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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!

This weekend in Norfolk, don’t miss the annual Fleet Fest celebration! Free and open to the public.

The Driver Days Parade kicks off the fun on Saturday at 10am. Don’t miss Crafters and Food Vendors, Pony Rides, Train Rides, Children’s Area, Pet Costume Contest, Driver Merchants, Festival Food and Live more!

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

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

Here is our BIG LIST of where to find Halloween Fun with the kids in Hampton Roads, Virginia – on Halloween!

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Pumpkins, fall activities, family fun and more at the annual Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival in Hampton Virginia.

A FREE DAY of family fun for all Hampton Roads Military Families! The Military Family Fall Festival and Resource Fair provides fun-filled entertainment, crafts, activities, and games for all ages to enjoy!

Millions of grains of colorful sand come to life on stage to create a one-of-a-kind sand-painted mandala, carrying the Tibetan monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery’s message of planetary peace and healing throughout the world! Free event.

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

A fun FREE activity that combines a trolley ride and local history in Yorktown!

Don’t miss the annual celebration in Yorktown, marking the last major military action of the American Revolution!

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!

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

Coming up in Virginia Beach, you can bring the whole family out to experience India Fest! This is a FREE, family-friendly event with food, entertainment and more.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.