Discover the
Magic of Winterfest
Forget the reruns. This season’s Winterfest is an ALL-NEW experience. From dazzling new lights aboard the battleship to a magical journey through Neverland, Winterfest is bringing brand new cheer this year!
What You'll Experience!
NEW Highlights Include:
- All-new battleship light displays
- Christmas in Neverland immersive journey
- Countdown & tree lightings
- Photos with the Mermaid Queen
- Captain Hook
- Ice Skating (Combo ticket coming soon!)
- Winterfest Harbor Lights Cruise Combo Tickets
Family Favorites:
- Santa
- Live theater entertainment
- Geoffrey the Talking Christmas Tree
- Snowball toss
- Holiday shopping
- S’mores & sweet treats
Themed Pop-Up Bars!
Relax with a glass of wine in the historic battleship wardroom, warm up with a hot chocolate on our front deck, or chill out with a cold beer at the all-new Hook’s Hideaway bar. All three locations serve drinks for the entire family!
Snowball Zone
Step into a winter wonderland on the Snow Deck! Make your way through the Snowball Challenge for some friendly flurries, and don’t miss the magic as snow falls every hour on the hour.
Warm up between snowfalls at the Snow Bar, serving festive cocktails, mocktails, and rich hot cocoa. Then gather around the firepits to roast the perfect s’more and soak in the glow of the season.
Photos with Santa
Capture the magic of the season with a keepsake photo of your family and Santa aboard Winterfest.
The Ornament Corner
Make merry and make art! For $15 + tax, paint a festive ornament onsite at Winterfest — located within the Kingdom of the Snow Queen. Color Me Mine will glaze your creation to perfection for pickup later at their Norfolk location.
Located within the illuminated Winterfest Riverwalk in the TowneBank Fountain Park, this 4,400-square-foot real ice rink offers a festive open-air experience surrounded by fire pits, holiday music, and seasonal favorites like hot chocolate. Ice skating will open for the season on November 22. Stay tuned for more details.
Extending from the Pagoda, around the battleship, and through Town Point Park, the Winterfest Riverwalk features hundreds of thousands of lights along the Elizabeth River. The half-mile long trail is free and open to the public every night throughout the holiday season.
Victory Rover Experience
Enhance your Winterfest experience with a 30-minute festive cruise along the Downtown Norfolk waterfront with Rover Cruises.
Holiday Shopping
Shop local at Winterfest! Discover unique gifts, festive finds, and one-of-a-kind treasures from our amazing local vendors.
Food & Drink
Savor festive bites and seasonal drinks that make Winterfest even more magical.