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Ahoy mateys! Don’t miss the annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival in Hampton! Don your finest pirate attire and join us for a weekend of live music, vendors, arts & crafts, children’s activities, and plenty of pirate shenanigans.

Don’t miss Fuse Fest this weekend in Norfolk! A Free Local Celebration igniting hope and positive energy in our community through art, music, and culture in Norfolk VA.

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

Another chance to experience a taste of Greece in Hampton Roads – the Newport News Greek Festival!

The multi-fandom event features gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, fan art contest, local vendors, and more!

Don’t miss the annual parade taking place in honor of Memorial Day in downtown Portsmouth, VA.

The 2026 Umoja Festival brings together a huge lineup of national acts in jazz, reggae, gospel and rhythm and blues. These events are free and open to the public.

All Aboard! Another great event for the active child who loves trains!

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!

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has opened limited registration of their FREE Preschool Pass (ages 3-5) while supplies last!

Coming up in Virginia Beach, come out to support and celebrate the Nansemond Indian Tribe for this great, FREE Family Event! The Grand Entry will be at 12pm Saturday.

The Spring Carnival returns to the Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market and kicks off this weekend on Friday, May 1st.

FREE COMIC BOOK Day is back for 2026! Here is our list of participating #757 locations.

Come out and fly a kite at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival! – FREE Family Event in Virginia Beach.

The Annual Children’s Festival of Friends! A FREE day of fun in the park with inflatables, costumed characters, yummy food vendors, crafts & games, live entertainment, and train rides!

The annual Hampton Mosaic Festival will feature a wide range of entertainment and activities to celebrate the diverse cultures in the city.

The Pirates Are Coming…. to the weekend Pirate Invasion in Yorktown! Grab your pirate hat and gear for lots of family-friendly pirate fun.

The Noblemen are hosting an event at Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach for children with special needs and their families.

This weekend is the Taste of India! Come to Norfolk to experience the culture and cuisine of India, including children’s games, henna hand painting, dancing, food and more.

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is gearing up for their 15th Annual Brick-By-Brick FREE LEGO Shipbuilding Event in Virginia Beach!

Enjoy live entertainment, a 1 Mile Fun Run, health screenings, inflatables, a petting zoo, children’s crafts & activities, and a wide array of resources and exhibitors.

The beautiful, historic Hampton Carousel is now opening for the season! (With FREE rides and a carnival to celebrate!)

Such a FREE, valuable program for girls! Girls Who Code is currently enrolling for their summer intensive program AND their self-paced summer learning experience!

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

A fun FREE activity that combines a trolley ride and local history in Yorktown! The regular schedule resumes March 27, 2026.