Friday, December 4, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

City Center at Oyster Point

NEW: See “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on our Giant Screen

Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism will present Hollydazzle , Hampton Roads' most unique holiday event, on Friday, December 4, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at City Center at Oyster Point.  Hollydazzle is a free family event with activities and entertainment leading up to the spectacular BayPort Credit Union “Fountains of Light Show” with fireworks and special effects and the lighting of the 45'BayPort Credit Union Tree on the Fountain Plaza.

Hampton Holly Days Parade 2010

Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:00 PM-8:00 PM

Christmas at the Museum of the Confederacy

Is that Civil War enthusiast in your family difficult to please? Does that special lady in your life put up with your Civil War obsession? Consider any of the great items to make everyone's Christmas a bit brighter.

Contributed by Nikki Hartz

It is almost always the case that I walk down the morning after Thanksgiving to find my mother in piles of Christmas décor wondering where to start. After many years of this, I have learned quite a few things about decorating that I will now take to my own home. Here are my top five tips to decorate the house in a fun and tasteful way.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 7:30PM

TICKET PRICES:
VIP $62 / $57 / $48 / $42

It's going to be another seasonably cool evening of great jazz with Dave Koz & Friends. Back by popular demand is South African singer/guitarist Jonathan Butler! Rounding out the lineup is keyboardist Brian Culbertson and Dutch saxophonist extraordinaire Candy Dulfer. This evening of celebration features hits from their respective catalogues, and the foursome will join together on a variety of holiday standards for a high-energy, soul-inspiring show the whole family will love!

Contributed by Kimberley Cuachon-Haugh