Enjoy Summer in Hampton Roads With These Fun Things to do in July

Summer in Hampton Roads offers residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the surroundings in July. Fun things to do lie around every corner and can keep participants healthy and happy. This region is a true golfer's paradise. Area golf courses include Eaglewood Golf Course, Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run, Hells Point Golf Course, Bayville Golf Course, Cahoon Plantation Golf Club, Battlefield Golf Club, Bide-A-Wee Golf Course and Nansemond River Golf Club. Always wanted to try golf? Many local golf courses offer golf lessons and now is the perfect time to try this popular sport on for size.

Fun things often involve music. And summer in Hampton Roads can bring the tunes outside. During July, there are several events that residents can listen to while enjoying warm summer breezes. Town Point Park in Norfolk will host the AT&T Reggae Solstice on July 7. Big Bands on the Bay is slated for July 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the Gazebo at Ocean View Beach Park. The Summer Concert Series is presenting concerts July 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Towne Place at Greenbrier in Chesapeake. There is also a free concert series at Port Warwick in Newport News on July 11, 18 and 25.

Taste the sweet treats that nature provides here in southeast Virginia during July by visiting pick-your-own farms. Sweet corn, blueberries, squash, figs, tomatoes, peaches and melons are in season. Choose a morning when it's not too hot to come choose your fruits and veggies. Then experience the taste difference of freshly picked produce. Use these foods to do fun things in the kitchen like baking, canning or preserving. Summer in Hampton Roads means savoring local favor!