HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) -- This holiday season is here and Hampton Roads is definitely celebrating! Here are some events in the area. You can also check out our Living Local Events Calendar for even more ideas. Holiday Guide Chesapeake Deck the Hall Where: Chesapeake City Hall What: Walk around this interactive outdoor wonderland while enjoying baby goats in holiday sweaters, carolers, face painting, holiday-themed food trucks, and more! When: Nov. 28, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025. 6-9 p.m. How much: Free and open to the public Winter Wonderland Forest Where: Chesapeake Conference Center What: A showcase of holiday trees displayed at the Chesapeake Conference Center decorated by students from Chesapeake public schools to mirror different literature. When: Nov. 22 - Dec. 13, 2024 How much: Free Hampton Holiday Wonder Walk Where: Hampton Coliseum What: Walk along Hampton’s Water Walk Trail as it is lit up for the holidays. When: Dec. 20-25, 5-8 p.m. How much: Free Whimsical Winter Wonderland Where: Hampton Coliseum What: Holiday-themed decorations. Stage shows by aerialists, jugglers and illusionists in addition to roaming entertainers and stilt walkers.  When: Nov. 23, 12-5 p.m. How much: Free Newport News Celebration in Lights Where: Newport News Park, 13560 Jefferson Ave What: The park will be lit up with over a million individual lights. There will be new displays, and features. When: 5:30-10 p.m. from Nov. 28 through Dec. 9, 2024 How much: $15 per car on weeknights (Monday – Thursday), $20 per car on weekends (Friday – Sunday), $85 per bus any night. Advanced purchase tickets are available for a discounted rate. Lights at the Fountain Where: City Center at Oyster Point What: Lights at the Fountain sets the scene for the perfect holiday stroll around City Center’s five-acre fountain plaza. When: Nightly Light Show: Dec. 8 – Jan. 1, 2025, 5-9 p.m. How much: Free admission, free parking ARTech Lights Where: Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center What: The city’s popular light show in the Southeast Community has a new home at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center. ARTech Lights includes seasonal décor and an animated light and sound show that plays every half hour on the holiday tree. When: Dec. 7 - Jan. 1, 2025 from 5-9 p.m. How much: Free admission, free parking Other special holiday events in Newport News: Nov. 30, 5-8 p.m.: 2024 Port Warwick Holiday Tree Lighting. Free and open to the public, bring the whole family, no reservations required! Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m.: Holiday Frost at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center; combines the magic of the Holidays with the excitement of anime. Free admission. Dec. 14, 4-8 p.m.: Hilton Village Gingerbread Celebration & Holiday Parade at Hilton Village (Warwick Boulevard and Main Street historic area). Norfolk  The Norfolk Botanical Gardens Annual Garden of LightsWhere: Norfolk Botanical Gardens, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd What: This walking event takes you through an immersive experience through the garden, with over a million twinkling lights. When: Nov. 8 through Jan. 5 from 5-9 p.m. How much: On Premium nights, $25 per adult and $15 per child; On Value Nights, $15 per adult and $10 child. Special rates for members and military. Walk-up tickets are an additional $5. Elf Door Discovery Where: Downtown Norfolk What: One hundred elf doors have appeared in downtown! Enjoy the elf door scavenger hunt around the area. Find the festive colorful doors near restaurants, parks, and more. These doors are even at WinterFest on the Wisconsin. Recommended as a day time activity as the doors are not lit up. When: Through the holiday season. How much: Free and open to the public. Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Market Where: Downtown Norfolk Waterfront What: Welcome the holiday season with a visit from Santa while you shop from local artisans and cozy up to the Yule Log Bonfire with a seasonal cocktail or warm beverage. Enjoy a live ice carving demonstration from Chisel & Shaker, hot chocolate & whiskey tastings, and family friendly entertainment in a beautiful, snowy winter wonderland. When: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from noon until 8 p.m. How much: Free. For more information or to make an online donation, click here. Portsmouth Click here for full details on "Holidays in Portsmouth" happenings Winter Wonderland - The Coleman Nursery Collection Where: Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street What: Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Nursery