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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!

Dates of enrollment and links to eligibility and registration information for 2026-2027 Virginia Public Preschool Programs in Hampton Roads.

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!

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!

National Night Out is a wonderful way to connect with your local community in Hampton Roads!

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

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.

The Holiday Stroll preview of Celebration In Lights is a cherished local holiday tradition benefiting the Center for Child & Family Services.

Our BIG LIST of Local 757 Summer Movie Admission Specials in Hampton Roads is back! Showtimes, locations, and 2026 movie schedules in one place.

Whether you’re a fishing family or brand new to the sport, these Hampton Roads fishing events for kids are a great way to unplug and connect with nature—together.

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!

Santa Claus is braving the summer heat and popping up all over Hampton Roads to celebrate Christmas in July!

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!

Our Annual BIG LIST of Vacation Bible School programs in Hampton Roads, Virginia – Updated for Summer 2026 and new programs will continue to be added!

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

Local programs and locations in Hampton Roads that provide FREE or Discounted Bowling for the kids.

Nothing says family fun like a carnival! Find the food, games and rides you love, locally in Hampton Roads.

MyActiveChild.com’s BIG LIST of Summer Reading Programs in Hampton Roads, Virginia – Public Libraries, Bookstores and more!

The Fourth of July in Hampton Roads means lots of local fun! Find your local fireworks and celebrations here!

The Student Freedom Pass is now available for youth ages 13 to 17 and allows for FREE unlimited rides on Hampton Roads Transit (Bus, Light Rail & Ferry).

Whether it’s your baby’s first smile, your teen’s graduation, or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, our curated list of Hampton Roads photographers will help you find the perfect professional to capture those irreplaceable moments.

Is your Active Child interested in learning how to play tennis? Check out the local Listings under Tennis Programs For Kids in Hampton Roads!