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Whether you are visiting the area or a local family looking to take in the sights on your staycation, there are Tours throughout the Hampton Roads region that focus not just on the natural beauty of the area but also on the rich history surrounding Coastal Virginia.

Is your child a budding star? Hampton Roads is bursting with opportunities for kids and teens who love acting, musical theater, or film.

Need a Date Night? Here is our list of Upcoming Parents’ Night Out Events in Hampton Roads!

Does your child light up when a princess, a superhero or a favorite storybook character walks into the room? This is our running list of local events with character themes, costumed character visits and meet-and-greets in Hampton Roads, pulled from our daily calendar and updated all year long.

Teacher workdays, single-day holidays, long weekends…. we now have a list to help you track down ideas for those single “out of school” days!

Does your Active Child love to cook and/or help you in the kitchen? Check out the local Listings under "Cooking Classes" For Kids in Hampton Roads!

The good news is that there are programs designed specifically to help kids and teens build strong social skills in a supportive environment. These programs often use guided activities, group practice, and coaching to help children develop the tools they need to connect with others and feel more confident in social situations.

Are you looking for a tutoring program for your active child? Most kids need extra support at some point in their academic career. We have ideas for you! 

Our local listings of Homeschool Resources and Activities for Kids of all ages in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

It is always free to add your family-friendly local event to the MyActiveChild.com Hampton Roads calendar. Here is everything you need to know to make sure your event gets seen and makes it onto the correct breakout lists!

Fireworks are the perfect excuse for staying up past early bedtimes and celebrating everything from carnivals, baseball, Independence Day, and every occasion in between. Here is our roundup of where you can find Fireworks Displays in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

Lowe’s FREE Kids’ Workshops are back for all Lowe’s Kid Club Members. Make sure to register as these events will fill up!

Everyone is gearing up for the 2026-2027 school year in Hampton Roads! Here are some upcoming events to celebrate going back to school (some with free school supplies).

Do you love saving money on clothes for your Active Child? There are lots of Children’s Consignment Stores in Hampton Roads where you can save on gently used children’s clothing, and gear!

This listing of Local Gaming Fun in Hampton Roads contains video gaming, virtual reality gaming, board gaming, strategy games, arcade games, bowling, mini-golf and everything in between.

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.

A place for kids to play when it is too hot, too cold, too rainy, or a day that is just too much of everything. Parents, get ready to take those deep, relaxing breaths, here is our list of local indoor playgrounds & play spaces in Hampton Roads!

Warm weather means the return of live, outdoor music! Here is where you can bring the entire family to dance the day (or evening) away in Hampton Roads.

Summer in Coastal Virginia brings to mind beautiful blue skies, sandy beach days, and lots of great local FESTIVALS in Hampton Roads!

Ideas for Water Fun with Kids – Pools, Spraygrounds, Splash Pads and Water Parks in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

Is your Active Child interested in Martial Arts? Check out the local Listings under Martial Arts Programs For Kids in Hampton Roads…

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.

What better place to explore fun in the ocean, lakes, rivers and streams than Coastal Virginia? There are lots of great opportunities for surfing, jet skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and so much more!

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.

We are building a MEMORY WALL of Your Local Family Memories, built by events and information you found on Myactivechild.com Hampton Roads.