Free!

For a limited time, located in the lobby at Nauticus, a new FREE traveling exhibition, Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes.

Kpop Daebak is a one-day event where local Kpop fans and those who are curious about Kpop can come together to enjoy music, panels, and a whole lot more. 

Free Family Fun in Newport News! Brooks Crossing is opening up its space for your family to explore STEM-based learning. 

The Tall Ship, Esmeralda is docked in Norfolk until Thursday and will be open to the public Tuesday and Wednesday for free tours. 

A great storytime for little ones who love trains! The Seaboard Train Station along with Suffolk Tourism is hosting a special storytime.

July 2023 marks Mount Trashmore’s 50th anniversary and to mark the occasion you can join a FREE walking tour to discover some fun facts and history about the mountain!

Coming up from CHKD, a special presentation on the importance of positive childhood experiences and how to incorporate these moments into our own families and communities.

Classic fairy tales and opera! Talented VA Opera performers will read… and then sing two well-known fairy tales. A fun, entertaining, and interactive experience for the whole family.

Join the Hermitage Collective to welcome the warm weather and enjoy a day full of traditional, spring-inspired activities!

A wonderful way to celebrate our youth and mental health! Families and people of all ages are invited to attend this fun and engaging opportunity to network and enjoy interactive exhibits inside the museum and outdoor festivities.

Each month at JC Penney locations you can visit in-store for a cute kids’ craft, as a part of their Kid Zone series.

The National Park Service Junior Ranger program is an activity-based program available in most national parks, offering kids the opportunity to join the National Park Service “family” as Junior Rangers.

Please join us for this insightful documentary that explores America’s mental health crisis through the eyes of more than twenty young people, their providers, advocates, family, and friends.

The goal is to engage and empower our residents to join the work in addressing mental health in Hampton Roads by reducing stigma, encouraging conversation, and pointing people to help.

Coming up from Norfolk Parks & Rec! Glow In The Dark Family Paint Night with FREE Admission.

Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities is an in-person training event hosted by The Department of Learning Support-Special Education Services.

A FREE program being offered locally in Virginia Beach for families with little ones, LENA Start!

Lacrosse Fans there is a new team in town! Join the Hampton Hammerheads for their season-opening game at Hampton Coliseum and take advantage of their FREE Kids Ticket Offer (with purchase of an adult ticket)!

NEW Kids is the Wellness Environment for kids and their families that offers FREE monthly Nutrition, Exercise, and Wellness activities designed to promote kids health, support family wellness, and contribute to community well-being.

This weekend at the Hampton History Museum, come out to enjoy an original musical from Rainbow Puppets, “Virginia Heroes and Legends” and also take advantage of FREE admission to the museum!

Don’t miss 12 days of free online kids crafting classes from Michaels Kids Club. Tune in daily from December 1 – 12, 2022 for twelve different crafts.

A great mom and daughter event sparked by local children’s author Ruth O’Bryant and her book, Beautiful Little Black Girl.

Coming up in Virginia Beach – a celebration of TREES – don’t miss TREETOPIA!

Don’t miss the family-friendly festival, Mars Fest, hosted by ODU this October! After illuminating campus with a giant model of the moon last year, ODU is blasting off to Mars this year, suspending the red planet over 43rd Street for three days.

For those of you who struggle with anxiety, know someone who struggles with anxiety, or parent a child who struggles with anxiety, make sure to check out this upcoming Free online showing of "Angst".