Free!

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.

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).

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.

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!

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

This is always a very popular event with Grandparents! Senior Wednesdays are BACK!

The Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships is back again in 2026 for it’s 64th year on the beach! This year kids can participate in events or clinics for surfing, skating, and more!

The Virginia Symphony is celebrating the end of summer with FREE outdoor performances, don’t forget your chairs/blankets!

Come out to support the Nansemond Indian Tribe for this great, FREE Family Event! The two-day Native American cultural celebration includes music, dance, food, and crafts.

If your active child loves stargazing don’t miss the FREE Sky Watch series at Northwest River Park!

Free Car Show this weekend! The Khedive Auto Shriners’ Annual Fun-n-Shine Car Show takes place Saturday in Chesapeake.

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!

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

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

August is National Breastfeeding Month and #757Breastfeeds wants to celebrate with you!!

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! 😎

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!

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