Community Partners

Find local volunteer opportunities in Hampton Roads, Virginia (both for youth, and for family groups) on this post.

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!

Hurricane season in Hampton Roads begins each year on June 1st, but storms come through the area throughout the year – now is the time to get your emergency plans in place!

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

Find encouragement, connection, and guidance with local events for parents – because you don’t have to do it all alone.

Another incentive for the kids to read this winter… Hampton Roads Winter Reading Programs!

What a fun experience this was! Check out my conversation about MyActiveChild.com with Katie Collett from WAVY TV 10 on her local podcast Parenting Unscripted!

Veterans Day is reserved for appreciating those who have put their lives on the line to serve our country. Many of our local community programs are publicizing discounts for Military Veterans in honor of the day.

The Youth Empowerment Support (YES) Program is offering FREE online workshops and events for youth and teens in recognition of Bully Prevention Month!

This upcoming event in Virginia Beach, at Hall Toyota, in partnership with CHKD and the Virginia Beach Fire Department, will provide car seats to families who need them and ensure that the seats are installed correctly.

Go for the peaches, nectarines ????, apples ????, grapes ???? …and then stay for the free children’s play area, the delicious homemade ice cream and fruit slushies, the selection of local produce, grass-fed beef, and more!

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

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!

Foster Care Aware is an annual event designed to shine a light on foster care and provide opportunities to learn more about fostering, adopting from foster care, and supporting foster children in our community.

Support CHKD with the Annual Run/Walk For the Kids – don’t forget to wear your best SUPER HERO cape in honor of our community heroes, military heroes, CHKD heroes, patients or a special hero in your life.

Congratulations to our Giveaway Winner! The Norfolk Tides are BACK – The 2025 baseball season kicks off Friday, March 28 at 6:35pm as the Tides host the Durham Bulls at Harbor Park!

The Asian Indians of Hampton Roads (AIHR) are celebrating Holi – The Festival of Colors in a big way this year!

If you have an Active Teen who is interested in working with children or within the medical field this is a wonderful opportunity at CHKD!

What combines creativity, design, and giving back? The Annual Can-Structure competition to benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank!

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.

Are you a grandparent raising a grandchild or a relative raising a child? This FREE local program is for you and your family.

This event with Norfolk Fire-Rescue is FREE, open to the public and includes children’s activities, snacks, raffle prizes, and goodie bags to those who register.

Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and entertained at the most exciting event of the year – the Kidpreneur Expo! Join us for a day filled with innovation, creativity, and fun as we celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of our youth.

Great BERRY News! Cullipher Farm is now open for the 2024 U-PICK season!!! Go for the strawberries , blueberries   blackberries and sunflowers ???? …and then stay for the free children’s play area, the delicious ice cream and strawberry slushies, the selection of produce, beef, and so much more.

Kindfest is a family-friendly, dog-friendly, community event to help bring Hampton Roads together for a day full of positivity.