Military Families

Local (or soon to be local) military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), or who have a child with special needs, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the special education services and supports that are available in the state of Virginia specifically.

At Battleship Wisconsin‘s Birthday celebration on Saturday, April 13th Nauticus will be opening NEW SPACES aboard the ship and offering special programs. Don’t miss the fun!

Save the date and set your phone alerts! By royal proclamation, Military families are cordially invited to the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads Father-Daughter Military Ball! 

I am thrilled to be able to offer another book giveaway, this time for a copy of a new military dad and son keepsake journal by award-winning military spouse author Pearl Gifty Alimo!

A special discount for Military Families in January -February 2023 at The Virginia Aquarium!

Military families! Don’t miss the Operation Sergeant Santa event, held at Joint Base Langley Eustis in Newport News, Virginia!

Our partners at the Virginia Living Museum have a great promotion for Military Families this weekend in honor of Military Child Month! This weekend, May 14-15, 2022 the museum will offer half-price admission for children and adults.

Military families, MWR is putting on a socially distant Drive-In Movie event the whole family can enjoy!

Upcoming FREE webinars for military families on Helping Military Kids Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic and Helping Military Teens Navigate Change.

Military/DOD families are invited to participate in a Spring Reading program! The perfect (extra) incentive to read a little extra during this time at home.

If your military family is enrolled in Exceptional Family Member Program (or would like to find out more), this event may be a great resource!

These events are always such a huge hit! Military Families, make sure to check out the Character Breakfast scheduled on Dam Neck!

Military Families (Active Duty, Reserve/National Guard, and dependents) have an opportunity for FREE Tickets to the Virginia Aquarium through the USO this Friday!

A fun opportunity for military kids who are in high school! Blue Star Families has teamed up with Civics Unplugged!

A Free program for Military families with little ones ages 3-5, offered by NAS Oceana Youth Center! The Smart Start Football session opens for registration on June 17, 2019!

Military families, don’t miss a chance for reduced admission and special programming on Military Appreciation Day at the Children’s Museum of Virginia!

Military Families, come out for FREE Fun at the NAS Oceana Back to School Family Fest!

A fun-filled day with Critter Cuddling from The Teeny Tiny Farm, LLC, face painting, bounce houses, giveaways, & music from 97.3 The Eagle! What a perfect way to celebrate Month of the Military Child!

Military Families! Mark your calendars for Military Appreciation Day at the Virginia Zoo!

Waves of Honor – FREE Tickets for Military Families to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

The very popular Beach Bash at JEB Little Creek is back again this year!

This free event for military active duty, eligible family members, retirees, reservists, and DOD civilians includes a hay maze, hay rides, inflatables, face painting, pumpkin patch, sack races, concessions and chili cook off.

A special Sesame Street performance for Military Families!

Military Families, a great opportunity for your little runners! This opportunity is open to ages 5-18.

Military Families will celebrate the end of another school year and get to participate in a variety of sports/fitness activities all under one roof. There will also be a bounce house, kids’ playground and many other fun family activities.