Archive for April, 2017

We all like days to celebrate. But, why do we like them so much? Is it only the cake, the ice cream, or the presents? Or, is it a day to honor and celebrate something, a day to have fun, to be especially happy, and to share wishes like “Happy Birthday,” “Happy Easter,” “Happy Holidays,” “Happy St. Patrick’s Day?” If so, why not have a “Happy” day every day?

What happens when the traffic lights break down at the intersection? All kinds of vehicles in a whole lot of trouble and a great big traffic jam!

Discounts today on zulily include Lacrosse apparel, a great selection of books & more from National Geographic and tools to help the kids keep learning over Summer break!

Enter to WIN a copy of "The Adventures of Melvin Walker – Melvin Learns How To Swim" by local HRVA author Myron Campbell!

A little dog dreams of all the things she could see and the creatures she might meet–if only she could climb trees. On one blue-sky day, she imagines she’s climbed to the top of a tall tree. Once there, she discovers what life is like for the other creatures in the tree and then comes to find that they also dream their own little dreams.

Each year the YMCA celebrates active children with their Healthy Kids Day! This Saturday, April 29, 2017 head on over to your neighborhood YMCA for family friendly programs, crafts, learning and more.

Our hats are bent! Our hats are old! Our heads are bare! Our heads are cold! We all need new hats, it’s clear! Thank goodness Happy Hat Day’s nearly here.

Active Families love Active Clothing! Check out this selection of discounted activewear for adults and kids!

When Prince Benedict is turned into a frog by an evil witch, he must find a way to break the curse and become a prince again. Will a princess in a nearby kingdom be willing and able to help him, or will her complete and utter disdain for frogs foil Prince Benedict’s plans?

"We humans know so much about the world around us that it seems sometimes that all its secrets have already been unraveled, all mysteries solved, all obstacles left behind, and no place in the whole universe left unpoked by our curious human noses. But it was not always like this."

Come meet Roly-Poly Monster, a curious new monster friend, and join him as he rolls throughout his day – playing, exploring and of course, rolling! This colorful, rhyming picture book introduces children to a new fun-to-follow furry friend and is recommended for ages 2-6 years old.

The Great Dismal Swamp Birding Festival 2017 has kicked off with different nature and birding events happening through Saturday!

A special concert for families with special needs.

Mia is a small girl with a big imagination. She has a science fair coming up and simply can’t decide what project to do. Should she make a rainbow, a wacky gadget, a volcano or the universe? Children will love seeing Mia’s imagination run wild in the amazing world of science. In this world, a girl can do any fantastical thing she can think of.

No outlaw could draw as fast as Lightning Larry. But what really terrified those bad men was that peculiar gun of his. It didn’t shoot bullets. It shot light. And Larry always aimed for the heart. Can Larry save the town of Brimstone from Evil-Eye McNeevil’s outlaw gang?

Every Mom is the most amazing person for her children – she’s their heroine. In this touching bedtime story, a little girl describes why her Mom is awesome. We see her going through her day, carrying the warmest feeling about her mother.

The music and legacy of Newport News native Ella Fitzgerald are being celebrated as a part of the Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival Centennial Celebration this weekend.

Sailing is more than just a hobby, it is a competitive Olympic sport that requires muscle strength, endurance/agility, cardiovascular fitness, mental wellness, relaxation, concentration and communication. Sailing can lead to getting your child into getting into college, sailing around the world and more!

Grab your Super-Hero gear for this fun event!

Scheduled Events at Back Bay National Wildlife Reserve in Virginia Beach.

When an odd duck, which looks very much like a bunny, pops out of a shell in Mother Duck’s nest, she is astonished but not put off. “Not to worry,” says Mother Duck. “He’ll grown into a fine feathered duck when he grows up!”

Help Zoe & Alex as they journey through magical hidden lands with invisible creatures to find the disappearing river!

Junior Chef Classes and special American Girl Events coming up at your local Williams-Sonoma locations!

Head on over to Driver Village in Suffolk for their FREE Touch A Truck Event this weekend!

The high-energy musical The Wiz opens Friday at the Wells Theatre.