Last Night on the Town
Town Center's alcohol-free New Year's Eve tradition takes over Fountain Plaza with a family DJ and light-up dance floor in the lower plaza, live headlining acts on the main stage, and a Virginia Beach ball drop at midnight. The Central Business District Association produces the free general-admission event with IMGoing, alongside a paid 21-and-over VIP experience hosted by Cantina Laredo. It's the inland counterpart to the Oceanfront's summer festival season — Town Center's high-rises and restaurant patios standing in for the boardwalk crowd.
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Bravo! Italian Kitchen
Town Center Italian kitchen with wood-fired pizza and a weekday 3-6pm happy hour featuring $8 bar bites and $7 Wine Wednesday specials.
- Happy Hour
- Date Night
Café Geneviève
Parisian-style cafe inside the 1734 Carraway House — Virginia Beach's oldest wood-frame home — pouring espresso alongside house-made French pastries and macarons.
Candlewood Suites Virginia Beach Town Center
IHG extended-stay hotel near Town Center with full-kitchen suites, a 24-hour honor-system pantry, and quick access to the area's military bases.
- Dog Friendly
- Free Parking
Cantina Laredo — Town Center
Modern-Mexican chain restaurant in Town Center known for tableside guacamole and an extensive tequila list.
Casey's Pub
Smoking-friendly 21+ dive off Virginia Beach Boulevard with dollar-bill walls, pool leagues, a jukebox, and a noon-to-7pm daily happy hour.
- Happy Hour
- Open Late
- Hidden Gem
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Virginia Beach Town Center
Inland Town Center hotel near Constitution and Bonney drives, nine miles from the oceanfront, with a self-service lobby wine and beer station.
- Family Friendly
Dates verified 2026-07-19 from the event's own published schedule — always confirm with the official source before planning around them.