Local Updates

Our Annual BIG LIST of Vacation Bible School programs in Hampton Roads, Virginia – Updated for Summer 2026 and new programs will continue to be added!

Plan for family fun! Explore playgrounds, open play, art studios, and more in Hampton Roads—organized by city for easy planning.

Everyone is gearing up for the 2026-2027 school year in Hampton Roads! Here are some upcoming events to celebrate going back to school (some with free school supplies).

Looking for family fun in Hampton Roads? Find local farms offering pick-your-own blueberries and blackberries—perfect for a sweet summer day with the kids!

For families in need of food assistance on the Virginia Peninsula, here is the posted Mobile Food Pantry Schedule for JULY 2026.

The latest Virginia Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry in Hampton Roads (Southside). Please share the schedule with families who may need assistance.

Summer in Hampton Roads is packed with fun, free, and family-friendly activities—and we’ve rounded them all up in one easy-to-use guide! 😎

A YEAR OF PIZZA Giveaway Winners!, and Promo Codes to save on your upcoming 4th of July orders from Papa Johns Pizza of Hampton Roads!

Ideas for Water Fun with Kids – Pools, Spraygrounds, Splash Pads and Water Parks in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

The 2026 Norfolk Tides Season is underway and this upcoming Tuesday, July 7, 2026 is Villians Night and Tuesday Night Fireworks at Harbor Park! Enter our Flash Giveaway for Family Admission!

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!

The Fourth of July in Hampton Roads means lots of local fun! Find your local fireworks and celebrations here!

Our BIG LIST of Local 757 Summer Movie Admission Specials in Hampton Roads is back! Showtimes, locations, and 2026 movie schedules in one place.

How to get started – becoming a Foster Parent in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Fields of wildflowers and sunflowers are gorgeous, make beautiful backdrops for photographs, and bringing them home brings a little bit of sunshine indoors!

The Student Freedom Pass is now available for youth ages 13 to 17 and allows for FREE unlimited rides on Hampton Roads Transit (Bus, Light Rail & Ferry).

Whether it’s your baby’s first smile, your teen’s graduation, or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, our curated list of Hampton Roads photographers will help you find the perfect professional to capture those irreplaceable moments.

Find local volunteer opportunities in Hampton Roads, Virginia (both for youth, and for family groups) on this post.

Does your Active Child love yoga? Check out the local Listings for Yoga Programs For Kids in Hampton Roads!

Teens! These upcoming activities are open to and/or designed for teens in Hampton Roads – including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and beyond.

It is always free to add your family-friendly local event to the MyActiveChild.com Hampton Roads calendar. Here is everything you need to know to make sure your event gets seen and makes it onto the correct breakout lists!

Local farms where you can bring the family out to pick their own peaches straight off the tree, in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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

Are you looking for a tutoring program for your active child? Most kids need extra support at some point in their academic career. We have ideas for you! 

Explore our local listings of Family-Friendly Performances, Concerts, and Live Shows in Hampton Roads, don’t miss your favorites!