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757 MayorsFree youth athletics and performing arts for kids. Open to kids in other areas but located in Chesapeake. Currently offering basketball and drama club.
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Aberdeen Gardens History MuseumThe museum celebrates the history, heritage and future of historic Aberdeen Gardens. Free admission, call to schedule a tour.
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Adam Thoroughgood HouseHistorical home built circa 1719. Tours and special events. Free admission for tours.
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Air Power ParkFree Museum Admission- Rockets and Aircraft within the Park. Playground.
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Apple StoreFree learning programs and out of school camps for kids focusing on apple programs and STEM.The Apple Store - Lynnhaven Mall, 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 306-2480
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Armed Forces MemorialThe Armed Forces Memorial is a 160-foot monument with 20 bronze cast letters (actual letters from members of the Armed Forces who never returned from war) scattered across the base of a flagpole.
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Atomic Comics Emporium IFREE and pay-to-play Trading Card Games, Board Games and more
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Atomic Comics Emporium IIFREE and pay-to-play Trading Card Games and more
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Barnes & Noble – Town CenterWeekly storytime- Please check website link to confirm storytime is happening as scheduled.
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Barnes & Noble – LynnhavenWeekly storytime- Please check website link to confirm storytime is happening as scheduled.
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Barnes & Noble GreenbrierWeekly storytime- Please check website link to confirm storytime is happening as scheduled.
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Barnes & Noble Peninsula Town CenterWeekly storytime- Please check website link to confirm storytime is happening as scheduled.
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Barnes & Noble Yoder PlazaWeekly storytime- Please check website link to confirm storytime is happening as scheduled.Yoder Plaza Shopping Center 12170 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23602757-932-4297
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Barron F. Black Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Barry Art Museum at ODUThe Barry Art Museum is operated by the Old Dominion University Museum Foundation, in partnership with Old Dominion University. Admission is Free. Public programs and activities are offered.
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Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops holds regular free workshops for kids at their Hampton location. Free Make & Takes, Character visits and more.
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Battle of Dam #1- Historical SiteHistoric site where five miles of evidence from the Battle of Dam #1 can still be found.
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Battle of Lee’s Mill- Historic SiteScene of the April 5, 1862 Battle of Lee's Mill.
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Bayside & Special Services LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Bayville Farms ParkLarge park with Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Softball Fields, Playground, Picnic Shelters, Dog Park, Shuffleboard Courts, Volleyball Courts, Horseshoe Pits, Shared-Use Path.
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Bennetts Creek ParkA nature trail, open fields, a fishing and crabbing pier with handicap accessible features, Inclusive Playground, and more.
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Bluebird Gap FarmFarm with wild and domesticated animals. Picnic shelter. Regular family programs and free admission. Seasonal special events and storytimes.
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Blyden Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Cannonball TrailFollow markers through Town Point Park and Downtown Norfolk on the self-guided tour. Download map on the website link.Freemason Street Reception Center for the Cannonball Trail 401 E. Freemason St Norfolk, VA 23510757-664-6620
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Cedar Hill CemeteryHistorical site and home of The Confederate Monument. Guided lantern tours offered.
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Charles H. Taylor Arts CenterArt Classes for Youth. Free Admission to Art Exhibits. Summer camps/programs
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Chesapeake ArboretumA tree sanctuary that hosts an 18th century homestead for enjoyment and education. Extensive walking trails.
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Chesapeake Central LibraryClasses, Events, Storytimes and more.
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Chesapeake City ParkLarge park in Chesapeake that includes Fun Forest Children's Playground, a Dog Park, Skate Park, Outdoor Stage, Horseshoe Courts and more.
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Chesapeake Parks & RecreationArt, Camps, Cooking, Creative Writing, Dance, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Music, Special Needs, Sports Programs, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Toddler Programs, Summer Camps, Yoga, Special Events & more. Homeschool Activities. After School Care available.
