Wondering what to do during April, May, and June in Virginia Beach? Though peak season for beachgoing starts on Memorial Day, there are plenty of things to do in the spring around Virginia Beach!
There are lots of reasons we love Virginia Beach, but one of the biggest is that there is never a shortage of adventures waiting for those who look. Here are the best things you can do around Virginia Beach over the next few months!
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Things to Do with Kids in Virginia Beach
Special Events at the Virginia Aquarium Bring your children’s dreams to life at the Virginia Aquarium, where special events will teach them the wonders of fantastic aquatic creatures.
TopGolf Academy The TopGolf Spring Academy offers three days of fun as kids ages 6-12 are taught all the components of a great game of golf.
VSO’s “Sleepover at the Museum” (April 6, 2025) No, it’s not an actual sleepover. But your kids will feel like they're on an adventure in this multimedia expedition with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s PBJ series!
Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt at Hunt Club Farm
(April 19-20, 2025) For classic Easter fun, head over to Hunt Club Farm with the little ones for their Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt, complete with hayrides, farm animals to pet, and even visits with the Easter Bunny!
Go Berry-Picking in Pungo The rural charm of Pungo is a great place to have some family fun and come home with bushels of delicious fruit! Try picking strawberries at Flanagan Farm or blackberries and veggies at Henley Farm.
Pick Your Own Wildflowers
Berries not your thing? Many of the Pungo farms offer pick-your-own wildflowers so you can create the perfect bouquet to bring the joy of spring into your own home.
Historic Garden Week Tour (April 30, 2025) Breathe in the beautiful spring air on this walking tour of some of the most exquisite homes and gardens in Virginia Beach.
The Atlantic Coast Kite Festival
(May 3-4, 2025) Don’t miss the beautiful array of colorful kites on the beach! Bring your own kite or make one there, and take advantage of “Flight Training” from expert kite enthusiasts at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival.
Tale for Two
Reading is more fun with furry companions! The Virginia Beach SPCA welcomes families to spend time reading with cats or dogs to benefit both young readers and the friendly critters.
Beat the Crowds to the Beach No need to wait for tourist season to hit the beach! Enjoy the early sunshine at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront or the calmer sands of Chic’s Beach or Sandbridge as winter rentals go through their spring cleaning before the crowds roll in.
Things to Do for the Outdoorsy Type This Spring
Kayaking Dolphin Tours Love kayaking? Join the local wildlife on a Kayaking Dolphin Tour while learning the rich history of the area and ecosystem.
Surf at Croatan Beach Enjoy the consistent waves south of the boardwalk at Croatan Beach, a favorite spot for surfing in Hampton Roads.
Cherry Blossom Festival (March 29 – April 5, 2025) Experience the rich Japanese culture and beauty of Virginia Beach’s sister city, Miyazaki, with music, art, and Japanese garden tours.There will also be martial arts demonstrations, food trucks, and kids activities!
First Landing State Park Take a leisurely ride or a power hike along the nine beautiful trails around First Landing State Park. There are also camping, boating, fishing, and picnicking opportunities here!
Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo
(April 12-13, 2025) Saddle up for some bull riding and barrel racing down on the sand! This action-packed, big-prize event will be fun for the whole family.
Primitive Camping at False Cape State Park Get in touch with nature by booking one of the primitive campsites at False Cape State Park. With 6 pristine miles of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s a truly unique retreat.
The Adventure Park Master the treetop trails and ziplines at the Adventure Park located at the Virginia Aquarium. There are many trails with different difficulty levels, so everyone from beginner to expert will have a great time!
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge The Back Bay Wildlife Refuge is a haven for over 200 species of birds, and spring is the perfect opportunity to witness many of them migrating north.
Deep-Sea Fishing Tours Rudee Tours offers offshore, nearshore, and inshore fishing expeditions for everyone from the novice to the enthusiast. There are plenty of different touring options - try one out and get in touch with the sea!
Boating on Linkhorn Bay Virginia Beach is a fantastic city for boat lovers, and one of our favorite spots to cruise is Linkhorn Bay. Wakeboarding, waterskiing, and tubing are popular pastimes in this area!
Muddy Princess Run (May 18, 2025) This one’s for the ladies who want a “girl’s dirty day out.” The Muddy Princess Mud Run at the VB Sportsplex is full of silly and challenging obstacles, and it’s all about celebrating women in all their glorious forms.
Things to Do for the Foodie
The East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic (April 5, 2025) Get your fill of the local favorite - she-crab soup - and the East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic. Regional restaurants will be vying for “best of” titles, and they want your vote!
