Events

A Free Event celebrating STEM coming up in Newport News at CNU!

Here is a list of upcoming memorial events and ceremonies, as well as activities and promotions planned over the holiday weekend in Hampton Roads.

The Summer Carnival at Mount Trashmore Park returns for the season from May 23 – June 17, 2025 with rides, concessions, and games!

The 2025 Umoja Festival brings together a huge lineup of national acts in jazz, reggae, gospel and rhythm and blues. These events are free and open to the public.

Don’t miss the annual parade taking place in honor of Memorial Day in downtown Portsmouth, VA.

Weld it, Build it, Sail It!  A Reimagined Maritime Careers Festival at Nauticus! Admission is just $1 when purchased in advance.

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.

Free Art Programming for all ages is BACK at D’Art Center in Norfolk! These free, interactive art events are held on various dates and are open to all ages (kids must be accompanied by adults).

The Chesapeake Jubilee – started several years ago as a way to celebrate the City of Chesapeake’s birthday, is now a full weekend event!

PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” is coming to Norfolk this October 2025. Tickets are now on sale online and at the box office.

Explore with Your Library Card is a FREE gateway to a world of learning and discovery for all ages. Whether you’re fascinated by history, art, or science, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and explore.

Kids to Parks Day is a nationally coordinated day designed to connect kids and families with their local, state, and national parks.

Coming up in Virginia Beach, come out to support and celebrate the Nansemond Indian Tribe for this great, FREE Family Event! The Grand Entry will be at 12pm Saturday.

2025 Norfolk Greek Festival! If you have never been to Norfolk’s Greek Festival you are missing out! Find out more and check out the menu.

Join Virginia MOCA for a museum-wide activation celebrating creativity, community, and environmental stewardship, and all things nautical!

This weekend in Virginia Beach, The Noblemen are hosting an event at Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach for children with special needs and their families.

The Spring Carnival returns to the Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market and kicks off this weekend on Friday, May 2nd!

You can always expect some good Star Wars themed events around May 4th… here is what is going on this May for Star Wars fans!

FREE COMIC BOOK Day is back for 2025! Here is our list of participating #757 locations.

May is National Bike Month, which gives local families the perfect excuse to grab bikes and helmets, and hit the trails!

The multi-fandom event features gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, fan art contest, local vendors, and more!

Come out and fly a kite at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival! – FREE EVENT in Virginia Beach.

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.

The Annual Children’s Festival of Friends! A FREE day of fun in the park with inflatables, costumed characters, yummy food vendors, crafts & games, live entertainment, and train rides!

This weekend is the Taste of India! Come to Norfolk to experience the culture and cuisine of India, including children’s games, henna hand painting, dancing, food and more.