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🛻 Monster Trucks and Spring Events?
Welcome to Neptune’s Weekly - Your Guide to Virginia Beach’s News and Weekend Events
🌊 The Coastal Update
👩🎤 Kesha is coming to Virginia Beach on August 2nd. Check out her tour dates here.
🏬 Greenbriar Mall has a new owner - what’s next for this Chesapeake Landmark?
🥘 Local Eats Spotlight
Only at Renee’s: This person’s review about a local Filipino restaurant called “Only at Renee’s” on my TikTok feed and it defiantly looks like a hidden gem in Virginia Beach. They serve traditional Filipino dishes are make everything from scratch. Check them out!
@alwaysbemyfoodie add Only at Renee’s to your list for Filipino comfort food in Virginia Beach 🇵🇭 #vabeach #757
🎉 Weekend Rundown
Friday 4/11
🎺 Jazz @ Lincoln Center Orchestra: Catch Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in a lively concert with top HBCU jazz ensembles, celebrating the next generation of talent.
🤠 Flatland Calvary: If you’re in the mood for some country music then check out the Flatland Calvary Concert.
🛝 Worlds Biggest Bounce Park: FUNBOX is bringing 30,000 square feet of inflatable fun to Newport News, with giant slides, obstacle courses, and ball pits for all ages to enjoy.
🐟️ Fish Fry-day: Don’t miss the final Fish Fry-day on April 11, 2025, at Prince of Peace Church—enjoy all-you-can-eat fish and sides while supporting local charities!
🐢 Bay Lab Open: Discover the Chesapeake Bay at the Bay Lab, where you can explore the Bay’s wildlife, interact with a topographic sand box, meet Diamondback Terrapins, and chat with a ranger about the Bay's significance.
🧨 Monster Jam: Check out Monster Jam by arriving early for Trackside, with previews, driver chats, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes action—don’t miss the fun!
⛺️ Spring Welcome Campfire: Join the Rangers at First Landing State Park for a fun-filled evening of campfire stories, activities, and games—perfect for the whole family!
😱 Easter Haunt: Brace yourself for a scare at Spooky Acres Haunted House with Bunny Man’s Scare, where the creepy Bunny Man is lurking—think you can survive the terror?
Saturday 4/12
🏎️ Race Night: Head over to the Langley Speedway for a Race Night.
⛴️ Battleship Wisconsin 81st Birthday: Celebrate 81 years of history aboard the iconic Battleship Wisconsin with special activities, exclusive tours, and hands-on experiences.
🪡 Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market: The Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market showcases 150 artists offering unique arts, jewelry, crafts, and foods, perfect for finding something special and supporting American craftsmanship!
🧜♀️ Mermaid City Craft Beer & Wine Fest: Enjoy specially curated exhibitors, including top breweries and wineries, as they share with you some of the best craft bees, wines, and more.
🌽 Shore Drive Farmers Market: Check out this farmers market for tasty vendors and fresh local produce!
🎭️ Comedy Night: A fun and unpredictable show from Commonwealth Comedy at Generic Theater, packed with great jokes and good vibes.
⚾️ Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Strippers: Watch the Tides play the Strippers this weekend!
🪙 Norfolk Coin Show: Check out a family-friendly event to buy, sell, and trade US, foreign, and ancient coins and currency, with free parking, admission, and appraisals!
🥕 Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Market: Head to Hampton University’s Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Market on April 12th for fresh produce, cooking demos, garden tours, live music, and more—all for free!
🚗 Mustang Club of Tidewater’s Annual Spring Fling Car Show: Join the Mustang Club of Tidewater’s Annual Spring Fling Mustang Birthday Car Show on April 12th at Cavalier Ford Greenbrier for a family-friendly event with car awards, food, and fun!
🚘️ Classic Cars and Coffee: Come enjoy Classic Cars and Coffee at the Olde Towne Farmers Market, with free parking and coffee for drivers, plus 50+ vendors offering fresh produce, food, and unique artisan items!
⏺️ Record Store Day 2025 & Market: Celebrate Record Store Day at Bohemian Amigos on April 12, 2025, with exclusive vinyl, live DJ sets, local vendors, giveaways, and more for music lovers and the community!
🍻 Hanks Vintage Market: Kick off the spring market season with a fun day of craft brews, vintage goods, and great weather on April 12th from 12pm-5pm at the Vintage Market!
🥚 Egg Hunt & Kids Fun Fest: Join the Ingleside Egg Hunt for a fun-filled day of egg dyeing, music, games, and more—FREE for all ages!
🐕️ Mobile Pet Pantry: The Norfolk Animal Care Center’s Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry will be at Park Place Multi-Services Center on April 12 from noon to 2 p.m., offering free pet food, supplies, and resources.
🌲 Wilderness Survival School: Join the Rangers each week at First Landing to learn essential survival skills, from fire making to knot tying, and test your abilities in the wild!
🏞️ Park Explorer: Join the Park Explorer Series to discover local wildlife, learn about conservation, and celebrate the beauty of nature in your community—open to all ages!
🧑💼 Youth Career Exploration Fair: The Youth Career Exploration Fair on April 12th offers interactive career booths, a panel discussion, networking, workshops, and a pitch competition to inspire and guide young minds toward successful careers and entrepreneurship.
🐇 Bunny’s Breakfast Bash: Join Bunny’s Breakfast Bash at Dave & Buster’s for a family-friendly morning with breakfast, an egg hunt, face painting, games with the Bunny, and a photo op—plus exclusive early access to the venue!
Sunday 4/13
🦅 Birding with a Ranger: Join the Norfolk Park Rangers at Northside Park for a birding adventure, where you'll learn to identify birds by sight and sound on a leisurely walk—open to all ages!
🌳 Swamp Stomp: Join the rangers for a fun dip-netting adventure in the swamp, where you’ll search for and identify critters hidden beneath the murky water—great for all ages!
🤠 Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo: Catch the thrill of bull riding, barrel racing, and Mutton Busting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for a family-friendly rodeo event with a $12,000 prize up for grabs!