Busch Garden's Christmastown Now Open

For the first time ever, Busch Gardens Williamsburg will be open during the Holidays - and they've really pulled out all the stops. Holiday lights, a 45-foot tall Christmas tree, carolers, festive shows, Christmas shopping and of course Ole Saint Nick himself will greet guests as they stroll through park. Busch Garden's Christmastown is open Friday - Sunday from 3pm - 10pm, with additional dates the week of Christmas. Visit christmastown.com for complete details.

Holiday Lights on the Beach Begins Tomorrow

The ever popular Holiday Lights on the Beach kicks off another year of dazzling lights on Wednesday, November 25. Hours are Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 10pm and Friday and Saturday 5pm - 11pm. Tickets are $10 per car. Visit beacheventsfun.com for complete details.

Colonial Williamsburg Grand Illumination

A Holiday event with hundreds of years of tradition! The Grand Illumination of Colonial Williamsburg is a great addition to your Holiday calendar. Witness Duke of Glouster street come alive. Fife and drum offers 18th-century performances and signals the start of the candle lighting ceremony. The event is topped off with a huge fireworks display set off from three different locations. Visit history.org for complete details.

Restless Planet Opens this Saturday

After a much anticipated wait, Restless Planet at the Virginia Marine Science Center is opening this Saturday, November 21. This new $25-million expansion project, which began in March 2007, will feature several new and exciting never-seen-before exhibits as well as expand upon some of the center's already popular attractions. Click here for more details.

Ahhh...Now This is Going to Be a Better Week

After last week's rainy and stormy weather, this week is looking more like a typically Virginia Beach week...sunny and temperatures in the mid 60's. It's the perfect weather for a quick getaway to the Beach. And, the timing could not be better - area retailers have their Holidays wares out and ready - so come on down and do a little Holiday shopping with us.

Storm is Hitting - But Should be a Nice Weekend

Don't change your plans just yet to head to Virginia Beach this weekend. Although the storm is hitting hard right now, it is supposed to move out Friday night making way for a nice weekend. Saturday should have a few leftover clouds, but Sunday is looking sunny with temps in the 70's. Hope to see you this weekend!

A Thanksgiving Feast at the Hilton

Don't have Thanksgiving plans - then grab the family and head over to the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The chefs at the Hilton will be preparing a feast that will make Grandma proud. This feast is complete with the best raw bar at the Beach, so they'll be plenty of oysters too. Call 757-352-2722 to make your reservations.

2010 Event Calendar Now Available

The tentative list of 2010 Beach Street USA events is now available. This listing features some old favorites as well as some new additions. From early spring through the Fall, the Beach will be alive with great events. Click on the link above for details.