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Norfolk Botanical Garden Holiday Lights
Nov 14

Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden (Norfolk)
Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast Events in Hampton Roads
Nov 16

Discover Girl Scouts – Animal Rescue Mission (Chesapeake)
Holiday Trail of Lights
Nov 20

Bayport Credit Union Holiday Trail of Lights at the Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)
Whimsical Winter Wonderland
Nov 21

Whimsical Winter Wonderland (Hampton)
CHKD Calendar Event
Dec 3

CHKD’s QPR – Suicide Prevention Training (Online)
Dec 5

PB&J Family Series: Jingle Bell Jam at Ferguson Center (Newport News)
Dec 5

Winter Twilight at The Hermitage Museum (Norfolk)
Dec 19

PB&J Family Series: Jingle Bell Jam at Sandler Center (Virginia Beach)
Winter Camp at Camp JCC (Virginia Beach)
Dec 21

Winter Camp at Camp JCC (Virginia Beach)
Winter Camp at Camp JCC (Virginia Beach)
Dec 22

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Winter Camp at Camp JCC (Virginia Beach)

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Danielle Bennett
12 months ago
Such a all-around wonderful group and resource for ALL families. I had family coming from out of town, and I told them about MyActiveChild. They were so amazed at all it offered and shared. They were jealous their local area didn't offer anything like it. I love that they feature Free events as well. I love it because it helps keep me on track when looking for things-to-do and events with my family, instead of going down "rabbit holes" of research. I struggle with executive dysfunction, and it keep my to-do list full! All Around wonderful group, and a major plus is they do giveaways!!
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Stephanie Elcewicz
12 months ago
I have been using MyActiveChild since we moved to Virginia Beach in 2013. It’s my go to website when I want to find something fun to do for the whole family!
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Marhian I.
1 year ago
Such a great resource for local families! I always find fun activities, events, and ideas to keep my kid busy around the area. It’s super helpful and always updated, definitely my go-to page when I’m looking for something to do with family!
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Meagen Hassinger
1 year ago
I absolutely love this site. I can check their Calendar anytime threw out the year to find things to do and create memories with my 4 children.
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Rey S.
1 year ago
We just moved here and I homeschool our youngest, so finding MyActiveChild was great for me because I can find sk many activities and resources all in one place! I love it!
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Shelley Valencia
1 year ago
Great to know what is going on with the community and fun things to do for the family!
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Vanessa Riverea-Posey
1 year ago
I love this email. There is so many things to do in this newsletter.
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Krysten Smutko
1 year ago
Love the info and accessibility provided in the weekly messages
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Mackenzie Battraw
1 year ago
Love getting their lists of stuff to do with kids around town.
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Angie Bano
1 year ago
Wonderful news and event information and updates! Wonderful to know what’s going on in the community.
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lak5es
1 year ago
Great source of local info for parents!
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Misti
1 year ago
Love it we didn't know half of these things went on
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Brenna Frania
2 years ago
We love all the MyActiveChild newsletters! They are one of our top go-to places for all things local!
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HRNG Hampton Roads Networking Group
2 years ago
My Active Child is an amazing resource for all things Kid-Related in Hampton Roads! Charlotte has done an amazing job pulling together so much information from each city for parents. Everyone should check out the website as adults can enjoy so many of the events as well!