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Chesapeake PlanetariumFree Admission to Public Planetarium Programs. Registration required
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Chesapeake Public LibrarySeveral different storytimes available for ages 0-10. Registration is required for some programs. Homeschool programs available
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Chesapeake Veterans MemorialMemorial dedicated to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Chrysler MuseumArt Museum. General admission is free. Free family activities including family festivals, story time, pre-k programs, glass-blowing demonstrations and more. Homeschool Studio, Scouts events, summer camps available. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12-5pm.
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Chuckatuck Branch LibraryHours: Monday 10:00am - 8:00pm
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Churchland Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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City of Chesapeake Special EventsParades, Festivals, Celebrations and more. Many are Free.
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City of Portsmouth Parks & RecreationAfter School Programs. Youth Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, Soccer Programs. Summer Camps. Special Events - many free.
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Congress & Cumberland Overlook- Historical SiteScene of the sinking of the U.S.S. Cumberland and U.S.S. Congress by the ironclad C.S.S. Virginia.26th Street & West Avenue, Christopher Newport Park Newport News, VA 23607(757) 933-2311
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Cradock Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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d’Art Centerd'Art Center hosts art exhibitions, houses gallery and studio spaces with on-site resident artists to interact with, and provides interactive programming. The center also offers art-focused summer camp programming for ages 6-13 in June - August, and children's workshops and classes for ages 6+!
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Deer ParkHome of Boundless Playground (wheelchair accessible). Ball fields, picnic areas, fishing, hiking trails.
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Dismal Swamp Canal TrailWildlife refuge with multi-use trails for walking, biking, horseback riding, and an launch area for boating.
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Downing Gross Cultural Arts CenterCultural arts center offering free and paid events every month including concerts, plays, dance performances, movies, children’s programming and instruction. Summer Camps and Birthday Parties Available
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Downtown Hampton EventsLive Events in Downtown HamptonDowntown Hampton, VA
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Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation LibraryEvents, Classes, Storytimes and more.
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First Events Olde Town PortsmouthThe first weekend of each month in Olde Town Portsmouth. Events and activities include Arts to Antiques Flea Market, free museum admission, exhibit openings and art afternoons, and more.High Street between Effingham Street and the riverfront, Portsmouth, VA
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First Suffolk Church SiteHistorical site of the first church in Suffolk.
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Fort Monroe Casemate MuseumFree Casement Museum Admission.
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Fort Monroe National Monument Visitor & Education CenterFor at least 400 years, the point of land known as Old Point Comfort that now includes Fort Monroe has served as the key defensive site at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
Due to its historical and cultural significance, Fort Monroe was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and recognized as the Fort Monroe National Monument through an executive order signed by President Barack Obama in 2011. -
Fort NorfolkThe last remaining harbor front fort from the time of George Washington. Free admission.
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Francis Land HouseHistorical home of a plantation owner, built circa 1805. Regular community programs and storytimes. Free events scheduled monthly.3131 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 385-5100
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Freemason PlaygroundThe Freemason Playground is fully accessible and designed for children ages 5 to 12. The playground features a colorful nautical themed ship sailing on a sea of blue rubberized safety play surface.312 W. Bute Street Norfolk, VA 23510
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Fun Forest PlaygroundLarge children's playground within Chesapeake's City Park.
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Glebe Episcopal ChurchHistorical landmark built in 1737.
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Grandview Nature PreserveNature preserve, open to the public for free (parking is limited)
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Great Dismal Swamp Refuge/Canal TrailWildlife refuge with multi-use trails for walking, biking, horseback riding, and an launch area for boating.
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Great Neck Area LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Greenbrier LibraryEvents, Activities, and Storytimes.
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Hampton HoopsHampton Hoops promotes healthy communities and fun in a safe environment. The program aims to improve social interaction, positive character building and provides leadership opportunities. The City of Hampton, and community leaders have partnered to create the program and hope to inspire participating youth to become representatives of a safe and secure community in Hampton and throughout. Ages 8-24.
