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Fall in Hampton Roads is packed with fun, free, and family-friendly activities—and we’ve rounded them all up in one easy-to-use guide!

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!

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.

Looking to visit Trunk-or-Treat events in your local neighborhood? Our Big List has Trunk-Or-Treat events happening throughout Hampton Roads, VA

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.

Our weekly pizza giveaway is back – plus Promo Codes to save on your next family pizza night from Papa Johns Pizza of Hampton Roads!

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 post lists current discounts and ways to save money on local Museum admission, membership or tours in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

You must plan ahead and register for Angel Tree Assistance! Salvation Army locations will be registering eligible families for Christmas Assistance for the 2026 holiday season in SEPTEMBER. Please share with those who could benefit from these programs during the holiday season!

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.

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!

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.

Try Hockey For Free Day is Saturday, October 3, 2026. Kids ages 4 to 9 can try ice hockey at no cost at participating locations throughout Hampton Roads.

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!

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).

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

The latest Virginia Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry in Hampton Roads (Southside). Please share the schedule with families who may need assistance.

Find out how your 4th grader (and the whole family) can enjoy FREE admission to our National Parks for a full year!

Each month, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails a high quality, age appropriate book to all registered children, addressed to them, at no cost to the child’s family.

Younger kids love storytime and having books read to them. There are so many local storytimes in Hampton Roads they needed their own list – Here is our BIG LIST of upcoming Storytimes!

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!