Richmond International Raceway

from rir.com

Richmond International Raceway, known as America’s Premier Short Track, annually hosts two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series, on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval.

The 2016 schedule features races April 22-24 for the ToyotaCare 250 and the Toyota Owners 400 as well as the September 9th Xfinity Series Race and the September 10th Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race, showcasing Racing Perfection “under the lights.” The track becomes the 8th largest “city” in the Commonwealth of Virginia on NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race days, with approximately 100,000 on the track’s property. We’re also on Twitter @RIRInsider and Facebook (facebook.com/richmondinternationalraceway). Richmond…It’s Racing Perfection!

CLICK HERE for a list of upcoming Richmond International Raceway events.

CLICK HERE for the Richmond International Raceway website.

from hilton.com

Where To Stay ?

Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Innsbrook is only 20 minutes and 12 miles away from "America’s Premier Short Track".  

4050 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23060
804-521-2900

Set in the Innsbrook Office Park,our Glen Allen VA hotel is only a 4-minute drive from Interstate 64 and 15 miles/19 minutes from downtown Richmond.  All rooms feature  flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, microwaves, minifridges and free WiFi.

Guests attending Richmond International Raceway events will enjoy:

• Free Internet Access
• Indoor Pool/Fitness Center
• Our onsite Garden Grill and Bar Restaurant
• Outside our doors only steps from the Glen Allen and Short Pump restaurants and entertainment districts
• Overnight Packages that include extra amenities.

Click Here to pick the Overnight Package that fit's your Richmond International Raceway experience .

Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival

from festevents.org

TOWN POINT VIRGINIA FALL

WINE FESTIVAL

 PRESENTED BY AT&T

WHAT ?
Hampton Roads’ most anticipated Wine Festival of the fall season along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront.  Wine Enthusiast Magazine has named Virginia one of the 10 best wine travel destinations in the world!  This year’s fall favorite will showcase more than 30 wineries with over 200 of the Commonwealth’s finest wine varieties. 

Festival guests can sample Virginia's best vintages, great live music and fabulous food along the Elizabeth River for a weekend-long celebration.

WHERE ?
Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk, Virginia

WHEN ?

October 15 & 16, 2016

Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm (ticketed)
Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm (ticketed)

CLICK HERE for Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival Information and Tickets

from marriott.com:

WHERE TO STAY?

To join in the festivities, Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown and Courtyard Norfolk Downtown are offering Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival guests special hotel room discounts:  

Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

 227 West Brambleton Avenue  Norfolk  VA  23510 

Offering all guests:

• All Suite Hotel Accommodations
• Free Buffet Breakfast
• Fitness Center and Indoor Pool

CLICK HERE to reserve your Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival rate at Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

520 Plume Street  Norfolk  Virginia  23510
757-963-6000

Guests of the Courtyard Norfolk Downtown enjoy:

• Free WiFi
• Overnight Packages with special discounts 
• Bistro Restaurant and Lounge
•  Indoor Pool and Fitness Center

CLICK HERE to reserve your stay at Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

PBR Blue Def Tour Hampton Coliseum

from hamptoncoliseum.org

Buckle Up: This is the stepping stone to the glitz and glamour of the elite Built Ford Tough Series, but there’s nothing minor-league about it. These are young men dreaming of the big time. To make it, they have to get past the same monsters you see every week on national television, and superstar veterans looking to stand in their way. When you compete in the toughest 8 Seconds in Sports - the first step is just to stay alive.

What?

Professional Bull Riders BlueDEF Tour features some of the world’s top cowboys as they battle the rankest bucking bulls!

Where?

Hampton Coliseum 1000 Coliseum Drive Hampton Virginia

When?

March 5




From Hilton.com

Where To Stay?

Blue DEF Tour Hotels:

SpringHill Suites Hampton

1997 Power Plant Parkway  Hampton, VA 23666 USA

CLICK HERE to make your Blu DEF Tour hotel reservation at SpringHill Suites Hampton

Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Coliseum Central

1999 Power Plant Pkwy, Hampton, Virginia, 23666

CLICK HERE to make your Blu DEF Tour hotel reservation at Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Coliseum Central

Behind the scenes video experience at the BlueDEF Velocity Tour:

One City Marathon Newport News Virginia

The Newport News One City Marathon will kick off with a two day health and wellness expo presented by Riverside Health System. The expo will be hosted by the Newport News Marriott at City Center. The expo is a free event and is open to the public. Check out all of the details below.

Newport News One City Health and Wellness Expo

WHEN:

FRIDAY NIGHT KICKOFF

Friday, March 11
5:00-8:00pm

WHERE:
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607

FRIDAY NIGHT KICKOFF EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

FAMILY FIT AND FUN DAY

Join us Saturday, March 12th for a celebration of family, fun and fitness! King-Lincoln Park will be the setting as the community celebrates the One City Marathon weekend with free activities including sport-themed games, live DJ, relay races, face painting, obstacle course and more!

WHEN:
Saturday, March 12
Noon-3:00pm

WHERE:
King-Lincoln Park
600 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607

FAMILY FIT AND FUN DAY IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

One City, One Celebration

March 13, 2016 for the One City, One Celebration presented by Towne Bank in Victory Landing Park 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy live entertainment from The Deloreans and Slapnation, a fun for all ages children’s area, a food truck rally, interactive activities, and runner relaxation area featuring massages, and post-race recovery area.

Guests can also enter to win a variety of door prizes throughout the day.

Parking is free and available throughout Downtown.

For more information, call (757) 926-1400.

