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This upcoming event in Virginia Beach, at Hall Toyota, in partnership with CHKD and the Virginia Beach Fire Department, will provide car seats to families who need them and ensure that the seats are installed correctly.

Upcoming FREE STEM opportunities for local students (and teachers!) in Hampton Roads. Make sure to check the requirements and upcoming deadlines to apply.

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.

Experience Yorktown as it might have appeared under the occupation of His Majesty’s forces commanded by Lieutenant General Charles, Earl Cornwallis.

Get ready for a day filled with meaningful activities and community engagement! We are excited to announce an African Drum and flag parade, a bell ringing ceremony, a flower petal ceremony, a keynote speech by Author and Historian Ric Murphy, and a special address by actor Djimon Hounsou!

Curtain Up: Community Day at the Wells—a one-day-only celebration as Virginia Stage Company kicks off our brand-new season with performances, tours, treats, and a few surprises.

The Annual Buckroe Beach Arts in the Park Festival takes place the first weekend in September! Local art, live music, community information, children’s activities and more.

This looks like fun (for the kids AND the grown-ups??) and is a 2 day event this year. Don’t miss the Virginia Beach Sports Card, Comic & Collectibles Expo this Saturday in Virginia Beach.

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

The Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships is back again in 2025 for it’s 63rd year on the beach! This year kids can participate in events or clinics for surfing, skating, and more!

National Lighthouse Day at Cape Henry Lighthouse! Both the Old and New Cape Henry Lighthouses will be open to climb, a once a year opportunity!

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.

FREE 2025 Summer “Sunday Funday” kids activities in store at HobbyTown locations in Virginia Beach and Yorktown! These activities are recommended for kids ages 3 – 10+.

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

Junior rescue is for teens in 9-12th grade. Participants are taught by EMS at a local EMS Station, real emergency medical services skills which are used daily on calls.

Don’t miss the upcoming FREE performances of The Symphony By The Sea Concert Series at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!

This is pretty cool. Hampton Roads girls ages 8 and up can sign-up for a FREE flight with Women Can Fly! Registration is OPEN!

FREE Summer Events coming up on Thursdays from Virginia Beach History Museums.

This list of Local Scavenger Hunts in Hampton Roads has something for everyone! From math to bugs to mermaids, plan your next local adventure!

A great (Free!) event the whole family can participate in! Suffolk is hosting the 10th Annual Amazing Peanut Chase Scavenger Hunt!

Kids and Big Wheels take your places on the track! Big Wheel Races are back at Langley Speedway this month!

Head outside for summer nights filled with FREE activities and family fun in Virginia Beach, as a part of this year’s Park After Dark series.

Check out these upcoming events as a part of our series of Parent-Friendly Playdates & Events, a great way for families to connect and build local friendships!

This FREE family program is back in 2025 and taking place weekly in July at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk – don’t miss Wonder Wednesdays!