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Hampton Main LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Hampton Parks & RecreationClasses and activities for all ages, Before/After Care. Summer Camps. Many free and/or low cost events and festivals offered throughout the year from Hampton Parks and Recreation.
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Hampton Public LibraryFree Library Activities and Services.Locations in the Phoebus, Northampton, Willow Oaks and Downtown areas of Hampton, VA(757) 727-1154
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Hampton Roads Naval MuseumMuseum follows the extensive history of the fleet in Hampton Roads. Free Admission. Seasonal Family Programming.
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Hermitage Museum and GardensHistoric home with art galleries, gardens, woodlands and wetlands. Art classes, family programming, camps and more in the newly renovated Visual Arts Studio!
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HobbyTown Newport News-YorktownSpecial Events, R/C Racing, Model Builds, Pokemon Club, and Camps for Kids.
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HobbyTown Virginia BeachSpecial Events, R/C Racing, Model Builds, Pokemon Club, and Camps for Kids.
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Hoffler Creek Wildlife PreserveHiking trails and kayaking. Children's programs as scheduled. Free admission. Birthday Parties available.
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Home Depot Kids WorkshopsFree Hands-On Workshops for Kids ages 5-12. Registration is recommended, they often fill up!Locations throughout Hampton Roads, see website for the closest store.
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Horace C. Downing Branch LibraryActivities, Events and Storytimes
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Hunter House Victorian MuseumThe Hunter House Victorian Museum serves as a rich example of Victorian decorative arts and architecture. Guests are invited to meet the Hunters as they tour two floors of the home, which feature the Hunter family's collection of furniture, books, decorative objects, and more. Join us and transport yourself to the splendor and opulence of the Victorian Era! Storytime and special events for children and families are available.
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Indian River LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Janaf Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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JEB Fort Story LibraryMilitary families. Regularly scheduled storytimes for preschool aged children. Summer reading programs.
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JEB Little Creek LibraryMilitary families. Regularly scheduled storytimes for preschool aged children. Summer reading progams.
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JEB Little Creek-Fort Story MWRMilitary families and DOD. Youth coed sports aged 5-16. Soccer, baseball/tee ball, basketball, cheerleading. Swimming Lessons. Pool and Water Park. Special events. Birthday Parties available. Contact information for School Liaison.
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Jerrassic ParkSee our unique collection of dinosaur sculptures at the entrance to the Virginia Beach Airport and museum property. It’s a great place to bring your kids or grandchildren if they like dinosaurs! Jerrassic Park is Free to the public! Visit Jerrassic Park and win a prize for identifying all the dinosaurs! Free to children under 6, as well as grandfathers. Puzzle prizes will be awarded for $1 to all other ages. Solve the dinosaur puzzle to claim your grand prize!
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Jersey’s Cards & Comics – HamptonFree and pay-to-play trading card and board game play
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Jersey’s Cards and Comics – YorktownFree and pay-to-play trading card and board game play5906-A George Washington Memorial Hwy Yorktown, VA 23692(757) 890-2842
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Jewish Museum & Cultural CenterMuseum & Cultural Center honoring Jewish history in Hampton Roads. Tours by appointment.
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JoAnnSewing, crafting, and art classes/lessons for kids. Free events monthly. Birthday parties available.
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JoAnnSewing, crafting, and art classes/lessons for kids. Free events monthly. Birthday parties available.
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JoAnnSewing, crafting, and art classes/lessons for kids. Free events monthly. Birthday parties available.
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JoAnnSewing, crafting, and art classes/lessons for kids. Free events monthly. Birthday parties available.
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Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad CreekActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Kempsville Area LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Kids Bowl Free ProgramThis program allows for FREE Bowling for Kids over summer break (and sometimes beyond).Virginia Beach, VA
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Kids Bowl Free ProgramThis program allows for FREE Bowling for Kids over summer break (and sometimes beyond).Hampton, VA
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KidsSkateFreeKids Skate Free at participating locations during designated times.
