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- 🐰 Easter Weekend plus Spring Events!
🐰 Easter Weekend plus Spring Events!
Welcome to Neptune’s Weekly - Your Guide to Virginia Beach’s News and Weekend Events
🥘 Local Eats Spotlight
Basilico: If you’re in the mod for Italian food this week the you should consider eating at Basilico Italian pizzeria and restaurant who apparently serve some of the best Spinach Pull Bread.
🎉 Weekend Rundown
Friday 3/18
🧪 Hampton University Science Research Symposium: Hampton Universities School of Science Research Symposium showcases amazing research by students and faculty while giving attendees a chance to explore different fields and connect with scientists.
🏞️ Self Guided Programing @ First Landing Park: Grab a brochure from the Visitor Center or online and take a fun self-guided tour to explore the park, connect with nature, and enjoy bonus activities along the way!
🧸 Toy and Art Exhibition: This fun and colorful exhibition mixes childhood nostalgia with creative art for a playful experience everyone can enjoy.
🌻 Spring STEM Homeschool Day: Check out the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a spring STEAM-themed Homeschool Day filled with guided and self-guided activities, crafts, and tours—perfect for kids ages 5–13.
⏺️Smartmouth’s Vinyl Night: Head over to Smartmouth Beer for their Vinyl Night. Bring your favorite records or enjoy the rich sound of vinyl while savoring craft brews in a relaxed atmosphere.
🔪Murder Mystery Dinner: Join Maverick Productions for a fun-filled Murder Mystery Dinner at the Granby Street Theater, where you’ll enjoy great food, drinks, and a thrilling crime to solve with guests and suspects all around you!
⭐️ Night Sky Stargazing: Check out this stargazing event at Fort Monroe, where you can explore galaxies and star clusters with provided telescopes and expert guides—no experience or equipment needed!
Saturday 3/19
⛺️ Outdoor Enthusiast Event: Head over to Newport News Park for a day of zip lining, ninja courses, BMX shows, free boating, food trucks, and more!
🧺 Outdoor Flea Market: The Light of Hope Church is having their monthly outdoor flea market to support church missions!
🐦️ Spring Migration Bird Walk: Join a local birding expert for a free guided walk through Chesapeake Arboretum and Oakbrooke Park to spot early spring migrants and winter birds—binoculars provided, registration required by April 17!
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt: Hop into an egg-citing adventure at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center!
🚗 Classic Cars and Coffee @ Portsmouth: Check out Classic Cars and coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market!
🚘️ Spring Car Show: The 12th Annual Spring Dust Off car show—open to all rides, packed with cool cars, a pin-up contest, tons of awards, and good vibes, all while supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!
🥚 Golden Egg Hunt @ Virginia Zoo: The Virginia Zoo is having a Golden Egg Hunt with special prizes!
🛶 Guided Kayak Paddle: Set out on a two-hour guided paddle with the Bay Experience Team through Long Creek and First Landing State Park—perfect for experienced paddlers, with all gear provided and registration required.
🧺 Easter Market: New Realm is having an Easter Market with live music, beer, and local artisans!
🤼 Wrestlemania 41 Watch Party: Waterside District is hosting a watch party for WM 41!
🐎 Guided Trail Rides: Saddle up for a fun, guided trail ride on Saturdays from September to May—whether you're booking a private ride, coming with a group, or bringing little ones for pony rides, just make sure to reserve ahead, dress right, and meet the rider requirements!
🏎️ Race Night @ Langley Speedway: Head over to Langley Speedway for an exciting race night!
🚂 Train Rides with the Easter Bunny: Climb on the Virginia Zoo Express and take a photo with the Easter Bunny!
🧜♀️ Mermaids @ the Aquarium: Head over to the Virginia Aquarium and see Mermaids. Get the opportunity to take photos with them!
🥕 Shore Drive Farmers Market: Check out the farmers market for local produce and vendors!
Sunday 3/20
🥙 Easter Buffet: The Black Pelican Seafood Company is having their 5th annual Easter Buffet. Check out the menu!
🥓 American Legion Post 75 Community Breakfast: The American Legion is hosting a community breakfast. All proceeds go towards helping veterans and the community!