Wine Tasting at VB Winery The Virginia Beach Winery offers special wine tastings each day, as well as special event nights each month. Find a fun opportunity to sample some of the best wine around!
Virginia Beach Farmer's Markets This Hampton Roads city boasts not one but two excellent Farmers Markets. The VB Farmers Market on Dam Neck Road is open throughout the year with an impressive selection of vendors and food trucks, and the farmer’s market down in Old Beach is within walking distance of the ocean.
YSC’s Spring Oyster and Pig Roast (May 17, 2025) Stuff yourself with as much chowder, pork, and oysters as you can - benefits the kids, after all! YSC’s annual Spring Oyster and Pig Roast is happening this April at Camp Pendleton.
Mother’s Day Lunch in the Sunshine Treat your mom to one of Virginia Beach’s many hot spots with outdoor seating in that gorgeous spring weather. A few of our favorite spots are The Bee and the Biscuit, Dockside Seafood and Fishing Center, and Pocahontas Pancakes. (P.S. Mother’s Day is May 11th!)
Brunch with a Cocktail Like No Other Love mimosas? Bay Local is your place to be. Grab a couple of friends to share a Big Jumbo Sorbet Mimosa - a giant glass accompanied by two bottles of champagne and your choice of sorbet. If bloody marys are more your speed, take yours to the next level by adding bacon, crab, or their Spicy Hell Mary mix.
Sip and Stroll at Neptune’s Spring Wine Festival (May 17, 2025) Sample over 70 wines from 8 countries at Neptune’s Spring Wine Festival at the 31st Street Park. Live music and local food trucks add to the day’s enjoyment.
Eat Super-Local at Commune This creative cafe in the ViBe district offers seasonal and sustainable plates primarily sourced from the local region. It’s nutritious, it’s fresh, and it’s delicious.
Things to Do for the Virginia Beach Art Appreciator
ViBe District Art Scavenger Hunt Enjoy the brilliant spring weather by touring the art of the ViBe district with this curated scavenger hunt! This printable walkthrough tells you where to walk to see some of the local sculptures, paintings, and history.
Theater at Town Center Head out to Town Center to get your fill of drama or comedy. Take your pick of stageplays at Zieder’s American Dream Theater; barrels of laughs at the Funny Bone Comedy Club; or concerts, plays, and even ballet at the Sandler Center!
Visit the MOCA Virginia Beach’s Museum of Contemporary Art offers classes in various art mediums for all ages. This Spring, check out a stunning array of featured exhibitions and this must-visit museum near the Oceanfront.
The Peking Acrobats
(March 27, 2025) Hold your breath as you watch these acrobats perform gravity-defying displays of physical prowess and honor age-old Chinese traditions with their art.
Solve The Dinner Detective at the APEX Entertainment Be a part of the intrigue with America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theater, The Dinner Detective! Enjoy a delicious meal while helping to unravel the mystery at APEX Entertainment.
Zeider’s Fringe Festival (April 4-6, 2025) This “weekend of adventurous theater and performance art” will bring Town Center a taste of some unique and powerful presentations.
Snow White – A Ballet Adventure (April 5, 2025) Ballet Virginia brings to life a favorite fairytale in an original ballet production at the Sandler Center this spring in Virginia Beach.
Swan Lake with the Grand Kyiv Ballet (April 17, 2025) And speaking of ballet, don’t miss performers from the Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater as they present this enchanting ballet classic.
Virginia Beach Street Art Festival (May 30, 2025 – June 1, 2025) Witness the evolution of 15 sculptures and paintings throughout the course of the weekend in the ViBe Creative District.
Chalk the Walk
(June 14, 2025) BYO chalk and release your inner child and inner artist at Chalk the Walk on the boardwalk! Registration is free, and trophies and cash prizes will be awarded. It’s also inspiring just to go and watch!
Things to Do for the Music Lover
An Irish Tribute (April 13, 2025) Get ready for some Riverdance as the Tidewater Pipes & Drums team up with the Rhodes Academy of Irish Dance for this vibrant event at the Sandler Center!
Footloose by Virginia Musical Theatre (April 25-27, 2025) This fan-favorite musical comes onstage at the Sandler Center this spring in Virginia Beach! Experience popular musical numbers like “Let’s Hear It For the Boy” and “I Can’t Stand Still” wrapped up in this powerful story about listening and forgiveness.
