Archive for October, 2016

Did you know Norfolk has a new Bike Loop? It is about 5 miles around and you can enter at any point to follow the bike lanes at your own pace.

Check out today’s Discount for Outerwear, Gear and Accessories for the entire Family – Men, Women & Children.

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Awareness Month and I am thrilled to partner with local author Allyn L. Howard to give away 3 copies of her book ‘What They Said’ to help bring attention to the many dogs and cats in shelters that need homes with Active Families like yours!

If you haven’t previously heard about the Steve Spangler Science Club you may have today – they were featured on Ellen! – use this promo code to get 50% off your first box!

There are SO MANY activities on the schedule for Color Me Mine this Fall! It is the perfect time of year to plan for family gifts, keepsakes, and date night.

On a sunny autumn day, brother and sister James and Mandy head to the pumpkin patch with their friendly dog, Rosco, to choose a pumpkin for Halloween. While riding a hay wagon, visiting a petting zoo, and joining the kids on a scavenger hunt, Rosco sometimes makes mischief. But when James and Mandy find that two bullies are scaring other kids deep inside the corn maze, will Rosco shape up and help out? Join the kids and their rascally dog in this wholesome family adventure, a wonderful autumn read for kids.

Join ten-year-old Evie and her friends as they volunteer all over town meeting lots of cool people and getting into just a little bit of trouble. There is no place left untouched by their presence, and what they get from the people they meet is greater than any amount of money.

If you are struggling to get things done because your kids are keeping you busy… If you are sick of your kids only watching TV and playing video games… Or if you like the idea of receiving a full list of ready-to-go kids crafts that allow their imaginations to run wild… THEN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!

Today Only you can save $20 on FIFA 17!

The Halloween witch in this story is very perturbed by the visitors who come to her door. No candy for them, instead she offers spiders, smelly dead fish, or a handful of worms.

Give your child hours of bedtime fun with this delightful collection of 20 kid’s Halloween tales from bestselling children’s author, Lily Lexington.

Virginia Food Allergy Advocates are hosting their allergen-friendly Food Free Halloween Event!

The Kids Fundango Festival is back for 2016! Proceeds from this event benefit Spectrum Puppet’s Stop Abuse Program.

Trucks, Games & Activities! Come out for another great Touch-A-Truck event!

Fall has arrived and Ginger is so excited because that means it’s time to go out and play in the autumn snowflakes! Join Ginger as she takes her little brother Tommy on a leafy adventure where she shows him how to run, jump, and hide all day in colorful autumn snow!

One of the current sales on zulily highlights Cheerleading apparel, gear, and accessories! Plus find sales on stocking stuffers, holiday toys, learning tools and more

This workshop is designed to go over normal developmental speech patterns, warning signs of language delays, community resources, and activities you can do with your child to promote their language development.

Bree the Tree loves her beautiful home on top of a cliff by the sea, but she is lonely because she has no family. When she meets new friends Chloe the Cloud and Seth the Sun, Bree feels uplifted. They spend the fall and winter together, and then springtime brings a surprise! Read your little loved ones this charming story about family, friendship, and caring about one another. The story of Bree the Tree is an endearing mother-daughter collaboration you can enjoy with your children over and over again.

Color Me Mine locations in Virginia Beach and Norfolk are holding their first ever Halloween Costume Exchange! What a great way to part with outgrown costumes and grab something new!

This fun and adorable children’s book will teach all 26 letters of the English alphabet, including the sounds that each letter makes.

The Mariners’ Museum is back this Fall with their annual Pirate Run and we are thrilled to be giving away 2 Kids Fun Run Registrations to one lucky winner!

Vinny loves to play soccer with his brothers, even though he is the smallest of the pack. His playing time soon ends when he finds himself kicked off the team after not being able to measure up. Join Vinny as he sets off on an adventure to discover his true potential, encountering an old sabertooth tiger, a T-Rex and his own self-doubt along the way. Will Vinny rejoin the pack? Will Vinny find his footing and discover his true potential?

For all of the moms, dads, and caregivers who strap or sling babies and toddlers on and jump into your day…. Happy International Babywearing Week!

This FREE Program from Parks & Recreation for toddlers/preschoolers and their parents kicks off on Thursday, October 6th

A gentle and easy introduction to art appreciation for children, ages 4-12.