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  1. 2024 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 6, 2024
  2. Holiday Events with the GRINCH in Hampton Roads!

    If your active child loves The Grinch, this list is for you! Upcoming Holiday Events with the GRINCH in Hampton Roads!

    December 6, 2024
  3. Upcoming Holiday Parades in Hampton Roads – 2024!

    Don’t miss the holiday fun! Here is our 2024 BIG LIST of local Holiday Parades in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

    December 6, 2024
  4. 2024 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 5, 2024
  5. Free Family-Friendly Holiday Concert at Harrison Opera House

    This family-friendly performance is free, but reserved seating is required. Come enjoy an evening of fun festive music, compliments of the TRADOC Band!

    December 5, 2024
  6. Plan for 2025! MyActiveChild’s ACTIVE Holiday Gift Guide (Hampton Roads)

    Don’t miss these local programs offering the gift of local Hampton Roads experiences to share with your family this holiday season!

    December 5, 2024
  7. Local 2024 Hanukkah Celebrations!

    Local Hanukkah celebrations and events in Hampton Roads – on the Southside and the Peninsula!

    December 5, 2024
  8. Holiday Movie Presentations!

    The only thing better than curling up on the couch to watch Christmas movies is to see them on a bigger screen! Check out these local events where you can catch your favorite movie showtimes!

    December 5, 2024
  9. 2025 Auditions for Virginia Children’s Chorus

    If you have a singer ages 6 and up, in first grade through high school, they can audition for the upcoming semester of the Virginia Children’s Chorus!

    December 5, 2024
  10. 2024-2025 Winter Break Camps in Hampton Roads

    Here is our BIG LIST of Winter Break Camps in Hampton Roads 2024!

    December 4, 2024
  11. 2024 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, 2024
  12. 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 4, 2024
  13. Christmas Trees in Hampton Roads

    Here is a list of Locations where you can get your fresh-cut Christmas Tree this season in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

    December 4, 2024
  14. UPDATE: MyActiveChild Support of CHKD’s Mental Health Programming

    An update! MyActiveChild has donated a portion of the proceeds from each local ad purchased on MyActiveChild.com to Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD)’s Mental Health Programming since August 2021.

    December 3, 2024
  15. Upcoming Events with Trains in Hampton Roads

    All Aboard! Another great event for the active child who loves trains!

    December 3, 2024
  16. 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 3, 2024
  17. NEW Winner + Giveaway #5 for BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach!

    Another new week, another WINNER, and another NEW giveaway for this great holiday display, back for 2024 – BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach!

    December 3, 2024
  18. 2024 Opportunities for the Kids to Holiday Shop!

    A list of local fundraisers and/or special events where kids can "shop" with a little assistance from Santa’s Helpers.

    December 3, 2024
  19. 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 3, 2024
  20. Trees for Troops 2024

    Military Families – here is the updated information for the local Trees for Troops event in Hampton Roads!

    December 2, 2024
  21. Gingerbread & Candy Holiday Workshops in Hampton Roads!

    Check out these local events where you can build your Gingerbread/Candy holiday creations!

    December 2, 2024
  22. Local Black Friday/Cyber Monday Discounts in Hampton Roads

    Some great local savings on #757 Activities, Services, and more this season for Black Friday and Cyber Monday!

    December 2, 2024
  23. Giveaway Winner! Family Admission to Disney On Ice at Scope Arena

    Congratulations to our WINNER! Tickets are still available – Experience the magic right in your hometown with Disney On Ice. See Mickey, Minnie, and stars from Moana, Frozen, and more brought to life on ice!

    December 2, 2024
  24. 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, 2024
  25. A NEW Pizza Giveaway (and Discounts!) From Papa Johns of Hampton Roads!

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

    November 29, 2024