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National Night Out is a wonderful way to connect with your local community in Hampton Roads!

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).

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

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

Summer Meal Distribution for Kids and Families listed by city in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach

If your ACTIVE Family loves Cars be sure to check out the local car shows and auto events coming up in Hampton Roads!

Our Annual BIG LIST of Vacation Bible School programs in Hampton Roads, Virginia – Updated for Summer 2026 and new programs will continue to be added!

Summer 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 special treat for families with kids who love carousel rides! Celebrate National Carousel Day with free rides all day long.

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

Fantasy and science fiction take center stage in Chesapeake at the Public Library’s annual FantaSci event!

Free Summer Fun for the kids in Hampton! School-age children and families can interact with musicians, artists, actors, storytellers, dancers, and more. Each hour has new programming! 

Local programs and locations in Hampton Roads that provide FREE or Discounted Bowling for the kids.

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

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!

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

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

The Student Freedom Pass is now available for youth ages 13 to 17 and allows for FREE unlimited rides on Hampton Roads Transit (Bus, Light Rail & Ferry).

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!

This program allows military personnel and their families to visit over 2,000 participating museums for FREE. Check out this post for participating museums in Hampton Roads!

This FREE festival is a favorite for all ages and includes activities like touring the tall ships, watching the Parade of Sail, regional and national entertainment, family activities, and of course the HUGE display of fireworks!

From June 12–14, 2026, witness breathtaking tall ships and military vessels as they grace the York River during the Sail Yorktown Festival!

There will be some amazing chalk artwork on display, come down and join in the creative fun at this year’s Chalk The Walk in Virginia Beach!

Summer reading programs open to Military Families in Hampton Roads, Virginia and other locations, worldwide.