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For all of those Active Families who LOVE Monster Trucks! Monsters on the Beach is back in 2026 and tickets are now on sale and we have a ticket giveaway to celebrate!

The 59th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is a fun-filled Irish parade with all the marching bands, clowns, floats, cars, and people necessary to make up an exciting and enjoyable parade. Everyone is Irish both in and along the parade route.

Local Summer Camps for Kids in Hampton Roads including locations in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Yorktown and surrounding areas.

A place for kids to play when it is too hot, too cold, too rainy, or a day that is just too much of everything. Parents, get ready to take those deep, relaxing breaths, here is our list of local indoor playgrounds & play spaces in Hampton Roads!

A Pizza Giveaway, and Promo Codes to save on your upcoming orders at Papa Johns Pizza of Hampton Roads!

Find swimming lessons, diving instruction, and youth swim teams for kids in Hampton Roads. Listings organized by city for all skill levels.

Local programs offering Spring Break Camps - art, sports, theater and more - for kids in Hampton Roads VA!

Local St Patrick's Day Family FUN in Hampton Roads!

Lowe's FREE Kids' Workshops are back! Now known as DIY Kids' Workshops (instead of Build and Grow) these workshops have some great new projects. Make sure to register as these events will fill up!

Is your Active Child interested in learning how to play tennis? Check out the local Listings under Tennis Programs For Kids in Hampton Roads!

Does your Active Child love to play Outside??? Find your local Hampton Roads playgrounds on our list (broken down by city).

Our BIG LIST - and your local guide - of where to find local Farmers Market locations in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

Summer in Coastal Virginia brings to mind beautiful blue skies, sandy beach days, and lots of great local FESTIVALS in Hampton Roads!

Easter activities and events for the entire family in Hampton Roads, VA

Here is our BIG LIST of upcoming events specifically designed for local families in Hampton Roads with additional/sensory needs!

Check out our local listings of Horseback Riding programs and camps for kids in Hampton Roads!

Find the best dance classes for kids in Hampton Roads! Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop & more—local studios and programs to help your active child grow & shine.

Local Family Events Celebrating Women's History Month in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Introducing a new way to share your information on MyActiveChild.com! We can't possibly include them all in our general or sponsored posts, but we now have a new way to share this information - as a Community Announcement on MyActiveChild.com!

Anyone have a Hello Kitty Fan? This event is for you! Save the date, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to Virginia Beach!

Volleyball is one of those sports that builds confidence, teamwork, and lifelong friendships — and Hampton Roads has no shortage of places for kids to play!

The good news is that there are programs designed specifically to help kids and teens build strong social skills in a supportive environment. These programs often use guided activities, group practice, and coaching to help children develop the tools they need to connect with others and feel more confident in social situations.

Local pediatric therapists in Hampton Roads! Find speech, occupational, and physical therapy services to support your child’s development.

Is your Active Child into Football? Check out the local Listings under "Football Programs For Kids" in Hampton Roads...We have a great list for you (broken down by city).

Hampton Roads is a vibrant hub for anime events, comic conventions, cosplay meetups, and pop culture expos where fans of all ages can connect, create, and celebrate their favorite characters and fandoms.