Outdoor Enthusiast Event

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Get Ready for Adventure at Newport News Park’s Outdoor Enthusiast Event

The City of Newport News invites residents and visitors alike to the 4th Annual Outdoor Enthusiast Event, held at Newport News Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 – and best of all, admission is free.

This signature event by Newport News Special Events is a celebration of everything outdoors. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or just looking to enjoy a beautiful day with your family, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include:

  • The Ultimate Ninja Warrior Course – complete with a ninja-warped wall
  • BMX stunt shows, a zip line, a rock-climbing wall, and a giant fun slide
  • Flight simulator, boating (canoes and paddle boats), and even real alligators!
  • World Chase Tag course, skill games, and contests with chances to win Spartan and Tough Mudder race tickets
  • Thrilling motorcycle stunt globe shows
  • Interactive exhibits and challenges for all ages and skill levels

Live Show Schedule:

Timberworks Lumberjack Shows

11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.

Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Stunt Shows

10:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.

Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Shows

11:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.

Motorcycle Stunt Globe Shows

11:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.

Food & Parking:

Enjoy a delicious selection of meals, desserts, and drinks from a variety of food vendors on-site. Parking is available for $10 per vehicle, and all event activities are free.

Whether you’re climbing a wall, paddling a boat, or cheering on daredevil athletes, the Outdoor Enthusiast Event offers unforgettable experiences in the heart of Newport News Park.

Visit the Outdoor Enthusiast Event page for more details or call 757-926-1400.

Follow @nnspecialevents on Instagram and “Newport News VA” on Facebook for updates and sneak peeks.

Are you Stroke Smart?

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The Great Food Truck Race visits NN

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Big Flavors. Big Cameras. Food Network is Rolling into Newport News.

Get your appetites ready Newport News—The Great Food Truck Race is pulling up to our city, and you’re invited to be part of the action.

The Food Network fan-favorite is bringing its high-energy, flavor-packed competition right to our streets. join us for two days of delicious fun as talented food truck chefs from across the country face off in tasty challenges, serving up incredible eats and battling for food truck glory.

Where & When to Be Part of the Action:

  • Monday, April 7 | 11 AM – 5 PM |Port Warwick
  • Tuesday, April 8 | 11 AM – 5 PM | Victory Landing Park

Whether you’re a foodie on the hunt for your next favorite bite or just love the thrill of a good competition, this event is for you. It’s free to attend, and each truck will be serving up their signature dishes for purchase—so come hungry.

What to Expect:

  • Live action as chefs compete in real-time challenges
  • Be apart of the competition by trying some of the dishes that are a part of the show’s challenge
  • Be camera ready as you taste these delicious eats
  • A great day to mix and mingle with other foodies right here in Newport News

Mark your calendars, grab your foodie friends, and get ready to taste your way through one of the most exciting culinary events to hit Newport News. Let’s show the world how our city does food.

HRA pool usage

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We have made changes to our agreement with HRA on their pool usage for the remaining part of this year beginning on June 5 and ending on July 31.

  • Mondays — HRA will have exclusive access to the pool from 1:30pm-330pm.  Pool is closed to all other swimmers.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays  — VGCA members and HRA share the pool from 1:30-330pm.  HRA should bring about 20 swimmers with them.  Lifeguards will monitor and report to the pool manager on the number of HRA swimmers.

The funds made from this agreement help pay for the operation of the pool.

You’re Invited – VGCA Membership Drive Celebration!

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We’re excited to kick off 2025 with a fun and festive VGCA Membership Drive Celebration—and you’re invited!

Join us on Sunday, March 30th from 3:00–6:00 PM at VG Park for an afternoon of connection, fun, and community spirit. This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and learn more about what’s happening in our Village Green community.

Enjoy:
• Great Music
• Food Trucks
• Games & Raffle Prizes
• Family Fun for All Ages!

New for 2025: We’re now offering a monthly payment option for our recreational membership—making it easier than ever to enjoy everything Village Green has to offer!

Let’s start the year strong—together.

Village Green – the best place to live in Newport News!

VGCA Pool Concessions Stand volunteers needed

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Parents — we are looking for a volunteer that can help oversee the concession stand this summer.  It requires the following:

  • stocking inventory
  • setting pricing
  • collecting money
  • overseeing preteen and early teens — preferably your child(ren) and maybe a friend or two of theirs.
  • you set the hours and work around when the clubhouse is rented out.

It is a great way to teach them about customer service, handling money, and making a profit.

All profits go back to VGCA.  Tips go to the volunteers for the day.

Please message Donnie on FB or call/txt me at 757-768-9326 for additional details.

Thank you.

VGCA Spring Clean Up Sat, Mar 15 230-5pm

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When: 

  • Saturday, March 15
  • 230pm-5pm

What:

  • Put pool cover back on the pool (need about 10-15 able-bodied people).
  • Clean up the pool deck rake and bag leaves.
  • Blow leaves away from pool fence.
  • Tarp leaves that are piled up on pickleball court and move them out to the common area and spread.
  • Spread mulch in front flower beds.

Items needed:

  • Rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows for moving/spreading mulch.
  • Gloves and long pants due to tall brush.

This is a great opportunity for the high school students to get service hours.

May Movie Night

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Let us kick off our movie season VGCA!!! Join us for SONIC 3
up at the park May 3rd @ 7:30p. Bring your favorite lawn chair and your family. Please RSVP in the comments as popcorn will be provided.

VGCA Egg hunt and donations

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Please join us as we start off membership season with our annual Easter Egg Hunt! We will be taking candy donations for all our kiddos to have some fun. Any candy can be dropped off to the porch of 657 Village Green PKWY. We will be taking donations ASAP as we will have to stuff all the eggs ahead of time!
Bring your family to see the Easter Bunny and grab some eggs on April 5th at 11am. Please meet up at the park and have the kids wait in the sidewalk as a start line! We will have age groups, so the little kids do not get stepped on.
Thank you in advanced for candy donations and supporting our neighborhood!