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  1. Ultimate Guide to Holiday Family Fun In Hampton Roads
    The Winter Holiday season in Hampton Roads is packed with fun, family-friendly (and often FREE!) activities and we’ve rounded them all up in one easy-to-use guide!
    December 8, 2025
  2. NEW Giveaway (Hampton Show) + Discount! Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party!
    Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts!
    December 8, 2025
  3. 2025 BIG Holiday Light Displays in Hampton Roads!
    Here is our BIG LIST of BIG Holiday Light Displays in Hampton Roads - The perfect locations to help create those magical holiday memories.
    December 8, 2025
  4. 2025-2026 Winter Break Camps in Hampton Roads
    If you are looking for camp programs for the kids over Winter Break in Hampton Roads this holiday season, this list is for you!
    December 8, 2025
  5. Pet Photos With Santa in Hampton Roads!
    Is it really a Family picture with Santa if your Pets aren't a part of it? Not at our house! Here is where you can take EVERYONE to get their picture with Santa, even your furbabies!
    December 8, 2025
  6. Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads – Volunteer Opportunities Winter 2025/2026
    Learn more about Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads, and find CURRENT and upcoming local volunteer opportunities for youth in grades 6-12.
    December 8, 2025
  7. Local Parenting Events and Resources
    Find encouragement, connection, and guidance with local events for parents - because you don’t have to do it all alone.
    December 4, 2025
  8. Local 2025 Hanukkah Celebrations!
    Local Hanukkah celebrations and events in Hampton Roads - on the Southside and the Peninsula!
    December 4, 2025
  9. 2025 Holiday Dining With Santa in Hampton Roads
    Locations holding in-person snacks or meals with Santa this holiday season in Hampton Roads! Many of these events require reservations and/or admission fees and will sell out quickly.
    December 4, 2025
  10. 2025 Kwanzaa Celebrations in Hampton Roads!
    Come out to celebrate Kwanzaa! Find Local Kwanzaa Events in Hampton Roads!
    December 4, 2025
  11. BIG LIST – Where to Find Santa in Hampton Roads, Virginia
    Where to visit with Santa in Hampton Roads, Virginia including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown.
    December 4, 2025
  12. 2025 Holiday Illumination Events in Hampton Roads
    Be a part of lighting up the night this season with these upcoming Holiday Illumination Events and Celebrations in Hampton Roads!
    December 4, 2025
  13. Holiday Parades in Hampton Roads – 2025!
    Don't miss the holiday fun! Here is our 2025 BIG LIST of local Holiday Parades in Hampton Roads, Virginia!
    December 4, 2025
  14. 2025 Winter Holiday Performances in Hampton Roads!
    It’s showtime, Hampton Roads! 🎄✨ Don't miss the upcoming Holiday Performances of A Christmas Carol, Holiday POPS, The Nutcracker, The Annual Messiah Sing-Along with Symphonicity, Jingle Bell Jam with VSO and so much more!
    December 4, 2025
  15. This weekend: Trees for Troops 2025
    Military Families - here is the updated information for the local Trees for Troops event in Hampton Roads!
    December 4, 2025
  16. 2025 to 2026 Family-Friendly New Year Celebrations in Hampton Roads!
    2026 is coming fast! Here is Our BIG LIST of Family Friendly New Year's Fun in Hampton Roads, Virginia!
    December 3, 2025
  17. Gingerbread & Candy Holiday Workshops in Hampton Roads!
    Check out these local events in Hampton Roads where you can build your Gingerbread/Candy holiday creations!
    December 3, 2025
  18. Peninsula – Mobile Food Pantry Schedule (December 2025)
    For families in need of food assistance on the Virginia Peninsula, here is the posted Mobile Food Pantry Schedule for DECEMBER 2025.
    December 3, 2025
  19. Mobile Food Pantry – DECEMBER 2025 Schedule (Southside)
    The latest Virginia Food Bank's Mobile Pantry in Hampton Roads (Southside). Please share the schedule with families who may need assistance.
    December 3, 2025
  20. Giveway #4 for BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach!
    A great NEW weeekly giveaway for this annual holiday display, back for 2025 - BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach!
    December 2, 2025
  21. Local Nativity & Bethlehem Experiences in Hampton Roads
    Many Hampton Roads area locations are offering public events where you can experience their Nativity displays and/or Bethlehem walks. Here is our BIG LIST!
    December 2, 2025
  22. Holiday Events with Trains in Hampton Roads 2025
    All Aboard! Another great list of events for the Active Child who loves trains!
    December 2, 2025
  23. Holiday Yule Log Bonfire at Town Point Park
    Enjoy a festive winter wonderland while you shop from artisan vendors, visit with Santa and warm up by the giant yule log bonfire with a seasonal beverage.
    December 2, 2025
  24. Santa Flight! See Santa Fly By in his Helicopter!
    This is such a great annual event, thank you to everyone at HSC-2 who makes this happen. This is where you can look to the sky and wave as Santa flies by in his helicopter, practicing his gift drops!
    December 1, 2025
  25. Current Local Discounts in Hampton Roads (Cyber Monday!)
    Some great local savings on #757 Activities, Services, and more this season for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond!
    December 1, 2025
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Shelley Valencia profile pictureShelley Valencia
21:00 29 Aug 25
Great to know what is going on with the community and fun things to do for the family!
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19:18 26 Aug 25
I love this email. There is so many things to do in this newsletter.
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18:09 18 Aug 25
Love the info and accessibility provided in the weekly messages
Mackenzie Battraw profile pictureMackenzie Battraw
17:54 18 Aug 25
Love getting their lists of stuff to do with kids around town.
Angie Bano profile pictureAngie Bano
23:15 14 Aug 25
Wonderful news and event information and updates! Wonderful to know what’s going on in the community.
lak5es profile picturelak5es
03:52 05 Aug 25
Great source of local info for parents!
Misti profile pictureMisti
17:03 05 Jul 25
Love it we didn't know half of these things went on
Brenna Frania profile pictureBrenna Frania
13:39 20 Mar 25
We love all the MyActiveChild newsletters! They are one of our top go-to places for all things local!
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!