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October 2026:

First Friday Moon Market in Hilton Village
Date: Friday October 2, 2026
Time: 6-9PM
Location: Hilton Village, Newport News, VA (Warwick Blvd near Main Street)
Cost: Free to the Public!

Come out to see local artists, listen to live music, and eat some delicious food! The Moon Market happens once a month, weather permitting, and is a great way to spend your Friday night while supporting local small businesses.


Phoebus Fall Festival!
Date: Saturday October 10, 2026
Time: 10AM-6PM
Location: Historic Downtown Phoebus | E. Mellen St., Hampton, VA 23663
Cost: Free and Open to the Public!

Come see me and many other amazing local businesses and organizations for a fun filled, family day to ring in the fall season! I'll have some handmade watercolor paint out for everyone to enjoy and add to a community painting. Hope to see you there!



November 2026:

First Friday Moon Market in Hilton Village
Date: Friday November 6, 2026
Time: 6-9PM
Location: Hilton Village, Newport News, VA (Warwick Blvd near Main Street)
Cost: Free to the Public!

Come out to see local artists, listen to live music, and eat some delicious food! The Moon Market happens once a month, weather permitting, and is a great way to spend your Friday night while supporting local small businesses.



December 2026:

Sister Cities Newport News (SCNN) German Christmas Market
Date: December 11th and 12th, 2026 - Friday and Saturday
Time: 3-9PM both days!
Location: City Center, Oyster Point, Newport News, VA
Cost: Free and Open to the Public

I'm so excited to be back at the German Market this Year! It's one of my favorite events of the year, with family friendly entertainment, lots of local artists with goodies of all kinds for holiday gifting, amazing food, beer, and so much more.

Opportunities for amazing family photos, and don't miss the city's tree lighting ceremony that coincides with Saturday's market.

I'll have lots of handmade paint ready for gifting or to keep for yourself.


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