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A safe and fun place for kids to go before or after school can provide active play for the kids – and peace of mind for parents while they work or study. High-quality before and after school programs in Hampton Roads are designed to support school-aged children with structure, supervision, and engaging activities.

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.

Hurricane season in Hampton Roads begins each year on June 1st, but storms come through the area throughout the year – now is the time to get your emergency plans in place!

Local childcare and daycare programming for infants, toddlers and school aged children in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

It is time for the 2026 Taste of Suffolk Street Festival! Lots of great food, activities for the kids and local entertainment.

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!

Find our list of easy links to current enrollment and academic calendars for each district in Hampton Roads – including Chesapeake Public Schools, Hampton Public Schools, Newport News Public Schools, Norfolk Public Schools, Portsmouth Public Schools, Suffolk Public Schools, and Virginia Beach Public Schools.

Whether your young creator is dreaming of designing their own wardrobe or just wants to stitch up a fun project, there’s a sewing class or camp in Hampton Roads that can help them get started.

For Hampton Roads families who have a rising Kindergartener there is now one website that helps you find the needed registration requirements and links for your area!

Discover upcoming local events in Hampton Roads focused on American history, Virginia heritage, and hands-on learning experiences for kids and families.

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!

The perfect pastime for your ACTIVE child! These local running events have something for the whole family. Sign up today!

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

Friday, August 7, 2026 kicks off this season’s Tax-Free Shopping Weekend in Virginia!

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

Here is our updated BIG LIST of Current Museum Exhibits in Hampton Roads Virginia!

Save the Dates for these upcoming Membership Swaps with the Virginia Zoo!

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! 😎

Local Summer Camps for Kids in Hampton Roads including locations in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Yorktown and surrounding areas.

Our BIG LIST – and your local guide – of where to find local Farmers Market locations in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

Find local volunteer opportunities in Hampton Roads, Virginia (both for youth, and for family groups) on this post.

If your ACTIVE Family loves Cars be sure to check out the local car shows and auto events coming up in Hampton Roads!

Looking for family fun in Hampton Roads? Find local farms offering pick-your-own blueberries and blackberries—perfect for a sweet summer day with the kids!

Local farms where you can bring the family out to pick their own peaches straight off the tree, in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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!