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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.

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.

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).

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.

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.