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Virginia Beach: Free Things To Do

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  1. Adam Thoroughgood House
    Historical home built circa 1719. Tours and special events. Free admission for tours.
    1636 Parish Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455
    757-385-5100
  2. Barnes & Noble – Town Center
    Weekly storytime- Please check website link to confirm storytime is happening as scheduled.
    4485 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 671-2331
  3. Barnes & Noble – Lynnhaven
    Weekly storytime- Please check website link to confirm storytime is happening as scheduled.
    701 Lynnhaven Pkwy Virginia Beach, VA 23452
    (757) 340-4055
  4. Francis Land House
    Historical 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
  5. HobbyTown Virginia Beach
    Special Events, R/C Racing, Model Builds, Pokemon Club, and Camps for Kids.
    4000 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 196 Virginia Beach, VA
    (757) 306-4760
  6. 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.
  7. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story MWR
    Military 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.
    JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Virginia Beach, VA
    (757) 422-7714
  8. Jerrassic Park
    See 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!
    1341 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23457
    (757) 721-7767
  9. Kids Bowl Free Program
    This program allows for FREE Bowling for Kids over summer break (and sometimes beyond).
    Virginia Beach, VA
  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. Lynnhaven Mall Indoor Play Area
    Indoor Interactive Play Area
    701 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23452
    757-340-5636
  12. Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
    Activities, Events, and Storytimes.
    4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452
    (757) 385-0150
  13. NAS Oceana & Dam Neck – Youth Athletics & MWR
    Military families. Youth coed sports aged 5-16. Soccer, baseball/tee ball, basketball, cheerleading, swim lessons. Water Park. Bowling. Child Care. Birthday parties available.
    NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach VA
    (757) 444-1007
  14. Oceanfront Area Library
    Activities, Events, and Storytimes
    700 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    (757) 385-2640
  15. Operation Smile – Interactive Learning Center Programs
    Operation 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.
    3641 Faculty Boulevard Virginia Beach VA 23453
    757-321-7645
  16. Princess Anne Area Library
    Activities, Events, and Storytimes
    1444 Nimmo Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23456
    (757) 385-2610
  17. Princess Anne County Training School Union Kempsville High School Museum
    First African American high school in Virginia Beach.
    5100 Cleveland Street Virginia Beach, VA 23464
    (757) 648-6006
  18. Reading Bus
    Storytime and learning opportunities within the mobile Virginia Beach Public School's Reading Bus for ages 2 – 5 and their caregivers.
    Various locations in Virginia Beach VA
    (757) 263-1450
  19. Virginia Beach Farmers Market
    Year round special events for kids and families at the VB Farmers Market
    3640 Dam Neck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23453
    (757) 385-4395
  20. Virginia Beach Neptune Festival Special Events
    Special events held throughout the year. Many are family appropriate, open to the public and free of charge.
    Various locations throughout Virginia Beach, VA
    (757) 498-0215
  21. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
    Classes, 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.
    Various locations throughout Virginia Beach, VA
    (757) 385-1100
  22. Virginia Beach Public Library
    Free Programs and Library Services. Reservations are normally required for library programs.
    Various locations throughout Virginia Beach, VA
    (757) 385-0150
  23. Virginia Legends Walk
    Virginia 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, VA
    757-615-0830
  24. Virginia MOCA
    The 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.
    2200 Parks Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    (757) 425-0000
  25. Williams Farm Park
    Williams 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. ​​​​​​​​​
    5269 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach VA
    (757) 385-0400
  26. Windsor Woods Area Library
    Activities, Events, and Storytimes
    3612 South Plaza Trail Virginia Beach, VA 23452
    (757) 385-0150