There’s a lot going on at the Convention Center in December. Just check out this list

VIRGINIA BEACH — Between private and public events and gatherings, scores of local and out-of-town guests will grace the halls of the city’s Convention Center.

Here’s a peek at a bit of what’s going on this December:

• Dec. 1 & 2: Home for the Holidays – Two Great Nights, One Great Cause – Have some fun while offering those in need a hand this holiday season. Join others feeling the spirit of the season for a lively and festive USO-style show featuring the Guava Jam Band and friends. This will be a family-friendly event with free family photos with Santa, plus all kids in attendance will receive a gift from Santa. Parking is free with all show proceeds going to the USO to assist military families in need during the holidays.
• Dec. 7 – 9:  The 18^th Virginia Challenge National Holiday Duals – Wrestlers from across the country will compete during this annual tournament which hosts teams from more than 125 elementary and middle schools rivaling in 10 matches each on 40 mats. Elite Age Group wrestlers from over 30 states will also face off during this high-energy competition. This is a ticketed event.
• Dec. 14 & 15: The Great Outdoor Provision Co. 2018 Surf-n-Santa Expo, 5 Miler & Rudolph’s 1K – J&A Racing brings you the Great Outdoor Provision Co. Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler presented by Bon Secours In Motion. This fun run is held at twilight along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk so runners can enjoy the BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights Merry Mile and a festive evening filled with holiday spirit. All participants will receive awesome swag including a 5-piece Santa Suit or race shirt, a unique medal, a finisher’s item and more. Pre-registration is required.

On Dec. 14, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., registered participants can pick up their race packets at the Expo inside the halls of the Convention Center, which will feature sports retailers, sports performance company reps, charities and race sponsors. Registered children (12 and younger) can join in the fun of Rudolph’s 1K, a closed course run at the Convention Center that begins at 6:15 p.m. and includes a light-up Rudolph nose, a race shirt, a finisher’s medal and finish line snacks.

On Dec. 15, all Santas will take flight during a 4:30 p.m. start on 19^th St. Participants are invited to the post-race party inside the Convention Center featuring live music, brews from Samuel Adams and other goodies.