Discover the
Magic of Winterfest
Choose your adventure each night … from dazzling lights the waterfront and the historic Battleship Wisconsin to enchanting encounters in the Kingdom of the Snow Queen, WinterFest is filled with unforgettable holiday traditions. Explore the highlights below:
Battleship Experiences
Over 2 Million Lights
The region’s most beloved holiday tradition returns this season bigger and brighter than ever!
Navy Celebration
In celebration of the Navy’s 250th anniversary, guests will journey into never-before-seen spaces below deck. This meaningful addition to Winterfest honors service, reflection, and the true spirit of the season.
The Officer's Club
Join us inside the Battleship’s historic wardroom, serving hot chocolate, warm cider, specialty cocktails, beer, wine and more!
Gedunk Donut Shop
Serving fresh-baked donuts from the ship’s WWII-era Gedunk (snackbar) stand, available nightly by our partners at Dugout Donuts.
The Kingdom of the Snow Queen
A breathtaking new indoor experience featuring fairy villages, life-sized nutcrackers, a talking polar bear, an enormous train display, and the Snow Queen herself.
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
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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.
Available on select dates: Nov. 28–29, Dec. 5–6, 12–13, 19–20, with cruises at 6PM and 7PM.
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.