Blog Posts

Learn more about Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads, and find CURRENT and upcoming local volunteer opportunities for youth in grades 6-12.

The Busch Gardens FREE Preschool Pass is BACK in 2025! Share with anyone you know who has a 3-5 year old!

Come out for FREE family fun from Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation to celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park!

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 St Patrick’s Day Family FUN in Hampton Roads!

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

Monster Jam® returns to Hampton Coliseum in Spring 2025 with As Big As It Gets! and we have a ticket giveaway for one lucky family!

There are so many upcoming performances and shows in Hampton Roads this Winter / Spring Season that they needed their own list. Don’t miss your favorites!

Moms, here are some opportunities for a special date night with your little guy….

Our BIG List of Upcoming Homeschool Events in Hampton Roads!

The perfect excuse for a Daddy-Daughter Date Night! Here is our BIG LIST of the upcoming Father-Daughter & Family Dances in Hampton Roads!

Get ready to have the most amazing time at The Greatest Show On Earth®! The all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is for everyone, from kids to grown-ups.

 Busch Gardens is celebrating KIDS with special weekend activities on select dates in March/April 2025!

Mermaids are back, this April at the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach!

Check out these upcoming events as a part of our series of Parent-Friendly Playdates & Events, a great way for families to connect and build local friendships!

Does your Active Child love to cook and/or help you in the kitchen? Check out the local Listings under "Cooking Classes" For Kids in Hampton Roads!

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

Does your Active Child love to tumble, flip and move? Check out the local Listings for Gymnastics Programs For Kids in Hampton Roads!

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

Spring means sunshine, festivals, parades and more! Here is our list of upcoming parades in Hampton Roads!

Warm weather in Coastal Virginia brings to mind beautiful blue skies, sandy beach days, and lots of great reasons to celebrate in Hampton Roads! Here is our BIG LIST of Local Spring and Summer Festivals in Hampton Roads!

There are lots of great, outdoor family activities on the schedule at First Landing State Park!

Langley Speedway is back for 2025, coming into its 74th season of racing on Saturday with its annual Spring Day of Destruction!

Teacher workdays, single-day holidays, long weekends…. we now have a list to help you track down ideas for those single “out of school” days!

Is your Active Child into Ice Hockey or Field Hockey? Check out the business listings under Hockey Programs For Kids in Hampton Roads!