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Lafayette Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Lake Meade ParkA 69 acre park with the largest children's playground in the City, Kidszone Community Playground (Inclusive Playground), Howard Mast Tennis Complex (10 courts, 4 lighted), parking, a walking loop, a skateboard spot, picnic tables, and benches.
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Larchmont Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Little Creek Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Little England ChapelFree admission to the historic chapel that includes an exhibit on African-American religion.
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Lone Stars Lake ParkEleven lakes for freshwater fishing, nature trails, a playground, horse trail for horseback riding, archery range, model airplane flying field, a fishing and crabbing pier and more.
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Lowe’s DIY Kids’ WorkshopsFree Hand-On Building Clinics for Kids. Registration is recommended, these do fill up!Locations throughout Hampton Roads, VA
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Lynnhaven Mall Indoor Play AreaIndoor Interactive Play Area
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MacArthur CenterFree Indoor Play Area inside MacArthur Center: The Play Port.
Seasonal Free Family Programming. Movie theater, restaurants.
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MacArthur MemorialMemorial to General MacArthur and the millions of American men and women who served in the US Armed Forces from the Civil War through the Korean War.MacArthur Memorial, MacArthur Square 198 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 441-2965
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Main LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Main Street LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Major Hillard LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.824 Old George Washington Highway Chesapeake, VA 23323(757) 410-7078
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Manor Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Mariners’ Museum ParkPrivate Park open to the public. Includes Lake Maury & Noland Trail.
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Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes. Children's Indoor Play Area.
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Meadowbrook ParkShaded playground for ages 2-12, fenced dog park, half basketball court.1625 W. Little Creek Road Norfolk VA
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Mermaids On ParadeBeginning at Nauticus, three separate trails take you along the Elizabeth River past Waterside, to the heart of downtown or to the Chrysler Museum while telling local history from the perspective of the 26 Mermaid statues along the trail.
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Meyera E. Oberndorf Central LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Michael’s Store Craft EventsRegular free and low cost Make & Take store events for kids. Birthday Parties availableLocations throughout Hampton Roads, VA
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MKL ProduceSunflower patch, pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks, squash, mums, & lots of other fresh produce! Kids play area FREE
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Monitor-Merrimack Overlook- Historic SiteScene of the famous Battle of the Ironclads, the C.S.S. Virginia and the U.S.S. Monitor.
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Monumental United Methodist ChurchFree Preschool music classes. Contact for additional information and schedule.
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Morgan Memorial LibraryHours: Monday – Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm
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Moses Myers HouseHistoric home. Free admission and guided tours.
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Nansemond County CourthouseHistorical Courthouse built in 1840 and site of Suffolk Visitor's Center.
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NAS Oceana & Dam Neck – Youth Athletics & MWRMilitary families. Youth coed sports aged 5-16. Soccer, baseball/tee ball, basketball, cheerleading, swim lessons. Water Park. Bowling. Child Care. Birthday parties available.
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Naval Station Norfolk MWRMilitary Families - Activities through your local Morale, Welfare & Recreation Office. Youth athletics. Swim Lessons. Summer camp ages 5-12.
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Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads MWRMilitary Families. Child Care including 24/7 option. Recreational events.Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Portsmouth, VA
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Newport News Fire DepartmentFree fire station tours for ages 3 and up. Tours must be prearranged and dates approved.
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Newport News ParkSeveral Playgrounds. Outdoor Programs for all ages. Many free programs including nature exploration and seasonal hayrides. Home of Newport News Park Discovery Center.
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Newport News Police MuseumThis innovative approach to community policing provides a location where citizens can inquire about crime prevention topics, as well as obtain information about other community agencies. The center is fully staffed by volunteers, making it the first such facility in Virginia. It also houses many interesting items of police memorabilia.
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Newport News Public LibrarySeveral different storytimes available for children ages birth to age 5. Some programs do require registration.
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Norfolk FesteventsNorfolk Festevents organizes special events, concerts, festivals and more in the City of Norfolk. Town Point Park has interactive water fountains the kids can play in. Many festival/events are free or low cost.Town Point Park and Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk VA(757) 441-2345
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Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor HouseHistoric home. Free admission and guided tours.
