March 17, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Greening of City Center
City Center Fountain Plaza
The magic of the leprechauns will transform the Fountain Plaza into a "wee bit" of the Emerald Isle. Activities include children's Irish mural coloring, children's take away crafts, children's Shamrock Hunt for prizes, and Shamrock face painting. Performing that day: Dance troupe from Rhythm of Ireland Performing Company, Nation Recording Artists Virginia Coalition and another performer TBA. Free admission. Free parking. Food ($) and beverage ($).
May 5, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cinco in the City
City Center Fountain Plaza
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo city style-includes children’s piñatas, children’s Mexican-themed mural painting, children’s Mexican hat dance, and clowns with face painting. (Tequila/Margarita tasting is a possibility.)
Performing: Tumbao Salsero
Free Parking. Free Admission.
May 7, 2010; 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sidewalk Sale
Mariners Row - Retail District
Take your pick from a variety of great seasonal items. This is a great time to shop for Mom. Enjoy live entertainment. Free parking. Free Admission.
May 8, 2010; 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sidewalk Sale
Mariners Row-Retail District
Take your pick from a variety of great seasonal items. This is a great time to shop for Mom. Enjoy live entertainment. Free parking. Free Admission.
May 14, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
The River Boyz. Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free Parking. Free Admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
May 21, 2010; 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Cener Fountain Plaza
Off the Record.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
May 28, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Butter.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
June 4, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Slapwater.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
June 11, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Rich Whiskey Audition.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
June 18, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
The Rhondels.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
June 25, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Gridlock 64.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
July 2, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Borderline Crazy.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
July 9, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Slapwater.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
July 16, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Chasing Shadows.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
July 23, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Butter.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
July 30, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Spin City.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
August 6, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Slapwater.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
August 7, 2010; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Activities begin at 7:00 p.m., movie starts at 8:30 p.m.
Open Season (PG/2006/76 min.)
Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza.
Food ($) and beverage ($).
Free admission. Free parking.
August 13, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
CIty Center Fountain Plaza
Janitors.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
August 14, 2010; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Activities begin at 7:00 p.m., movie starts at 8:30 p.m.
Speed Racer (PG/2008/135 min.)
Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza.
Food ($) and beverage ($).
Free admission. Free parking.
August 20, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Fab.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
August 21, 2010; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Activities begin at 7:00 p.m., movie starts at 8:30 p.m.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG/2009/90 min.)
Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza.
Food ($) and beverage ($).
Free admission. Free parking.
August 27, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays @ The Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Chasing Arrows.
Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center’s Friday Concerts by our region’s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Free parking. Free admission. Sponsored by BOB FM.
August 28, 2010; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Activities begin at 7:00 p.m., movie starts at 8:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince (PG/2009/153 min.)
Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza.
Food ($) and beverage ($).
Free admission. Free parking.
September 3, 2010; 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Virginia Symphony Concert
City Center Fountain Plaza
Enjoy a free sunset performance by the Virginia Symphony.
Food ($) and beverage ($).
Free admission. Free parking.
October 22, 2010; 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
City Center Oyster Roast
City Center Fountain Plaza
A festival of seafood and oyster tasting. Beer tasting. Chesapeake Seafood will be on site. Oyster shell scavenger hunt. Children’s crafts. Free Parking. Free Admission.
December 3, 2010; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hollydazzle
City Center Fountain Plaza
*Fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m.
This unique holiday event combines fireworks, special effects, holiday decorations and music in a spectacular show presented “in the round” on the Fountain Plaza. Free family activities and holiday performances.
Food ($) and beverage ($).
Free admission. Free parking. Free satellite parking at Canon Virginia, Inc.
For more information please call Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism at (757) 926-1400 or visit www.nnparks.com
