The Sandy Castle

Easter Weekend @ Virginia Beach KOA Holiday
2026-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
What better way to spend a holiday, than AT a holiday?
Laskin, Rudee, Birdneck and Trashmore will be hanging out with with our friends at the Virginia Beach KOA Holiday as part of their Easter Weekend festivities, including an egg hunt, petting zoo, duck derby, and more! Booking info can be found at the link below.

"Imagination Crustacean" Show @ Family Fun Experience Theatre
2026-03-21 16:30 - 17:00
At long last, Virginia Beach’s puppet pals are setting the stage for their first-ever live show!
Join Rudee the beachball as he helps his crabby friend Laskin learn to use the world’s greatest superpower: Imagination!
The 15-minute show will debut at the Family Fun Experience Theatre (FFXshow.org) in Virginia Beach on Friday, March 20th, and Saturday, March 21st as a pre-show for their ticketed evening shows, beginning at 5:30pm. The theatre will also host a FREE, special matinee at 4:30pm on Saturday (3/21), which will be open to the public.

We can’t wait to see you there!

FilFest USA 2025
2025-10-04 10:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00
Rudee can’t wait to party at Rudee Loop for FilFest 2025!
The Sandy Castle crew is thrilled to once again join our Filipino friends for their annual festival, back at the beach for 2025! Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck will be hanging out in the Children’s Tent all weekend, so come by, say hello, and grab a FREE Sandy Castle coloring sheet!

51st Annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival
2025-09-27 15:00 - 17:00
The Sandy Castle is back for Neptune Festival!
As always, the festival will be packed with awesome events all weekend long, but you’ll be able to catch Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck on Saturday, September 27th, hanging out from 3-5pm in Poseidon’s Playground at 17th Street Park!
We can’t wait to see you there!

Anything But Ordinary
2025-09-20 14:00 - 18:00
The Sandy Castle crew is stoked to be joining the party at Anything But Ordinary!
The Anything But Ordinary Festival (ABO) is a free, public celebration of arts and culture happening on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Centered around art, fashion, and music, the festival aims to uplift underrepresented voices, foster community connections, and champion cultural expression with a strong emphasis on youth involvement. Intended for families, young adults, creatives, and culture lovers from all walks of life.
Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck will be hanging out at The Sandy Castle booth, so stop by, say hi, grab a photo, and maybe even some of our exclusive VB merch!

Live! On Atlantic - AUGUST
2025-08-03 19:00 - 2025-08-31 23:00
Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck are thrilled to be joining Live! On Atlantic, the City of Virginia Beach’s nightly oceanfront events program!
Live! On Atlantic thrills audiences right on the sidewalks of Atlantic Avenue with magicians, jugglers, musicians, and this year, The Sandy Castle characters!
Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck will be appearing from 7:15-10:45 on August 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, and 31st. Come find us, and say hello!

Live! On Atlantic - JULY
2025-07-01 19:00 - 2025-07-12 23:00
Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck are thrilled to be joining Live! On Atlantic, the City of Virginia Beach’s nightly oceanfront events program!
Live! On Atlantic thrills audiences right on the sidewalks of Atlantic Avenue with magicians, jugglers, musicians, and this year, The Sandy Castle characters!
Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck will be appearing from 7:15-10:45 on July 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th and 12th, with more dates to come. Come find us, and say hello!

Tidewater Comicon
2025-06-28 10:30 - 2025-06-29 17:00
We’re so excited to be joining our friends at Kids Love Comics for this year’s Tidewater Comicon! Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck will be appearing throughout the day on Saturday & Sunday, both around the convention floor and at our Sandy Castle booth. We’ll be selling some brand new merch, giving out coloring pages, and even hosting our own KLC Workshop on Sunday afternoon!
WORKSHOP: Sandy Castle Doodle Beach Party – Sunday 1:00PM

Rudee the Beachball is narrating an original, illustrated story, but there’s just one problem… He needs YOUR help to finish it! Have a ball while learning about visual storytelling!

Live! On Atlantic - JUNE
2025-06-01 19:00 - 2025-06-26 23:00
Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck are thrilled to be joining Live! On Atlantic, the City of Virginia Beach’s nightly oceanfront events program!
Live! On Atlantic thrills audiences right on the sidewalks of Atlantic Avenue with magicians, jugglers, musicians, and this year, The Sandy Castle characters!
Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck will be appearing from 7:15-10:45 on June 1st, 6th, 7th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 24th, and 26th. Come find us, and say hello!

Live! On Atlantic - MAY
2025-05-23 19:00 - 2025-05-31 23:00
Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck are thrilled to be joining Live! On Atlantic, the City of Virginia Beach’s nightly oceanfront events program!
Live! On Atlantic thrills audiences right on the sidewalks of Atlantic Avenue with magicians, jugglers, musicians, and this year, The Sandy Castle characters!
Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck will be appearing from 7:15-10:45 on May 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th, and 31st. Come find us, and say hello!

Fil Fest USA 2024
2024-10-05 09:00 - 2024-10-06 18:00
Join us for the 10th anniversary of Fil Fest USA, for the first time in historic Portsmouth, Virginia! This free, outdoor festival celebrates the innovation, talent, and diversity of the Filipino community in Hampton Roads.
Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck will be hanging out in the Children’s Tent with Little Bricks Charity all weekend, so come by, say hello, and grab a FREE Sandy Castle coloring sheet!

50th Annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival
2024-09-28 11:30 - 18:00
The Sandy Castle is heading to NEPTUNE FEST! We’re so excited to be making our big beach debut at the 50th Annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival on September 28th! This historic event is happening all weekend, but you can see us Saturday at the events below:
GRAND PARADE – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Wave hello to Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck as they strut down Atlantic Avenue!
POSEIDON’S PLAYGROUND – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Laskin, Rudee and Birdneck will be hanging out, taking photos, and giving away free button pins!
