Virginia Beach KOA

Maybe you’re not quite ready to spring forward, but you are ready to shake off the snow and embrace the new season. Whether you’re redecorating your home or RV, or just fulfilling a New Year’s Resolution to improve your DIY skills, Virginia Beach’s spectacular Craft Market next month is a must-visit event. Stay at Virginia Beach KOA and rest your legs after treasure hunting! [caption id="attachment_1006" align="alignleft" width="365"] via My Aim is True [/caption] Feeling crafty for spring? Inspire your inner DIY artist and browse through hundreds of handmade items at the Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market from March 18 – 20, 2016 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The fun starts on Friday at 10 a.m. For an admission price of just $6 for adults and free parking, you can browse through beautiful handmade crafts from over 150 artists. Vendors travel from all over the country to show off their specialties in jewelry, wood, glass, woven baskets, toys a...

Tie up your laces and get ready for a festive marathon in Virginia Beach. Whether you’re fulfilling a New Year’s Resolution or you’re just gearing up for spring, you don’t want to miss this exciting race. Then come back to Virginia Beach KOA to stay the night, rest your legs and cherish your champion’s medal. Show us your race registration, and you’ll get 10% off you entire stay! The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is an annual event that includes beer, festive green décor and running — three wonderful things! Come out March 19 – 20, 2016 for three races suited for all fitness and age levels. Dash in the TowneBank Shamrock 8K on March 19 at 7:45 a.m. The course includes a scenic view of Virginia Beach as the huge crowd cheers you on. If you’re 18 or older, you can run this race! Middle and high school students are invited to run the Access College Foundation 8K Student Challenge. The Anthem Shamrock Half Marathon takes place on March 20 at 7 a.m., and it’s a 13.1-mile loop course that end...

There was something truly romantic about the 1940s, wasn’t there? Good news — you can relive the romantic decade this month in Virginia Beach. Stay at Virginia Beach KOA with your sweetie and spend some quality time together. The Military Aviation Museum is hosting the 1940s Valentine’s Hangar Dance on February 13 from 6 – 10 p.m. Dress up in your favorite 1940s-themed outfit and dance the night away to live music by Terry Chesson Jump ‘n Jive Orchestra. Admission is just $50 a person. Appetizers will be served from 6 – 6:45 p.m., including cheese and spreads, zucchini rounds and more. From a mashed potato bar to Herb-Crusted Pork Loin, penne pasta and more, there’s something for everyone. Top off your sweet night with dessert. Choose from cookies, cupcakes, chocolate mousse and fruit with chocolate sauce. The bar will be open until 9:45 p.m. If you need help finding your boogie, come out to Swing Virginia and learn a few new tricks. They offer private lessons, so you’ll have the sw...

Do you love gardening? We bet you also love vacation. Combine the best of both worlds at a spectacular expo in Virginia Beach next month. Stay at Virginia Beach KOA and take a break from your busy schedule! The Virginia Flower and Garden Expo will take place February 5 – 7 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Learn gardening tips from the pros with workshops like “Growing a Tea Garden,” “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in the Garden” and “Grow Wild! How to Create Habitat at Home.” Browse through beautiful and inspiring landscape displays from local landscapers. If you’ve got a great green thumb, participate in the Floral Challenge. Bring your creativity to the table (literally!) and create floral masterpieces with the provided mix of flowers and greenery. Don’t worry if you’re not a pro. This contest is open to all skill levels. Children are welcome at the event, too. The children’s miniature gardens will feature displays decorated by the kids of Hampton Roads. Browse through their creative...

Happy New Year from Virginia Beach KOA! Resolve to have more fun and spend time with loved ones. Virginia Beach offers exciting scenery, events and attractions all year round, so now is the perfect time to book your winter vacation with us. Come out for whale watching through March this year. Whales migrate during these few months, which brings tourists to Virginia Beach to catch the majestic event. You can watch the whales right from the coast. They linger to eat, and you’ll “oooh” and “ahhh” as they jump and splash. The promise of a sighting is the best part! You can even take a boat trip on an excursion off the coast to search for winter wildlife. Humpback whales, dolphins and fin whales are just some of the majestic animals you might see. You’ll be able to get closer than you’ve ever been with a Winter Wildlife Boat Trip. Stop by Virginia Aquarium’s website to set up a sea adventure. Then come home to Virginia Beach KOA and renew for 2016. Start the year off rejuvenated! Call us t...

You might not even have to look at the clock to know it’s time for wine. But with wonderful local and sophisticated wines, it’s always wine time in Virginia Beach. Stay at Virginia Beach KOA for the Coastal Virginia Wine Fest. The Wine Fest will take place at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, January 16 – 17, 2016. Celebrate you this year and enjoy a little rest and relaxation now that the holidays are over. Relax with a glass of merlot, or spring for sweet with a sophisticated moscato. Along with various wineries, the event will also offer specialty foods and arts and crafts. Get active and make wine yourself in the grape stomp competition. You might even be able to beat your friends! Not a wine-lover? Don’t worry. There’s plenty for fans of craft brews in the beer garden. Live entertainment and music will keep you singing, dancing and having a blast. Your tasting ticket includes a commemorative glass, swag bag, access to the beer garden and specialty food! Tickets start at just $...

Rev up your engines and get ready to start 2016 with a blast! Accelerate into the New Year with style in Virginia Beach. Resolve to have more fun and stay at Virginia Beach KOA this January! The 2016 Hampton Roads International Auto Show is coming soon, January 8 – 10, 2016. The Hampton Roads Show is the largest new vehicle show in Virginia, and you don’t want to miss it! Head over to the Virginia Beach Convention Center to see what’s new and exciting in the automotive world. You’ll get to impress your friends with your knowledge of cutting-edge technology and new models! Featuring floor space and outdoor displays, every truck and car will have an exhibition with detailed information. Sales staff will be able to answer any of your questions, but it’s not a selling event! It’s an opportunity to learn about your future favorite vehicle and get in the know in the automotive industry. HRADA experts will highlight benefits of each make and model during the show, and buyers can discuss pric...