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The purpose of all City of Chesapeake social media pages is to provide information to the public. The City of Chesapeake encourages comments and sharing of information directly related to the topics in posts. In order to serve the public interests of decorum and order, the following types of comments will be removed from all of the City’s social media pages:

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Give Me Liberty: Traveling ExhibitExplore the story of America's struggle for democracy through this powerful exhibit hi...
08/20/2025

Give Me Liberty: Traveling Exhibit
Explore the story of America's struggle for democracy through this powerful exhibit highlighting the Declaration of Independence and its lasting impact.
📍 Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum
📅 Now through August 23
🕙 Museum hours apply
🎟️ Included with museum admission
Step into history and experience the spirit of 1776!
👉http://bit.ly/3GXOPq4

📸 It’s World Photography Day!From scenic trails to waterfront sunsets, Chesapeake is full of photo-worthy moments. Share...
08/19/2025

📸 It’s World Photography Day!
From scenic trails to waterfront sunsets, Chesapeake is full of photo-worthy moments. Share your favorite pic of Chesapeake, Virginia and help us celebrate the beauty of our city!
Use for a chance to be featured! 🌿🌅🐾

🎶 Symphony Under the Stars!Enjoy an enchanting evening of live orchestral music under the open sky with the Virginia Sym...
08/19/2025

🎶 Symphony Under the Stars!
Enjoy an enchanting evening of live orchestral music under the open sky with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra—bring a blanket, lawn chair, and your favorite snacks!
📍 Chesapeake City Park
📅 August 31
🕡 Parking opens 6:30 PM | Concert begins at 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free & open to the public
A magical night of music awaits! ✨🎻🌌
👉http://bit.ly/4o7KH7U

🧙‍♀️ Vintage Trixie’s Curiosity Faire!Step into a world of whimsy with oddities, vintage finds, handmade treasures, and ...
08/18/2025

🧙‍♀️ Vintage Trixie’s Curiosity Faire!
Step into a world of whimsy with oddities, vintage finds, handmade treasures, and curious crafts—all under one roof!
📍 Chesapeake Conference Center
📅 Saturday, August 23
🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎟️ $5 per person | 13 and under Free
👉http://bit.ly/4lB1JJL

Soak up the last days of summer in Chesapeake! ☀️🛶🎶From waterfront adventures to live music and local bites, there’s no ...
08/17/2025

Soak up the last days of summer in Chesapeake! ☀️🛶🎶
From waterfront adventures to live music and local bites, there’s no shortage of fun this Labor Day weekend.
Start planning your perfect long weekend
👉http://bit.ly/4lEO3NI

Still time for one last adventure! ⏳ Before the school bells ring, make the most of summer with kid-approved fun in Ches...
08/16/2025

Still time for one last adventure! ⏳ Before the school bells ring, make the most of summer with kid-approved fun in Chesapeake—from crabbing and kayaking to indoor play and farm visits. 🎣🐐🎳
👉http://bit.ly/3IE4Imd

🎶 Symphony Under the Stars!Enjoy an enchanting evening of live orchestral music under the open sky with the Virginia Sym...
08/15/2025

🎶 Symphony Under the Stars!
Enjoy an enchanting evening of live orchestral music under the open sky with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra—bring a blanket, lawn chair, and your favorite snacks!
📍 Chesapeake City Park
📅 August 31
🕡 Parking opens 6:30 PM | Concert begins at 8:15 PM
🎟️ Free & open to the public
A magical night of music awaits! ✨🎻🌌
👉http://bit.ly/4o7KH7U

🌲 Unplug & unwind in Chesapeake’s great outdoors!Pitch a tent, toast some s’mores, and sleep under the stars at one of o...
08/13/2025

🌲 Unplug & unwind in Chesapeake’s great outdoors!
Pitch a tent, toast some s’mores, and sleep under the stars at one of our scenic campgrounds. Whether you're lakeside or deep in the woods, the perfect spot is waiting.
Start your camping adventure.
👉http://bit.ly/46oeHG6

🛶 Paddle Your Way at Oak Grove Lake Park!Try out kayaking or paddleboarding in a safe, guided setting—no experience need...
08/09/2025

🛶 Paddle Your Way at Oak Grove Lake Park!
Try out kayaking or paddleboarding in a safe, guided setting—no experience needed! Please bring your own kayak, canoe, or SUP and a life vest.
📍 Oak Grove Lake Park
📅 Sunday, August 10
🕙 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💵 Free

👉http://bit.ly/46Vpgk1

Ready to make a splash? 🌊Kayak, canoe, or paddleboard your way through Chesapeake’s scenic waterways—and earn rewards wh...
08/08/2025

Ready to make a splash? 🌊
Kayak, canoe, or paddleboard your way through Chesapeake’s scenic waterways—and earn rewards while you’re at it!
Join the Paddle the Peake adventure today
👉

Paddle the Peake guides you through all the great places to paddle, and the history and ecology of Chesapeake's waterways. Each paddle experience earns you points towards great rewards!

🍓 Farmers Market season is in full swing!Shop local in Chesapeake now through fall. Pick up fresh eggs, meats, honey, ho...
08/07/2025

🍓 Farmers Market season is in full swing!
Shop local in Chesapeake now through fall. Pick up fresh eggs, meats, honey, homemade jams, pies, flowers & all the seasonal fruits and veggies you love. 🌻🥧🥬
Support local + savor the flavor!
👉

Visit the Farmers Market in Chesapeake, VA, for fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and local goods straight from the farm.

🌌 Skywatch at Northwest River Park!Gaze into the galaxy with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers! View stars, planets, and ...
08/05/2025

🌌 Skywatch at Northwest River Park!
Gaze into the galaxy with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers! View stars, planets, and more through high-powered telescopes in this free, family-friendly stargazing event.
📍 Northwest River Park
📅 Saturday, August 16
🕗 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
🔭 Free & open to all ages
Bring a blanket and look to the stars! ✨🔭
👉http://bit.ly/3GWNZtI

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1224 Progressive Drive
Chesapeake, VA
23320

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Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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Chesapeake, Virginia

Situated on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, just minutes from the Virginia Beach oceanfront and downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake offers an endless range of outdoor activities, terrific shopping, history, phenomenal food and beautiful wildlife. Here you will find an impressively diverse collection of geography encompassing urban delights, rural masterpieces, and an endless menu of outdoor options and indoor fun. With Chesapeake as the perfect beginning of your Coastal Virginia getaway, it is easy to explore all the region has to offer.