The Music of Star Wars (May 4, 2025) “May the Force be with you” this Star Wars Day as you travel from around Virginia Beach or a galaxy far, far away to hear the Virginia Symphony Orchestra perform some of the most memorable movie music of all time.
PANFest (May 9-10, 2025) College, high school, and community bands will bring the unique soul of steel drum music to PANfest this May. Performances that transport you to an island paradise are free to the public.
Beach Music Blast
(May 10, 2025) Enjoy nostalgic favorites from bands up and down the East Coast at Virginia Beach’s Beach Music Blast. Performances will happen at 17th Street Park.
Love Is All You Need (May 17, 2025) Fill your Saturday with romance as you sing along with the Virginia Beach Chorale in this musical celebration of love at the Sandler Center.
Oceanfront Concert Series Sing along to the tunes of nationally recognized recording artists at the FREE concerts held during spring and summer at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. It’s a great way to end a day at the beach.
Other Concerts in Virginia Beach This Spring
Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony (March 30 at the Sandler Center)
Symphonie Fantastique (April 12 at the Sandler Center)
Three Dog Night (May 4 at The Dome)
Melissa Etheridge & Joss Stone (May 5 at The Dome)
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo (May 7 at The Dome)
Rufus du Sol (May 10 at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater)
Sessanta V 2.0 Spring Tour: Primus, Puscifer & A Perfect Circle (May 11 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater)
Punch Brothers (May 13 at the Sandler Center)
Tedeschi Trucks Band (May 16 at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater)
Killswitch Engage (May 18 at The Dome)
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (May 22 at The Dome)
Coheed and Cambria & Mastodon (May 24 at The Dome)
Ledisi with Marsha Ambrosius (June 3 at The Dome)
Turnover: Peripheral Vision (June 7 at The Dome)
Spring Things to Do for the VB History Buff
Cape Henry Lighthouse Take a trip down to Fort Story to climb the old Cape Henry Lighthouse, commissioned back in 1792. At the top, you’ll enjoy a 360°-view of the ocean and Virginia Beach from the lantern room.
Ferry Plantation House Experience both history and the paranormal with a tour of the centuries-old Ferry Plantation House, featuring tales of everyone’s favorite “witch of Pungo.”
Visit the Historic DeWitt Cottage Visit the oldest remaining private structure on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront at the historic DeWitt Cottage. It’s also home to the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum, gift shop, and Back Bay Wildfowl Guild.
Virginia Legends Walk Dig into the history of Virginia’s most famous residents (past and present) as you stroll along the Virginia Legends Walk at 13th Street at the Oceanfront. From presidents and military heroes to skilled athletes and writers, these legends are sure to boost your VA pride.
SGK Gun Show
(May 17-18, 2025) Take part in a tradition as old as America at the SGK Gun Show. View, buy, sell, and trade a variety of shooting and sporting goods at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
Other Unique Things to Do in VA Beach this Spring
Chesapeake Bay Pedal Club Enjoy the fall air on a cycleboat pub, an innovative way to work off the calories as you drink them! Take in the beauty of the Rudee Inlet on this unique and laughter-filled booze cruise.
Monster Trucks on the Beach (May 16-18, 2025) It’s the biggest monster truck show in the mid-Atlantic! Monsters on the Beach is a family-friendly show with a race and stunt course built right on the sand at the Oceanfront.
Salute to Summer (May 23-25, 2025) Spend Memorial Day weekend kicking off the summertime with free concerts at the Oceanfront. In honor of the holiday, the event will feature essays written by local students on military conflicts throughout U.S. history. Grab some ice cream, enjoy a variety of music, and honor history!
USO Experience (May 30 – June 1, 2025) Celebrate our local military community and all they do! This event will feature various concerts and a USO Village open to the public, with bonus activities exclusively for military families.
Kevin James: Owls Don’t Walk (June 6, 2025) Head down to The Dome for an evening of laughs when popular comedian Kevin James visits Virginia Beach!
The Bridal and Wedding Expo (June 8, 2025) Find everything you need for the perfect wedding day at the Bridal and Wedding Expo at the Virginia Beach Convention Center! Get access to all kinds of vendors and giveaways at this interactive event.
Puzzling Adventures
Gameify your walk along the boardwalk by taking part in Puzzling Adventures™! Your mobile device will tell you where to go to complete trivia and puzzles while enjoying the beautiful scenery at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Flying Proms Symphony Air Show (June 14, 2025) Head over to Pungo for this outdoor concert and air show at the Military Aviation Museum. There will be food, fun, and fireworks!
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