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This week's issue: Making Quilt Blocks · October 22, 2026
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Peninsula holiday lights & events 2026
Every confirmed 2026 light show, parade, tree lighting and Grand Illumination night from Williamsburg to Hampton, in date order.
On the calendar
- October 25, 2026 Crim Dell Criers Fundraising Concert
- October 27, 2026 Architecture of the World Trade Center: A Lecture by Director David Brashear
- October 27, 2026 Lessons to Go | Bring the Year of Civic Leadership to Your Classroom
- October 27, 2026 Night of Classical Music
- October 27, 2026 Raft Debate All-Stars
- October 27, 2026 Red Flag Campaign
- October 28, 2026 CHESAPEAKE BANK PRESENTS: Small Business Banking & Financing Session
- October 28, 2026 Fall 2026 Internship & Applied Learning Expo
Local articles
Free & cheap museum guide 
Rainy day indoor play Indoor spots and ready-made plans for when the weather ruins the day.
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Waterfront date night Date ideas and ready-made plans, from sunset dinners to free river walks.
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Free guide
Halloween on the Peninsula 2026
Trunk-or-treats, not-too-scary nights for little kids, and Howl-O-Scream and costume parties for the grown-ups, Oct 22–31.