Collection offers a nostalgic, holiday-themed visual treat for young and old alike. Come visit the animated scenes of Christmas trees and lights, ice skaters, children sledding, little people, children from around the world, a Victorian chalet, caroling villagers and more. When: Nov. 30 through Dec. 29, 2024 How much: $3 admission Snow Wonders Where: Children's Museum of Virginia, 221 High Street What: Snow will fall from the sky, music will fill the air, and we hope that it brings nostalgic memories of the past. Enjoy this magical holiday experience! Join us on the Middle Street Mall outside the Children's Museum of Virginia for this fantastic holiday event. When: Every Saturday at 6 p.m. from Nov. 30 until Dec. 30, 2024. How much: Free Holiday Nights at City Park Where: Portsmouth City Park, Cpl J M Williams Ave. What: Take a train ride aboard the Pokey Smokey to see the holiday lights! Food vendors, an illuminated playground, and holiday activities are also available. Check out some of the Coleman Collection pieces not displayed at the Winter Wonderland exhibit. When: Fridays and Saturdays Nov. 30 through Dec. 28 from 5-9 p.m. How much: $2 train ride for anyone 3 and older. Suffolk Festival of Lights Where: Sleepy Hole Park. 4616 Sleepy Hole Rd. What: Each night the lights will burn brightly beginning at 5 p.m. and will glow until 9 p.m. When: Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 5-8, Dec. 12-23, Dec. 26-30 How much: Free and open to the public Suffolk holiday parade returns downtown on Dec. 9 Virginia Beach Snow Globe Spectacular Where: Town Center What: Be mesmerized by one of a kind amazing snow globes filled with artistic, unique, creative and theatrical Christmas Scenes. See live music and more. When: Nov. 29-Dec. 23. Event goes from 5-9 p.m. How much: Free Holiday Lights at the BeachWhere: Virginia Beach Boardwalk, starts at 21st street What: Car only lighted, festive display on the boardwalk to celebrate the holiday season. Enjoy holiday music and light displays. When: Nov. 15 through Dec. 31, from 5:30-11 p.m. (Friday - Tuesday) How much: $25 for personal vehicles. Take a look online for more prices and to register. Holiday Parade at the Beach Where: Atlantic Avenue between 15th-25th Street at The Oceanfront. What: Holiday parade with over 100 units including giant balloons, marching bands, dance groups and more. When: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. How much: Free and open to the public. Live Ice-Sculpting Show Where: 24th Street Park What: Live ice-sculpting show featuring music, lights, lasers and fire effects. When: Nov. 23 beginning at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. How much: Free Williamsburg Christmas Town at Busch GardensWhere: Busch Gardens, located at 1 Busch Gardens Blvd What: Busch Gardens will transform into a Christmas Town with over ten million lights, holiday performances and skating shows, and more. Guests can participate in a holiday scavenger hunt, meals with Santa, holiday shopping, and other festive treats. When: Select days from Nov. 15 to Jan. 5 How much: Take a look at Busch Gardens for ticket information. Christmastide in Virginia at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at YorktownWhere: Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Rd; American Revolution Museum, 200 Water St, Yorktown What: Take a look at 17th and 18th century Christmas traditions at the Jamestown settlement and American Revolution Museum. When: Open Dec. 20-31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. How much: Access is included with museum admission. Combined ticket for both museums is $34 for adults and $17 for 6-12. Tickets for Jamestown Settlement is $20 per adult and $10 per children ages 6-12, and to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, $20 per adult and $10 per children ages 6-12.  Elizabeth City, NC Dances Bay Christmas Light Show Where: 112 Dances Bay Road, Elizabeth City, NC When: Nov. 28 from 5-10 p.m. What: It is a drive-through based light show featuring over 30 neighboring residences that decorate. How much: Free and open to the public SantaCon Where: Downtown Elizabeth City, 112 N Water St. What: SantaCon Elizabeth City is an extraordinary family-friendly holiday celebration that brings together Santa enthusiasts, elves, reindeer, and all lovers of Christmas in one joyous gathering. The event, known for its iconic red and white attire, offers participants a unique opportunity to spread holiday joy while enjoying a host of activities. When: Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Elizabeth City's holiday parade begins at 5:30 p.m. How much: Free for those 21+