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Norfolk Naval Shipyard MWRMilitary Families - Aquatics, Child Care, Youth Center, Special Events.Norfolk Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, VA
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Norfolk Police & Fire Rescue MuseumHistory of police force and fire rescue in Norfolk. Free admission, donations are appreciated.
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Norfolk Premium Outlets PlaygroundOutdoor gated playground within the grounds of the Norfolk Premium Outlets.
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Norfolk Public LibraryFree Library Programs and Services including storytimes, classes for all ages, and homework assistance.
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Norfolk Southern MuseumOver 180 years of railroad history. Free admission.3 Commercial Place, Ground Floor Norfolk, VA 23510
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North Suffolk LibraryHours: Monday – Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm
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Northampton Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Northside ParkPublic park with playground, picnic shelters, aquatic center, athletic fields/courts, skate park
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Northside Skate PlazaPublic Skate Park
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Northwest River ParkLocal park in Chesapeake with a playground, boating, fishing, hiking, putt-putt course, horse shoes, volleyball nets. Summer camps available at this location.
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Oak Grove Lake ParkLocal park in Chesapeake with a fitness trail for walking, running, biking. Fishing platforms and a kids play area on site. Boating is not allowed at Oak Grove Park.
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Ocean View Station MuseumLocal museum in Ocean View, Norfolk
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Oceanfront Area LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Olde Towne Arts and MusicMusic Classes - Piano/Keyboard Guitar Ukulele Violin Trumpet Classical Guitar. Homeschool Music Classes.
Art Classes also available.
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On The Hill GalleryArt classes for all ages. Free summer art camps for kids through the Yorktown Arts Foundation.
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Operation Smile – Interactive Learning Center ProgramsOperation Smile Interactive Learning Center is open! Field trips can now be scheduled. As students experience the ILC, they’ll encounter real-world examples of the subject matter they learn in the classroom – including objectives as outlined in the Virginia Standards of Learning – and they’ll explore potential career opportunities. But, perhaps most importantly, they’ll build meaningful connections with Operation Smile’s patients and learn how to apply their knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others.
Spring & Summer Camp Programs: The ILC Young Scholars program is a no-cost opportunity for students to learn through the vision of Operation Smile. Open to rising 7th and 8th graders. -
Outdoor Fitness ParkWhether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, Suffolk Parks & Recreation's Outdoor Fitness Park has something for everyone. From pull-up bars and resistance training stations to weight lifting and cardio, it's a fitness paradise just waiting to be explored.Seaboard Coastline Trail between the Pughsville Trailhead and the Kings Hwy Trailhead Shoulders Hill Road Suffolk, VA(757) 514-7250
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Paradise Creek Nature ParkOutdoor Nature Park in Portsmouth VA along the Elizabeth River! Lots of activities for families.
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Park Place Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Pearl Bailey LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Peninsula Town Center Activities/EventsSpecial events including concerts and holiday celebrations. During the summer months there are water fountains for the kids to play in at no cost.
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Phoebus Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Poquoson Learning GardenThe Virginia Cooperative Extension York County/Poquoson Master Gardeners established the Poquoson Learning Garden in 2013. It is a "sunny" garden that compliments the York Learning Garden and Arboretum, a predominately "shade" garden. It is composed of individual raised bed gardens for vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and perennials. The adaptive Gardening sections includes a variety of ideas for wheelchair or limited mobility gardeners or those with space limitations or constraints. The garden includes a large outdoor classroom and is a great place for learning about sustainable gardening practices that can be introduced into home landscapes and garden.968 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson. VA Directly behind the Poquoson Museum's barn757-890-4940
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Poquoson MuseumOur mission is to "Preserve and Promote the History of Poquoson". Home to the Colonial Beekeepers, the York-Poquoson Master Gardeners, Poquoson Learning Garden, and the Marsh Walk & Nature trail.
