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Good news for my military families! You can come out for a FREE showing of Madagascar 3 for Military Family Appreciation Movie at Maingate Theater. This showing will be Tuesday, June 19, 2012 starting at…

For those of you who love the activities at First Landing State Park (or even if you haven’t checked them out just yet!) here is their activities calendar for June 2012! Enjoy! Disclosure – this…

June 8, 2012 is World Oceans Day, a day when people around the globe come together to celebrate our ocean and take action to protect it. Living by the beach allows most of us the opportunity to enjoy all…

I am proud to be a Military Spouse Blogger….although there is so much more to the MyActiveChild.com website than the Blog it is something I enjoy doing and I hope you find the information, deals and…

A special through LivingSocial today for Victory Duckpins in Portsmouth- Eight Games of Bowling, Four Shoe Rentals, One Large Pizza, and Four Large Drinks for just $25! Description: Spend $25 and get a…

I hope with all my heart that none of us ever need the information handled by this App. That being said, I would rather be prepared in an emergency and know what to share with law enforcement if necessary.…

For those of you who haven’t yet discovered Bluebird Gap Farm in Hampton, make sure to check out the great FREE family programs they offer this summer, and throughout the year! Disclosure – this…

Graduation Gift Ideas by Sharon from Momondealz Most of us have either a high school or college graduate in our lives. Now is the time of year to find a gift for these special young people. Of course…

Have you been missing MyActiveChild.com posts in your Facebook feed? Facebook has changed things up AGAIN, this is what you need to do to stay in the loop and make sure you don’t miss the information that I…

The annual Umoja Festival in Portsmouth celebrates African-American heritage and unity. Come out to experience a taste of the art, entertainment, music, and food of Africa. This is a family friendly…

This is a great way to show some love and appreciation to those who serve. Operation Gratitude has teamed up with Sincerely to offer 3 free postcards you can send to a deployed servicemember. You can…

If your little one loves dinosaurs make sure you add this exhibit to your summer plans! DINOSAURS! opens this weekend, May 26, 2012 at The Virginia Living Museum. Robotic dinosaurs of varying scales (some…

Michelle Obama and epicurious.com are hosting a recipe contest for children ages 8-12 and their parents! The task is to come up with a recipe for a healthy lunch. Entries must use all of the food groups, be…

If you have a daughter (or know a young girl) between the ages of 10 and 18 this conference is a great opportunity!! Girls Rule The World, the 4th Annual Hampton Roads Conference for Girls and Young Women…

There is A LOT happening this weekend at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront including Music, Family Fun and Fireworks! These events are both FREE and open to the public. Salute to Summer On Friday, Saturday and…

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Come down to the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Saturday to help the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast Rock The Beach and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts! The public is welcome…

This weekend there is a LOT happening at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk! On Saturday, May 19th one of the most creative fundraisers around is taking place – Sky Art! Participants pay an entrance fee of $15…

A fun event for the little kids coming up May 23rd 10am-12pm at KidsZone Park in Suffolk VA! Disclosure – this post may contain affiliate links and MyActiveChild.com does receive compensation if you…

Every July, VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads hosts the HOT Latin Nights Auction as a fundraiser to support their continued service to the Hampton Roads region. This year’s event will be on July 14, 2012.…

If your family includes a furry friend of the canine variety make sure to check out the K-9 Karnival this weekend (Saturday, May 12, 2012) at Mt. Trashmore from 10am-3pm! The event is FREE and open to the…

The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk is celebrating what would have been the 103rd birthday of namesake Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. with a special Second Saturday Family Day Event! Come out this weekend (May…

If your little ones loves boats, or loves Theodore Tugboat in particular you are in for a big treat this weekend! Theodore Tugboat from the Canadian television series Theodore Tugboat will be visiting…

We are eagle lovers in my house. Last year my daughter and I watched the Eagle Cam with delight and heard the tragic news of Mama Eagle’s death with heavy hearts. For those who have been watching the new…

Guest Post: Gardening with Kids! Emily Clack, Youth Programs Manager-Schools Norfolk Botanical Garden If you’re looking for a great way to encourage healthy eating habits, recycling, or time…