Key Annual Events

Lunchtime Bike Ride

The annual Lunchtime Bike Ride is a healthy Portsmouth Initiative.

Memorial Day Parade

Portsmouth tradition since 1884, the annual Memorial Day Parade salutes the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and celebrates Portsmouth’s proud military heritage.

Trunk or Treat

Come enjoy our Trunk or Treat event.

Umoja Festival

Umoja is a Kiswahili word meaning "unity" in the family, community, and nation. The Umoja Festival entertainment is a unique combination of contemporary and ancient art forms.

Seawall Festival

The Annual Seawall Festival coincides with Norfolk's HarborFest, the first full weekend in June.

Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival

The Holiday Music Festival takes place the second Saturday in December

Sunset Thursdays

Plan Your Event

Coast Guard 5K / 10K

Shaggin' 4th of July Celebration

Fall Festival

Come celebrate the fall season with Parks and Recreation on Saturday, October 5th from 11am – 2pm at Portsmouth City Park. Enjoy games, crafts, face painting, bounce houses, hayrides, a petting zoo, hay maze, food trucks, and live entertainment by Better By Tuesday. For more information, call (757) 393-8481.