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  2. Online Parenting Chat

    Tune in for an online parenting chat this Wednesday! Go to www.hampton.gov/chat on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 1:30-2:30pm to participate. Looking for local family fun? Be sure to check out our lists of…

    May 27, 2014
  3. Norfolk’s New (Giant) Water Slide!

    If you love a giant water slide (or your active child does!) make sure to check out the newest attraction at the Norfolk ocean front! Look at this video shared by Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space!…

    May 24, 2014
  4. Visit the GIANT DUCK!

    Have you been to visit the GIANT DUCK down at The Chrysler Museum in Norfolk??? I have seen so many great pictures of friends and readers in front of the duck I had to post to make sure you all knew about…

    May 22, 2014
  6. New Partnership: MyActiveChild.com and Bonfire Magazine Partner on New Monthly Event Publication

    MyActiveChild.com is excited to announce our new partnership with Bonfire Magazine! Together, MyActiveChild.com and Bonfire will offer a print publication for Hampton Roads families. Bonfire will…

    May 5, 2014
  7. FREE Football & Cheer Workouts (Weekly)

    Please Note there will be NO Workout on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2014! Workouts will be back as scheduled on Sunday, May 18th!!! The Chesapeake Knights are back again this summer with their FREE Spring &…

    April 30, 2014
  8. Earth Day at Virginia Living Museum

    Celebrate Earth Day this Saturday at The Virginia Living Museum in Newport News from 9am-5pm! Animals will receive toys and treats while visiting families can learn about the benefits of recycling and…

    April 25, 2014
  10. March For Babies in Hampton Roads

    A cause near and dear to many parents…. the March of Dimes has several March for Babies events coming up in Hampton Roads. April 26, 2014 March for Babies, Suffolk Virginia  April 27, 2014 March for Babies, Virginia…

    April 23, 2014
  11. Young Men in Architecture

    A FREE workshop for young men interested in learning about Architecture this Saturday, April 19, 2014. Open to boys in grades 1-8. Click HERE for more information about the program. Click HERE to sign up,…

    April 15, 2014
  12. Architecture Barbie

    A FREE Workshop for girls interested in learning about Architecture. Girls in grades 1-8 can sign up. For more information on the program Click HERE. Click HERE to sign up, there are limited spots are…

    April 15, 2014
  14. AAA’s Annual Great Battery and Child Safety Seat Round Up!

    Another chance to exchange those car seats (and car batteries!) for a $5 giftcard! Visit http://AAA.com/events for additional information Looking for local family fun? Be sure to check out our lists of…

    April 13, 2014
  15. FREE Gardening Program ages 5-11

    A great, FREE gardening program for ages 5 -11. If your child LOVES to help in the garden or wants to learn more about gardening this is a great opportunity. Starting April 14, 2014 this group meets on…

    April 11, 2014
  16. Last Day! Supporting Hampton Roads Programs with nTelos Cares

    MyActiveChild.com is thrilled to be able to work once again with nTelos Cares, a division of nTelos Wireless that supports local, community programs throughout Virginia, including Hampton Roads. Many of…

    April 6, 2014
  18. Bakers In Training at Panera (For Kids!)

    Some new programs have been showing up in some of the big name retail stores recently, including Williams-Sonoma, and now Panera! The Bakers-In-Training Program at Panera is a behind the scene tour of the…

    March 5, 2014
  19. Reminder: Parents In Need – Hampton Roads

    This program is back with another opportunity to help out parents in the Hampton Roads community! Donations are being accepted through February 27, 2014 at many locations in the Chesapeake area. Please…

    February 25, 2014
  20. Youth Baseball Field Makeover from Norfolk Tides

    I love that the Norfolk Tides are doing this again this year! Does your youth baseball team need a new playing field? Enter to win this contest from the Norfolk Tides and your Hampton Roads team could win…

    February 19, 2014
  22. Reminder- $5 Reward for Recycling Your Old Carseat

    During the month of February 2014 you can turn in your old, expired and unsafe child safety seat and receive a $5 reward (Walmart Giftcard) at locations throughout Hampton Roads! Limit 2 per person. This…

    February 17, 2014
  23. Living In Trees! at the Children’s Museum of VA

    The Living In Trees exhibit at the Children’s Museum of VA is now open! Your family can spend time hanging out in the trees as a part of this hands-on exhibit. What animals live in trees? Track the clues,…

    February 10, 2014
  24. Reminder- The 2014 Hampton Roads Volunteer Achievement Awards

    I know how many of your families and friends are involved in volunteering and giving back to the community. Please consider honoring them by submitting a nomination for this award! The 2014 Hampton Roads…

    February 7, 2014
  26. Adoptable Dog Of The Week! "Chipper"

    I am very excited to bring you this animal-friendly series in collaboration with Hampton Roads Dog Blog! My family is a dog family and I couldn’t imagine our household without our dog Oscar as a part of it.…

    February 6, 2014
  27. Reminder- Kindergarten Readiness Program (Free)

    For those of you with little ones that will be entering Kindergarten in Fall of 2014, a FREE Kindergarten Readiness Program! Available in several locations throughout Virginia. Looking for local family…

    February 4, 2014
  28. Volunteer Opportunity at VLM

    Volunteer Opportunities at The Virginia Living Museum have been announced! The VLM is looking for volunteers to staff the Touch Tank at the museum. The Touch Tanks offer visitors a chance to touch and…

    February 4, 2014
  30. Hampton Roads Winter Reading Programs

    Please note, these Winter Reading Programs require you to sign up to participate. Each location runs their own program and incentives will likely vary by city and by branch. Contact your local library to…

    February 3, 2014
  31. How to Stay in Touch with MyActiveChild.com

    Many of you have seen other posts from other businesses and bloggers about the changes that have been happening on Facebook. To put it simply, you are probably not seeing updates from all of the pages that you "like" on…

    January 28, 2014
  32. Adoptable Dog Of The Week!

    I am very excited to introduce this new series in collaboration with Hampton Roads Dog Blog! My family is a dog family and I couldn’t imagine our household without our dog Oscar as a part of it. There are…

    January 24, 2014
  34. Annual Home Educators Association of VA Convention

    For my Homeschooling families, and those considering homeschooling. The Virginia Homeschool Convention is taking place June 5, 6, & 7, 2014 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA. You will be able to…

    January 24, 2014