Events

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

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

The Pokey Smokey II Ride-On Train in Portsmouth is now operating on its Summer schedule!

The 2026 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.

All Aboard! Another great event for the active child who loves trains!

Disney’s hit The Lion King comes to Norfolk in April/May 2026! Save on select tickets for a limited time!

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

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!

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

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

Hampton Roads is a vibrant hub for anime events, comic conventions, cosplay meetups, and pop culture expos where fans of all ages can connect, create, and celebrate their favorite characters and fandoms.

Save the date for the 2026 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.

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.

For all of those Active Families who LOVE Monster Trucks! Monsters on the Beach is back in 2026 and tickets are now on sale and we have a ticket giveaway to celebrate!

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!

The Spring Carnival returns to the Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market and kicks off this weekend on Friday, May 1st.

FREE COMIC BOOK Day is back for 2026! Here is our list of participating #757 locations.

The perfect pastime for your ACTIVE child! These local running events have something for the whole family. Sign up today!

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

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!

The annual Hampton Mosaic Festival will feature a wide range of entertainment and activities to celebrate the diverse cultures in the city.

Our BIG List of Upcoming Homeschool Events in Hampton Roads!

Military families, don’t miss these opportunities to get out and celebrate your military child!

Touch-a-Truck provides a unique opportunity for children to learn, explore, and touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel, and meet the professionals who build, protect, and serve our community. Public service and emergency vehicles, heavy machinery, farm equipment, construction trucks, and many more will be featured at this year’s event!