Events

For families in need of food assistance on the Virginia Peninsula, here is the posted Mobile Food Pantry Schedule for OCTOBER 2026.

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s 2026-27 Peanut Butter & Jam (PB&J) family concerts: John Williams’ Sounds of Adventure (Oct 25), Jingle Bell Jam (Dec 5 & 19), The Unicorn’s Birthday (Mar 14) and Peter and the Wolf (Apr 10-11), with pre-concert activities at 2pm.

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

A parade is celebration in action. Here is our list of local, upcoming parades in Hampton Roads!

FREE Family Fun? You’re in the right place – here are some great ideas for FREE Local Family Fun in Hampton Roads!

Coming up in Suffolk, it is almost time for the 48th annual Peanut Festival, October 8-11, 2026! Carnival rides, monster truck rides, DockDogs, a demolition derby, a drone light show and more!

Don’t miss the murals! 10 new murals will be painted by 10 different national and local artists at private properties through the ViBe Creative arts district during the same 10 day time period.

PCT’s Children’s Theatre 2025-2026 Season includes 4 shows designed for the entire family to enjoy together.

This Weekend! Head down to the beach for Boardwalk Weekend which will include the North American Sand Sculpting Championship, Atlantic Regatta, Youth Art Show, Neptune’s Grand Parade, Poseidon’s Playground, as well as music, food, and more.

Pick up your instrument, bring your voice and join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in a celebration of peace, inclusion and unity. This inspiring annual event embraces our community’s cultural richness and diversity, uniting people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds through participation in music, dance and spoken word. Free and open to all.

This GIVEAWAY has a winner for tickets to Monster Jam! The only place to see the world’s most popular trucks like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Sparkle Smash and more! Tickets now on sale!

These are FREE, hands-on workshops for children ages 5-12. They take place at all Home Depot Stores.

Enjoy FREE Admission to NBG in honor of the 220 African-American women and men who first planted the Garden more than 80 years ago through the Works Progress Administration.

Don’t miss the Isle of Wight County Fair this fall in Windsor, VA!

The NAS Oceana Air Show is back for 2026!!! Don’t miss the jet noise, performances and the fantastic displays this year. The fun continues into the evening this year on Saturday with Beach Blast!

Fields of wildflowers and sunflowers are gorgeous, make beautiful backdrops for photographs, and bringing them home brings a little bit of sunshine indoors!

Families head out for a weekend of fun and nobody wants to leave their furry kid home on a Saturday. The good news is that Hampton Roads has a lot of outdoor space, and most of the events can be found close to home.

Whether you are visiting the area or a local family looking to take in the sights on your staycation, there are Tours throughout the Hampton Roads region that focus not just on the natural beauty of the area but also on the rich history surrounding Coastal Virginia.

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!