Best time to visit Virginia
Best time of year to visit Virginia
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.
9 THINGS TO DO IN VIRGINIA (NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 09)
Christmas Lights across Virginia
Shimmering lights on the water, in parks, and in the tunnel
Whale Watching in Virginia Beach
The favourite winter entertainment for nature lovers
Christmas Markets
Best seasonal foods, fine arts, and jewelry at Virginia's holiday fairs
Mercados de Navidad
Mejores comidas de temporada, bellas artes y joyas en las ferias festivas de Virginia
Luzes de Navidad a través de Virginia
Luminosas luces en el agua, en los parques y en el túnel
Devil's Bathtub
The popular swimming hole is hidden in a scenic setting, but prepare to get wet
Luray Caverns
The largest cave complex in the eastern United States
Devil's Marbleyard
A unique geological formation that makes a big impression
Sharp Top Mountain
An impressive peak in a beautiful lake area
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Balloons Over Rockbridge
A hot air balloon festival in a beautiful location
FunkFest Festival
The greatest party of the year at Virginia's oceanfront
State Fair of Virginia
Carnival, pig races, and other traditional entertainment
Virginia Renaissance Faire
The lovely village of Staffordshire offers Renaissance-themed entertainment
Chincoteague Pony Swim
Dozens of wild ponies cross the Assateague Channel during a traditional summer festival
Virginia Fall Foliage
Discover the brilliance of Virginia's Blue Ridge during the peak foliage display
Neptune Festival Grand Parade
One of the most popular events on the East Coast
Virginia Beach Restaurant Week
A premiere annual dining event in Virginia
Cicada Mania
A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par
Coastal Virginia Auto Show
The largest car show in the Mid-Atlantic region
NAS Oceana Air Show
One of the best air shows in the United States
Skiing and Snowboarding
Get ready for an unforgettable winter season at marvelous Virginia's ski resorts
Bluemont Fair
A bucolic fair in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains
Historic Garden Week
The biggest and oldest statewide garden tour
4th of July
Celebrate America in one of Virginia's plentiful historical sites
Bull Run Festival of Lights
A massive light display in Centreville, not far from Washington, D.C.
Suffolk Peanut Fest
Virginia's premier agricultural festival celebrating peanuts
Memorial Day Weekend
Thousands of flags, salutes, and tributes to the U.S. Armed Forces servicemen and women
Virginia Highlands Festival
Enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains and plenty of entertainment
Virginia Horse Festival
Celebration of all things about horses and riding
Virginia Film Festival
A five-day festival at the University of Virginia
Virginia Beach Tattoo Festival
A good chance to get a tattoo from a well-known artist
Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival
Virginia Beach kicks off the summer season and salutes the troops
Neptune Spring Wine + Food Festival
A kick-off party for the beach season in Virginia
Chesapeake Crab, Wine & Beer Festival
Enjoy world-famous seafood and lots of entertainment
Dolphin Watching in Virginia Beach
A playful pair or the whole pod of dolphins—a happy encounter is guaranteed
Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
An enchanting holiday garden not far from Washington D.C.
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter
A sparkling winter garden in Richmond offers plenty of fun activities
The Flying Circus Hot Air Balloon Festival
One of the highlights of the Virginia summer
Halloween
Check out how scary colonial Virginian towns can become
Virginia Beach Labor Day Weekend
Beach getaway with lots of live music, delicious food, and entertainment
New Year's Eve in Virginia
From Alexandria to the Atlantic coast, there are plenty of celebrations to ring in the New Year