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Portsmouth Art & Cultural CenterRotating visual art exhibits, lectures, classes and performances. First Friday and Saturday Activities are Free and open to the public. Summer Camps available.
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Portsmouth Public LibraryLibrary events and programs for the entire family.
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Portsmouth Public Library Teen CampA fun-filled week of art, history, music, science, cooking, and more! For ages 12-17 or rising 7th - 12th grades.
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Princess Anne Area LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Princess Anne County Training School Union Kempsville High School MuseumFirst African American high school in Virginia Beach.
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Pungo-Blackwater LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Reading BusStorytime and learning opportunities within the mobile Virginia Beach Public School's Reading Bus for ages 2 – 5 and their caregivers.
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Richard A. Tucker Memorial LibraryNow open! A significant book collection of more than 30,000 popular and classic fiction and nonfiction titles, and other materials for all ages. Computer Lab with 24 computers, African American Collection, Meeting Room, Collaboration Room, Two Study Rooms, Teen Reading Area, Reading Patio, Children’s Library with a Playscape and KidZone, A 5000 Square Foot Nature Explorium, an outdoor classroom with active learning stations that will offer a way to connect learning, literacy, and an appreciation of nature as a regular part of a library visit for children and families.
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Russell Memorial LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Sandy Bottom Nature ParkPark with gardens, lake, wetland marshes, education and wildlife center with boating, fishing, camping and walking trails. Kayaks, paddleboats, canoes, and 14-foot jon boats available for rent. Birthday parties available.
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Seaboard Station Railroad MuseumHistoric train station and museum built in 1885. Free admission (donations accepted). Birthday parties available
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SeeWhich BooksIndie Bookshop in Phoebus with diverse titles, neurodiverse titles and a large kids section. Storytimes available as scheduled.
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Sheriff Joe Baron Summer CampOpen to all Norfolk students, ages 9-14. There are 5 weeks of camp programming offered including a sports camp and day camp. Free!
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Skiffe’s Creek Redoubt – Historical SiteThis site was part of the Skiffes Creek Line. It was built to defend the Confederate Mulberry Island-James River section during the Peninsula Campaign of 1862.
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Sleepy Hole ParkNatural areas, trails, lake, children's play area.
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Slover LibrarySlover Library carries over 130,000 books and other items available to borrow, hosts classes and events from genealogy to children’s programs, and provides access to leading-edge technology. Some of the different spaces you will find at Slover include:
Playscape- a play area for children ages 0-2 filled with developmentally appropriate play equipment, KidZone for youth ages 3-6, Early literacy gaming computers and tablets, Children’s Art Studio, Children’s Programs, Reading Areas, Sound Studio, Study Rooms, Design Studio, Production Studio, Teen Zone — A casual environment with gaming, computers, and study rooms, YOUmedia Lab, Gaming Lounge, and Maker Studio in Selden Market. -
South Norfolk Memorial LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Spanish For KidsOffered occasionally - Free Children's Spanish Classes for kids in 3rd grade thru High School.Freedom Baptist Church 308 Centerville Turnpike, N. Chesapeake, Virginia 23320(757) 272-3705
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St Johns EpiscopalHistorical site in Chuckatuck Village.
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St. John’s ChurchHistoric site. Free Museum Admission
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Suffolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Forensics CampA free, one week, 1/2 day program designed to teach students of Suffolk, ages 12-15, about observation, photography, evidence collection, preservation and testimony in court.
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Suffolk Parks & RecreationAfter-school care, spring/summer camps, basketball, cheerleading, gaming, golf, hip hop dance, karate, soccer, tennis,swim lessons, birthday parties available. Therapeutic recreation activities and camps are also available.
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Suffolk Public LibraryFree Library Programs and Services. Storytimes, Classes and Workshops available to the community. Homeschool classes and programs are available.
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Suffolk-Nansemond Historical SocietyHistorical Society in the area of Suffolk, VA. Occasional historical-themed events and story times for kids.
