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Planning a birthday party can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! Hampton Roads is full of fun, creative, and family-friendly birthday party venues and ideas for children and teens.

This post lists current discounts and ways to save money on local Museum admission, membership or tours in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

Does your Active Child LOVE Animals and/or being outside in Nature? Make sure to check out the local Listings under "Animals and Nature" for local Programs and Opportunities For Kids in Hampton Roads!

From kids’ CrossFit classes and youth strength training to speed clinics, running programs, and sports performance training, there’s something for every age and ability level.

Explore our seasonal guide of Hampton Roads’ top local farms for u-pick, family activities, educational programs, and delicious local produce.

Does your active child love to draw, paint, or create? Check out our local business listings for art classes for kids of all ages!

Nothing says family fun like a carnival! Find the food, games and rides you love, locally in Hampton Roads.

Local childcare and daycare programming for infants, toddlers and school aged children in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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!

Ice Skating! Here is our list of local ice skating rinks that offer year-round skating (and skating instruction) programs!

Check out our BIG LIST of upcoming Outdoor Movies happening in Hampton Roads!

Sell outgrown items or stock up on discounted clothing/gear for the kids at these Upcoming Hampton Roads area Children’s Consignment Sales!

Fireworks are the perfect excuse for staying up past early bedtimes and celebrating everything from carnivals, baseball, Independence Day, and every occasion in between. Here is our roundup of where you can find Fireworks Displays in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

Warm weather means the return of live, outdoor music! Here is where you can bring the entire family to dance the day (or evening) away in Hampton Roads.

MyActiveChild.com’s BIG LIST of Summer Reading Programs in Hampton Roads, Virginia – Public Libraries, Bookstores and more!

Find swimming lessons, diving instruction, and youth swim teams for kids in Hampton Roads. Listings organized by city for all skill levels.

Discover local STEM and academic programs for kids in Hampton Roads—find tutoring, robotics, coding, and science classes by city.

For Hampton Roads families who have a rising Kindergartener there is now one website that helps you find the needed registration requirements and links for your area!

Dates of enrollment and links to eligibility and registration information for 2026-2027 Virginia Public Preschool Programs in Hampton Roads.

Explore local private preschool programs by city, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, and Hampton.

Younger kids love storytime and having books read to them. There are so many local storytimes in Hampton Roads they needed their own list – Here is our BIG LIST of upcoming Storytimes!

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

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

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).