Warm up the season with these winter picks.
Massanutten
HEART & SOUL WINTER FEST
Jan. 9–13: The winter season comes alive with live music, snow tubing, lodge parties, fireside cocktails, and food at this family-friendly celebration of outdoor fun on Massanutten Resort’s scenic mountaintop. MassResort.com
Roanoke
ROANOKE RAIL YARD DAWGS VS. MACON MAYHEM
Jan. 16: Catch the hard-hitting action on the rink as the Rail Yard Dawgs face off against Georgia’s Macon Mayhem in this thrilling Southern Professional Hockey League matchup at the Berglund Center. RailYardDawgs.com
Chantilly
NOVA WINE EXPO
Jan. 18: At Dulles Expo, explore the vast delights of NoVa’s exploding wine region while sipping a gigantic array of local and international wines—plus, ciders, spirits, and more. DullesExpo.com
Lynchburg
ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2025: A CELEBRATION OF CHUCK JONES
Jan. 18: Discover the creative genius behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other beloved Warner Bros. characters in this tribute to animation legend Chuck Jones at the Academy Center of the Arts. AcademyCenter.org
Virginia Beach
WINTER WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
Jan. 25–Feb. 2: This weeklong winter experience, headquartered at the Princess Anne Rec Center, invites Virginians to find beauty in the state’s coastal wildlife with guided tours, workshops, and educational exhibits. Parks.VirginiaBeach.gov
Tysons
COME FROM AWAY
Jan. 31–Feb. 2: Broadway in Tysons presents the inspiring true story of a small town’s generosity during the days following 9/11 in this Tony Award–winning musical. Breathtaking and moving, the music stirs and the acting inspires. CapitalOneHall.com
Winchester
CHOCOLATE ESCAPE
Feb. 8: It’s a sweet tooth’s dream: chocolate tastings, treats, and activities take over Winchester’s charming Old Town district. It’s also a chance to pick up some giftable chocolate goodies ahead of Valentine’s Day. OldTownWinchesterVa.com
Richmond
CINDERELLA—RICHMOND BALLET
Feb. 14–16: Be swept away by the timeless magic and happily-ever-afters of Cinderella in this enchanting ballet performance. Romance, dreams coming true, and twirling tutus set the stage for amazement at Dominion Energy Center. RichmondBallet.com
Blacksburg
CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Feb. 18: One of Europe’s most celebrated orchestras brings the triumphant sounds of classic symphonies and concertos to Virginia Tech’s Moss Arts Center. Maestro Steven Mercurio guides with gusto and refined skill. ArtsCenter.VT.edu
Hampton
MID-ATLANTIC QUILT FESTIVAL
Feb. 27–Mar. 2: Quilters, rejoice! Quilt, fiber, wearable and textile artists descend on the Hampton Roads Convention Center for one of the nation’s largest quilting festivals. With workshops, vendors, and contests. Quiltah.com
This article originally appeared in the February 2025 issue.