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TCC/City Joint-Use LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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The Big Free BookstoreBooks are available for all ages. Two books per person, per household (not all members of the household need to be present). Visit up to two times per week. Spread the word! A program of Reach Reads.The Big Free Bookstore JANAF Shopping Yard 5802 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 158 Norfolk, VA 23502(757) 627-4722
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The Elizabeth River TrailScenic trail through areas of Norfolk with markers providing area history.Norfolk, VA
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Tidewater Ukulele XperienceThe TUX is a growing community of ukulele enthusiasts led by Wesley Stevenson aka Dr. Uke. We occasionally offer free classes in the Hampton Roads area and online via Zoom.
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Van Wyck Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Victory Arch Historic SiteA memorial to the men and women of the armed forces. Currently is used as the site of the Newport News annual Memorial and Veterans Day ceremonies.
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Virgil I. Grissom LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Virginia Beach Farmers MarketYear round special events for kids and families at the VB Farmers Market
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Virginia Beach Neptune Festival Special EventsSpecial events held throughout the year. Many are family appropriate, open to the public and free of charge.
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Virginia Beach Parks & RecreationClasses, sports and activities for all ages. Many free special events open to the community. Summer Camps and Birthday parties available.
Bayside, Bow Creek, Great Neck, Kempsville, and Princess Anne locations have an indoor play structure. -
Virginia Beach Public LibraryFree Programs and Library Services. Reservations are normally required for library programs.
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Virginia Legends WalkVirginia Legends Walk's purpose is to honor great Virginians, past and present, who have made significant contributions to our nation and the world.13th Street, between Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Avenue Virginia Beach, VA757-615-0830
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Virginia MOCAThe Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art offers a variety of classes and camps for children and teens ages 2 -17. Campers exercise their imaginations and express themselves through art classes designed to challenge and inspire. Explore a wide variety of media including animation, clay, glass, painting, photography, and more! Homeschool Classes available. Preschool Art Classes available. Regularly scheduled Free Family Fest events.
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Virginia Space Grant ConsortiumThe Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) program is an interactive online science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning experience for Virginia high school juniors and seniors, highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Students selected to participate in the program are immersed in NASA-related research, focusing on the Earth’s responses to changes in climate, weather, and natural hazards, through interaction with scientists, engineers, and technologists.Professional Workforce Development Center 600 Butler Farm Rd Hampton, VA 23666
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Visit Suffolk VirginiaCity of Suffolk special events, festivals and more. Many are free.Suffolk, VA
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Warwick Court House- Historical SiteSite of the 1810 courthouse and also the site of the recently restored 1884 Warwick Court House.
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Western Branch ParkLocal park in Chesapeake with playgrounds, basketball courts, pickleball courts, athletic fields and more.
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Weyanoke Bird and Wildflower SanctuaryThe Sanctuary covers about eight acres of land in the western edge of the West Ghent neighborhood. It is open to the public from 9 AM on Saturday until 6 PM on Sunday (5 PM in the winter months).
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Will-O-Wisp Family Game Store & CafeWill-O-Wisp is a retail tabletop game store and café located in Historic Downtown Suffolk. Patrons can expect a welcoming whole family environment with simple foods, retail games, and space to play their favorite games!
Playing games in Will-O-Wisp is free and open to anyone. We will host regular free events for our patrons to get together, engage in the community, and play together. We’re even including a small toddler play area to entertain the youngest members of the family so parents and older siblings can play without little brothers getting in the way. -
Williams Farm ParkWilliams Farm Park is a 36-acre community park located off Newtown Road between Diamond Springs and Newtown Elementary Schools with a public skate park area, the AARP Outdoor Fitness Park, open playing fields and more. ​​​​​​​​​
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Willow Oaks Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Windsor Woods Area LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Yorktown TrolleyFree Rides on the Yorktown Trolley - throughout the historic area, seasonally in Yorktown.
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Young’s Mill – Historic SiteThe earthworks located adjacent to this 1820 tide mill were the western anchor of Confederate Major General John B. Magruder's first line of defense during the 1862 Peninsula Campaign.
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