# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Virginia Beach–Norfolk, 2026

> We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Virginia Beach–Norfolk with 2026 dates posted: two holiday markets and one winter wonderland event. One is free to get in. They’re in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Dominion Energy Garden of Lights** at Norfolk Botanical Garden, Norfolk, VA · about 8 miles from downtown Norfolk. When: Nov 6 – Jan 3. Time: Nightly. Capacity is limited, so reserve online. Price: Adults $18 to $30 and kids 3 to 12 $12 to $18, by night; walk-up adds $5 a ticket. Type: Winter wonderland. Hours: Nightly. Capacity is limited, so reserve online. Official page: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/dominion-energy-garden-lights/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Virginia Beach Christmas Market** at Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA · about 17 miles from downtown Norfolk. When: Nov 27 – Nov 29. Time: Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Price: $8 adults; $2 kids 6–12; under 6 free. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Strollers: Not listed. For kids: Pictures with Santa Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Parking is free, and your ticket gets you back in for a second day. Official page: https://www.emgshows.com/avbcm (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Marketplace** at Town Point Park, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk, VA · about 1 mile away. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Sat. Dec. 5, noon–8 p.m. Price: Free. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Sat. Dec. 5, noon–8 p.m. Strollers: Not listed. For kids: Santa visits are free. A holiday marketplace along the downtown Norfolk waterfront, built around a yule log bonfire. Official page: https://www.visitnorfolk.com/event/holiday-yule-log-bonfire-marketplace/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Virginia Beach–Norfolk in 2026?
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden: Nov 6 – Jan 3. Adults $18 to $30 and kids 3 to 12 $12 to $18, by night; walk-up adds $5 a ticket. Virginia Beach Christmas Market at Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St.: Nov 27 – Nov 29. $8 adults; $2 kids 6–12; under 6 free. Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Marketplace at Town Point Park, 1 Waterside Dr.: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Free.

### Where is there a winter wonderland for kids near Virginia Beach–Norfolk?
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights (Norfolk, VA · about 8 miles from downtown Norfolk): Nov 6 – Jan 3, Adults $18 to $30 and kids 3 to 12 $12 to $18, by night; walk-up adds $5 a ticket.

### Can I bring a stroller?
Virginia Beach Christmas Market: Not listed. Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Marketplace: Not listed.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).