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  1. Churchland Branch Library
    Activities, Events, and Storytimes
    4934 High Street West Portsmouth VA 23703
    (757) 686-2538
  2. City of Portsmouth Parks & Recreation
    After School Programs. Youth Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, Soccer Programs. Summer Camps. Special Events - many free.
    Portsmouth, VA
    (757) 393-8481
  3. Cradock Branch Library
    Activities, Events, and Storytimes
    28 Prospect Parkway Portsmouth VA 23702
    (757) 393-8759
  4. First Events Olde Town Portsmouth
    The 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
  5. Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve
    Hiking trails and kayaking. Children's programs as scheduled. Free admission. Birthday Parties available.
    4510 Twin Pines Rd Portsmouth, VA 23703
    (757) 686-8684
  6. Jewish Museum & Cultural Center
    Museum & Cultural Center honoring Jewish history in Hampton Roads. Tours by appointment.
    607 Effingham Street Portsmouth, VA 23707
    (757) 391-9266
  7. Lowe’s DIY Kids’ Workshops
    Free Hand-On Building Clinics for Kids. Registration is recommended, these do fill up!
    Locations throughout Hampton Roads, VA
  8. Main Library
    Activities, Events, and Storytimes.
    601 Court St Portsmouth VA 23704
    (757) 393-8501
  9. Manor Branch Library
    Activities, Events, and Storytimes.
    1401 Elmhurst Lane Portsmouth VA 23701
    (757) 465-2916
  10. Monumental United Methodist Church
    Free Preschool music classes. Contact for additional information and schedule.
    450 Dinwiddie St Portsmouth, VA
    (757) 397-1297
  11. Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads MWR
    Military Families. Child Care including 24/7 option. Recreational events.
    Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Portsmouth, VA
  12. Norfolk Naval Shipyard MWR
    Military Families - Aquatics, Child Care, Youth Center, Special Events.
    Norfolk Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, VA
  13. Olde Towne Arts and Music
    Music Classes - Piano/Keyboard Guitar Ukulele Violin Trumpet Classical Guitar. Homeschool Music Classes.
    Art Classes also available.

    Free Community Chorus for Kids.
    520 Middle St Portsmouth, VA
    757-844-1423
  14. Paradise Creek Nature Park
    Outdoor Nature Park in Portsmouth VA along the Elizabeth River! Lots of activities for families.
    1141 Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23702
    (757) 399-7487
  15. Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
    Rotating visual art exhibits, lectures, classes and performances. First Friday and Saturday Activities are Free and open to the public. Summer Camps available.
    420 High St, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
    (757) 393-8543
  16. Portsmouth Public Library
    Library events and programs for the entire family.
    Various locations throughout Portsmouth,VA
    (757) 393-8501
  17. Portsmouth Public Library Teen Camp
    A fun-filled week of art, history, music, science, cooking, and more! For ages 12-17 or rising 7th - 12th grades.
    601 Court Street Portsmouth VA
    (757) 393-8501 ext 6520