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Find the best dance classes for kids in Hampton Roads! Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop & more—local studios and programs to help your active child grow & shine.

Kids love Touch-A-Truck events, here is where you can find them in Hampton Roads!

From kids’ CrossFit classes and youth strength training to speed clinics, running programs, and sports performance training, there’s something for every age and ability level.

Fall is a great time for concerts! Here is our BIG LIST of this season’s Outdoor Fall Concerts in Hampton Roads!

Explore our seasonal guide of Hampton Roads’ top local farms for u-pick, family activities, educational programs, and delicious local produce.

Fall 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!

Families head out for a weekend of fun and nobody wants to leave their furry kid home on a Saturday. The good news is that Hampton Roads has a lot of outdoor space, and most of the events can be found close to home.

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.

If you love the spooky thrill of Haunted Houses, Haunted Hayrides, and Haunted Tours, this is the local list for you! Find all of the Haunted Fun in Hampton Roads on this list!

Pumpkin Patches in Hampton Roads! Find the best local places for pumpkins, hayrides, fall activities and family fun on this list!

One of the best times of year! Find out where to pick your own apples – local apple picking in Hampton Roads, VA!

Teens! These upcoming activities are open to and/or designed for teens in Hampton Roads – including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and beyond.

Share your information or flyer on MyActiveChild.com! We can’t possibly include them all in our general or sponsored posts, but we now have a new way to share this information – as a Community Announcement on MyActiveChild.com!

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

Don’t miss this BIG LIST of family-friendly Halloween events, activities and trick-or-treating for the kids in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

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

Does your active child love to draw, paint, or create? Check out our local business listings for art classes for kids of all ages!

Our weekly pizza giveaway is back – plus Promo Codes to save on your next family pizza night from Papa Johns Pizza of 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.

Don’t miss the fall-themed family fun included in our BIG LIST of 2026 Fall Festivals in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

You must plan ahead and register for Angel Tree Assistance! Salvation Army locations will be registering eligible families for Christmas Assistance for the 2026 holiday season in SEPTEMBER. Please share with those who could benefit from these programs during the holiday season!

Sell outgrown items or stock up on discounted clothing/gear for the kids at these Upcoming Hampton Roads area Children’s Consignment Sales!