New for 2025!
We’re launching the largest expansion to Winterfest ever. The NEW 30,000 square-foot Kingdom of the Snow Queen is a fully immersive, indoor journey that will transport your family through a wintry kingdom of ice and snow. There’s only one word to describe it – EPIC.
Highlights
Over Two Million Lights
The region’s most beloved holiday tradition returns this season bigger and brighter than ever! Bundle up & enjoy our NEW snowball toss challenge, three new bar experiences, ornament painting, and our first-ever donut station inside the battleship! Two million lights and so much more…
Nightly Entertainment
Winterfest features nearly 300 live entertainment performances over the holiday season, including award-winning magicians, jugglers, and aerialists. In the Kingdom of the Snow Queen, you’ll also encounter new friends including a talking polar bear, a wise snow owl, and the Snow Queen herself!
Downtown Norfolk’s iconic riverfront will feel more festive than ever with this all-new holiday strolling experience! Free and open to the public, Winterfest Riverwalk extends from the Pagoda, past Nauticus, and throughout Town Point Park. Join us where the sparkle of the season meets the serenity of the river.
The Season at a Glance
Tickets & Prices
| Ticket Type | Value Night | Premium Night |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $21 | $25 |
| Child (Ages 3-12) | $19 | $21 |
| Military Adult | $19 | $23 |
| Military Child | $17 | $19 |
| Member Adult | $16 | $20 |
| Member Child | $14 | $16 |
| Children 2 & Under* | FREE | FREE |
Purchase your tickets online in advance and SAVE $3 per ticket.
*Ticket reservation still required.
SAVE MONEY WITH GROUP PRICING
available for 15+ people, contact us to purchase.
Any group of 15 or more guests can qualify for group ticket pricing. Group tickets must be purchased in advance through our group sales team to receive the discounted rate. You cannot purchase group tickets at the gate. For more information about group tickets, email us groups@nauticus.org.
Bringing WinterFest to Life
Winterfest wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community. These generous partners help us create unforgettable holiday memories for families across Hampton Roads and beyond.
Interested in joining them?
Be part of the story and help us light up the town this holiday season.
Contact Rehn West, Director of Development & Marketing at Development@nauticus.org to explore sponsorship opportunities