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  1. Barnes & Noble Yoder Plaza
    Weekly storytime- Please check website link to confirm storytime is happening as scheduled.
    Yoder Plaza Shopping Center 12170 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23602
    757-932-4297
  2. Battle of Dam #1- Historical Site
    Historic site where five miles of evidence from the Battle of Dam #1 can still be found.
    13564 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News Park Newport News, VA 23603
    (757) 247-8523
  3. Battle of Lee’s Mill- Historic Site
    Scene of the April 5, 1862 Battle of Lee's Mill.
    180 River's Ridge Circle, Lee's Mill Park Newport News, VA 23608
    (757) 247-8523
  4. Congress & Cumberland Overlook- Historical Site
    Scene 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
  5. Deer Park
    Home of Boundless Playground (wheelchair accessible). Ball fields, picnic areas, fishing, hiking trails.
    11523 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA
    (757) 886-7912
  6. Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center
    Cultural 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
    2410 Wickham Avenue Newport News, Virginia 23607
    (757) 247- 8950
  7. HobbyTown Newport News-Yorktown
    Special Events, R/C Racing, Model Builds, Pokemon Club, and Camps for Kids.
    5007 Victory Blvd, F1 Yorktown, Virginia 23693-5606
    (757) 890-4515
  8. Home Depot Kids Workshops
    Free 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.
  9. KidsSkateFree
    Kids Skate Free at participating locations during designated times.
  10. Lowe’s DIY Kids’ Workshops
    Free Hand-On Building Clinics for Kids. Registration is recommended, these do fill up!
    Locations throughout Hampton Roads, VA
  11. Mariners’ Museum Park
    Private Park open to the public. Includes Lake Maury & Noland Trail.
    100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
    (757) 596-2222
  12. Monitor-Merrimack Overlook- Historic Site
    Scene of the famous Battle of the Ironclads, the C.S.S. Virginia and the U.S.S. Monitor.
    Anderson Park 16th Street and Oak Avenue Newport News, VA 23607
    (757) 247-8523
  13. Newport News Fire Department
    Free fire station tours for ages 3 and up. Tours must be prearranged and dates approved.
    Newport News, VA
    757-975-5422
  14. Newport News Park
    Several Playgrounds. Outdoor Programs for all ages. Many free programs including nature exploration and seasonal hayrides. Home of Newport News Park Discovery Center.
    13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News VA 23603
    757-888-3333
  15. Newport News Police Museum
    This 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.
    10188 Warwick Blvd Newport News, VA
    757-597-2847
  16. Newport News Public Library
    Several different storytimes available for children ages birth to age 5. Some programs do require registration.
    Various locations throughout Newport News, VA
    (757) 926-1350
  17. Riverview Farm Park
    Home of Fantasy Farm Playground, picnic areas, soccer field, hiking trails.
    111 City Farm Road Newport News VA, 23602
    (757) 886-7912
  18. Skiffe’s Creek Redoubt – Historical Site
    This 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.
    22 Enterprise Drive Newport News, VA 23603
    (757) 247-8523
  19. Victory Arch Historic Site
    A 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.
    25th Street & West Avenue Newport News, VA 23607
    (757) 247-8523
  20. Warwick Court House- Historical Site
    Site of the 1810 courthouse and also the site of the recently restored 1884 Warwick Court House.
    1401 Old Courthouse Way Newport News, VA 23602
    (757) 247-8523
  21. Young’s Mill – Historic Site
    The 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.
    13055 Warwick Boulevard Newport News, VA 23602
    (757) 247-8523