WHEN:
Sunday, March 13th 8AM - 2PM

WHERE:
Victory Landing Park
Corner of 23rd Street and West Avenue
Downtown Newport News, Virginia 23607

ONE CITY, ONE CELEBRATION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Newport News One City Marathon

DATE: SUNDAY  MARCH 13, 2016

TIME: 7:00AM

from marriott.com:

Newport News One City Marathon Hotel

Courtyard Newport News Airport

530 St Johns Road Newport News  Virginia  23602  757-842-6212

All Runners and Spectators will enjoy:

- Late checkout at 2PM on Sunday, March 13
- Early breakfast starting at 4AM on Sunday, March 13
- Discounted room rates

- Race Day shuttle to start and finish lines 

CLICK HERE

to reserve your Newport News One City Marathon Hotel

Dinosaurs A Family Adventure at Hampton Roads Convention Center

VENTURE BACK TO A TIME WHEN THE DINOSAURS ROAMED AT DINOSAURS!
 A FAMILY ADVENTURE.

The walk-through exhibit showcases lifelike animatronic dinosaurs set in realistic environments with scenes organized chronically throughout the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. One of the dinosaurs will even leave the scene and walk around – can you spot it before it spots you?

Your adventure continues with additional attractions including a Dino Bone Yard complete with a T-Rex skeleton, a Dino Den for the littlest dino fans to play, and dino themed rides and inflatables for kids of all ages. At home activities are also available to enhance your learning experience at DINOSAURS! A Family Adventure.

Where ?

HAMPTON ROADS CONVENTION CENTER

1610 COLISEUM DRIVE
HAMPTON, VA 23666

When ?

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 1:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH 9:00 AM EST - 6:00 PM EST
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH 10:00 AM EST - 7:00 PM EST

Where To Stay?

Hampton Roads Convention Center Hotel 

Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Coliseum Central

1999 Power Plant Pkwy, Hampton, Virginia, 23666
757-310-6323

All Guests Enjoy:

• Double HHonor Points through April 30, 2016
• Overnight Packages that offer more savings
• Free WiFi
• Free Parking

CLICK HERE and find the Overnight Package perfect for your Dinosaurs Family Adventure

Virginia Living Museum Celebrates Groundhog Days

from vlm.org

Celebrate Virginia's "Groundhog Days"

with Chesapeake Chuck and the

Virginia Living Museum

Groundhog Meet and Greet January 30

Get ready for Groundhog Day with this Saturday event. There will be groundhog-related activities and crafts as well as a chance to meet Chesapeake Chuck, the Museum’s resident groundhog.

10:30am-noon – Meet “Groundhog in Training”

1pm-2pm – Meet Chesapeake Chuck as he predicts the winner of SuperBowl 50! (Be sure to wear you team’s jersy and cheer on your favorite!)

A special planetarium program, “Assignment Earth,” will be shown at 11:30am and 3:30pm (VLM members free, non-members $4 plus Museum admission).

Time: 10am – 2pm.

Cost: Included in Museum admission

Enjoy our Facebook photo album from last year’s event.

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Join our social media campaign Help Chuck Meet Bill Murray. Drop by our lobby and take a selfie with Bill Murray and share on Facebook, Instagram,Twitter and Pinterest! #HelpChuckMeetBillMurray

Groundhog Shadow Ceremony  February 2

Official Groundhog Day Shadow Ceremony

Time: 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Our resident groundhog Chesapeake Chuck will make his sixth annual appearance to determine if Hampton Roads will experience six more weeks of winter… or have an early spring!  Will Chesapeake Chuck see his shadow?

Join us for the day and stop by the outdoor amphitheater for our official ceremony beginning promptly at noon. WAVY TV 10 Meteorologist, Jeremy Wheeler will once again join us and will assist our prognosticating groundhog, Chesapeake Chuck to determine our future weather.

Chesapeake Chuck has been predicting since 2011. Last year was the first time he did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring.

“He’s the Cinderfella of the woodchuck world,” said Curatorial Director George Mathews. “He’s our own Cinderella for March madness – a small town groundhog at a small event, but a pretty good predictor.”

Chesapeake Chuck prepares for his prognosticating duties with special exercise and diet – particularly corn on the cob.

Forget Punxsutawney Phil… he has nothing on Hampton Roads own Chesapeake Chuck!  See you on Groundhog Day February 2.

 Cost: Included in Museum admission.

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from marriott.com

Where to Stay for  Groundhog Days?

Courtyard Newport News Airport

530 St Johns Road  Newport News  Virginia  23602
757-842-6212

All guests of Courtyard Newport News Airport (including Chesapeake Chuck and Bill Murray) can enjoy:

• Hotel's location only 11 minutes/4.8 miles from Virginia Living Museum

• Free Newport News International Airport Shuttle 

• Free High Speed Internet Access

• Indoor Pool and Fitness Center

• Overnight Packages Available with extra value

CLICK HERE to reserve the Overnight Package for your Virginia Living Museum Groundhog Days experience

Take a "Virtual" Peek at the Virginia Living Museum

PBR Hampton Roads New Year's Eve Live !

from http://pbrvirginia.com/

PBR New Year's Eve Live ! 

For More Info CLICK HERE

Where to Stay ?

The PBR Hampton Roads Hotel :

Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Coliseum Central

1999 Power Plant Pkwy

 Hampton, Virginia, 23666

TEL: +1-757-310-6323 

All Guests enjoy:

• Overnight Packages and Special Offers
• Free High Speed Internet Access
• 2 minutes from PBR Hampton Roads

CLICK HERE to reserve your New Year's Eve Room at

 Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Coliseum Central