FREE and pay-to-play Trading Card Games and more

Inflatables, Indoor Playground, Open Play, Toddler Area. Birthday Parties.

An instructional hub for STEM learning driven by team building and collaboration allowing opportunities for students and people of all ages, abilities, and disciplines to learn by designing creative solutions to real-world problems.

Open Makerspace: Biweekly program that allows community members to use our makerspace equipment to complete their own projects.
Family Makerspace Program: Monthly program that allows families with kids of all ages to explore STEAM in a fun and hands-on way!
Summer Camps: Hands-on experiences for children of all ages related to STEAM.
Field Trip Opportunities: Various STEAM experiences available for schools and other youth organizations.

The Peninsula's Only Cat Cafe and Lounge. Birthday parties and special event space available.

Offering kayak rentals to the public. Spend a few hours or the whole day paddling and exploring the calm waters of Deep Creek or the James River, catch some rays, and discover the natural beauty of our local waterways. This is a great activity that is safe for the whole family! Life jackets and instructions are provided before you launch.

Home of Boundless Playground (wheelchair accessible). Ball fields, picnic areas, fishing, hiking trails.

King Pinz Bowling Center located on Fort Eustis in Newport News, VA. Open to individuals and families with base access. 24 lanes featuring automatic scoring, new Edge-String pinspotters, and bumpers for all ages.

Participant in Kids Bowl Free Program (link to details)

The Hampton Roads Chess Association (HRCA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of chess to people of all ages and abilities across our region. Serving youth and adult competitive chess players, schools, the handicapped, the elderly, veterans, and Scouts. Ongoing chess programs, instruction, groups and Summer camps available.

Special Events, R/C Racing, Model Builds, Pokemon Club, and Camps for Kids.

Free Hands-On Workshops for Kids ages 5-12. Registration is recommended, they often fill up!

All Indoor Facility. Summer Camps, Weekly Soccer Classes and Indoor Soccer Leagues

USL League Two soccer team - Community-Driven Soccer Team & Affordable Family Entertainment on the Virginia Peninsula. Summer camps.

Maritime History Museum. Youth and family programs. Homeschool Programs.

Regular free and low cost Make & Take store events for kids. Birthday Parties available

Free fire station tours for ages 3 and up. Tours must be prearranged and dates approved.

Several Playgrounds. Outdoor Programs for all ages. Many free programs including nature exploration and seasonal hayrides. Home of Newport News Park Discovery Center.

This 1899 Victorian home belonged to Joseph Thomas Newsome, a prominent Newport News attorney, journalist, and civil rights pioneer. Local programs and community events.

Multiple roller skating sessions throughout the week for children, families, and adults.

Adoption-guarantee shelter, humane education learning center and petting zoo. Educational workshops, scout programs, birthday parties, and science camps.

Home of Fantasy Farm Playground, picnic areas, soccer field, hiking trails.

A family-friendly restaurant with a children's play area, and arcade.

Paint Your Own Pottery Studio. Art classes and camps at Starving Artist Studio offer a wide variety of fun artisan projects from wheel throwing, mosaics, glass art, mixed media, clay hand building and more! Ages 4-16. Birthday parties available.

Trampoline Park. Toddler Time Weekly. Birthday parties available. Regular events for individuals with special needs.

Laser Tag, Axe Throwing, Escape Rooms, Birthday Parties, Corporate/Teambuilding, Mobile Events/Parties

Tagtime Laser Tag offers week long summer camps including Tactical Laser Tag Sessions, Team Building activities, Laser Tag Tactics, Sporting activities, Virtual Reality Games and Arcade Tournaments.