market

August 30-September 2, 2024 Event

This flea market has cool stuff for any taste: from vinyl records to furniture

Abingdon Christmas Parade

December 7, 2024 Event

Rejoice in Kiwanis Christmas Parade in Abingdon

Vinton Christmas Parade

December 5, 2024 Event

Don't miss a chance to visit Vintage Vinton Drive-Through Christmas Parade

Northern Virginia Christmas Market

November 8-10, 2024 Event

Check out the grand opening festival of the merry season in Northern Virginia

Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic in Richmond, VA

November 1-3, 2024 Event

Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art and Craft Festival is a three-day extravaganza offering lots of crafts and Christmas gifts

Manassas Christmas Parade (Merry Old Town)

December 7, 2024 Event

Holiday festivities at the historic Civil War site

Kings Dominion WinterFest

November 29, 2024–January 4, 2025 Event

The premier holiday event in Virginia

Manassas Viking Festival

May 13, 2023 Event

Travel back in time to the age of brave Vikings

GreyBeards Viking Experience

April 1–2, 2023 (Virginia) | July 8–9, 2023 (North Carolina) Event

Mounted archery, highland game demos, and other themed activities

Blackbeard Pirate Festival

June 1-2, 2025 Event

Witness Hampton overrun by dozens of fervent pirates

Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

June 28-30, 2024 Event

Enjoy the world's top jazz artists in Hampton Coliseum

Ravenwood Faire

October 18-20 | October 25-27, 2024 Event

Meet the Baron and Baroness of Ravenwood and dozens of other characters

Graves Mountain Apple Festival

October 5–6, 12-13 & 19-20, 2024 Event

Embrace fall splendor at this much-anticipated event

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

April 26–May 5, 2024 Event

More than 50 events over ten days in a beautiful town with the rural atmosphere

Rolling to Remember

May 26, 2024 Event

The annual Memorial Day patriotic motorcycle ride into DC

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