Events

Does your child light up when a princess, a superhero or a favorite storybook character walks into the room? This is our running list of local events with character themes, costumed character visits and meet-and-greets in Hampton Roads, pulled from our daily calendar and updated all year long.

Registration is now open for the popular annual fundraiser and help support CHKD when you Make a Scarecrow, Make a Difference!

Our list of local events in Hampton Roads to honor all who were lost during the 9/11 tragedy.

The State Fair of Virginia is back for 2025! Save the dates and check out the planned entertainment schedule!

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!

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!

Labor Day weekend at the Oceanfront brings the first annual event for Super Girl Surf Festival, and the #girlpower represented is fierce. The whole event is free to attend, although registration is required for some events.

Lowe’s FREE Kids’ Workshops are back for all Lowe’s Kid Club Members. Make sure to register as these events will fill up!

Everyone is gearing up for the 2026-2027 school year in Hampton Roads! Here are some upcoming events to celebrate going back to school (some with free school supplies).

This listing of Local Gaming Fun in Hampton Roads contains video gaming, virtual reality gaming, board gaming, strategy games, arcade games, bowling, mini-golf and everything in between.

Be aware, this program may cause your family to fall in love with a shelter pet! This in-shelter reading program is open to kids ages 6-13.

Cirque de Paris is a must-see for audiences of all ages, featuring an interactive pre-show and intermission filled with lively activities and delicious goodies for the entire family to enjoy.

It is time for the 2026 Taste of Suffolk Street Festival! Lots of great food, activities for the kids and local entertainment.

Lots of Handmade fun (for the whole family) coming up at the Hermitage Museum in Norfolk!

If you would like an EXTRA excuse to head out into the great outdoors you can enjoy FREE Entrance at all National Park locations on these dates in 2026!

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.

Summer in Coastal Virginia brings to mind beautiful blue skies, sandy beach days, and lots of great local FESTIVALS in Hampton Roads!

This is always a very popular event with Grandparents! Senior Wednesdays are BACK!

The Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships is back again in 2026 for it’s 64th year on the beach! This year kids can participate in events or clinics for surfing, skating, and more!

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

Thrill Sports, P1 Live and RNC Entertainment proudly announce the 2026 NITRO CIRCUS 2.0 TOUR Presented by Ram Trucks. Nitro Circus’ electrifying live event is back and better than ever. 

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.

If your active child loves stargazing don’t miss the FREE Sky Watch series at Northwest River Park!

Free Car Show this weekend! The Khedive Auto Shriners’ Annual Fun-n-Shine Car Show takes place Saturday in Chesapeake.

Homeschool Days happen twice a year at Colonial Williamsburg. This year they kick off September 5th!