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Archive for October, 2017

  1. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Tell Me More About Earth

    Our planet Earth is one big world! Join Orbit and Midrash for an out of this world educational adventure.

    October 31, 2017
  2. Save on Select Jakk’s Toys

    Amazon’s deal of the day includes TOYS today- Grab these at a discount!

    October 31, 2017
  3. Save on Local Horseback Riding Lessons

    If your active child has been dreaming of riding lessons, here is an opportunity to check out a local lesson and save!

    October 30, 2017
  4. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Go Go Ghost

    Go-Go Ghost is a heartfelt story about a little ghost who wants to join a group of friends for tricks and treats.

    October 29, 2017
  5. International Games Week

    This year International Games Week is October 29 – November 4, 2017.

    October 29, 2017
  6. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Tales For Your Monkey’s Mind

    In the spirit of Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl, and Shel Silverstein, “Tales For Your Monkey Mind” are “Fables and Modern Fairy Tales for Children.” Each imaginative and charming story reflects timeless themes that are both highly entertaining and help build self-esteem for kids.

    October 28, 2017
  7. 2017 LEGO Bricktober Event

    Head to ToysRUs for special LEGO events all month long!

    October 27, 2017
  8. New Location Open House – Sylvan Learning Center of Suffolk!

    Explore all that our new Sylvan center has to offer, from our innovate STEM programs, to personal tutoring, to college prep. Tour the center, meet our teachers and staff, and try our coolest, new STEM programs for free! Don’t miss the prizes and free giveaways.

    October 27, 2017
  9. Free Storytime Art for Preschoolers

    A free program for preschoolers, Storytime Art at Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center meets on these upcoming Fridays in Portsmouth.

    October 26, 2017
  10. Giveaway Winners! Win Tickets to Monster Mash at Virginia MOCA

    Celebrate the fantastical world of the fall season with MOCA at the “Monster Mash Family Night.”

    October 26, 2017
  11. Haunticus at Nauticus!

    This weekend, don’t miss the Haunted Fun at Nauticus!

    October 26, 2017
  12. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Gift of Gift (Super Amazing Princess Heroes)

    The Super Amazing Princess Heroes have sprung in to action to help build a new school in Uganda. Everything is going well until one of the heroes, Kinney, gets very sick with a heart condition and flies back to the U.S. for medical help. The girls soon learn that one of their Ugandan friends, a wonderful girl named Gift, is sick with the same condition. She needs to fly to the U.S. as well —but what if she didn’t? What if she had a hospital in Uganda that could help other kids just like her? The story of the Super Amazing Princess Heroes conveys positive messages to young girls to help others and to think of those outside themselves.

    October 25, 2017
  13. Save on Crayola Modeling Dough

    Today you can save up to 30% on Crayola Modeling Dough!

    October 25, 2017
  14. It’s a New Week for our Welcome to the Weekend! Video Series

    Send us a video of your Active Child (or Active Children) telling us what they are excited to do THIS weekend! We will select videos to share each week as we all look forward to the WEEKEND!

    October 25, 2017
  15. Bedtime Story Suggestion: The Witch With The Glitch – A Halloween Adventure

    Nina, Ivy and Oswald know a huge secret. There is a hidden room in the Lost Bookshop and the books inside are magic, transporting the children to untold adventure.

    October 24, 2017
  16. Today Only: Save On Select Graco Car Seats, Pack N Plays & Gear

    Save 30% on Select Graco Car Seats, Strollers & Gear- Today Only!

    October 24, 2017
  17. Space Days! (A Star Wars Inspired Photographic Experience)

    If your Active Family loves Star Wars you won’t want to miss this special event – this weekend only! Storybook Studios in Chesapeake is hosting Space Days – A Star Wars inspired photographic experience and your child (or family) can be the star!

    October 23, 2017
  18. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Super Rooster and Wonder Cat

    Besties Rooster and Cat ramble down to the beach to practice their superpowers!

    October 22, 2017
  19. Bedtime Story Suggestion: The Case of Missing Max

    She is an educated poodle (with a title!) who has just moved to a new home, in a new town, with her human mom. Little does Gr. Acie know that this move is about to change her classy –yet boring—life, forever.

    October 20, 2017
  20. Scholarship & College Fair (Free Event)

    This weekend in Norfolk, come check out the many scholarship opportunities represented at the 2017 Scholarship & College Fair.

    October 20, 2017
  21. Experience "Night of the Living Museum"!

    This weekend our partners at Virginia Living Museum are throwing their 18th Annual Family Friendly Halloween Bash – "Night Of The Living Museum". This event is perfect for the younger kids (12 and under) and costumes are encouraged!

    October 20, 2017
  22. Bedtime Story Suggestion: 20 Spookily Good Halloween Stories (Ages 3-7)

    Give your child hours of bedtime fun with this delightful collection of 20 kid’s Halloween tales from bestselling children’s author, Lily Lexington.

    October 19, 2017
  23. Save Up To 30% on Halloween Costumes

    Today only and while supplies last – save on costumes for the kids!

    October 18, 2017
  24. Bedtime Story Suggestion: The Happy Hollisters and the Scarecrow Mystery

    When Mr. Hollister’s sport and toy store, The Trading Post, is robbed, his main concern is for his invention, a new type of collapsible canoe.

    October 17, 2017
  25. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Back to Pass: A Choose Your Path Football Book (Choose to Win)

    You may have read sports books before, but you’ve never read one like this. You’re the main character, and you’ve played football for most of your life.

    October 14, 2017