Events

National Lighthouse Day at Cape Henry Lighthouse! Both the Old and New Cape Henry Lighthouses will be open to climb, a once a year opportunity!

The Virginia Symphony is celebrating the end of summer with FREE outdoor performances, don’t forget your chairs/blankets!

Whether you’re a seasoned cosplayer, a hardcore gamer, or simply curious about the world of comics, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.

National Night Out is a wonderful way to connect with your local community in Hampton Roads!

If your active child is a Harry Potter fan, don’t miss these upcoming Harry Potter or Wizard-themed events in Hampton Roads!

Harry Potter fans, access the current sale to make sure you have the best seats to the February 2026 production of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in concert!

Come out to support the Nansemond Indian Tribe for this great, FREE Family Event! The two-day Native American cultural celebration includes music, dance, food, and crafts.

Our Annual BIG LIST of Vacation Bible School programs in Hampton Roads, Virginia – Updated for Summer 2025.

FREE 2025 Summer “Sunday Funday” kids activities in store at HobbyTown locations in Virginia Beach and Yorktown! These activities are recommended for kids ages 3 – 10+.

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!

August is National Breastfeeding Month and #757Breastfeeds wants to celebrate with you!!

Fantasy and science fiction take center stage this weekend in Chesapeake at the Public Library’s annual FantaSci event!

Junior rescue is for teens in 9-12th grade. Participants are taught by EMS at a local EMS Station, real emergency medical services skills which are used daily on calls.

Don’t miss the upcoming FREE performances of The Symphony By The Sea Concert Series at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!

There is something in the water! Make way for Shark Week in Hampton Roads! Here are your local Shark Week events!

Summer means the return of live, outdoor music! Here is where you can bring the entire family to dance the evening away in Hampton Roads.

This is pretty cool. Hampton Roads girls ages 8 and up can sign-up for a FREE flight with Women Can Fly! Registration is OPEN!

A special treat for families with kids who love carousel rides! Celebrate National Carousel Day! Join us for the unveiling of a bejeweled carousel horse made entirely out of semi-precious stones!

FREE Summer Events coming up on Thursdays from Virginia Beach History Museums.

A great (Free!) event the whole family can participate in! Suffolk is hosting the 10th Annual Amazing Peanut Chase Scavenger Hunt!

Kids and Big Wheels take your places on the track! Big Wheel Races are back at Langley Speedway this month!

Head outside for summer nights filled with FREE activities and family fun in Virginia Beach, as a part of this year’s Park After Dark series.

A Free Local Celebration igniting hope and positive energy in our community through art, music, and culture in Norfolk VA.

Free Summer Fun for the kids in Hampton! School-age children and families can interact with musicians, artists, actors, storytellers, dancers, and more. Each hour has new programming! 

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!